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Best Central Tacoma Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Bryant Montessori Middle 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 41%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Delong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 S 14 St St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 S 17th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Bryant Montessori School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 S Lawrence St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Foss High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2112 S Tyler St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Edna Travis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

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, Bryant Montessori Middle School and Delong Elementary 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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