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Admissions

Thank you for your interest in St. Benedict Catholic School!

We understand that choosing a school for your child is a very important decision, and we are happy you are considering

St. Benedict for your family. Whether you are considering a mid-year transfer or enrolling for the coming school year, we can help.

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ADMISSION PROCESS

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year! Learn more about the process below.

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Students at St. Benedict

VISIT

Our Open Houses are a great opportunity to come see the school, hear from our principal Brian Anderson about all the great things St. Benedict has to offer. and have all your  questions answered. We offer several Open House and Tours throughout the year. Click below for available dates and register for a session. Each session runs approximately one hour. 

APPLY

Families NEW to St. Benedict School, apply through the St. Benedict Parent Portal* by creating an account. Please complete the application and submit the admission checklist items. A non-refundable $50 application fee will be charged per student. application fee. Complete an online application.​*As part of the application process, you will be asked to create an account on our Admissions Platform. For instructions on creating an account, visit TheSchoolAdminParentPortalHelpCenter.

TUITION & FEES

Kindergarten-8th grade

# Students
In Parish
Out of Parish
One Student
$8,793
$11,845
Two Students
$15,358
$11,845 x2
Three Students
$21,953
$11,845 x3

Extended Day - Kindergarten to Age 12 

3:00pm - 6:00pm (Wednesday's 2:00pm- 6:00pm): $35 per day/per student

*In-parish tuition rate guidelines*

To qualify for In Parish tuition, a family must be registered members of the St. Benedict Parish, Blessed Sacrament Parish, or the Newman Center at the University of Washington.

Preschool and Prekindergarten

Half-Day 8:30 - 12:00 

3 days per week: $6,265 (Preschool only)

5 days per week: $10,435 (Preschool & Prekindergarten)

Kids Club (After School Care)

12:00pm - 5:00 pm: $50 per day/per student 

Additional Non-Refundable Requires Fees 

Preschool- 8th Grade New Student Application Fee: $50 per student

Preschool-8th Grade Yearly Registration Fee: $250 per student 

School Admin Family Fee: $35 per family

FAQ's

What if our family is not Catholic?

We are an inclusive community, welcoming to all families and faith backgrounds.  49% of St. Benedict School families aren't Catholic!

 

Do you have after school care?

​Our Extended Day Program offers a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for K-5 students, providing activities like homework help, creative arts, and games. It operates from 3:00–6:00 pm on MTThF and 2:00–6:00 pm on Wednesdays, with options for noon dismissal and closure days. Follow this link for more information 

 

Do you offer extracurricular activities?

  We offer activities for every interest - from CYO sports (soccer, volleyball, cross country, track, and basketball) to a variety of enrichment programs including, Robotics, Chess, Cooking, Drama, Acrylic Painting, Speech Team, Coding, and so many more!

 

Does my child need to be potty-trained before enrolling in Preschool?   Yes. Children must be completely potty-trained to be eligible for our Preschool Program. 

 

How old does my child need to be for your preschool program?

  Students must be 3 years old by August 31st of the academic year they will be attending.

Please contact Penny Ziemer with any questions. 

Our Team

Principal of the school
Advancement director Penny Ziemer
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