Geiger Montessori School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
398th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
7401 S 8th St, Tacoma, WA 98465
(253)571-6800NCES ID 530870001469Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 229 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 515 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 51.5% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 16.9% | ▲ 12.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 15.3% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 14.2% | 9.1% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Asian | 11.8% | 5.6% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 3.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $589K in zip 98465 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Geiger Montessori School
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ELA 6% ▼52 · Math 6% ▼46Compare - #574Skyline Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.2 mi away574th of 1,174
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ELA 49% ▼9 · Math 42% ▼10Compare - #330Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.7 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% ▲4 · Math 54% ▲2Compare - #216Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.9 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲13 · Math 58% ▲6Compare - #568Whittier Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 2 mi away568th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▼14 · Math 51% ▼1Compare - #267Evergreen PrimaryUniversity Place School District · 2.4 mi away267th of 1,174
ELA 59% ▲1 · Math 64% ▲12Compare
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.