Schools

Education

Quality educational systems help make Puyallup, Sumner & South Hill a wonderful place to raise a family.

Cascade Christian Schools
Chief Leschi Schools of the Puyallup Tribe
Clover Park Technical College
Pierce College of Puyallup
Puyallup School District

Sumner School District
University of Washington, Tacoma
Washington State University Research and Extension Center

Cascade Christian Schools
815 - 21st St SE, Puyallup 98372
(253) 841-1776
Cascade Christian Schools is an independent, inter-denominational, college preparatory school system that provides academic, social, physical and spiritual instruction based on excellence and a biblical world and life view. Cascade Christian Schools is a thriving school district serving over 1,640 students. With five campuses in Puyallup, Spanaway and Tacoma, Cascade Christian Schools is presently comprised of three early childhood centers with child care and preschool programs, three elementary schools (K-6), a junior high school (7-8), and a senior high school (9-12).
Cascade’s mission and purpose is “To glorify God by providing quality, Christ-centered education dedicated to developing discerning students who are spiritually, personally and academically prepared to impact their world.” Cascade Christian Schools offer a challenging, disciplined learning environment for students in preschool through grade 12, and admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
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Chief Leschi Schools of the Puyallup Tribe
5625 52nd Street East, Puyallup 98371
(253) 445-6000
Chief Leschi Schools of the Puyallup Tribe constitutes the largest Native American school in Washington State and leads the nation in Native American education and achievement. Opened in the fall of 1996, Chief Leschi Schools operates a state-of-the-art facility with the latest in educational technology. Chief Leschi Schools are tribally controlled, federally and state funded schools serving primarily Native American students and families from preschool through high school. Through the Family and Child Education Program and the Puyallups Against Violence Program, Chief Leschi Schools also provide adult literacy, GED preparation, and an after-school program for out-of-school youth.
Chief Leschi Schools draw approximately 1,000 Native American students representing 50 different tribes from all over south Puget Sound. It is the mission of Chief Leschi Schools to provide a quality and culturally relevant education in a safe, clean, drug-free environment.
Chief Leschi Schools emphasizes applied learning strategies. The Chief Leschi staff works hard to connect classroom learning to real life situations in the community.
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Clover Park Technical College
17214 110th Ave E, Puyallup 98374
(253) 589-5782
Each year, 18,000 students enroll in continuing education classes in such areas as job-skill development, home and family education, general interest and adult basic education. 3,500 students are enrolled in training programs.
Clover Park Technical College's South Hill campus has the right degree program for you!  Students interested in learning how to fly can get their pilot's license through the Professional Pilot's degree program.  Students who enjoy repairing airplanes can get their Aviation Maintenance Technician degree program.  Both degree programs are part of CPTC's Associate in Applied Science-Transfer Degrees (AAS-T).  Click on the links below to learn more about the programs.
As it has throughout its rich 62 year history, Clover Park Technical College remains true to the mission envisioned by its founders: Providing quality job training for youth and adults which reflects the needs of the economy.
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Pierce College of Puyallup
1601 39th Avenue SE, Puyallup 98374
(253) 840-8400
Located on Puyallup’s South Hill, Pierce College of Puyallup offers two-year programs leading to Associate in Arts and Sciences degrees, and to more than 30 Associates in Technology degrees in a variety of occupational subjects. Other courses culminate in a one-year certificate or are supplemental for the upgrading or continuation of job skills. Non-credit, personal interest classes and workshops are also offered. Continuing education and community service classes are offered at several sites throughout the area.
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Puyallup School District
302 2nd Street SE, Puyallup 98371
(253) 841-1301
The Puyallup School District is the 10th largest district in Washington State, covering nearly 55 square miles and serving a population of nearly 150,000 residents.  Puyallup schools serve more than 20,000 students in 21 elementary schools, six junior high schools, three comprehensive high schools, and the Walker campus, which offers program options for students in grades six through 12. The District employs approximately 2,408 personnel.
The Puyallup School District is committed to an outstanding instructional program to fulfill the changing needs of the students. Class enrollments, facilities and curricular programs are designed to fit the expectations of the students it serves.  Puyallup Public Schools offers a cutting-edge school-to-work transition program to help students focus on their life goals after high school graduation.  Special education for the hearing impaired, learning disabled and children with other disabilities is as important as activities and courses for highly capable children at all levels.
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University of Washington, Tacoma (UWT)
1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma 98402
(253) 692-4000
The University of Washington, Tacoma was created to serve Eastern Pierce County and the South Puget Sound region with high-quality educational programs for a range of students, including place-bound adults returning to complete their education, professionals working to enhance their careers, and traditional-age students transferring from community colleges.
UWT offers the junior and senior years of bachelor’s degrees (many students transfer from Pierce College of Puyallup) and master’s degree programs. Academic programs include Business Administration, Computing and Software Systems, an Interdisciplinary Arts and Science program that meets a wide range of educational and career needs, and professional programs in Nursing, Social Work and Education.
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Washington State University Research and Extension Center
7612 Pioneer Way East, Puyallup 98371
(253) 445-4526
The WSU Puyallup Center, with 800 acres of research facilities, is located within an hour of 60 percent of the state’s population. The center’s 25 facility and 80 staff members represent 11 academic departments and provide high-quality research, extension and instruction programs that support technological innovation, food production, natural resource stewardship, youth development, and community enhancement. “Serving the People and Industries of Western Washington Since 1894.
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