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Best Eastside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,563 students in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA.

The top-ranked public schools in Eastside are Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett 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 schools have an score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lyon Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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101 E 46th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800

Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Boze Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
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1140 E 65th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105

Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #33.

Fawcett Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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126 E. 60th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4700

Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #44.

Lister Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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2106 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2900

Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #55.

Sheridan Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
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5317 E Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-5900

Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #66.

Roosevelt Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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3550 E Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4400

Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #77.

Blix Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
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1302 E 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-7400

Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #88.

First Creek Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
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1801 E. 56th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2700

Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: n/an/a

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1301 E 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 769-3429

Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma, WA include Lyon Elementary School, Boze Elementary School and Fawcett Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Eastside, Tacoma?

8 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).