Visitation Catholic School

3306 South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98409-0984
Tel: (253)474-6424
Grades: PK - 8 | 194 students
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A tradition of academic excellence. A caring Catholic community. Visitation provides a traditional Catholic education from Pre-K to 8th grade. Featuring small class sizes, computers in every classroom, and before and after-school care, VCS maintains high academic and moral standards in a caring environment. Rich in diversity--ethnic, racial and socioeconomic--our students model compassion and service to the community. VCS is committed to making tuition affordable. Ask about our flexible tuition

School Overview:
Visitation Catholic School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1925
Student Body
Total Students 194 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 52% (WA School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 17:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 25%
Average Class Size 16 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(school uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,408
Tuition Notes Discounts for in-parish and multiple children. Tuition assistance available.
% on Financial Aid 42%
Acceptance Rate 92%
Admissions Director Margie Mykland
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 9 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
advanced band after-school arts program
beginning band choir
dramatic and musical productions math club
student council unicycle club
yearbook

School Notes:

  • Building on our 84-year tradition of excellence and achievement, our students live their faith and achieve high academic standards in an atmosphere of true respect. Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade Co-educational Before- and after-school care available Full- and half-day Pre-Kindergarten at two campuses Full-day Kindgergarten Safe, secure learning environment Small class sizes ensure personal attention Strong music program Community service Computers in every classroom

Nearby Schools:

Visitation Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Tacoma Baptist Schools
Gr. PK-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Orchard Street KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.2 mi. away
Kings Kids Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr. PK-K | 1.8 mi. away
Puget Sound Christian School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-5 | 1.9 mi. away
Velma Wright Academy
Gr. PK-K | 2 mi. away

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