For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,777 students in 98405, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98405, WA are Special Services, The School At Pearl Youth Residence and Bryant Montessori Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98405 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98405, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98405, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Delong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4901 S 14 St St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 17th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4500
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Bryant Montessori School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 S Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S Lawrence St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Edna Travis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2111 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4900
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
98405, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest School Of Innovative Learning (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1321 Martin Luter King Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 945-2000
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 9 | 1 student
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-3273
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Soar Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2136 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(509) 258-4534
Tacoma, WA 98405
(509) 258-4534
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98405, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98405, WA include Special Services, The School At Pearl Youth Residence and Bryant Montessori Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98405?
8 public elementary schools are located in 98405.
What is the racial composition of students in 98405?
98405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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