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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BBQing Hamlet
Tickets on Sale for Barbecuing Hamlet

Show Times Fri Apr 24 at 7pm Sat Apr 25 at 7pm Sun Apr 26 at 2pm Location St. Alphonsus School Theatre 5816 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 enter through NW door of school, theatre located on 3rd floor Buy Tickets Please make sure you purchase tickets for your desired date. Ticket holders will

BBQing Hamlet Business Sponsor
Put Your Business in the Script of Barbecuing Hamlet

Support the St. Alphonsus Middle School Play On April 24-26, the middle school students of St. Alphonsus School will perform the comedy Barbecuing Hamlet. And six local businesses will become part of the show. Through a Business Sponsorship, your company name will be written directly into a line of the play and spoken during the performance,

Calendar

March 31
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    Lego Club
    3:15 pm - 4:45 pm@ School Commons

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    BBQing Hamlet Rehearsal
    3:15 pm - 5:30 pm

April 01
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    Full Dress Uniform
    8:45 am - 9:45 am

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    Robotics
    2:20 pm - 4:00 pm

April 02
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    BBQing Hamlet Rehearsal
    3:15 pm - 5:30 pm