Very Good
#45 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 12% of private schools
Charles Wright Academy
School
7723 CHAMBERS CREEK RD W, Tacoma, WA 98467
Enrollment
519
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
519
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Washington private schools
#45 of 381
In Tacoma
#4 of 18
public schools
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Charles Wright Academy
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About Charles Wright Academy
Charles Wright Academy is a private school in Tacoma, WA. Charles Wright Academy serves approximately 519 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Charles Wright Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 381 private schools in WA.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- WA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Charles Wright Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Charles Wright Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Charles Wright Academy compares to 94 public schools serving similar grades in Tacoma, WA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Charles Wright Academy (this school) | 7.7 |
| Mount Tahoma High School | 4.9 |
| Whittier Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Manitou Park Elementary School | 4.8 |
| Gray Middle School | 4.7 |
| Wainwright Intermediate School | 4.5 |
| Edison Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Oakland High School | 5.8 |
| Arlington Elementary School | 6.1 |
| Madison Headstart | — |
| Foss High School | 5.2 |
| Hunt Middle School | 7.6 |
| Geiger Montessori School | 8.4 |
| The School at Pearl Youth Residence | — |
| Delong Elementary School | 6.3 |
| Insight School of WA Open Doors Program | — |
| Angelo Giaudrone Middle School | 3.8 |
| Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center | 8.7 |
| Reed Elementary School | 6.4 |
| Franklin Elementary School | 5.5 |
| Dr. Dolores Silas High School | 3.2 |
Showing 20 of 94 schools. View all schools in Tacoma
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
7723 CHAMBERS CREEK RD W, Tacoma, WA 98467
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Charles Wright Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. University Place Primary (rated 9.3/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby University Pla), which scores notably higher. Another option is Narrows View Intermediate (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby University Pla), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Drum Intermediate (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby University Pla), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Tacoma, see our Tacoma schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Drum Intermediate University Pla | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL University Place | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Narrows View Intermediate University Pla | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Chambers Elementary University Pla | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Oakbrook Elementary School Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Hudtloff Middle School Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Evergreen Primary University Place | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Curtis Senior High University Place | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Custer Elementary School Lakewood | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Curtis Junior High University Place | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Sunset Primary University Place | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Dower Elementary School Lakewood | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Oakridge Group Home Lakewood | 1.7 mi | — |
| Firwood Steilacoom | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Transition Day Students Lakewood | 1.7 mi | — |
| Oak Grove Lakewood | 1.8 mi | — |
| University Place Primary University Pla | 2.2 mi | 9.3 |
| MONTESSORI IN MOTION University Place | 2.4 mi | — |
| Whittier Elementary School Tacoma | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Lochburn Middle School Lakewood | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98467 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,586
Median Home Value
$580,100
Median Rent
$1,566/mo
Population
15,241
College Educated
42.2%
Homeownership
61.3%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
41.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| THE BEAR CREEK SCHOOL Redmond, WA | 7.7 |
| WOODINVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bothell, WA | 7.8 |
| ANNIE WRIGHT SCHOOLS Tacoma, WA | 7.9 |
| Kent Laboratory Academy Kent, WA | 8.0 |
| THE BUSH SCHOOL Seattle, WA | 7.4 |
| WOODINVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bothell, WA | 7.3 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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