Why Choose Us?

Here's what some of our parents have to say...

St. Catherine has been more than a school for our family—it’s been a community that helped us raise our kids from Tigers through 8th grade, and beyond. Our children have been challenged academically, supported thoughtfully, and formed in faith through the connection between the parish and the school. We’ve found real partnership in developing our children with shared values like integrity, service, and a positive sense of self. If you lean into the many opportunities to plug in to the school and broader community, you’ll be amazed how quickly St. Catherine feels like home.

- Adrienne & Matt K.

St. Catherine School is a North Seattle treasure! The teachers are exceptionally kind, and the community is welcoming to everyone. The best part is that kids are not just faces in the crowd; each student is seen and known by their teachers and the staff. The education is tailored to the individual students, and the small size of the school makes all of this possible.

- Ashley & Geoff V.

This family of six loves St. Catherine School! Our eldest started his first year of preschool during the beginning of the pandemic, and we were exceptionally impressed by the care taken by staff and faculty to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment. We appreciate St. C’s commitment to service and inclusivity. We are thrilled to see the individualized care and opportunities each of our children receive from being a part of this amazing community.

- Monique & Steve A.

St. Catherine has been an incredible home for our family. Our daughter is thriving—academically, socially, and spiritually—and has built genuine friendships in a warm, inclusive community rooted in the Catholic faith. The school’s focus on compassion, curiosity, and faithful service shows up every day, and the parent community is equally welcoming and values-driven.

- Jess & Jamie S.

St. C’s has been our home for many years. The devoted educators bring out the very best in the students, cultivating excellence and a strong sense of community. We are grateful to be part of this special place.

- Katie & Mark C.

FAQs

How do I enroll my child at St. Catherine School?

For grades 1-8, applications are accepted on a rolling basis based on class capacity. For Kindergarten and Early Learning, current families, St. Catherine Parish members and Family 15 Parishioners have priority application until November 2nd. Afterwards, all other applications will be processed. You will be notified of acceptance soon after, and invited to pre-register your child. Pre-registration holds your child's spot until registration opens in February. If you have additional questions about enrollment, or to schedule a tour, please contact our Development Director, Tammy Matusak.

What if our family isn't Catholic?

46% of St. Catherine School families aren't Catholic! We are an inclusive community, welcoming to all families and faith backgrounds.

How do you assess your students?

St. Catherine students in grades 2-8 participate in the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment in the fall and spring of every year. This is an Archdiocesan wide assessment that measures students' skills and growth in reading, language, and math. MAP is a computer adaptive test, which means every student gets a unique set of test questions based on responses to previous questions. The test is not timed and it adjusts the complexity and level of questions based on the students' particular skill level. Teachers analyze the reporting data to identify students' areas of strengths and challenges in order to inform and plan relevant classroom instruction. The links below provide additional information on the MAP Assessment.

NWEA Website

MAP Normative Data

MAP Scores Fall 2021

How to read MAP scores

Do you have after school care available?

Yes! For K-8 students we offer care before school beginning at 7:00am and after school until 6:00pm. Learn more about our extended care program.

What types of extracurricular activities do you offer?

We offer activities for every interest - from CYO sports (soccer, cross country, basketball, track...) to drama, band, speech team, coding, and more!

Why choose St. Catherine School?

We are an Inclusive community, welcoming to all families and faith backgrounds (you do not have to be Catholic!).

We offer Individualized instruction with small class sizes and full-time instructional assistants through 4th grade.

All students enjoy specialist programs in Spanish, art, music, science & robotics, and PE (plus multiple recesses for all grades!).

Middle School students choose electives, including coding, film study, yoga, and school newspaper.

Extracurricular activities are for everyone! - including CYO athletics, drama, band, math club, Coding with Kids and speech team.

We offer extended care before school beginning at 7:00 am and after school until 6:00 pm.

Want to see for yourself? We'd love to show you around. Schedule a tour or give us a call!