Skyline Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
574th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
Skyline Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Skyline Elementary School 574th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 51th in 2025 — declining.
Skyline Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 142 students tested
Skyline Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 372 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.6% | 51.1% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 19.4% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 13.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 16.0% | 9.9% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Skyline Elementary School
Typical home value $625K in zip 98406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Skyline Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.1 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% · Math 6% - 8Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.7 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 54% - 7Geiger Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away398th of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 52% - 9Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 8Point Defiance Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.4 mi away266th of 1,174
ELA 63% · Math 60% - 9Sherman Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away196th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 61% - 9Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 61% - 5Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Skyline Elementary School in?
Skyline Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Skyline Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Skyline Elementary School 574th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Skyline Elementary School?
White 51%, Two or more races 19%, Hispanic 14%, Black 10% (372 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Skyline Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98406 is $625K 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.