Point Defiance Elmentary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 333
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 16:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 339:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
4330 North Visscher Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-6900
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
6/10
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Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Community Reviews
-Physical bullying -Verbal bullying -Safety concerns -Racism -Dummying down -0 homework -“Not my Job”-“Not my problem”These are all things you will find at point defiance elementary if you stay long enough. I removed all my kids and have never been happier. This school will do your child a disservic
Posted by a parent on 12/23/2025I’ve had multiple kids here and love it. Especially since some of the teachers who were done giving it their all retired. This is a destination school for great teachers in the district.
Posted by a parent on 3/11/2023Great new principal! Great PTA! Great teachers! Lovely staff. Everyone is on the same page in supporting students in their needs, keeping them positive, and on track with learning!
Posted by a parent on 10/17/2018The school leadership is not supportive of students, teachers or families and the institutional culture at this school is toxic because the school lacks good leadership. I have repeatedly heard Point Defiance staffs talking negatively about other parents in the hallways and had a staff talk negative
Posted by a community member on 10/27/2015Pt. Defiance has been a wonderful fit for us. I have two children that attend school there one in 2nd grade and one in 4th grade now. We started at Pt.Defiance with preschool and have had great experiences since. My children have had different teacher along the way and being a very present parent in
Posted by a parent on 9/11/2015Nearby Schools
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8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOur second year at downing and our second daughter is going to Tk next year. We love our school. Very supportive environment, teaching stuff is amazing. Our oldest daughter loves her class and teachers. Also, Cassandra Stefani is amazing!!! So blessed we came to Downing under her watchParent Review1mo ago - Geiger Montessori School
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8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy granddaughter is in kindergarten and is bullied by other students on a regular basis and also by a substitute teacher. I’ve noticed a big difference in her self esteem and she now does not want to go to school. The learning environment is negative, unstructured, and mixed messaging is confusing to her.Other Review2y ago - Jefferson Elementary School
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- 303 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AveragePretty good so far. When I have difficulties with the school I never feel intimidated to bring them up to administration. They have treated me and my family with respect.Parent Review7y ago - Skyline Elementary School
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- 326 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy son attended kindergarten at Skyline for a year. We had a great experience. The teachers and principal are great communicators. He left kindergarten reading, writing full complete sentences, and his math was at first grade level.Parent Review3y ago - Washington Elementary School
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8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - Arcadia Montessori Pre-School
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI'm so sad that this school is no longer open. My 3 year old is going to need a preschool next school year and I have no idea where I'll find a comparable school to Arcadia. My daughter loved it there and it was great for her to socialize and learn in a positive place with such great teachers.Other Review3y ago
Tacoma schools - Point Defiance Elmentary School is located at 4330 North Visscher Street, Tacoma WA 98407. Point Defiance Elmentary School is in the Tacoma School District. Point Defiance Elmentary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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