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#320 of 381 private schools in WA

Faith Lutheran School

Elementary School

113 S 96TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98444

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

18.8:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

18.8:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#320 of 381

In Tacoma

#17 of 18

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About Faith Lutheran School

Faith Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Tacoma, WA. Faith Lutheran School serves approximately 94 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Faith Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.7 pts below WA schools

5.1

This school 5.1 · Average
WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 94 students, Faith Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Faith Lutheran School 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

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How Faith Lutheran School compares to 76 public schools serving similar grades in Tacoma, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.8:1

This School

16.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

393

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.1

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.3% vs 0%

Black 20.2% vs 0%

Asian 3.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.1% vs 0%

Faith Lutheran School Tacoma Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Faith Lutheran School (this school)	—	94	18.8:1	5.1
Larchmont Elementary School	0.6 mi	296	14.8:1	6.6
Fern Hill Elementary School	0.8 mi	287	15.9:1	6.2
Christensen Elementary	0.8 mi	346	15:1	4.4
Baker Middle School	1.1 mi	647	17.5:1	6.5
Helen Stafford Elementary School	1.1 mi	432	17.3:1	3.9
Morris Ford Middle School	1.3 mi	820	16.1:1	3.8
James Sales Elementary	1.4 mi	377	15.1:1	8.6
Harvard Elementary	1.4 mi	421	12.8:1	5.6
Birney Elementary School	1.5 mi	489	14.8:1	5.1
Midland Elementary	1.7 mi	412	12.9:1	5.2
Early Learning Center	1.7 mi	242	30.2:1	5.1
Perry G Keithley Middle School	2.0 mi	771	17.1:1	4.0
Boze Elementary School	2.0 mi	443	17:1	7.0
Fawcett Elementary School	2.2 mi	405	16.2:1	6.1
Brookdale Elementary	2.3 mi	487	15.7:1	6.4
Gates Secondary School	2.3 mi	98	8.9:1	8.6
Elmhurst Elementary School	2.4 mi	327	14.2:1	3.7
Arlington Elementary School	2.5 mi	374	17:1	6.1
Collins Elementary	2.5 mi	488	18.1:1	6.3
Sheridan Elementary School	2.7 mi	480	17.1:1	6.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C- 1.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,176

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.9 / 10

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Enrollment 94

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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)

White 54.3%

Black 20.2%

Two or More 19.1%

Asian 3.2%

Pacific Islander 2.1%

Hispanic 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

113 S 96TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98444

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Faith Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. James Sales Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Boze Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Larchmont Elementary School (rated 6.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tacoma, see our Tacoma schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Larchmont Elementary School Tacoma	0.6 mi	296	6.6
Fern Hill Elementary School Tacoma	0.8 mi	287	6.2
Christensen Elementary Tacoma	0.8 mi	346	4.4
Baker Middle School Tacoma	1.1 mi	647	6.5
Helen Stafford Elementary School Tacoma	1.1 mi	432	3.9
James Sales Elementary Tacoma	1.4 mi	377	8.6
Early Learning Center Tacoma	1.7 mi	242	5.1
Morris Ford Middle School Tacoma	1.3 mi	820	3.8
PARKLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Tacoma	1.8 mi	92	5.6
Birney Elementary School Tacoma	1.5 mi	489	5.1
Industrial Design Engineering and Arts Tacoma	1.8 mi	382	4.6
Harvard Elementary Tacoma	1.4 mi	421	5.6
Franklin Pierce High School Tacoma	1.5 mi	1,138	4.6
Fawcett Elementary School Tacoma	2.2 mi	405	6.1
Boze Elementary School Tacoma	2.0 mi	443	7.0
Perry G Keithley Middle School Tacoma	2.0 mi	771	4.0
Brookdale Elementary Tacoma	2.3 mi	487	6.4
Gates Secondary School Tacoma	2.3 mi	98	8.6
Midland Elementary Tacoma	1.7 mi	412	5.2
Washington High School Tacoma	2.1 mi	1,024	4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98444 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,464

Median Home Value

$369,500

Median Rent

$1,581/mo

Population

35,660

College Educated

15.2%

Homeownership

45.8%

Avg Commute

30.3 min

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Median Age

34.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Faith Lutheran School

What grades does Faith Lutheran School serve?

Faith Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Faith Lutheran School?

Faith Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Faith Lutheran School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Faith Lutheran School rank in WA?

Faith Lutheran School ranks #320 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Faith Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Faith Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Faith Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Faith Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Faith Lutheran School a religious school?

Faith Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 58 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 94
Gender Split: 39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Pierce County
Phone: (253) 537-2696

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