Peter G Schmidt Elementary School
Tumwater, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 709-7200
District: Tumwater School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 593 students
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School, a public school located in Tumwater, WA, serves grades PK-5 in the Tumwater School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School is a public school located in Tumwater, WA. 593 students attend Peter G Schmidt Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
Posted: May 3, 2025
This is the best elementary school in the Tumwater area. The leadership is nurturing and responsive. Staff create a culture that views the whole child and fosters child development appropriately. I am so happy that I decided to send my kids here!
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Posted: July 25, 2024
The teacher shave really great communication with us as parents. The school is creative, fosters a love of nature and friendship. Super pleased with our experience here.
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Posted: May 7, 2022
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Posted: May 7, 2022
The teachers there are great! My friend works there.
Posted: September 16, 2021
I went here as a child and it wasnt great but my kids go here now and its absolutely wonderful. The current principal makes an effort to learn every kiddos name and make them feel welcome, smart, cared for, and safe. All of the teachers and staff are absolutely amazing. My oldest has been going here for 5 years now and we have yet to have a bad experience. We had issues with bullying that were immediately resolved. You can tell that each adult cares about every kid in the building. One of my children qualifies for extra help in reading and the progress she has made is remarkable. This truly is the best elementary school in the area!
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Posted: June 22, 2019
Posted: June 22, 2019
My kids have all attended Peter G and had great experiences. The new school has all the amenities one could ask for.
Posted: June 22, 2019
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Posted: December 11, 2014
The school is terrible. The principal discriminates against students he personally picks out. He is bad at dealing with bullying and harassment he won't adress every situation and only focus on the kids he wants. And he suspends them and when getting a student's statement he writes down what he wants and doesn't even come close to writting what the kid is saying.
Posted: February 8, 2014
I think the parents and teachers work well together, and the principal works hard to ensure every student is treated fairly. I love the activities day they have for special needs children as well since I have a child with autism.
Posted: April 15, 2013
Worst experience ever, school is not capable or knowledgeable of assisting children in special education (e.g. has limited programs and staff with minimal if any experience).
Posted: September 14, 2011
I had one student attend k-6th and did pretty well academically. Was bullied from time to time and was really left to parents to deal with. We had a second child make it to 2nd grade and litterally had to pull her out of school and relocate our entire family because of bullying. The schools counsoler, principal and staff were all USELESS, in dealing with the problem child. Avoid this school if your concerened for your childs safety at all, because they will only pretend they're dealing with the issues and pat themselves on the back all while doing nothing. The teachers cant seem to keep a handle on problem students or do anything passed rearanging desks.
Posted: June 24, 2009
Posted: November 14, 2008
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| 9 | Silver Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 28.7 mi | |
| 10 | Gem Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Puyallup | WA | 29.1 mi | |
| 11 | Lost Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Graham | WA | 29.8 mi | |
| 12 | McCormick Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Orchard | WA | 36.8 mi | |
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| 14 | Kitsap Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 41.5 mi | |
| 15 | Manette | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 42.4 mi | |
| 16 | Fairway Lane | Apartment Complex | Bremerton | WA | 42.9 mi | |
| 17 | Whisper Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 44.7 mi | |
| 18 | Blueberry Meadows | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bremerton | WA | 45.2 mi | |
| 19 | The Reserve at Bucklin Hill | Apartment Complex | Silverdale | WA | 47.2 mi | |
| 20 | The Carriages at Fairwood Downs | Apartment Complex | Renton | WA | 47.6 mi |
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| 1 | Stonegate | Olympia | WA | 3.9 mi | |
| 2 | Port Orchard | Port Orchard | WA | 40.1 mi | |
| 3 | Silverdale | Silverdale | WA | 46.4 mi | |
| 4 | East Bremerton | Bremerton | WA | 46.4 mi | |
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