District

Tacoma School District

WATacoma, WashingtonPierce County

Contact & Location

601 S 8TH, Tacoma, WA 98401
(253) 571-1000

Enrollment & Schools

71
Total Schools
29,959
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
3
Preschools
Elementary
Schools
35
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
14
Middle Schools
High
Schools
19
High Schools

Rating Distribution

4166%
Below Average
1118%
Average
1016%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
71
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
35
Middle
14
High
19

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
35%
Hispanic / Latino
23%
Two or More Races
16%
Black / African American
13%
Asian
9%
Pacific Islander
4%
Native American
1%

Gender Distribution

51%Male
49%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

57%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
49%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

4.1
out of 10
Average ACT Score
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
956
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
51%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
13%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
66% (41)
Average
18% (11)
Above Average
16% (10)

Tacoma School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Tacoma School District

71 schools

Preschools

(3)

Elementary Schools

(35)
1.3
Arlington Elementary School
Elementarypublic397 students
1.4
Birney Elementary School
Elementarypublic451 students
1.5
Blix Elementary School
Elementarypublic475 students
2.3
Boze Elementary School
Elementarypublic443 students
8.8
Browns Point Elementary School
Elementarypublic434 students
7.4
Crescent Heights Elementary School
Elementarypublic396 students
5.0
DeLong Elementary School
Elementarypublic386 students
8.0
Downing Elementary School
Elementarypublic255 students
2.7
Edison Elementary School
Elementarypublic389 students
0.3
Edna Travis Elementary
Elementarypublic393 students
2.5
Fawcett Elementary School
Elementarypublic343 students
4.7
Fern Hill Elementary School
Elementarypublic297 students
1.7
Franklin Elementary School
Elementarypublic276 students
6.6
Geiger Montessori School
Elementarypublic517 students
6.9
Grant Elementary School
Elementarypublic339 students
1.9
Helen B. Stafford Elementary School
Elementarypublic451 students
8.4
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementarypublic303 students
2.6
Larchmont Elementary School
Elementarypublic304 students
2.5
Lister Elementary School
Elementarypublic419 students
8.8
Lowell Elementary School
Elementarypublic319 students
4.5
Lyon Elementary School
Elementarypublic333 students
1.6
Manitou Park Elementary School
Elementarypublic460 students
4.8
Mann Elementary School
Elementarypublic341 students
5.0
Northeast Tacoma Elementary School
Elementarypublic367 students
7.8
Point Defiance Elmentary School
Elementarypublic333 students
1.7
Reed Elementary School
Elementarypublic361 students
1.9
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementarypublic223 students
2.3
Sheridan Elementary School
Elementarypublic476 students
8.5
Sherman Elementary School
Elementarypublic443 students
5.0
Skyline Elementary School
Elementarypublic326 students
1.3
Stanley Elementary School
Elementarypublic336 students
3.5
Tacoma Online Elementary School
Elementarypublic215 students
8.7
Washington Elementary School
Elementarypublic358 students
2.6
Whitman Elementary School
Elementarypublic327 students
6.6
Whittier Elementary School
Elementarypublic326 students

Middle Schools

(14)

High Schools

(19)

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

Seattle Schools Gender Care

Alleged incident in Tacoma School District · Washington

A school district's health centers reportedly offered middle and high school students access to gender-affirming care. This care included referrals for irreversible surgeries.

Occurred on May 23, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

Schools Receive Gender Identity Survey

Alleged incident in Tacoma School District · Washington

A gender clinic attempted to distribute a survey on gender identity and "gender-affirming care" to students as young as 14 through a public school district. This action raises concerns about the school's involvement in facilitating such sensitive questionnaires.

Occurred on May 30, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

Tacoma Schools' China Party Ties

Alleged incident in Tacoma School District · Washington

Tacoma Public Schools has maintained a long-standing relationship with Chinese government-linked Confucius programs, raising concerns about foreign influence and propaganda. These ties, dating back to 2008, involve exchanges and partnerships with entities connected to the Chinese Communist Party. The district's continued engagement is highlighted by recent communications and invitations from Chinese officials.

Occurred on February 1, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 1mo ago

School Promotes Gender Identity Survey

Alleged incident in Tacoma School District · Washington

A school district was asked by a gender clinic to distribute a confidential survey to students as young as 14, focusing on gender identity and gender-affirming care. Students were offered a financial incentive to participate in the survey. The clinic requested that information about the survey not be shared online.

Occurred on February 20, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 71 schools in Tacoma School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 2, 2026