Visitation Catholic STEM Academy in Tacoma offers Pre-K through 8th grade with specialized support for dyslexia and ADD/ADHD. Class size 11
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy in Tacoma serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade and offers targeted support for students with learning differences, including dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, and ADD/ADHD. The school provides dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support services, with an average class size of just 11 students—allowing teachers to provide individualized attention. The school's small enrollment of 137 students creates an intimate learning environment where students with special needs can thrive alongside their peers.
The academy combines structured academics with hands-on STEM learning, including robotics programming and integrated problem-solving activities. Beyond STEM, students access creative outlets through band, drama, and visual arts—important for students with learning differences who benefit from multi-sensory and alternative learning modalities. Strong Christian values are woven throughout the curriculum, and the school emphasizes teaching students to integrate faith and reason when approaching real-world challenges.
Tuition is $6,042 annually with flexible payment plans and need-based scholarships available. Forty-two percent of students currently receive financial aid. The admissions process is rolling with a 92% acceptance rate, making the school accessible to families seeking specialized support in a values-based environment.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students137
Class Size11:1 ratio
Tuition$6,042
Fin. Aid42% receive aid
Est.1925
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1925 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,042 |
| Tuition Notes | Discounts for in-parish and multiple children. Tuition assistance available. |
| Total Students | 137 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 40 |
| Average Class Size | 11 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Mark Nuno |
| Admissions Associate | Kelli Bostwick |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 92 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 42 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 58 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
DyslexiaMild to Moderate DifferencesLanguage-based
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · After School Care · Robotics (periodically) · student council · yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · advanced band · beginning band · dramatic and musical productions · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Basketball · Cross Country · Track and Field · Volleyball |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | psjstem.org/school-calendar |