For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,470 students in 98499, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98499, WA are General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Dower Elementary School and Lakeview Hope Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98499 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98499, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98499, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Dower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7817 Dower Rd West
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Hope Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10501 47th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Four Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9101 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Tyee Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11920 Seminole Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Park Lodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 100th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Lochburn Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5431 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy
Alternative School
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
98499, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakewood Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 69%
3230 85th St So
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Special Education Services/relife (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98499, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98499, WA include General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Dower Elementary School and Lakeview Hope Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98499?
9 public elementary schools are located in 98499.
What is the racial composition of students in 98499?
98499 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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