Impact Public Schools

Impact Public Schools sits in Tacoma's 98404 zip code, a working-class neighborhood on the city's east side where families are deeply invested in finding schools that go the extra mile. Performing right around the middle of the pack statewide, this charter school draws families who are drawn to the mission-driven culture that Impact is known for — smaller communities, intentional teaching, and a sense of accountability that larger district schools can sometimes lack. Tacoma itself is an underrated Pacific Northwest city with a growing arts scene, waterfront revitalization, and a strong sense of pride, making it a genuinely interesting place to raise a family while still being close to Seattle and the outdoors.