University Place Primary
University Pla, WA · University Place School District · Grades PK-4
135th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 89%· Stable
University Place Primary ranking
SchoolRow ranks University Place Primary 135th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 89th in 2025.
University Place Primary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 229 students tested
University Place Primary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 520 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.6% | 46.2% | ▼ 4.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 17.3% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 18.6% | 16.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 8.7% | 10.8% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 6.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near University Place Primary
Typical home value $638K in zip 98466 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near University Place Primary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Evergreen PrimaryUniversity Place School District · 1.4 mi away267th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 64% - 8Sunset PrimaryUniversity Place School District · 1.4 mi away294th of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 62% - 7Geiger Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away398th of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 52% - 6Whittier Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.8 mi away568th of 1,174
ELA 44% · Math 51% - 9Chambers ElementaryUniversity Place School District · 1.8 mi away140th of 1,174
ELA 66% · Math 75% - 5Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.6 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 1Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.7 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% · Math 6% - 6Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2.8 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University Place Primary in?
University Place Primary is part of the University Place School District district in University Pla, Washington.
Is University Place Primary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University Place Primary 135th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University Place Primary?
White 46%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 17%, Black 11% (520 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University Place Primary 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.