For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 403 students in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Central Tacoma are The School At Pearl Youth Residence and Bryant Montessori Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include The School At Pearl Youth Residence and Bryant Montessori Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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