St. Alphonsus School at a Glance

Founded

1907

Enrollment

185

Average Class Size

17

Zip Codes Represented

20

Average Years of Teaching Experience

14

Catholic Students

48%

Faith & Student Life

  • Monthly Mass, daily meditation, virtue education
  • Outstanding drama program, gym, CYO sports
  • Competitive student house system with 4 houses
  • Extended Care for preschool-6th grade

Academic Excellence

  • MAP scores exceed public/Archdiocesan averages
  • 2024 & 2025 Academic Decathlon champions
  • Walk-to-Math program for gifted students
  • Middle school enrichment in performing/visual arts, programming, beekeeping, Model UN

Unique Initiatives

  • Single-sex classes for 7th/8th grades
  • Licensed full-day/half-day preschool and pre-K
  • Officially listed on Wait Until 8th Pledge registry
  • On-campus teacher housing program
  • A+ rating on Niche

Knowledge-Centered

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CULTIVATING THINKING CITIZENS: Coherent, rigorous, and content-rich curriculum builds from grade to grade.

Whole-Child

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REACHING EVERY LEARNER: Average class size of 17, preschool and pre-kindergarten program, single-sex classes in 7th/8th grade.

Vibrant Community

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VALUING OUR SIMILARITIES: 49% Catholic, 34% racially diverse, 20 zip codes represented.

Broad Horizons

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INSPIRING THE IMAGINATION: Art, Coding, CYO Sports, Music, Robotics, Theatre, Spanish, and more.


  • I have one daughter who graduated from this school and one currently in fifth grade. This is the only elementary school my family has attended since relocating to Seattle six... read more

    Marie Holt Avatar Marie H.

    This is an incredible, loving, and effective school surrounded by the most generous and collaborative community of families. Feel so lucky to have found it! Pre-k (exploratory AND Montessori combo)... read more

    Sylvia Saracino Avatar Sylvia S.

    Our daughter started kindergarten this fall and we are absolutely loving the school’s strong sense of community, small class sizes, and the quality of instruction.

    Maximilian Schmeiser Avatar Maximilian S.
  • We have had a great experience at St. Als. We moved our daughter there for the 2021-2022 school year as she was beginning her 7th grade year because... read more

    Jonelle Wilhelmsen Avatar Jonelle W.

    This is truly a small school with big heart! We have had our child start his preschool here and this year kindergarten! Everyday coming from the school he is super... read more

    Kavita Abraham Avatar Kavita A.

    We love St Alphonsus School. Two of our kids attended from Pre-K through 8th grade and were well prepared for high school. Our youngest is in grade school now and... read more

    John Chamberlin Avatar John C.
  • This is a special place! Third oldest parochial school in Seattle! We've sent all our kids here and have really appreciated the supportive community, strong curriculum, engaged and friendly teachers... read more

    Christopher Hanzeli Avatar Christopher H.

    We moved our 7th grade child from Seattle public schools to St. Alphonsus last year and it was the best decision we ever made for her education. The smaller... read more

    Kurt W Avatar Kurt W.

    St. Als was a little bit of a further drive for us compared to other excellent schools in our area, but our kid has been so happy since he started.... read more

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School News

Summer Day Care (2)
Summer Day Care Registration Now Open!

Seattle Summer Day Care Registration is OPEN at St. Alphonsus! Register here and learn more: https://stalseattle.org/school/summer-day-care Looking for a safe, joyful, and engaging summer option for your little one? St. Alphonsus Summer Day Care is now open for registration! Who: Rising Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students for the 2026–27 school year When: June 15 –

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Co Ho Ho! A Holiday Performance to Remember

Our campus was filled with holiday cheer as students in grades 2–4 took the stage for Co Ho Ho: The Salmon That Saved Christmas. This heartwarming and humorous production was written and produced by our drama director, Mo Mershon, and performed in our blackbox theatre with professional lighting. From the opening scene, our young actors

Calendar

January 25
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    Catholic Schools Week
    12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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    Family Mass
    9:00 am - 10:00 am

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    Open House
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm

January 26
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    Catholic Schools Week
    12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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    Free Dress Day: Wild, Wild West
    12:00 am - 11:59 pm