St. Therese Catholic Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 173 students
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Therese Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Therese Catholic Academy
Nursery	9
Pre-K	14
Kind	16
1	18
2	16
3	17
4	17
5	15
6	20
7	19
8	12

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

All are welcome to explore our unique model of instruction and community

Year Founded

1927

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

173 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

89%

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

54%

Average Class Size

17 students

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniforms are a requirement and vary by grade level

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

2 types of tuition: In Parish ($7099) and Out of Parish ($8499). Tuition assistance is available through the Fulcrum Foundation

% on Financial Aid

70%

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Randi Bagley

Admissions Associate

Matthew DeBoer

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

St. Therese Catholic Academy (STCA) is a welcoming, diverse Preschool-8th grade Catholic school whose mission is to ignite the faith, minds and dreams of our students and to prepare them to excel spiritually, academically and socially in high school, college and beyond
Located in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood, we are recognized for our outstanding academic programs, family-like atmosphere, cultural diversity and openness to people from all walks of life
90% of our students identify as people of color (45% African-American, 33% Multiracial, 10% Asian, 2% Latino, 10% White) and 40% our staff identify as people of color
Our families come from 44 different zip codes in the Seattle area
70% of our families receive tuition assistance (In 2019, we awarded over $400,000 in tuition assistance) and 50% of our students qualify for free/reduced lunch

Our Mission: St. Therese Catholic Academy (STCA) is a diverse, welcoming community that seeks to ignite the faith, minds, and dreams of our students and to prepare them to excel spiritually, academically, and socially in high school, college and beyond
Our Shared Purpose: Forming disciples in faith, knowledge and service
Our Root Beliefs: We are a diverse community; We are called to act with justice; "We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us; Our parents and teachers are united in purpose; We lead by example
Our Core Values: Faith, Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Compassion
2022-2023 Goals: To reignite the passion for the Lord through the celebration of liturgy as a full community once more. To highlight the Future Filled with Hope that God has set forth for St. Therese. To reignigte the passion for education through a rigorous reading and comprehension curriculum aligned from Kindergarten - 8th grade.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Therese Catholic Academy?

The acceptance rate of St. Therese Catholic Academy is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does St. Therese Catholic Academy offer?

St. Therese Catholic Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Therese Catholic Academy's ranking?

St. Therese Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Therese Catholic Academy?

The application deadline for St. Therese Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Therese Catholic Academy located?

St. Therese Catholic Academy is located in the Central District neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 3 other private schools located in Central District.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Seattle, WA is $22,298 for elementary schools and $24,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Seattle, WA is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).