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Best 98466 Washington Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,951 students in 98466, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98466, WA are Narrows View Intermediate, University Place Primary and Evergreen Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98466 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98466, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98466, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Gr: 5-7 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
University Place Primary
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Gr: PK-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Primary
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Sunset Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4523 97th Ave W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
777 Elm Tree Ln
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Gr: PK-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Wainwright Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Gr: 4-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98466 Washington

98466, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chs Drop-out Reengagement Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
8425 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Gr: 9-12
Curtis Bridge Program High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8805 40th St W. Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
University Place Special Education (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3717 Grandview Drive W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98466, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98466, WA include Narrows View Intermediate, University Place Primary and Evergreen Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98466?
6 public elementary schools are located in 98466.
What is the racial composition of students in 98466?
98466 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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