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Best Puyallup Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 15,441 students in Puyallup, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Puyallup, WA are Fruitland Elementary School, Shaw Road Elementary School and Spinning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puyallup, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Puyallup have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Puyallup, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fruitland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1515 Fruitland Ave
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8734
Gr: K-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Shaw Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1106 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8675
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Spinning Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1306 E Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8742
Gr: K-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7707 112th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8747
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9805 24th St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8740
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12616 Shaw Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8753
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Mt View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3411 119th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8739
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15102 122nd Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8755
Gr: K-6 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Frank Brouillet Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17207 94th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 841-8670
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16117 Canyon Road East
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-4990
Gr: K-5
Rank: #1313.
Hedden Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11313 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500
Gr: 3-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
409 5th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8738
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
Warren Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12801 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Gr: PK-6 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Doris Stahl Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9610 168th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Gr: 6-10 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Edgemont Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Gr: 6-9 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Emma L Carson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8615 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8808
Gr: PK-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2222.
Edward Zeiger Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13008 94th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8663
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2323.
Karshner Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1328 8th Ave Nw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Frederickson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17418 74th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 800-6300
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2525.
Firgrove Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13918 Meridian S
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8733
Gr: K-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2626.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
426 4th Ave Ne
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8743
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2727.
Puyallup Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Gr: K-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Chief Leschi School
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Gr: K-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Expedition Elementary School
18717 108th Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 800-2400
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Psd Special Services
Special Education School
Puyallup School District Speci
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Puyallup, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Puyallup, WA include Fruitland Elementary School, Shaw Road Elementary School and Spinning Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Puyallup?
31 public elementary schools are located in Puyallup.
What is the racial composition of students in Puyallup?
Puyallup public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Puyallup are often viewed compared to one another?

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