Visitation Catholic STEM Academy in Tacoma, WA, provides a specialized educational environment for students from 6 weeks through 8th grade. The academy is uniquely equipped to support students with mild to moderate learning differences, including specific programming for dyslexia and language-based learning needs. With an average class size of just 11 students, the school offers the small-group setting and individualized attention necessary for students with ADD/ADHD to thrive.
As the only Catholic STEM elementary/middle school in the Northwest, the curriculum integrates science, technology, engineering, and math with strong Christian values. Students engage in interactive, hands-on learning, such as programming Finch robots in the STEM lab, alongside creative outlets like band, drama, and drawing. This multi-sensory approach to learning helps engage students with diverse learning styles and cognitive profiles.
The academy offers a supportive community with a 92% acceptance rate and a diverse student body. To assist families, the school provides flexible tuition payment plans, need-based scholarships, and discounts for in-parish or multiple-child enrollments. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, allowing families to explore enrollment opportunities as their needs arise.