Write a Review
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B
  3. Teachers
    B+
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Sports
    A
Bellarmine Preparatory School is an elite, private, Catholic school located in Tacoma, WA. It has 968 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Tuition is $14,376 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 94% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
2300 S Washington St
Tacoma, WA 98405
View Nearby Homes
Work Here? Claim Your School
Telephone
(253) 752-7701
Website
bellarmineprep.org
Organization Memberships
NCEA

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$14,376
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
—
Average Financial Aid
—

Bellarmine Preparatory School Rankings

Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Do You Work at Bellarmine Preparatory School? Claim Your School Today!
Claim your free account to keep your school's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.

Academics

Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
1250
184 responses
Average ACT
29
82 responses
Niche College Admissions Calculator
Popular Colleges

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Report
  • Football games
    25%
  • Homecoming
    18%
  • Assemblies
    12%
  • Coffehouse/open mic night
    12%
  • Spring musical
    12%
  • Basketball games
    8%
  • Track and field meets
    6%

Students

Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
968
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
16:1
Poll
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.20 responses
Poll
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.20 responses
Poll
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.20 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
Schools like Bellarmine Preparatory School
More

Bellarmine Preparatory School Reviews

125 reviews
All Categories
Good school. Has problems with allowing students to pursue higher levels of education. Students cannot challenge themselves academically, without being recommended by a teacher. This recommendation is usually bias. Also, if a student does not do well in placement exams they are locked into a system that does not allow them to take honors or AP classes. If said student does manage to take such classes, they must work 2x as hard as those already placed in those classes. School environment could be better, with more activities voted on by students. ASB could do more to improve school events (dances, celebrations, etc.) Efforts are being made to improve diversity, inclusion, and overall school culture, but has a long road ahead. Thank you!
Start Your Review of Bellarmine Preparatory School
Rate It!
Bellarmine Preparatory School is a private, Jesuit high school that primarily focuses on preparing students for college, along with promoting the student to becoming a better person once they graduate. This is done by following the 5 Grad-at-Grads, which is aimed towards being: opened to growth, intellectually competent, loving, committed to justice, and religious. The school encourages students to push and challenge themselves in order to seek out their true potential and capabilities in life. Students who attend Bellarmine are often diligent and dedicated in their academics or activities. The school also provides a great sense of community and diversity, where we are all united to treat one another with love and openness.
Bellarmine is a great school with faculty that is invested in its students and show compassion. Also, the course work is rigorous and prepares you well for college. However, there is not a lot of diversity on campus and it is not widely celebrated. The culture of the school is lacking and this is prominent in school events. Not many students like to show up at sporting events and spirit assemblies seem drained of enthusiasm. Bellarmine also does not equally support its programs and prioritiezes its average level football team over its phenomenal robotics program.