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Best South Tacoma Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Mount Tahoma High 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 score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Edison Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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5830 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1700

Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #22.

Manitou Park Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
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4330 S 66th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5300

Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #33.

Mount Tahoma High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
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4634 S 74th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3852

Gr: 9-12 | 1,416 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #44.

Arlington Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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7202 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-3200

Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #55.

Gray Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
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6229 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5200

Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #66.

Oakland High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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3319 S Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-5102

Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: n/an/a

Insight School Of Wa Open Doors Program

Alternative School

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2601 S 35th St Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 292-5817

Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: n/an/a

Madison Headstart

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3102 S 43rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1032

Gr: PK | 23 students Minority enrollment: 82%

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 Mount Tahoma High School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?

8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma?

the neighborhood of South Tacoma, Tacoma public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).