Whittier Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-3
568th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Whittier Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary School 568th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Whittier Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 69 students tested
Whittier Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 320 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.4% | 36.2% | ▼ 21.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 20.0% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.8% | 18.1% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| Black | 18.4% | 17.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 4.1% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
Homes near Whittier Elementary School
Typical home value $638K in zip 98466 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whittier Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Evergreen PrimaryUniversity Place School District · 1.1 mi away267th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 64% - 5Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 9University Place PrimaryUniversity Place School District · 1.8 mi away135th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 73% - 7Geiger Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away398th of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 52% - 2Franklin Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.1 mi away1,022nd of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 26% - 1Manitou Park Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away1,083rd of 1,174
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 9Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.4 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 2Reed Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.5 mi away1,000th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whittier Elementary School in?
Whittier Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Whittier Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whittier Elementary School 568th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whittier Elementary School?
White 36%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 18%, Black 17% (320 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whittier Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98466 is $638K 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.