Best 98409 Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,232 students in 98409, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98409, WA are Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98409 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98409, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98409, WA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Manitou Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7202 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98409, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98409, WA include Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98409?
3 public preschools are located in 98409.
What is the racial composition of students in 98409?
98409 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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