For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,222 students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public schools in South Tacoma are Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Gray Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Manitou Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3002 S 72nd St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Tahoma High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4634 S 74th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Rank: #66.
Oakland High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102
Grades: 8-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program
Alternative School
2601 S 35th St Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
3102 S 43rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Edison Elementary School, Manitou Park Elementary School and Gray Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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