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St. Therese Catholic Academy

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Seattle, WA

900 35th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Washington
  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Seattle
  • Growing: enrollment up 60% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011

In Seattle, Washington, St. Therese Catholic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 198 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington. Enrollment is up about 60% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
198
Teachers
25 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 97 girls, 101 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    124’11–12131’13–14118’15–16137’17–18140’19–20176’21–22198’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K20
    TK9
    T115
    117
    219
    319
    419
    517
    620
    723
    820

    Student body

    Black53%
    White13%
    Two or more races13%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Asian7%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Therese Catholic Academy

    What grades does St. Therese Catholic Academy serve?

    St. Therese Catholic Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Therese Catholic Academy?

    About 198 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Therese Catholic Academy?

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

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