Sunday, January 25, 2026 9:00 am – Family Mass 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – School Open House
Come meet our teachers and staff and learn more about our curriculum, school environment, and what makes a St. Al’s graduate special! Our All-School Open House will begin shortly after our 9am Mass and continue until 12pm. Please RSVP here for that event. (Once you submit an RSVP, you will receive a reminder the week of the Open House.) We look forward to meeting you!
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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 years ago, so I can't compare directly to SPS or other private schools. While the support of the community has always been great, there were definitely some rocky years prior to the arrival of our current principal Nick Padrnos. However, since his arrival everything has changed for the better. He is a true transformational leader with a vision and plan to ensure St. Alphonsus becomes the best Catholic elementary school in our area. He is passionate about the school, the faculty, the students and their families. He clearly made it a priority to get to know everyone individually and greets students every morning at drop off even when it is pouring rain or smoky. He has adopted new curriculum to ensure that students with different learning needs are learning how to think, not just how to memorize facts, and he has the courage to make difficult decisions, like raising tuition, to ensure we can recruit and retain talented and dedicated faculty. I would not consider sending my daughter anywhere else for the next four years and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for St. Alphonsus.
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 here was a God send and kindergarten is also amazing so far.
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 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 I felt private school had better chance of in person learning and the extra support the school offered. She has commented that the education received was so much better than her previous school and we are all glad we made the change. The faculty have been great to work with and care about the education and well-being of the kids.
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 happy about the day he has spent and loves his teachers. Every teacher or school admin I have met is approachable and keen to listen the concerns for the student and class. They absolutely work on developing a whole child, working on all the aspects ie spiritual, academic and athletic development of every student individually. We <3 St. Al's!
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 loving it. Overall our experience has been so positive - from dedicated, caring teachers and school staff, challenging curriculum and one-on-one help, to the sense of community and inclusion our experience has been amazing. Along the way we have made life-long friendships with other school parents. We couldn't be happier with the quality of our kid's education at St Al's!
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 and staff, as well as their rich history and tradition. St. Al's really cares about forming the whole child and helping them achieve their best! Our kids have flourished here!
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 school provides more personalized attention, sense of community, and the staff and leadership are outstanding. I highly recommend a visit to St. Alphonsus if you're considering making a move from Seattle public schools.
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 He loves his teacher and looks forward to school. The whole staff is very responsive and welcoming. We have been really happy with our decision. Would highly recommend to anyone
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
We chose St. Al’s because we desired a school that not only had a strong academic curriculum but also one which focused on values such as Compassion, Generosity, Respect, etc. Educating the full child was important to us and we felt St. Al’s reinforced what we were morally and spiritually working to teach her within our home. We were also attracted to how diverse the student body was and the incredible community the school fosters both on campus and off.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
I love how happy my daughter is when I pick her up and drop her off. She loves the academic and social environment and loves being a member of the St Al’s student body. As a parent I also love seeing how much she has grown intellectually over the past 4+ years at the school. The teachers really care for each individual student and she has flourished each year through the care her teachers take in understanding what she needs in-order to continue to succeed.
Contact this Parent Ambassador
terrapurpura.hakam@gmail.com
St. Alphonsus Students
Lucy (’23)
Emma (’25)
Addy (7th grade)
Extracurricular Involvement
Soccer
Volleyball
Softball
Drama
Girl Scouts
Basketball
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
Our family choose to make a switch from SPS to St. Alphonsus in 2021 and it has become a huge blessing. In midst of Covid and with concerns about the academics for our daughters, we were prompted to explore school options and discovered the St. Als community. We were attracted to the school based on the academics, the small class sizes, and the values, including upholding behavior expectations. All of these benefits have been realized with so much more.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
Our girls love St. Al’s, the commitment from their teachers and the new friendships with classmates. The academics have challenged them and when needed, they have received extra support from St. Al’s teachers/staff. Our girls, surprisingly, appreciate wearing uniforms to school as it makes the mornings so easy with one less decision/choice. They have had opportunities to try new clubs (chess), CYO sports and to pair up with younger class buddies as the school extends from Preschool through 8th grade. We all appreciate the community activities including the auction, Bingo nights, Halloween at school and more. We are relishing in our final year all 3 of our daughters will be together at St. Al’s.
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
When looking for a preschool for our oldest son, we hoped to find a school where our Catholic faith would be reinforced and enriched in the classroom. Finding a school that could also help him excel academically beyond preschool was a secondary goal. St. Alphonsus was both, and so much more. Within the first month at St. Al’s, it was evident that we had found a school that not only embraces the richness of the Catholic faith, but also encourages students and their families to reach their full potential in a welcoming community.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
There is so much to love about St. Alphonsus! I love how our students know each other and are friends across all grades. I love how unmistakably our teachers and staff care for the students and their families. I love how our parents support each other and work together to make the school the best place it can be. And I love that St. Alphonsus is a place where our faith is celebrated and strengthened. Lots of schools have good academic programs and good faculty and staff. But not every school has a great culture and community. We feel very blessed to be a part of a school that has all those things and a rich legacy of faith and academic excellence for over 100 years. We feel loved by the St. Alphonsus community, and we love them!
Contact this Parent Ambassador
mhanzeli@gmail.com
St. Alphonsus Students
Edwin (Pre-K)
Simon (1st)
Extracurricular Involvement
Room Parent
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
We initially chose St. Al’s because we had friends who spoke highly of the school, and the preschool had a part-time option that fit our care needs. We stay at St. Al’s because our kids are thriving emotionally and academically, the teachers are patient and knowledgeable, the staff is kind and helpful, and we are impressed by the dedication and vision of the school’s leadership.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
The school community. Our family has felt seen and valued from the very beginning of our St. Al’s experience. Now, a few years and a second kid later, we’ve learned how important it is for a school to enable and encourage meaningful connections. That includes volunteering at one of the school’s many events (our family favorites are Jog-a-thon and Trunk or Treat), talking with a teacher about our kids’ achievements and development, attending a school theater production with our kids, or having a conversation with other parents after family mass.
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
While looking for a faith-based institution for our child and being a parishioner at St. Alphonsus, it was an easy decision to make. St. Al’s has a great community which was apparent in the first few tours/visits. And we found a curriculum that met the needs of our child well.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
Warm community of families, supportive teachers, and faith centric education that enhances the spiritual side of the child along with great academics.
Contact this Parent Ambassador
kavita961@gmail.com
St. Alphonsus Students
Moira (’14)
Maggie (’18)
Mimi (’20)
Joe (8th grade)
Extracurricular Involvement
Science Club
Room Parent
CYO Cross Country volunteer
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
I chose St. Alphonsus because of the small class sizes and excellent education, especially the split-gender middle school.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
I love the community of St. Alphonsus and it continues to be a wonderful experience. Parents and teachers cooperate to give a wonderful nurturing environment to all children. I’m very grateful for the many lifelong relationships that have been created through the school involvement.