Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bryant Montessori School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bryant School serves the northern part of Tacoma, WA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone about 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bryant Montessori School's student population of 313 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
23 teachers
Showing 2012–2022. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bryant Montessori School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bryant Montessori School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bryant Montessori School's ranking?
Bryant Montessori School is ranked #1295 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bryant Montessori School often compared to?
Bryant Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geiger Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Bryant Montessori School?
313 students attend Bryant Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bryant Montessori School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bryant Montessori School offer ?
Bryant Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bryant Montessori School part of?
Bryant Montessori School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Bryant Montessori School located?
Bryant Montessori School is located in the Central Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 7 other public schools located in Central Tacoma.
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