For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 891 students in 98422, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98422, WA are Crescent Heights Elementary School and N.e. Tacoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98422 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98422, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98422, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent Heights Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4110 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5412 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98422, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98422, WA include Crescent Heights Elementary School and N.e. Tacoma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98422?
2 public preschools are located in 98422.
What is the racial composition of students in 98422?
98422 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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