What types of schools are available in Tacoma, Washington?

Tacoma, Washington offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Tacoma, Washington

Q: How many schools are in Tacoma, Washington?

There are 93 schools in Tacoma, Washington, serving 42,837 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Tacoma?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Tacoma, Washington, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 93 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

42,837

Total Students

Across Tacoma

18.2:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

93 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%

ELA Assessment Score70%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)17 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,700 students at Stadium High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Lowell Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

810 Mr. Dahl Dr, Tacoma, WA 98403

Science And Math Institute

publichighGrade 9-12

5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407

Sherman Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

4415 N 38Th St, Tacoma, WA 98407

Browns Point Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

1526 51St St Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422

Grant Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

2510 N 11Th St, Tacoma, WA 98406

Washington Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

2615 N. Adams Street, Tacoma, WA 98407

Industrial Design Engineering And Arts

publichighGrade 9-12

6701 S Park Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444

111 N E St, Tacoma, WA 98403

Downing Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

5130 N. 26Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3901 N 28Th St, Tacoma, WA 98407

publichighGrade 10-12

5616 20Th St E, Tacoma, WA 98424

Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

16720 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Jefferson Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

4302 North 13Th St, Tacoma, WA 98406

Point Defiance Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

4330 N Visscher St, Tacoma, WA 98407

Franklin Pierce High School

publichighGrade 9-12

11002 18Th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445

Geiger Montessori School

publicelementaryPK-5

7401 S 8Th St, Tacoma, WA 98465

Crescent Heights Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

4110 Nassau Ave Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422

Dr. Dolores Silas High School

publichighGrade 9-12

1202 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406

N.E. Tacoma Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

5412 29Th St Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422

Tacoma School Of The Arts

publichighGrade 9-12

302 S. Ninth Street, Tacoma, WA 98402

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington is home to 93 schools serving over 42,837 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tacoma, Washington?

There are 93 schools in Tacoma, serving 42,837 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Tacoma?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Tacoma include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Tacoma?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Tacoma is 18.2:1.

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