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Best 98406 Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 978 students in 98406, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98406, WA are Jefferson Elementary School, Downing Elementary School and Skyline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98406 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98406, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98406, WA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4302 North 13th St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Downing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5130 N. 26th Street
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6301 N. 23rd St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98406 Washington

98406, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Day Reporting School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5501 6th Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Tacoma Online (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6501 N.23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 948-6398
Gr: K-12 | 1,655 student Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98406, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98406, WA include Jefferson Elementary School, Downing Elementary School and Skyline Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98406?
3 public preschools are located in 98406.
What is the racial composition of students in 98406?
98406 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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