Summit Public School: Olympus

Summit Public School: Olympus is a charter school in Tacoma's waterfront-adjacent zip code, drawing families who are drawn to the project-based, personalized learning model that Summit's network is known for nationally. Its science scores stand out noticeably above its other subjects, which may appeal to families with kids who thrive in hands-on, inquiry-driven environments. Tacoma itself has a lot going for it — an arts scene, proximity to Puget Sound, and a more affordable cost of living than Seattle — and for families open to the charter school experience, Olympus offers a distinctly different approach than the traditional district school down the street.