Top 3 Best Northeast Tacoma Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,784 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northeast Tacoma are Browns Point Elementary School, Crescent Heights Elementary School and N.e. Tacoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Browns Point Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1526 51st St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-7600
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Crescent Heights Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4110 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5412 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4402 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Browns Point Elementary School, Crescent Heights Elementary School and N.e. Tacoma Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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