For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,346 students in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Central Tacoma are Stanley Elementary School, Bryant Montessori School and Delong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central 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 66% 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 Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 S 17th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4500
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Montessori School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
717 S Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Delong Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 S 14 St St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Foss High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2112 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 S Lawrence St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Mccarver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2111 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4900
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
1201 S. Proctor St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Stanley Elementary School, Bryant Montessori School and Delong Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA public schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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