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#279 of 381 private schools in WA
Tacoma Christian Academy
School · Tacoma, WA
A private school in Tacoma, WA serving grades Pre-K – 10th.
2014 S 15TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
- 11.5:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Tacoma Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$80,024
Median home value
$443,800
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Willard Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 1.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Annie Wright SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 619 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tacoma Christian Academy is listed in Tacoma, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Tacoma Christian Academy
Tacoma Christian Academy is a private school in Tacoma, WA, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tacoma Christian Academy
What grades does Tacoma Christian Academy serve?
Tacoma Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Tacoma Christian Academy?
Tacoma Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tacoma Christian Academy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tacoma Christian Academy rank in WA?
Tacoma Christian Academy ranks #279 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is Tacoma Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tacoma Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tacoma Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Tacoma Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Tacoma Christian Academy a religious school?
Tacoma Christian Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 10th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 234-5112
- Area population (ZIP 98405)
- 25,306
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 98405; 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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