Bellarmine Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Washington
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade889 students12 students per teacher
Private schools in Tacoma, WA
18 private schools in Tacoma, WA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Annie Wright Schools
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade748 students10 students per teacher
Life Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Tacoma, WA
B+Overall grade663 students14 students per teacher
Charles Wright Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade487 students9 students per teacher
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 5 Catholic schools in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
BOverall grade454 students14 students per teacher
St. Patrick Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Tacoma since at least 2011
Tacoma, WA
BOverall grade381 students17 students per teacher
Tacoma Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–10
Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2015–16
Tacoma, WA
BOverall grade321 students12 students per teacher
Sound Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade297 students10 students per teacher
Cascade Christian Schools - Frederickson Elem.
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 71% since 2011–12
Tacoma, WA
BOverall grade282 students17 students per teacher
Concordia Christian Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade225 students13 students per teacher
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Tacoma since at least 2011
Tacoma, WA
A-Overall grade136 students17 students per teacher
The Cor Deo School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
B+Overall grade124 students10 students per teacher
Parkland Lutheran Church & School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
Tacoma, WA
AOverall grade106 students13 students per teacher
Evergreen Lutheran High School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 60% of Christian schools in Washington
Tacoma, WA
AOverall grade97 students11 students per teacher
Faith Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
Tacoma, WA
B+Overall grade97 students16 students per teacher
St. Mary's Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 1–7
Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Washington
Tacoma, WA
AOverall grade26 students7 students per teacher
Carpe Diem Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–7
The only special education school in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
B+Overall grade13 students7 students per teacher
Community Montessori
Montessori school · Pre-K only
The only preschool in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
A-Overall grade10 students9 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Tacoma, WA
How many private schools are in Tacoma, WA?
18 private schools in Tacoma, WA, with about 5,356 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Tacoma, WA?
The most common are Christian schools (10), Catholic schools (5), Montessori schools (1), independent schools (1).
Are there private high schools in Tacoma, WA?
Yes: 7 private schools in Tacoma, WA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Tacoma, WA offer pre-K?
11 private schools in Tacoma, WA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Tacoma, WA have?
The average school has 11.9 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Tacoma, WA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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