For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,207 students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in South Tacoma are Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Manitou Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3002 S 72nd St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
3102 S 43rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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