For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,559 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eastside are Lyon Elementary School, Fawcett Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E 46th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Fawcett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 E. 60th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5317 E Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Lister Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2106 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Boze Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 E 65th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3550 E Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
Blix Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 E 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #88.
First Creek Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E. 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Public Schools
Charter School
1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA include Lyon Elementary School, Fawcett Elementary School and Sheridan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma?
9 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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