For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,428 students in the neighborhood of New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked public schools in New Tacoma are Tacoma Open Doors, Special Services and Tacoma School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of New 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tacoma Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Special Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Tacoma School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bates Technical College - Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bates Technical High School
Magnet School
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7584
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Based Trans Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603
Grades: 12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center
Magnet School
930 Tacoma Ave S, C/o Miguel V
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1032
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1032
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Tacoma Open Doors, Special Services and Tacoma School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Tacoma, Tacoma?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Tacoma, Tacoma.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New Tacoma, Tacoma?
the neighborhood of New Tacoma, Tacoma public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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