Geiger Montessori School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades PK-5
398th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
Geiger Montessori School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Geiger Montessori School 398th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Geiger Montessori School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 229 students tested
Geiger Montessori School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 515 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 51.5% | ▼ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.8% | 16.9% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 15.3% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 10.6% | 9.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 5.6% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Geiger Montessori School
Typical home value $589K in zip 98465 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Geiger Montessori School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Tacoma Online Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.1 mi away1,172nd of 1,174
ELA 6% · Math 6% - 6Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away574th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 9University Place PrimaryUniversity Place School District · 1.6 mi away135th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 73% - 5Delong Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away614th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 8Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 54% - 9Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.9 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 6Whittier Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away568th of 1,174
ELA 44% · Math 51% - 8Evergreen PrimaryUniversity Place School District · 2.4 mi away267th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Geiger Montessori School in?
Geiger Montessori School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Geiger Montessori School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Geiger Montessori School 398th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Geiger Montessori School?
White 52%, Two or more races 17%, Hispanic 15%, Black 9% (515 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Geiger Montessori School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98465 is $589K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.