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Best Pierce County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 93 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 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Pierce County (2026)

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 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
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 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
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 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Evergreen Primary
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7102 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5680
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Chloe Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Palisade Boulevard
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7100
Gr: PK-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2424.
Rainier Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2410 Stryker Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2828.
Cherrydale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Galloway Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2570
Gr: PK-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22109 108th Ave E
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3535.
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 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?

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