Point Defiance Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades K-5
266th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 77%· Stable
Point Defiance Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Point Defiance Elementary School 266th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2019 to 77th in 2025.
Point Defiance Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 158 students tested
Point Defiance Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 300 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.7% | 65.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 10.7% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.0% | 10.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 6.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 11.3% | 3.7% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Point Defiance Elementary School
Typical home value $641K in zip 98407 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Point Defiance Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Sherman Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away196th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 61% - 6Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 8Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 54% - 1Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% · Math 6% - 9Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.9 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 61% - 9Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.2 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 7Geiger Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away398th of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 52% - 9Lowell Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.9 mi away202nd of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Point Defiance Elementary School in?
Point Defiance Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Point Defiance Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Point Defiance Elementary School 266th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Point Defiance Elementary School?
White 66%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 10%, Asian 6% (300 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Point Defiance Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98407 is $641K 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.