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 Score40%
🎯 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)15 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 1,556 students at Lincoln High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Columbia Junior High School
publichighGrade 8-9
2901 54Th Avenue E, Tacoma, WA 98424
2.8
Rating
Students
619
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
602 N Sprague Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403
2.8
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brookdale Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
611 132Nd St S., Tacoma, WA 98444
2.8
Rating
Students
483
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edison Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5830 S Pine St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2.8
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Larchmont Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8601 E B St, Tacoma, WA 98445
2.7
Rating
Students
303
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fern Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8442 S Park Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444
2.6
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Naches Trail Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
15505 Waller Road East, Tacoma, WA 98446
2.6
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lincoln High School
publichighGrade 9-12
701 S 37Th St, Tacoma, WA 98418
2.6
Rating
Students
1,556
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lister Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2106 E 44Th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.6
Rating
Students
376
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Birney Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7627 South Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
2.6
Rating
Students
476
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fife Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5804 20Th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98424
2.6
Rating
Students
866
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Foss High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2112 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
2.6
Rating
Students
599
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Special Services
publichighPK-12
601 S. 8Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
2.5
Rating
Students
9
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sheridan Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5317 E Mckinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.5
Rating
Students
525
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
0%
Central Avenue Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4505 104Th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446
2.5
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mount Tahoma High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4634 S 74Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
2.4
Rating
Students
1,410
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mann Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1002 S 52Nd St, Tacoma, WA 98408
2.4
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Boze Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1140 E 65Th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.3
Rating
Students
485
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fawcett Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
126 E. 60Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.3
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Morris Ford Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1602 104Th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98445
2.2
Rating
Students
831
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
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.