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St. Bernadette School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Burien, WA

1028 SW 128th St, Burien, WA 98146

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Washington

St. Bernadette School is a Catholic parish school in Burien, Washington, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 168 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 182 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
168
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14
Boys and girls
Coed · 60 girls, 108 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
182 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    200’13–14196’15–16168’17–18130’19–20146’21–22168’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K24
    K22
    119
    219
    315
    419
    519
    619
    716
    820

    Student body

    Asian23%
    Two or more races20%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    White17%
    Black16%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Bernadette School

    What grades does St. Bernadette School serve?

    St. Bernadette School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Bernadette School?

    About 168 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Bernadette School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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