For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 891 students in 98422, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98422, WA are 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 preschools in zipcode 98422 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98422, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98422, WA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98422, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98422, WA include Crescent Heights Elementary School and N.e. Tacoma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98422?
2 public preschools are located in 98422.
What is the racial composition of students in 98422?
98422 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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