Washington›Pierce County›Tacoma
Best Schools in Tacoma, Washington
Compare 93 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
93
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 Score48%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)14 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 989 students at Washington High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Bryant Montessori School
publicelementaryPK-5
717 S Grant Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
3.4
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Meeker Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4402 Nassau Ave Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422
3.4
Rating
Students
567
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bryant Montessori Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
717 S. Grant Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
3.4
Rating
Students
135
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
publichighGrade 6-12
815 South Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98465
3.3
Rating
Students
21
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Summit Public School: Olympus
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
409 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421
3.3
Rating
Students
110
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Skyline Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6301 N. 23Rd St, Tacoma, WA 98406
3.2
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington High School
publichighGrade 9-12
12420 Ainsworth Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
3.2
Rating
Students
989
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stanley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1712 S 17Th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
3.2
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
James Sales Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1301 113Th Street S, Tacoma, WA 98444
3.2
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lyon Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
101 E 46Th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
3.1
Rating
Students
381
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Franklin Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1402 S Lawrence St, Tacoma, WA 98405
3.1
Rating
Students
260
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wainwright Intermediate School
publicmiddleGrade 4-8
130 Alameda Ave, Tacoma, WA 98466
3.1
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clover Creek Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
16715 36Th Avenue East, Tacoma, WA 98446
3.1
Rating
Students
617
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
0%
Collins Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1920 128Th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98444
3
Rating
Students
466
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chester H Thompson Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
303 159Th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
3
Rating
Students
688
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
0%
Spanaway Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
15701 B Street East, Tacoma, WA 98445
3
Rating
Students
766
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harvard Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1709 85Th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98445
3
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Truman Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5801 N 35Th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
3
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
0%
Delong Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4901 S 14 St St, Tacoma, WA 98405
2.9
Rating
Students
349
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whittier Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-3
777 Elm Tree Ln, Tacoma, WA 98466
2.9
Rating
Students
305
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.
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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.