Catholic School

Bellarmine Preparatory School

#3 in Best Private High Schools in Pierce County

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Catholic
9-12
TACOMA, WA
Rating 4.14 out of 5 210 reviews

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Academics
grade A
Diversity
grade A
Teachers
grade B+
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Sports
grade A minus

bellarmineprep.org

(253) 752-7701

2300 S WASHINGTON ST
TACOMA, WA 98405

About Bellarmine Preparatory School...

Applying

Application Deadline

January 12

Application Fee

$40

Interview Required

Required/Recommended Tests

HSPT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$19,745

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

42%

Average Financial Aid

$7,321

From Bellarmine Preparatory School

Welcome to Bellarmine! Since 1928, Bellarmine has educated young men and women to live lives of leadership, compassion and service.

As a Jesuit school, we are not only dedicated to academic excellence, but the development and care for the whole person. We are devoted to preparing young men and women for success in college and beyond, and to instill in them a desire and passion to lead and serve others in the communities, careers and organizations they will go forth to.

With a strong, experienced and dedicated faculty and approximately 900 students from all over the South Puget Sound region, Bellarmine is a vibrant, exciting community of faith and learning. From athletics to clubs, music, campus ministry, robotics, theater and more –every student can find their passion and home at Bellarmine.

We invite you to learn more about us, our mission and our programs by visiting campus to experience first-hand what it is like to be a Lion!

Upcoming Events

Prospective Family Game Night
September 29, 6:00 pm
Bellarmine Preparatory School Campus, 2300 S. Washington St., Tacoma, WA 98405
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Bellarmine Lions Football vs. Curtis Vikings Bellarmine Quad, Pre-game Activities 6 p.m. Memorial Field, Kickoff at 7 p.m. Join us for an exciting night of pre-game performances, snacks, prizes and information, and then cheer on Bellarmine Lions Football as they take on the Curtis Vikings! Pre-game activities begin at 6 p.m. in the Bellarmine Quad and the game begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free for the whole family.
Bellarmine Lions Football vs. Curtis Vikings Bellarmine Quad, Pre-game Activities 6 p.m. Memorial Field, Kickoff at 7 p.m. Join us for an exciting night of pre-game performances, snacks, prizes and information, and then cheer on Bellarmine Lions Football as they take on the Curtis Vikings! Pre-game activities begin at 6 p.m. in the Bellarmine Quad and the game begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free for the whole family.
Experience Bellarmine Day/Coffee with the Principal
October 6, 8:45 am
Bellarmine Preparatory School Campus, 2300 S. Washington St., Tacoma, WA 98405
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Come and experience first-hand what it is like to be a Lion during one of our Experience Bellarmine Days. This is an opportunity for 8th graders to engage with students and faculty in the classroom, tour our campus, and learn more about our exciting programs, clubs and activities. Experience Days are held from 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parents and guardians are also invited to enjoy a special morning of coffee and conversation with our Principal, Cindy Davis at 9 a.m.! Come explore Bellarmine and hear about the mission of the school, college prep curriculum, co-curricular activities, the admissions process and more. Campus tours will also be available.
Come and experience first-hand what it is like to be a Lion during one of our Experience Bellarmine Days. This is an opportunity for 8th graders to engage with students and faculty in the classroom, tour our campus, and learn more about our exciting programs, clubs and activities. Experience Days are held from 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parents and guardians are also invited to enjoy a special morning of coffee and conversation with our Principal, Cindy Davis at 9 a.m.! Come explore Bellarmine and hear about the mission of the school, college prep curriculum, co-curricular activities, the admissions process and more. Campus tours will also be available.
Experience Bellarmine Day/Coffee with the Principal
October 13, 8:45 am
Bellarmine Preparatory School Campus, 2300 S. Washington St., Tacoma, WA 98405
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Come and experience first-hand what it is like to be a Lion during one of our Experience Bellarmine Days. This is an opportunity for 8th graders to engage with students and faculty in the classroom, tour our campus, and learn more about our exciting programs, clubs and activities. Experience Days are held from 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parents and guardians are also invited to enjoy a special morning of coffee and conversation with our Principal, Cindy Davis at 9 a.m.! Come explore Bellarmine and hear about the mission of the school, college prep curriculum, co-curricular activities, the admissions process and more. Campus tours will also be available.
Come and experience first-hand what it is like to be a Lion during one of our Experience Bellarmine Days. This is an opportunity for 8th graders to engage with students and faculty in the classroom, tour our campus, and learn more about our exciting programs, clubs and activities. Experience Days are held from 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parents and guardians are also invited to enjoy a special morning of coffee and conversation with our Principal, Cindy Davis at 9 a.m.! Come explore Bellarmine and hear about the mission of the school, college prep curriculum, co-curricular activities, the admissions process and more. Campus tours will also be available.
Experience Bellarmine Day/Coffee with the Principal
October 19, 8:45 am
Bellarmine Preparatory School Campus, 2300 S. Washington St., Tacoma, WA 98405
View Event Description
Come and experience first-hand what it is like to be a Lion during one of our Experience Bellarmine Days. This is an opportunity for 8th graders to engage with students and faculty in the classroom, tour our campus, and learn more about our exciting programs, clubs and activities. Experience Days are held from 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parents and guardians are also invited to enjoy a special morning of coffee and conversation with our Principal, Cindy Davis at 9 a.m.! Come explore Bellarmine and hear about the mission of the school, college prep curriculum, co-curricular activities, the admissions process and more. Campus tours will also be available.
Come and experience first-hand what it is like to be a Lion during one of our Experience Bellarmine Days. This is an opportunity for 8th graders to engage with students and faculty in the classroom, tour our campus, and learn more about our exciting programs, clubs and activities. Experience Days are held from 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parents and guardians are also invited to enjoy a special morning of coffee and conversation with our Principal, Cindy Davis at 9 a.m.! Come explore Bellarmine and hear about the mission of the school, college prep curriculum, co-curricular activities, the admissions process and more. Campus tours will also be available.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1280

265 responses

Average ACT

113 responses

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Popular Colleges

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University of Washington
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Western Washington University
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Seattle University
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University of San Diego
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University of Portland
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Santa Clara University
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Bellarmine's Model United Nations Program

Bellarmine's Model UN program is one of the school's fastest-growing co-curricular activities. As a part of Model UN, students role-play delegates of the United Nations and simulate UN committees to address global problems and issues. Model UN participates in 7-8 conferences per year. Some students choose to participate in all conferences, whereas others attend fewer as their schedules allow.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

71%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 35 responses

Poll

60%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 35 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 122 responses

Football games
21%
Assemblies
15%
Homecoming
14%
Basketball games
11%
Spring musical
10%
Volunteering Events
7%
Coffehouse/open mic night
7%

Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

897

94%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 36 responses

56%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 36 responses

75%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 36 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National

17:1

Poll

70%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 46 responses

Poll

74%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 46 responses

Poll

67%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 46 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

75%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 36 responses

58%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 36 responses

58%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 36 responses

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C minus
Good for Families
grade B+
Housing
grade C

Median Household Income

$71,817

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,447

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$342,792

National

$244,900

Bellarmine Preparatory School Reviews

210 reviews

Bellarmine has given me many opportunities I otherwise wouldn't have had at any other school. Despite this, I'm not certain it has been worth the cost. Bellarmine's course catalog is decent, with a fair selection of AP and honors classes. Some important courses are missing, like AP Bio and AP Euro, but altogether a decent selection. Its true strength lies in its co-curricular programs: Model UN, Robotics, and Marine Chemistry. Model UN and Robotics can be had at other schools, but Marine Chem is unique to Bellarmine. The opportunity it provides for high schoolers to get involved in real research is unparalleled, and has opened so many doors for me. Bellarmine's Junior Encounter is fantastic and actually changed my life. Go on Encounter! One more thing: the teachers are a mixed bag. I've had some fantastic teachers during my time here, especially in the English and History departments and others who are either lazy or downright cruel, though COVID was likely the cause of this.

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Bellarmine is about serving the individual person, as well as others. At Bellarmine Preparatory School I have had the greatest highschool experience that could not have gone better. Here I learned how to have a good work ethic, how to be truly religious, and how to be a dependable person. Sports here are my favorite because you truly form a kinship with other athletes. Furthermore you can easily build relations among students, no matter how different they are. The only catch, is that you have to be open to change and adversity. Obviously things in life will not just come to you, so for me I had to be able to work around my insecurities and learn how to open myself to error and others in order to stop my limitations and continue progressing to success. Bellarmine offers so many opportunities for students, that no matter your background and interests, everyone will find their place and something they are passionate about.

The student body have built a kind atmosphere where it is common for people to help one another. Small kind gestures like holding the door open for others during busy passing periods, or even telling a stranger that their backpack is unzipped in the hallway are all small good deeds that truly make the school have its own culture. I will say that despite the efforts of the students and the faculty to create a welcoming feeling, there are times in which micro aggressions occur, especially targeted toward minorities within the school.

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