For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,264 students in 98409, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98409, WA are Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98409 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98409, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Manitou Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7202 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
3102 S 43rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032
Gr: PK | 23 students Minority enrollment: 82%
98409, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-10 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Oakland Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Oakland Altr. High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3319 S Adams
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Trans Prog @ Oakland High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Urban League Tlc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Wava High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98409, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98409, WA include Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98409?
4 public preschools are located in 98409.
What is the racial composition of students in 98409?
98409 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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