Discovery Elementary School
Gig Harbor, WA · Peninsula School District · Grades K-5
149th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 87%· Stable
Discovery Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Elementary School 149th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2019 to 87th in 2025.
Discovery Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 189 students tested
Discovery Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 358 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.9% | 79.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 8.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 7.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Discovery Elementary School
Typical home value $870K in zip 98335 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Discovery Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Pioneer Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 0.3 mi away145th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 70% - 9Swift Water ElementaryPeninsula School District · 1.7 mi away162nd of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 67% - 9Artondale Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 2.7 mi away136th of 1,174
ELA 73% · Math 69% - 10Harbor Heights Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 2.7 mi away117th of 1,174
ELA 73% · Math 73% - 10Purdy Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 3.7 mi away84th of 1,174
ELA 78% · Math 73% - 9Voyager ElementaryPeninsula School District · 3.8 mi away164th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 68% - 8Point Defiance Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 4.9 mi away266th of 1,174
ELA 63% · Math 60% - 7Minter Creek ElementaryPeninsula School District · 5 mi away384th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Discovery Elementary School in?
Discovery Elementary School is part of the Peninsula School District district in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Is Discovery Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Elementary School 149th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Discovery Elementary School?
White 79%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 3% (358 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Discovery Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98335 is $870K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.