For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,674 students in 98445, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98445, WA are Chester H Thompson Elementary School, Larchmont Elementary School and Spanaway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98445 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98445, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98445, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester H Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 159th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5800
Grades: K-5
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Spanaway Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15701 B Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 800-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1709 85th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4105
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Morris Ford Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 104th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3605
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #66.
Elmhurst Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 133rd St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-3505
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 105th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 298-4500
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98445, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98445, WA include Chester H Thompson Elementary School, Larchmont Elementary School and Spanaway Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98445?
7 public elementary schools are located in 98445.
What is the racial composition of students in 98445?
98445 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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