St. Philomena School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

The St. Philomena Parish School community, are committed to the ministry of giving our students a firm academic and spiritual foundation rooted in the Catholic faith, traditions, moral, and religious values.
In partnership with parents, the primary educators of their children, and in the setting of a faith-filled community, we nurture the growth of the whole child mind, body, and spirit.
We celebrate the many gifts and talents of our students, as well as the cultural diversity of our community, church, and world.
Professional teachers and staff model life-long learning by providing a challenging and contemporary academic program, infused with the Gospel message of Christ.
As facilitators of learning, we encourage all students to explore and take academic risks in their quest to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and effective communicators.
We strive to prepare our students to live their faith daily as reflective, contributing citizens in service to their church and to their global community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 281 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Philomena School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Philomena School
Pre-K	21
Kind	28
1	26
2	24
3	29
4	32
5	31
6	30
7	30
8	30

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Year Founded

1963

School Calendar

School Motto

Anchored in a community that promotes Gospel values in all areas of a balanced curriculum.

Student Body

Total Students

281 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

16 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$7,016 for In-Parish Rate per Student

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What is St. Philomena School's ranking?

St. Philomena School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. Philomena School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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