For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,958 students in 98405, WA (there are , serving 2,964 public students). 40% of all K-12 students in 98405, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 98405, WA 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 82%.
60% of private schools in 98405, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked 98405 Washington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2300 S Washington St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
Gr: 9-12 | 847 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Gr: NS-12 | 740 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Tacoma Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Gr: PK-10 | 330 students
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Montessori School
1407 S I St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-7554
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-7554
Gr: NS-7 | 26 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Nw School Of Innovative Learning
Special Education School
1321 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-8111
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 272-8111
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 98405, WA?
The top ranked private schools in 98405, WA include Tacoma Christian Academy, Life Christian Academy, and Bellarmine Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in 98405?
5 private schools are located in 98405.
How diverse are private schools in 98405?
98405 private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 98405 go to private school?
40% of all K-12 students in 98405 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 98405?
60% of private schools in 98405 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Pentecostal).
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