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#304 of 381 private schools in WA

St Patrick Catholic School

Elementary School

1112 N G ST, Tacoma, WA 98403

Private

Enrollment

357

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#304 of 381

In Tacoma

#15 of 18

public schools

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St Patrick Catholic School

5.4/10

Elementary School in Tacoma · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.1/10

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About St Patrick Catholic School

St Patrick Catholic School is a private elementary school in Tacoma, WA. St Patrick Catholic School serves approximately 357 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Patrick Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.4 pts below WA schools
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

St Patrick Catholic 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 St Patrick Catholic School compares to 76 public schools serving similar grades in Tacoma, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
This School
vs
16.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
357
This School
vs
393
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.4
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 70.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.4% vs 0%
Asian 6.4% vs 0%
Black 3.9% vs 0%
St Patrick Catholic School Tacoma Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Patrick Catholic School (this school) 5.4
Lowell Elementary School 9.1
Grant Elementary School 8.3
Hilltop Heritage Middle School 5.9
Bryant Montessori School 5.7
Bryant Montessori Middle School 5.4
Washington Elementary School 8.2
Special Services
Mason Middle School 7.1
Franklin Elementary School 5.5
Jefferson Elementary School 9.2
Stanley Elementary School 4.7
Sherman Elementary School 8.9
Edna Travis Elementary School 4.2
Downing Elementary School 9.0
Delong Elementary School 6.3
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center 8.7
Truman Middle School 5.7
The School at Pearl Youth Residence
Skyline Elementary School 5.9
Willard Early Learning Center 5.1

Showing 20 of 76 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

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,077.3
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 46%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 357
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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 70.3%
Hispanic 8.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Black 3.9%
Pacific Islander 3.6%
Native American 2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1112 N G ST, Tacoma, WA 98403

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Patrick Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lowell Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grant Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tacoma, see our Tacoma schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Lowell Elementary School Tacoma 0.1 mi 9.1
ANNIE WRIGHT SCHOOLS Tacoma 0.2 mi 7.9
Grant Elementary School Tacoma 0.7 mi 8.3
Hilltop Heritage Middle School Tacoma 0.8 mi 5.9
Bryant Montessori School Tacoma 0.9 mi 5.7
Bryant Montessori Middle School Tacoma 0.9 mi 5.4
Stadium High School Tacoma 0.7 mi 6.2
THE COR DEO SCHOOL Tacoma 0.8 mi 6.6
Comm Based Trans Program Tacoma 1.2 mi 7.5
Special Services Tacoma 1.2 mi
TACOMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tacoma 1.6 mi 5.7
Washington Elementary School Tacoma 1.1 mi 8.2
Bates Technical High School Tacoma 1.4 mi 7.2
Stanley Elementary School Tacoma 1.6 mi 4.7
Franklin Elementary School Tacoma 1.5 mi 5.5
Mason Middle School Tacoma 1.3 mi 7.1
Tacoma School of the Arts Tacoma 1.4 mi 5.2
LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tacoma 1.8 mi 6.9
Tacoma Open Doors Tacoma 1.9 mi 4.9
Edna Travis Elementary School Tacoma 2.0 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,179

Median Home Value

$737,100

Median Rent

$1,414/mo

Population

8,586

College Educated

64.4%

Homeownership

40%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

38.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Patrick Catholic School

What grades does St Patrick Catholic School serve?

St Patrick Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Patrick Catholic School?

St Patrick Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Catholic School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patrick Catholic School rank in WA?

St Patrick Catholic School ranks #304 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is St Patrick Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patrick Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patrick Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Patrick Catholic School 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 Patrick Catholic School a religious school?

St Patrick Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
70 Very Walkable
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
357
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pierce County

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