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#159 of 381 private schools in WA
Top 42% of private schools
The Cor Deo School
Elementary School · Tacoma, WA
A private elementary school in Tacoma, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
20 TACOMA AVE S, Tacoma, WA 98402
- 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Cor Deo School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tacoma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,712
Median home value
$558,100
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98402; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Annie Wright SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Bryant Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Cor Deo School is listed in Tacoma, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Cor Deo School
The Cor Deo School is a private elementary school in Tacoma, WA, serving approximately 129 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Cor Deo School
What grades does The Cor Deo School serve?
The Cor Deo School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Cor Deo School?
The Cor Deo School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cor Deo School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Cor Deo School 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 The Cor Deo School rank in WA?
The Cor Deo School ranks #159 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is The Cor Deo School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Cor Deo School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Cor Deo School a private school?
Yes, The Cor Deo School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Cor Deo School a religious school?
The Cor Deo School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 161 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 240-0287
- Area population (ZIP 98402)
- 7,500
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 98402; 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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