2023 Best Schools in Edgewood

• Tacoma, WA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.37 out of 5  115 reviews

Senior: Annie Wright has been such an amazing institution to study at for my high school career. As a full IB Diploma student, I found the courses challenging, thought-provoking, and fascinating! The small community and class sizes are very beneficial to creating the best learning environment. Additionally, community events and traditions build long-lasting connections and memories that you can carry with you through life. Lastly, as a 5-day boarding student, I can confidently say that the dorms added so much to my high school experience, being able to live with your friends across the grade levels.... Read 115 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 749

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Tacoma, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  209 reviews

Senior: 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.... Read 209 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 897

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Puyallup, WA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  109 reviews

Parent: CCS actively seeks to achieve their goals and holds students accountable. They are welcoming to new students and families. The teachers and staff are warm, caring Christian people. There is an atmosphere of joy and excellence. We are very happy we chose CCS for our daughter as she transitioned from elementary to junior high. They offer honors classes and advanced math in junior high which provides the challenge our student needed. In addition they have recently started a resource program to help students who need extra support in their education. We visited several area schools and put a lot of prayer, thought and time into the decision for our daughter’s education and we are really happy we chose Cascade.... Read 109 reviews

• grade A

• Students 369

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Federal Way, WA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.48 out of 5  31 reviews

Parent: 2 years in and we could not be happier. Most teachers here are very seasoned. They hold authority with compassion and discernment. We've done some serious searching before landing here at PCA. We continue to make sure this is where we want to continue and we have not found a school that surpasses our high standards. I can personally attest that the admin group here is extremely passionate regarding the growth both academically and spiritually for these students. Any issue or concern we've had has immediately been addressed. The constant validation and support they give is why we will remain here with our full support. Also, I have observed that when there has been safety issues in other schools, PCA immediately steps up and makes sure they are doing everything they can to keep these kids, our most valuable treasure, safe.... Read 31 reviews

• grade A

• Students 231

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Tacoma, WA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.48 out of 5  61 reviews

Parent: Life Christian Academy was where I went to school and I was more than prepared for college as well as poured into by the staff and teachers over 20+ years ago, now my children attend and it has only gotten better! More extracurricular activities, more technology, more sports more outreaches, and the list keeps going. While this school is a major financial investment, it is the best we have ever made. My children’s academic, and spiritual growth is of the utmost importance to this school. My family will definitely continue all of our children’s education through high school at Life Christian Academy.... Read 61 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 698

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Tacoma, WA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.54 out of 5  41 reviews

Parent: My son has done so well at Summit Olympus! As a child that struggles with learning, the smaller class sizes and specialized learning experience has made such a difference in him. He has been able to access extra help after school, and the teachers really encourage him to be self motivated and responsible for his academic success. I was especially impressed with how quickly the school had the learning platform up and ready, and the teachers learned how to use online teaching methods when the school shut down for COVID-19! My student was down a couple of days of learning, while most schools were down weeks to even months before they were really up and running. Thank you Summit Olympus for your commitment to the students having the best and most successful learning experience possible!... Read 41 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 194

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, WA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 579

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Tacoma, WA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  40 reviews

Freshman: I have been at Tacoma Baptist since pre-kindergarten, and I never want to leave. Everyone here is like a family. The teachers will check in on you if you're having a bad day, and my classmates are all super close. There is a comfortable, Biblically based culture at TBS. People who are newer to the school often comment on how kind everyone is, and how our community is so much better than their previous schools. We are taught by amazing teachers who are super knowledgable, but also fun, kind, and caring. The small classes, while maybe limiting clubs or elective options, allow for positive learning and good connections with classmates and other students. Additionally, because it is a small school, many people use multiple talents, instead of having to choose one. a Drama kid could also choose to do art, basketball, volleyball, Spanish, and track, all in one year (although these aren't the only options). This also helps develop the closely knit, family community found at Tacoma Baptist.... Read 40 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 249

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Tacoma, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.61 out of 5  44 reviews

Parent: Our daughter is finishing her freshman year. First child at ELHS. We are thrilled with the level of Christ-center education and overall learning. There are ample sports available and being a smaller school, the ability to participate is excellent at every skill level. The staff is terrific and it's a great campus for the smaller student body to expand into over time. There are pros/cons to big public vs small private. I went to a huge public (Puyallup HS) and Evergreen is a much better Christian environment with tougher academics for my children. We intend to have both children graduate from ELHS. It is such an affordable + valuable private school education.... Read 44 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 106

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, WA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Freshman: Sumner Middle School was amazing! The teachers were so supportive and nice. There were so many opportunities to be involved at the school. It is an overall fantastic school.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 708

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Puyallup School District, WA•

• 10-12

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  411 reviews

Alum: Being a student-athlete at Puyallup High School was a great experience. There are several opportunities for students to get involved. PHS offers several great options of clubs, athletic programs, and programs to explore your career interests. While there are plenty of well-run courses, many peers of mine gave great accolades to all of the music, business, and medical-based classes. Teachers were kind, supportive, and helped greatly in my preparation for college. I always felt safe and strong sense of belonging and I personally really enjoyed the that the hallways were always bright and buzzing! Evaluating PHS from my new perspective of being in college, I think it has made me well-rounded and a step ahead compared to many other incoming freshmen I've met. I would recommend Puyallup High School to anyone considering it!... Read 411 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,802

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Fife School District, WA•

• 10-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  224 reviews

Alum: Fife was an amazing community. I moved to the Fife community when I was in 5th grade. At this point, kids have made friends since kindergarten. However, the community welcomed me with open arms! I made lasting friends quickly and a great school spirit. The only thing I would change is the acceptance of the LGBTQA+ community. It was a bit harder to be out but my friends were there to support.... Read 224 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 852

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Tacoma, WA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  22 reviews

Works Here: Concordia offers a unique, personalized education to students in grades K-12 on one 7.5 acre campus. Teachers truly care for each child and strive to help all children succeed. The school believes in helping students to discover their gifts and use them in service to the community around them. My children are each very different, and both of them were nurtured as individuals and encouraged to explore their interests and hone their talents. I began at Concordia as a parent, became a volunteer to give back to the school community, and then accepted a teaching position at the school. It is a truly remarkable place!... Read 22 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 182

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Puyallup School District, WA•

• K-6

• grade B+

• Students 565

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Tacoma, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  40 reviews

Senior: Covenant is an excellent choice for a college preparing, God honoring, and community based school. It hosts an impressive faculty who care deeply for the student’s success and all strive for a close knit community. They offer a wide range of classes and the class sizes are small so you can get personalized relationships with the teachers and form tight bonds. Overall my experience at covenant was a delightful experience that brought me closer to God and challenged me to achieve excellence in my studies. I highly recommend Covenant high school for any high schooler wanting a higher standard of education.... Read 40 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 78

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, WA•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 494

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Fife School District, WA•

• 2-5

• grade B

• Students 517

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Puyallup School District, WA•

• 6-9

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B

• Students 507

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Puyallup School District, WA•

• K-6

• grade B

• Students 279

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Fife School District, WA•

• 6-7

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  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade B minus

• Students 586

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Tacoma School District, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  10 reviews

Senior: I love IDEA, it is a fun and new experience that allows me to be physically engaged while always providing something different to my experience. You even are able to visit and learn at the other 2 sister-schools (SOTA & SAMI) for even more diversity.... Read 10 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 388

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Fife School District, WA•

• 8-9

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Freshman: Columbia Highschool is a good school but sometimes the teachers can be a bit less understanding, but overall the teaching is really good and the school community is very welcoming.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 608

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Fife School District, WA•

• 2-5

• grade B minus

• Students 603

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Puyallup School District, WA•

• 8-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: I honestly don't think I'd be where I am if not for my teachers and counselors at Walker. Unlike at my other schools, the teachers here are patient and willing to help me. Last year before I transferred, I was failing, now at Walker I'm thriving. I went from D's to straight A's in just the few months that I have been here. I cannot be thankful enough for how much my teachers at Walker have helped me to succeed.... Read 1 review

• grade C+

• Students 102

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Auburn School District, WA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: Its good, it has a really bad reputation but it depends on the year and kids you go with. Like personally I have straight A's and am doing super well.... Read 4 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 961

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1