The Cor Deo School is a classical Christian school in Tacoma, Washington, seeking to provide an exceptional classical education designed to cultivate wisdom, virtue, and a deep faith in Christ equipping students to engage their world with purpose, reason, truth, and grace.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,100
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
13 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance is available.
2020-21 Tuition:
First through fifth grade tuition: $8,100/year. Sixth through eighth grade tuition: $8,800/year.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Enrichment, Drama Enrichment
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Running Club
Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Enrichment, Drama Enrichment
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Running Club
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Cor Deo School cost?
The Cor Deo School's tuition is approximately $8,100 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Cor Deo School?
The acceptance rate of The Cor Deo School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does The Cor Deo School offer?
The Cor Deo School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Cross Country and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for The Cor Deo School?
The application deadline for The Cor Deo School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Cor Deo School located?
The Cor Deo School is located in the Stadium District neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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School Reviews
5 2/14/2023
What an amazing community of parents, teachers, and students! We are so grateful for the confidence we see in our kids, their character, and their progress in skills. Our kids love school and love to talk about their experiences.
5 12/3/2020
Quite literally, the best education in the area. Cor Deo is the fertile soil in which our children are nurtured to flourish and mature. The easiest cheque that I write each month is the tuition for Cor Deo!
5 3/9/2018
This is our sixth year at The Cor Deo School (formerly First Presbyterian Church School) and we are thrilled with the quality of education, loving and sharp teachers, supportive family community, visionary leadership, challenging and well-rounded curriculum, and character development. Our child is not only learning facts and the standard elementary course of learning, but is also learning how to study, how to think (not just what to think), the importance of character, and the interconnectedness of all that he is learning. We couldn't ask for a better school for our child. We are now huge fans of the Christian classical model of education and would recommend the school to any family looking for a liberal arts-based, faith-based education for their child.
5 7/24/2015
My kids have been at First Pres since Kindergarten. We have been very happy with the Christ centered approach to learning they recieve. The academics are rigorous and they score very well on their standard testing in the Spring. They love the specialists classes such as music, fine arts, and drama and I''m always amazed at the amount of knowledge they are gaining each year. I know they will be prepared for their next level of schooling and for the world in general.
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