Best Public Elementary Schools in 98444 (Tacoma, WA) (2025-26)

Home > Washington > Pierce County > Tacoma

Best 98444 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,188 students in 98444, WA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 98444, WA are James Sales Elementary School, Collins Elementary School and Fern Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 98444 have an score of 26% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98444, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98444, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

James Sales Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1301 113th Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4205

Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Collins Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1920 128th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3405

Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #33.

Fern Hill Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

8442 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-3888

Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #44.

Brookdale Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

611 132nd St S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3105

Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #55.

Helen Stafford Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1615 South 92nd St
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-4300

Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #66.

Christensen Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

10232 Barnes Lane S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3305

Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #77.

Perry G Keithley Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

12324 12th Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307

Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in 98444 Washington

98444, Washington 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Gates Open Doors Program High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

813 132nd St. S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000

Gr: 9-12

New Pathways Storefront School (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

11110 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-0211

Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98444, WA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 98444, WA include James Sales Elementary School, Collins Elementary School and Fern Hill Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 98444?

7 public elementary schools are located in 98444.

What is the racial composition of students in 98444?

98444 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).