Very Good
#45 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 12% of private schools
Charles Wright Academy
School · Tacoma, WA
A private school in Tacoma, WA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
7723 CHAMBERS CREEK RD W, Tacoma, WA 98467
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in WA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Charles Wright Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,715/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,586
Median home value
$580,100
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98467; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 8–9 | 1.5 mi | 891 | Compare → |
| FirwoodEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Madison HeadstartEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 3.3 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Clover Park Early Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 3.5 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charles Wright Academy is listed in Tacoma, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy is a private school in Tacoma, WA, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles Wright Academy
What grades does Charles Wright Academy serve?
Charles Wright Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Charles Wright Academy?
Charles Wright Academy has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Wright Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Wright Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Charles Wright Academy rank in WA?
Charles Wright Academy ranks #45 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Charles Wright Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles Wright Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Charles Wright Academy a private school?
Yes, Charles Wright Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Charles Wright Academy a religious school?
No, Charles Wright Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 620-8315
- Area population (ZIP 98467)
- 15,241
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98467; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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