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#188 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 49% of private schools
St Mary's Academy
School · Tacoma, WA
A private school in Tacoma, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.
757 138TH ST S, Tacoma, WA 98444
- 9.5:1 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.
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Where St Mary's Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$64,464
Median home value
$369,500
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98444; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Mary's Academy is listed in Tacoma, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary's Academy
St Mary's Academy is a private school in Tacoma, WA, serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary's Academy
What grades does St Mary's Academy serve?
St Mary's Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend St Mary's Academy?
St Mary's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary's Academy rank in WA?
St Mary's Academy ranks #188 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is St Mary's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary's Academy a private school?
Yes, St Mary's Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Mary's Academy a religious school?
St Mary's Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (509) 496-1143
- Area population (ZIP 98444)
- 35,660
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 98444; 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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