Best Schools in University Place, WA
University Place, WA has 28 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,164 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in University Place greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Place, WA
The top high schools in University Place, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Curtis Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Place School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1349 Students
2. Steilacoom High
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Projected Test Scores
Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students
3. General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
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Projected Test Scores
Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 727 Students
4. Mount Tahoma High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1430 Students
5. Foss High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Place, WA
The top middle schools in University Place, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Narrows View Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Place School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 712 Students
2. Drum Intermediate
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University Place School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 587 Students
3. Pioneer Middle
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Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 711 Students
4. Hunt Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
5. Wainwright Intermediate School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 373 Students
6. Gray Middle School
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Tacoma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
7. Lochburn Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Clover Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Place, WA
The top elementary schools in University Place, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Place Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
2. Chambers Elementary
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University Place School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 473 Students
3. Evergreen Primary
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University Place School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 540 Students
4. Geiger Montessori School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
5. Saltars Point Elementary
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Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 482 Students
6. Whittier Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
7. Manitou Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Tacoma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
8. Dower Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Clover Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
9. Montessori In Motion
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Projected Test Scores
Montessori In Motion • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 111 Students
10. Heritage Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Heritage Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 187 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
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 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
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit University Place, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Place, WA
How many schools are in University Place, WA?
University Place, WA has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,164 students in total.
How do schools in University Place perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in University Place score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in University Place greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Place?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in University Place
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.