Best Schools in University Place, WA

University Place, WA has a total of 27 schools including 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 14,012 students attend University Place, WA schools. On average, schools in University Place score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in University Place N/A.

Best High Schools in University Place, WA

University Place, WA has 7 high schools with 4,896 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in University Place score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in University Place N/A.

1. Gig Harbor High

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59%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students

2. Science And Math Institute

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52%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students

3. Curtis Senior High

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49%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1349 Students

4. Steilacoom High

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44%

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Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students

5. Oakridge Group Home

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18%

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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students

Best Middle Schools in University Place, WA

University Place, WA has 8 middle schools with 4,620 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in University Place score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in University Place N/A.

1. Kopachuck Middle School

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

2. Narrows View Intermediate

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37%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 712 Students

3. Drum Intermediate

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34%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 587 Students

4. Truman Middle School

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33%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students

5. Gray Middle School

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18%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students

6. Lochburn Middle School

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Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students

Best Elementary Schools in University Place, WA

University Place, WA has 12 elementary schools with 4,496 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in University Place score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in University Place N/A.

1. Voyager Elementary

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64%

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Peninsula School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students

2. University Place Primary

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42%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students

3. Evergreen Primary

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41%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 540 Students

4. Heritage Christian School

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40%

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Heritage Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 187 Students

5. Geiger Montessori School

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37%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students

6. Sunset Primary

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37%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students

7. Chambers Elementary

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37%

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University Place School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 473 Students

8. Saltars Point Elementary

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36%

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Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 482 Students

9. Cherrydale Elementary

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36%

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Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 367 Students

10. Whittier Elementary School

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33%

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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in University Place, WA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

University Place, WA has a total population of 35,772 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in University Place, WA

14,012

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood University Place, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

39.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

35.29 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Place, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Place, WA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,706 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit University Place, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near University Place, WA

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Tacoma, WA

Actual Test Scores: 60%
Projected Test Scores: 32%
Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations