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Best Lakewood Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 7,281 students in Lakewood, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lakewood, WA are Carter Lake Elementary School, Firwood and Oak Grove. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lakewood, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oak Grove
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Gr: K-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Idlewild Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Re-entry Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #88.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7801 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Dower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7817 Dower Rd West
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeview Hope Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10501 47th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Tillicum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Four Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9101 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Tyee Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11920 Seminole Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Hudtloff Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8102 Phillips Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Park Lodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 100th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Lochburn Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5431 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy
Alternative School
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Gr: K-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Day Students
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lakewood, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lakewood, WA include Carter Lake Elementary School, Firwood and Oak Grove.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lakewood?
21 public elementary schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?

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