Best Public Preschools in 98409 (Tacoma, WA) (2026)

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Best 98409 Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,264 students in 98409, WA.

The top-ranked public preschools in 98409, WA 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.

Public preschools in zipcode 98409 have an score of 25% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98409, WA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Edison Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700

Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #22.

Manitou Park Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
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4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300

Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #33.

Arlington Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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7202 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200

Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: n/an/a

Madison Headstart

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3102 S 43rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032

Gr: PK | 23 students Minority enrollment: 82%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98409 Washington

98409, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-10 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Insight School (Closed 2023)

2601 S 35th St Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017

Gr: 9-12

Oakland Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Oakland Altr. High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

3319 S Adams
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Minority enrollment: 56%

Trans Prog @ Oakland High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-2645

Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Urban League Tlc High School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387

Gr: 9-12 | 10 students

Wava High School (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 964-1068

Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98409, WA?

The top-ranked public preschools in 98409, WA include Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 98409?

4 public preschools are located in 98409.

What is the racial composition of students in 98409?

98409 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).