For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,734 students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Tacoma are Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Gray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Manitou Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7202 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Gray Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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