For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,987 students in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public schools in South End are Larchmont Elementary School, Mann Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 S 52nd St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-6300
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S 39th St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-7272
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-7272
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Helen Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1615 South 92nd St
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-4300
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7627 South Sheridan Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-4600
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 S 37th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-6700
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,529 students
Rank: #77.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8001 So J Street
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5000
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #88.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1802 S 36th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-6464
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-6464
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #99.
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4902 S Alaska St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5811
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-5811
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
3201 S D Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-2620
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-2620
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA include Larchmont Elementary School, Mann Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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