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 Score30%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 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 804 students at Perry G Keithley Middle School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Roosevelt Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3550 E Roosevelt Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
2.1
Rating
Students
270
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whitman Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1120 S 39Th St, Tacoma, WA 98408
2.1
Rating
Students
365
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Baker Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8001 So J Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
2
Rating
Students
687
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gray Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6229 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2
Rating
Students
510
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stewart Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5010 S Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
2
Rating
Students
650
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
0%
Midland Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2300 105Th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
2
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Helen Stafford Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1615 South 92Nd St, Tacoma, WA 98444
2
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Blix Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1302 E 38Th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
2
Rating
Students
442
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
0%
Manitou Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4330 S 66Th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1.9
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hunt Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6501 S 10Th St., Tacoma, WA 98465
1.9
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
0%
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4902 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408
1.8
Rating
Students
449
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
0%
Reed Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1802 S 36Th St, Tacoma, WA 98418
1.7
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Arlington Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7202 South Pine Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
1.7
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Christensen Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
10232 Barnes Lane S, Tacoma, WA 98444
1.7
Rating
Students
346
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
0%
Waller Road Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
6312 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98443
1.7
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Elmhurst Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
420 133Rd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
1.7
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Perry G Keithley Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
12324 12Th Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
1.7
Rating
Students
804
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edna Travis Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2111 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405
1.6
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
First Creek Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1801 E. 56Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
1.6
Rating
Students
584
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hewins Early Learning Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
12223 S A Street, Tacoma, WA 98444
0
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
33:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
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.