Arcadia Learning Center (Closed 2026)

Arcadia Learning Center in Tacoma, WA is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving preschool through kindergarten in a midsize city neighborhood.
The school enrolls 46 students from preschool to kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 7 teachers.
Located in Tacoma's West End neighborhood, Arcadia Learning Center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and Montessori associations.
As a city–based early learning program, it focuses on coeducational Montessori education for children ages PK to K.

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Arcadia Learning Center?
The application deadline for Arcadia Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Arcadia Learning Center located?
Arcadia Learning Center is located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in West End.

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