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#151 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 39% of private schools

St Catherine School

Elementary School · Seattle, WA

A private elementary school in Seattle, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

8524 8TH AVE NE, Seattle, WA 98115

  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index41%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment225
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Catherine School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High5,803/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$148,190

Median home value

$1,041,500

Median rent

$2,118/mo

College educated

78.3%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White76.0%
Two or More9.8%
Hispanic7.1%
Black3.6%
Asian3.1%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Perkins SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–50.3 mi115Compare →
Olympic View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–50.5 mi351Compare →
Sacajawea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.8 mi228Compare →
Cascadia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.5K–50.9 mi485Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Catherine School is listed in Seattle, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Catherine School

St Catherine School is a private elementary school in Seattle, WA, serving approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Catherine School

What grades does St Catherine School serve?

St Catherine School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Catherine School?

St Catherine School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Catherine School rank in WA?

St Catherine School ranks #151 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is St Catherine School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Catherine School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Catherine School a private school?

Yes, St Catherine School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Catherine School a religious school?

St Catherine School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
225
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
King County
Area population (ZIP 98115)
54,248
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
37.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98115; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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