St. Philomena School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Des Moines, WA
1815 S 220th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Des Moines
- Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Des Moines since at least 2011
St. Philomena School is a Catholic parish school in Des Moines, Washington, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 261 students and around 18 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 18% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 261
- Teachers
- 14.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 127 girls, 134 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% 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 offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- 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. Philomena School
What grades does St. Philomena School serve?
St. Philomena School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Philomena School?
About 261 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Philomena School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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