Bellarmine Preparatory School

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
2300 S Washington St,  Tacoma, WA
Central Tacoma Neighborhood
4.2
3.6
897 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$20,324
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
41
Part Time Teachers
17
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
35
AP Pass Rate
71%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
60.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.8%
Two or more races
13.5%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Catholic Schools in Washington
#16 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 329 Students
Gonzaga University 155 Students
Washington State University 138 Students
Western Washington University 103 Students
University of San Diego 101 Students
Seattle University 98 Students
Santa Clara University 90 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 84 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 84 Students
University of Portland 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 138 Students
Psychology 103 Students
Biology 99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Political Science and Government 58 Students
Pre-Law Studies 50 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Finance 38 Students
Economics 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 186 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/30/2025
Bellarmine is an amazing school, and many of the teacher deeply care about students, displaying the school's Jesuit value of Cura Personalis. It's tuition is probably not worth it for everyone, but there are amazing opportunities if you can afford it.
5.0 Senior
11/18/2024
Bellarmine helped me to grow both academically and as an individual. The support provided is incredible and the teachers/faculty truly care about their students.
4.0 Senior
4/28/2024
I really love the culture fostered at Bellarmine. Everyone is friendly with each other and it facilitates an environment that helps everyone to learn. The teachers, for the most part, also share this spirit. The worst part would have to be the few teachers that assign too much homework and do not teach their classes well.
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3.6 8 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/9/2024
Bullying and harassment amongst students is tolerated by the administrators. It also appears that if you are a high dollar donator, you get special considerations and privileges, however if you are just working class and paying your tuition, meh! While our student has done well academically, I belie...
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5.0 parent
5/7/2022
Fantastic school! Outstanding curriculum with stellar opportunities for independent research surrounded by a foundation of spiritual education which is profoundly lacking in many private High Schools in the region. The staff are amazing.
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1.0 parent
7/31/2021
Not worth the $18k. The administrators were not working to get our kids back to school although all other private schools in the area found a way to make it work. They are extremely arrogant in their beliefs that this is a stellar education. Even when they reduced hours and curriculum and kept the c...
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5.0 parent
9/18/2017
Bellarmine Prep has been a great fit for our two teenage boys. As a military family we move quite a bit and Bellarmine was very welcoming to our family. As a parent, I have always found it easy to get in touch with teachers and the administration and they are prompt with responses. The school has a...
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Bellarmine Preparatory School

Bellarmine Preparatory School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 2300 S Washington St in Tacoma, WA. Annual tuition is $20,324. The school has a total enrollment of 897 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Bellarmine Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $504,093. Discover additional schools in the area, like Life Christian School, Tacoma Christian Academy, Covenant High School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bellarmine Preparatory School.

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