St. Catherine School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Seattle, WA
8524 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
St. Catherine School is a Catholic diocesan school in Seattle, Washington, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 227 students and around 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 227
- Teachers
- 16.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 113 girls, 114 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Catherine School
What grades does St. Catherine School serve?
St. Catherine School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Catherine School?
About 227 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Catherine School?
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