For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,355 students in 98406, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in 98406, WA are Jefferson Elementary School, Downing Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98406 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98406, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98406, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4302 North 13th St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-4000
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Downing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5130 N. 26th Street
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7100
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2510 N 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-5400
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-5400
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6301 N. 23rd St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7800
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N Orchard St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-6000
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
6501 N.23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
6501 N.23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
6501 N.23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-1545
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98406, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98406, WA include Jefferson Elementary School, Downing Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98406?
9 public schools are located in 98406.
What is the racial composition of students in 98406?
98406 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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