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

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🎯 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)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 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 497 students at Tacoma Online High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Bates Technical High School

publichighGrade 9-12

1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405

Tacoma Online High School

publichighGrade 9-12

6501 N.23Rd St., Tacoma, WA 98406

Impact Public Schools

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

1301 E 34Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

15616 5Th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445

publichighGrade 10-12

5802 20Th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98424

Gates Secondary School

publichighGrade 10-12

4608 128Th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446

Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center

publichighGrade 6-12

5501 6Th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406

Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program

publichighGrade 9-12

2601 S 35Th St Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98409

3319 S Adams St, Tacoma, WA 98409

Tacoma Online Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

6501 N.23Rd St., Tacoma, WA 98406

Tacoma Online Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

6501 N.23Rd St., Tacoma, WA 98406

1818 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402

Comm Based Trans Program

publichighGrade 12-12

601 S 8Th St, Tacoma, WA 98405

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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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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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