St. Catherine School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Saint Catherine School in North Seattle is a preschool through eighth grade Catholic parish school.
Our mission as a Catholic school is to prepare and graduate students who show competence, conscience, and compassion as children of God by using their minds well, acting justly and serving the needs of others.
The formation of our students is best accomplished in a community of faith in which parents are the primary educators of their children, and teachers and parish ministers work together to support and encourage student learning.
We are committed to providing a nurturing, student-centered learning environment in which students develop and utilize critical thinking and core academic skills in a challenging, experiential curriculum.
We value the development of the whole person by providing opportunities for intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth and by fostering an appreciation for a life full of learning.
We encourage all our students to achieve their full potential as active learners and contributing members of their community.
We are committed to the moral development of our students and the formation of their consciences by teaching the values and traditions of our faith.
We seek to instill in students an awareness of social and global issues, a sense of responsibility for all of creation, an appreciation of all cultures and faiths, and a commitment to justice.
We are committed to forming students as followers of Jesus through liturgical participation, classroom instruction, and service opportunities.
We will guide students to see the needs of others, to respect the dignity of each person, to be inclusive of all, and to value diversity.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 268 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,870
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Catherine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Catherine School
Pre-K	41
Kind	23
1	18
2	28
3	28
4	23
5	26
6	28
7	25
8	28

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Year Founded

1941

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Student Body

Total Students

268 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

26 students

Number of AP Courses

1 course

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,870

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Tuition Notes

$3870-$5870

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Tigers

Saint Catherine School in North Seattle is a preschool through eighth grade Catholic parish school. Our mission as a Catholic school is to prepare and graduate students who show competence, conscience, and compassion as children of God by using their minds well, acting justly and serving the needs of others. The formation of our students is best accomplished in a community of faith in which parents are the primary educators of their children, and teachers and parish ministers work together to support and encourage student learning. We are committed to providing a nurturing, student-centered learning environment in which students develop and utilize critical thinking and core academic skills in a challenging, experiential curriculum. We value the development of the whole person by providing opportunities for intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth and by fostering an appreciation for a life full of learning. We encourage all our students to achieve their full potential as active learners and contributing members of their community. We are committed to the moral development of our students and the formation of their consciences by teaching the values and traditions of our faith. We seek to instill in students an awareness of social and global issues, a sense of responsibility for all of creation, an appreciation of all cultures and faiths, and a commitment to justice. We are committed to forming students as followers of Jesus through liturgical participation, classroom instruction, and service opportunities. We will guide students to see the needs of others, to respect the dignity of each person, to be inclusive of all, and to value diversity.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Catherine School cost?

St. Catherine School's tuition is approximately $3,870 for private students.

What is St. Catherine School's ranking?

St. Catherine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Catherine School?

The application deadline for St. Catherine School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Catherine School located?

St. Catherine School is located in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 4 other private schools located in Maple Leaf.

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