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Best Schools in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has 33 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 14 elementary) serving 17,152 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in South Tacoma exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
The top high schools in South Tacoma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Curtis Senior High
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University Place School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1349 Students
2. Stadium High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1571 Students
3. General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 727 Students
4. Mount Tahoma High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1430 Students
5. Foss High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
6. Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
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Quillayute Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4 Students
7. Oakland High School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
The top middle schools in South Tacoma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Narrows View Intermediate
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University Place School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 712 Students
2. Mason Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 659 Students
3. Hunt Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
4. Wainwright Intermediate School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 373 Students
5. Hilltop Heritage Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students
6. Baker Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
7. Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
8. Gray Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
9. Lochburn Middle School
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
The top elementary schools in South Tacoma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evergreen Primary
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University Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 540 Students
2. Delong Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
3. Whittier Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
4. Edison Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
5. Stanley Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
6. Reed Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
7. Four Heroes Elementary
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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
8. Franklin Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
9. Birney Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
10. Manitou Park Elementary School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has a total population of 32,444 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South 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
79.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
70.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South 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 South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
How many schools are in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has 33 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 17,152 students in total.
How do schools in South Tacoma perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in South Tacoma score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in South Tacoma exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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