For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,893 students in 98422, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98422, WA are Browns Point Elementary School, Crescent Heights Elementary School and N.e. Tacoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98422 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98422, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98422, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Browns Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1526 51st St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-7600
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-7600
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4110 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5412 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4402 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98422, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98422, WA include Browns Point Elementary School, Crescent Heights Elementary School and N.e. Tacoma Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98422?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98422.
What is the racial composition of students in 98422?
98422 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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