Whittier Elementary School, built in 1962, serves Kindergarten – 3rd grade students in Fircrest.

The existing Whittier will be replaced with a new school, which is targeted to be completed in time for the Fall 2027 school year.

The project is funded by the $535 million school construction bond voters passed in 2020.

Additional information can be found on the Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) school construction page at Whittier Elementary School – Tacoma Public Schools.