Lake Louise Elementary School

Lakewood has a tight-knit, working-class character that sits just southwest of Tacoma, and Lake Louise Elementary reflects that community feel — a neighborhood school where families tend to put down roots and staff often know kids by name. Scores are in the mid-range for Washington state, with math being a relative strength, making it a reasonable choice for families looking for a steady, familiar environment rather than a high-pressure academic setting. It's a good fit for parents who value stability and community connection over rankings, and who appreciate being close to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, which shapes much of Lakewood's identity and brings a lot of military families into the mix.