Fern Hill Elementary School

Fern Hill Elementary sits in the southern part of Tacoma, a city that's been quietly reinventing itself with a growing arts scene, affordable neighborhoods, and easy access to both Seattle and the natural beauty of the South Sound. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative bright spot, and it tends to draw families who are rooted in the community and value a neighborhood school feel. For families settling into this part of Pierce County — where the pace is a little slower and the housing is more accessible than much of the region — Fern Hill can be a solid home base while the kids grow up close to parks, the waterfront, and all the character Tacoma has to offer.