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Best Schools in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has 28 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,551 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in New Tacoma meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
The top high schools in New Tacoma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Puyallup High School
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1701 Students
2. Stadium High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
3. Fife High School
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Fife School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 879 Students
4. Tacoma School Of The Arts
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 624 Students
5. Lincoln High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1578 Students
6. Summit Public School: Olympus
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Summit Public School: Olympus • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
7. Tacoma Open Doors
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
8. Comm Based Trans Program
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 12 • 68 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
The top middle schools in New Tacoma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aylen Jr High
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 711 Students
2. Meeker Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
3. Hilltop Heritage Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
4. Surprise Lake Middle School
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Fife School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 650 Students
5. Stewart Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
6. First Creek Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
The top elementary schools in New Tacoma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
2. Crescent Heights Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
3. N.e. Tacoma Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 367 Students
4. Bryant Montessori School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
5. Fife Elementary School
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Fife School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 838 Students
6. Waller Road Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 310 Students
7. Lyon Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
8. Stanley Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
9. Blix Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
10. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has a total population of 16,592 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
93.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
24.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
69.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
How many schools are in New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,551 students in total.
How do schools in New Tacoma perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in New Tacoma score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in New Tacoma meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Tacoma?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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