Top Rankings
Tacoma School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 28,847 students in Tacoma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tacoma School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
68 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
28,847 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
1,527 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tacoma School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
79%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.1%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.69
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% American Indian
1%
1%
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% Asian
8%
9%
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% Hispanic
24%
27%
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% Black
12%
5%
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% White
34%
47%
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% Hawaiian
4%
2%
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% Two or more races
17%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,752 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,823 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$656 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$687 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,752
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,823
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Tacoma School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 Mr. Dahl Dr
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-7200
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-7200
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Browns Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1526 51st St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-7600
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-7600
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2615 N. Adams Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5700
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4302 North 13th St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-4000
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4415 N 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5488
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5488
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Downing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5130 N. 26th Street
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7100
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2510 N 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-5400
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-5400
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Crescent Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4110 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-5500
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Point Defiance Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4330 N Visscher St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-6900
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-6900
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Science And Math Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5501 N. Pearl St, Tacoma
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2300
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 Elm Tree Ln
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-7500
Gr: PK-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Tacoma Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Stadium High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 N E St
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-3100
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 571-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 N 28th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-7000
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Geiger Montessori School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7401 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 571-6800
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 571-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
N.e. Tacoma Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5412 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6933
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Industrial Design Engineering And Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6701 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-7906
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6301 N. 23rd St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7800
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4402 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Tacoma, WA 98445
(253) 571-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 S 52nd St
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-6300
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 571-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Delong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4901 S 14 St St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N Orchard St
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-6000
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2727.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E 46th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5801 N 35th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5600
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1712 S 17th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4500
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3030.
Tacoma School Of The Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3131.
Bryant Montessori School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 S Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3232.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8442 S Park Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-3888
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 571-3888
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S Lawrence St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
Boze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1140 E 65th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4105
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tacoma School District?
Tacoma School District manages 68 public schools serving 28,847 students.
What is the rank of Tacoma School District?
Tacoma School District is ranked #195 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tacoma School District?
34% of Tacoma School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tacoma School District?
Tacoma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Tacoma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,823 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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