For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 519 students in 98446, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in 98446, WA is Naches Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 98446 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98446, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98446, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98446, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98446, WA include Naches Trail Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98446?
1 public preschools are located in 98446.
What is the racial composition of students in 98446?
98446 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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