For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,083 students in 98446, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98446, WA are Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School, Clover Creek Elementary School and Naches Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98446 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98446, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98446, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16720 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-3000
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-3000
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Clover Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16715 36th Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-7800
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-7800
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Naches Trail Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15505 Waller Road East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-8700
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 800-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Central Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 104th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-3205
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98446, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98446, WA include Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School, Clover Creek Elementary School and Naches Trail Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98446?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98446.
What is the racial composition of students in 98446?
98446 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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