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CHANGING SCHOOLS AFTER MOVING TO PIERCE COUNTY
hile there’s a lot to be said for neighborhood public schools—no tuition or complicated application requirements, a sense of community, and that oldfashioned walk to school—parents in Tacoma and Pierce County have an array of enrollment options for educating their kids: 19 school districts with 279 public schools serving more than 132,000 students, and 62 private schools serving nearly 9,500 students. You can find your designated neighborhood school by typing in a house address at the Pierce County School Finder. If your neighborhood public school isn’t your first choice, consider an innovative school, charter school, private school, online school, or homeschool.
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NEW NEIGHBORS GUIDE
BY KELLY LENIHAN
Because every child is an individual in learning style, personality and talents, school districts offer a variety of learning environments to fit the needs of every child, as well as choice enrollment. This means parents can apply to the school that is the right fit for their child. Because of space limitations, families are encouraged to explore their neighborhood school along with other options.
We are committed to learning environments that fit every student. A 14.8% improvement in three years and we’re not letting up. Volunteers and community partners play a huge role in student success. Our emphasis on early learning sets a foundation for achievement. ~Tacoma Public Schools
