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Best Eastside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,559 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Eastside are Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E 46th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Boze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 E 65th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Fawcett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
126 E. 60th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Lister Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2106 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5317 E Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 E Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Blix Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 E 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
First Creek Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E. 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA include Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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