Welcome to St. Cecilia Catholic School, located on beautiful Bainbridge Island.
We provide the best environment that addresses the social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of all young people.
Christian values are reinforced through reverence, respect, and responsibility.
Have a great time learning about our school as you view our website.
Come and visit, we would love to meet you!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked WA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Saint Cecilia Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2001
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015, 2016, 2017
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform Details are on School Website
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6,850 - In Parish
$7,465 - Out of Parish
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Susan Kilbane
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- A strong academic education rooted in Catholic moral and social justice principles.
- An opportunity for your child to grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.
- Small student/teacher ratio
- In addition to the core subjects of math, science, social studies and language arts, our students take religion, music and music history, and art.
- An opportunity for your entire family to be instrumental in the development of a young school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Saint Cecilia Catholic School offer?
Saint Cecilia Catholic School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.
What is Saint Cecilia Catholic School's ranking?
Saint Cecilia Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Saint Cecilia Catholic School?
The application deadline for Saint Cecilia Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 10/14/2017
Wonderful learning environment. My kids are thriving.
5 2/28/2012
St. Cecilia's is a wonderful school community! Our children have thrived here. Teachers are awesome. They love the science, Spanish, Orchestra, and Sports! We love the high expectations and academics :-)
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