For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 816 students in 98424, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 98424, WA is Fife Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 98424 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98424, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98424, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fife Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5804 20th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1400
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1400
Gr: K-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
98424, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5802 20th St East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98424, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98424, WA include Fife Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98424?
1 public elementary schools are located in 98424.
What is the racial composition of students in 98424?
98424 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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