Bryant Montessori School

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bryant Montessori School, located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a dedicated Montessori site within the Tacoma Public Schools district, the school focuses on a specialized pedagogical approach that emphasizes self-directed learning, multi-age classrooms, and hands-on discovery. By fostering an environment that encourages independence and academic curiosity, Bryant aims to develop the whole child—socially, emotionally, and intellectually—while adhering to the Montessori philosophy of individualized education.

The school is well-regarded for its unique position as one of the few public Montessori options in the region, drawing families who value a structured yet flexible learning environment. Beyond the core Montessori curriculum, Bryant is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to inclusivity, striving to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. Located on South Grant Avenue, the school remains a vital educational hub for Tacoma families seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom model.

313

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bryant Montessori School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	55
Black	37
Asian	10
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
145 (47.4%)
Hispanic
55 (18.0%)
Two or More
53 (17.3%)
Black
37 (12.1%)
Asian
10 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-2800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bryant Montessori School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bryant Montessori School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	49.8%
Male	150	47.9%
Not Specified	7	2.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)