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Central Tacoma Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,917 students in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked private schools in Central Tacoma include Tacoma Christian Academy, Life Christian Academy, and Bellarmine Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Central Tacoma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Central Tacoma Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bellarmine Preparatory School
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 847 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
2300 S Washington St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
(2)
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Life Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 740 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Assembly of God
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
(1)
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Tacoma Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 330 students
Pentecostal
2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
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Covenant High School
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
620 South Shirley Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 759-9570
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA include Tacoma Christian Academy, Life Christian Academy, and Bellarmine Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma?
4 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma?
75% of private schools in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Tacoma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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