Visitation Catholic Stem Academy Photo - Visitation Catholic STEM Academy building with Church of the Visitation Parish next door.

Top 10 Best Tacoma Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 private preschools serving 4,476 students in Tacoma, WA.
The top ranked private preschools in Tacoma, WA include Annie Wright Schools, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, and Saint Patrick Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
68% of private preschools in Tacoma, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Tacoma Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Annie Wright Schools
Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington. Our historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces.
(Episcopal)
(2)
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Grades: NS-12
| 838 students
3425 176th Street E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 841-1776
Grades: NS-6
| 330 students
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
113 S 96th Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-2696
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy
Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy Photo - Food Bank Drive! Helping our community!
(Catholic)
(1)
504 S 30th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 272-7012
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
Life Christian Academy
Life Christian Academy Photo
(Assembly of God)
(1)
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Grades: NS-12
| 740 students
Parkland Lutheran Church & School
Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
120 123rd Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
7112 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Saint Patrick Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
1112 North G Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
Grades: NS-8
| 372 students
Sound Christian Academy
Sound Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
2310 South 66th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 475-7226
Grades: PK-12
| 291 students
Tacoma Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Grades: PK-10
| 330 students
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy
Visitation Catholic Stem Academy Photo - Visitation Catholic STEM Academy building with Church of the Visitation Parish next door.
(Catholic)
(1)
3306 S 58th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-6424
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Arcadia Learning Center
Montessori School
6312 N 38th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 752-6463
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
Community Montessori
Community Montessori Photo - Community Montessori mural, painted by a student's grandmother
Montessori School
1407 S I St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-7554
Grades: NS-7
| 26 students
Faith Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5714 29th St Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 370-8215
Grades: PK-10
| 42 students
Frederickson KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
17419 Canyon Parkway East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(833) 905-3276
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Imagination School
Montessori School
14824 C Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
Grades: PK-6
| 14 students
Montessori In Motion
Montessori In Motion Photo - Primary child at work.
Montessori School
7323 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-3080
Grades: PK-K
| 186 students
North Tacoma KinderCare
North Tacoma KinderCare Photo - We welcome you and your family to our center.
Daycare / Preschool
635 South Mildred Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 565-1671
Grades: NS-PK
| 23 students
Our Savior Lutheran Pre-school
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4519 112th St East
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 531-2112
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Puget Sound Christian School
Puget Sound Christian School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1740 S 84th St
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-6870
Grades: NS-PK
| 11 students
Seabury School
Seabury School Photo - Imagine loving middle school!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1801 53rd St NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 952-3111
Grades: PK-8
| 97 students
Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
12115 Park Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2699
Grades: NS-K
| 86 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Tacoma Adventist (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1125 S 34th St, Box 8190
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 472-3204
Grades: K-8
| 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Tacoma, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in Tacoma, WA include Annie Wright Schools, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, and Saint Patrick Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Tacoma?
22 private preschools are located in Tacoma.
How diverse are private preschools in Tacoma?
Tacoma private preschools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Washington private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Tacoma?
68% of private preschools in Tacoma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Tacoma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Tacoma include: Puget Sound Christian School vs. Life Christian Academy, Seabury School vs. Annie Wright Schools

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