Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA (2025-26)

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Best South End Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,150 students in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA.

The top ranked public preschools in South End are Larchmont Elementary School, Mann Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA public preschools have an score of 22% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 79% 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 South End, Tacoma, WA (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Larchmont Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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8601 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200

Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Mann Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1002 S 52nd St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-6300

Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #33.

Whitman Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1120 S 39th St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-7272

Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #44.

Reed Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1802 S 36th St
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-6464

Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #55.

Birney Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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7627 South Sheridan Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-4600

Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #66.

Helen Stafford Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1615 South 92nd St
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-4300

Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: n/an/a

Willard Early Learning Center

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3201 S D Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 571-2620

Gr: PK | 30 students Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA?

The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma, WA include Larchmont Elementary School, Mann Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma?

7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma?

the neighborhood of South End, Tacoma public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).