Carpe Diem Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–7
Tacoma, WA
3837 S 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Tacoma
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In Tacoma, Washington, Carpe Diem Academy is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 7th grade. About 13 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 190 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–7
- Students
- 13
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 2 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Carpe Diem Academy
What grades does Carpe Diem Academy serve?
Carpe Diem Academy serves grades 1–7.
How many students attend Carpe Diem Academy?
About 13 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Carpe Diem Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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