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Best Pierce County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 102 public preschools serving 36,976 students in Pierce County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pierce County, WA are Tehaleh Heights Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Pierce County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tehaleh Heights Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17520 Berkeley Parkway East
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2615 N. Adams Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
University Place Primary
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2708 W Grandview Dr
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5620
Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Artondale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6219 40th Street Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Maple Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Wood Ave
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Beachwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8890 Concord Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Dieringer Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21727 34th Street E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 826-4937
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Carbonado Historical School 19
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
427 4th St
Carbonado, WA 98323
(360) 829-0121
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13815 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Harbor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4002 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Bonney Lake Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18715 80th St E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3914 W Tapps Dr E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
Evergreen Primary
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Gr: PK-4 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Sunset Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4523 97th Ave W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5640
Gr: PK-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Donald Eismann Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13802 Canyon View Blvd East
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Victor Falls Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11401 188th Ave Ct. E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Crescent Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4110 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17521 Hall Road Kpn
Vaughn, WA 98394
(253) 530-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Meriwether Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10285 Compass Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
777 Elm Tree Ln
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3420 Lincoln Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
Daffodil Valley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1509 Valley Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
Dessie F Evans Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7911 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 864-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
Rainier Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2410 Stryker Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1820 Key Peninsula Hwy Kps
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2929.
Geiger Montessori School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7401 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 571-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3030.
G W Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16528 127th Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-8809
Gr: PK-6 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3131.
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5412 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3232.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3333.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12202 209th Ave Ct E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1110 W Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1601 26th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Pierce County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy (Closed 2014)
10026 204th St East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 683-6000
Gr: K-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Bethel Online Academy (Closed 2014)
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6092
Gr: 7-12
Birth To Three (Closed 2018)
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Gr: PK
Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-10 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Chs Drop-out Reengagement Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
8425 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Gr: 9-12
Clarkmoor Elementary School (Closed 2015)
South Divison And Liggett
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
Curtis Bridge Program High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8805 40th St W. Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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%
Destiny Middle School (Closed 2020)
1301 E. 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 722-5883
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Eatonville Developmenal Pre-school (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
213 Rainier Ave N
Eatonville, WA 98328
(360) 879-1812
Gr: PK
Eceap W (Closed 2018)
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Gr: PK
Endeavour Intermediate (Closed 2023)
1304 17th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Futures Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
510 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 583-7100
Gr: 11-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Gates Open Doors Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
813 132nd St. S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Gr: 9-12
Gault Middle School (Closed 2010)
1115 E Division Ln
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-1405
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Goodwill Ged High School (Closed 2016)
714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Greenwood Elementary School (Closed 2015)
North Division And Idaho Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Harriet Taylor Elementary School (Closed 2011)
510 Chambers
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 588-5052
Gr: K-4
Headstart Ep Elementary School (Closed 2023)
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Headstart Ev Elementary School (Closed 2009)
1311 172nd St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Heartwood Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4010 Woodbrook Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Henderson Bay Hall Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hilltop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2110 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8735
Gr: PK-6
Home Based (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98401
(253) 571-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Minority enrollment: 13%
I-school High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
12171 Pacific Ave
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Insight School (Closed 2023)
2601 S 35th St Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017
Gr: 9-12
Instructional Support Team High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
516 E 176th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Gr: PK | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Lake City Elementary School (Closed 2007)
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Lakewood Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5802 20th St East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Mann Middle School (Closed 2023)
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Gr: 6-8
Mcilvaigh Middle School (Closed 2010)
1801 E 56th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2013)
3702 East Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4340
Gr: PK-5
Metro Parks Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Gr: 9-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Pierce County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pierce County, WA include Tehaleh Heights Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pierce County?
102 public preschools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?

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