Testimonials
What makes St. Benedict so special? Why do families like the Baltucks and the Neumann / Hughes' choose our school over all of the other public and private school options in the Seattle area? We welcome you to read the testimonials below to learn more.
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The Baltucks
We have three children here at St Benedict and are so happy we chose this school. My oldest son, now in the eighth grade, transferred here from a public school in second grade. St. Benedict has been my Parish since 1994. This is an excellent choice for providing strong quality, caring education and at the same time, an opportunity to be closer to God. St. Benedict has a strong curriculum, with kind, supportive teachers who possess the desire to teach our kids and provide the attention they need to succeed in the future.
Our two younger daughters began at preschool at St. Benedict and now are in 3rd and 5th grade. St. Benedict provides strong role models in the school as students beginning in third grade, become mentors to the younger kids through reading, helping at lunch and more.
We feel fortunate to be here at this excellent school with a highly respected Priest, Principal, staff and teachers of all subjects and grades. Many children attend St. Benedict from other religious backgrounds or churches, and the result is a diverse St. Benedict community that has existed through the decades. I am happy to see my kids succeed, and be proud and cared for here at St. Benedict.
— Camille & Will Baltuck
The Neumann / Hughes'
Our search for a school for our son began early. We decided to investigate Catholic schools after hearing from friends whose children attended them. Almost all have higher test scores than public schools, smaller class size, and accept families from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.
We paid close attention to a few key variables: how the schools made us feel, testimonials from parents, and how the students themselves seemed to feel about being there. All indications pointed to St Benedict. We felt welcomed from the very beginning. Parents told of how their children felt safe, mentored by fellow classmates and teachers alike. While visiting a classroom, every student was happily engaged in discussion with the teacher and fellow classmates. When asked the obvious question, they responded a resounding: “We love it here!”
Our son Sam entered St Ben’s as a kindergartner. He is happy and doing very well. He tells us “I love school!” and we as a family feel we’ve made the best choice for our son.
— Kathryn Neumann, Michael and Sam Hughes