St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 502 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Nursery	15
Pre-K	57
Kind	34
1	28
2	47
3	60
4	51
5	47
6	49
7	54
8	60

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1959

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

502 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

63%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy Pants, plaid jumper or skirts, and white shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is based on grade level and status as a parishioner. In parish tuition for K-8 is $5900

% on Financial Aid

18%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Vicki Kuzmanich

Application URL

Endowment Size

$4 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubCoding Club

School Notes

Inspired by Christ, our common vision at St. Charles is to prepare students to be responsible individuals with traditional Catholic values and a life-long love of learning.
As a ministry of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, we provide opportunities for academic and spiritual growth within a secure and supportive environment in partnership with parents, parish, and community.

A tradition of 50-years of academic excellence within a faith-filled, caring environment with a Church-home-school partnership. The school and faculty have received many awards for excellence, community service, and student achievement. The school is within the top 5% of all schools nationally

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School offer?

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School's ranking?

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School located?

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School is located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in West End.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 8/17/2022

I am so beyond happy with this school. Our entire marriage we knew where we wanted our kiddos to go. Unfortunately, Visitation (our first choice due to family history) is now shutting down so we had to look into a new place that we would want to send our kids to. Our oldest started last year in pre-k and we couldn`t be happier with the education and the teachers. St. Charles feels like a family. Everyone is so kind and they have great values. Not to mention they have cutting-edge technology which gives the kiddos such a great advantage.

- Posted by Parent - Melissa

5 7/12/2022

Our family has attended SCB for the past 10 years. The community and education it has provided our children are top-notch. The teachers encourage each student daily to be the best they can be and see each student as an individual allowing them to grow exponentially. We are truly grateful for the amazing education and school.

- Posted by Parent - Francesconi

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The average private school tuition in Tacoma, WA is $13,286 for elementary schools and $17,596 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tacoma, WA is 96% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).