For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,588 students in Sumner, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sumner, WA are Maple Lawn Elementary School, Emerald Hills Elementary School and Bonney Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sumner, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sumner have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sumner, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Wood Ave
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4400
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Emerald Hills Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19515 S Tapps Dr E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4750
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4750
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Bonney Lake Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18715 80th St E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4450
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3914 W Tapps Dr E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4550
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Sumner Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1508 Willow
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Daffodil Valley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1509 Valley Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4600
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10921 199th Ave Ct E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5200
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12202 209th Ave Ct E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4800
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sumner, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sumner, WA include Maple Lawn Elementary School, Emerald Hills Elementary School and Bonney Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sumner?
8 public elementary schools are located in Sumner.
What is the racial composition of students in Sumner?
Sumner public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sumner are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sumner include: Daffodil Valley Elementary School vs. Maple Lawn Elementary School, Maple Lawn Elementary School vs. Daffodil Valley Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary School vs. Emerald Hills Elementary School
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