University Place Primary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025University Pla, Washington 98466 · University Place School District
#215 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#7484 of 50,301 nationally
About University Place Primary
University Place Primary is a public elementary located in University Pla, in the University Place School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 522 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 215th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 522.
There are 4 schools in University Pla; University Place Primary ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University Place Primary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University Place Primary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Curtis Junior High
University Place · Public other · Grades 8–9
904 students · 1.2 km away
Curtis Senior High
University Place · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,321 students · 1.4 km away
Narrows View Intermediate
University Pla · Public middle · Grades 5–7
692 students · 2.0 km away
Evergreen Primary
University Place · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
516 students · 2.2 km away
Sunset Primary
University Place · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
548 students · 2.3 km away
Geiger Montessori School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students · 2.6 km away
Drum Intermediate
University Pla · Public middle · Grades 5–7
639 students · 2.6 km away
Wainwright Intermediate School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 4–8
368 students · 2.7 km away
Whittier Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
305 students · 2.9 km away
Chambers Elementary
University Pla · Public elementary · Grades K–4
493 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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522 students
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522 students
Mukilteo Elementary
Mukilteo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
Geiger Montessori School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Pioneer Valley Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
Liberty Lake Elementary
Liberty Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
524 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University Place Primary a good school?
University Place Primary has a Success Index (US) of 75.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #215 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University Place Primary rank in Washington?
University Place Primary ranks #215 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #7484 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University Place Primary?
University Place Primary had 522 students in 2025.
Is University Place Primary a elementary school or a high school?
University Place Primary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near University Place Primary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University Place Primary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.