For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,893 students in 98422, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98422, WA 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98422 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98422, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98422, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Browns Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1526 51st St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-7600
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-7600
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4110 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5412 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4402 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98422, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98422, WA include Browns Point Elementary School, Crescent Heights Elementary School and N.e. Tacoma Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98422?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98422.
What is the racial composition of students in 98422?
98422 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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