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Best Eastside Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,933 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA.

The top ranked public preschools in Eastside are Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA public preschools have an score of 22% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lyon Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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101 E 46th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800

Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Boze Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
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1140 E 65th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105

Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #33.

Fawcett Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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126 E. 60th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700

Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #44.

Lister Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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2106 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900

Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #55.

Sheridan Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
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5317 E Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900

Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #66.

Roosevelt Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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3550 E Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400

Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #77.

Blix Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
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1302 E 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400

Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: n/an/a

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1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429

Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA?

The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA include Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma?

8 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma?

the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).