Summary:
Steilacoom, Washington is served by four public schools educating approximately 1,800 students across grades PK-12, with three schools in the Steilacoom Hist. School District and one alternative school in the neighboring Clover Park School District.
The standout school in the area is Steilacoom High, which ranks among the top high schools in the state with an exceptional 91.3% graduation rate and strong performance in English and Science. At the elementary level, Cherrydale Elementary excels in mathematics, while Saltars Point Elementary has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over recent years. The alternative school, Firwood, serves a small population with very high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio.
Overall, the three schools within the Steilacoom Historical School District consistently perform above state averages in core subjects. Parents will find a clear educational pathway with Cherrydale serving grades PK-3, Saltars Point for grades 4-5, and Steilacoom High for grades 9-12. While the high school's math scores are notably lower than its other subjects, the district demonstrates effective resource allocation, achieving strong academic results and graduation rates with moderate spending compared to the area's alternative school.
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