Manitou Park Elementary School

Manitou Park Elementary sits in a working-class neighborhood on Tacoma's south side, where families tend to be deeply rooted in the community and value schools that feel like an extension of that tight-knit culture. The school faces some academic headwinds — scoring in the lower percentiles in English and Math — but its stronger showing in Science suggests there are bright spots worth noting. Families who are engaged and looking to supplement learning at home may find this a welcoming neighborhood school, especially given the genuine community feel that characterizes much of this part of Tacoma.