For the 2025 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 The School At Pearl Youth Residence, Stanley Elementary School 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bryant Montessori School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Delong Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4901 S 14 St St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Foss High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2112 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #88.
Edna Travis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
| 356 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 The School At Pearl Youth Residence, Stanley Elementary School and Bryant Montessori Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma?
8 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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