For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,998 students in 98404, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98404, WA are Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98404 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98404, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98404, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E 46th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Boze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1140 E 65th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Fawcett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 E. 60th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Lister Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2106 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5317 E Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3550 E Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Blix Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 E 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
98404, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1301 E. 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 722-5883
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 722-5883
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
1115 E Division Ln
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-1405
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-1405
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1801 E 56th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2080
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
3702 East Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4340
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4340
Gr: PK-5
Soar Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 444-6759
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 444-6759
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98404, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98404, WA include Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98404?
8 public preschools are located in 98404.
What is the racial composition of students in 98404?
98404 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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