For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,622 students in 98405, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98405, WA are Special Services, Delong Elementary School and Stanley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98405 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98405, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98405, WA Public Preschools (2025-26)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 51爆料s (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 preschools in 98405, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98405, WA include Special Services, Delong Elementary School and Stanley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98405?
6 public preschools are located in 98405.
What is the racial composition of students in 98405?
98405 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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