For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,582 students in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Central Tacoma are Stanley Elementary School, Bryant Montessori School and Delong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 S Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Delong Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4901 S 14 St St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Stanley Elementary School, Bryant Montessori School and Delong Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma public preschools minority enrollment is 66% 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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