St. Bernadette School

1028 SW 128TH ST

Burien, WA 98146

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 13, 2024

Awesome teachers, parents, and community. St B serves students with learning plans that they can accommodate. Very active Parent Group. Great science curriculum, diverse community, fun community events.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2019

2nd child in the school so pleased with the commitment to successful learning in a Christian atmosphere.
Submitted by student on November 11, 2018

Pretty good school but teachers this year and the help needed that they should provide this year isn't enough for some students.
Submitted by teacher on November 02, 2017

Simply an Excellent School ! They walk their talk! They live their mission statement as they expect and model respect for all. Academic rigor is in place with Physical Education, art and music woven in curriculum . Lastly , St Bernadette’s has a wonderfully diverse population with healthy parent involvement. All staff are highly qualified , respectful and helpful; students are respectful and kind to each other as well. I highly recommend this school! Margaret Bourgette ( retired public and Catholic school teacher )
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2017

Being a long term St. Bernadette parent with multiple children we have been there for the administrative ups and the downs but as a whole the school has been focused & consistent with it's academic offerings even better now, while still prioritizing our Catholic community & fellowship to grow all together in Christ. Our school rich diversity helps nourish our children to grow up understanding and appreciating the different cultures of their peers. The staff cares for your child's intellect as well as a place to nourish their soul and connects families. It feels good dropping off our kids in a school where it is truly a partnership. Such a gift and blessing to have this opportunity.
Submitted by other on January 24, 2016

I really like this school and my daughter too what is the most important fact for me. She enjoys everyday at her school and eager for learning more. I feel like we make a great decision few years ago choosing this school. I recommend this school to everyone.Happy parent and St. Bernadette student.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2015

The pre -k class room is small. They told us it was the old storage room . The outside play area is rotated one classroom at a time wich means the pre-k gets to use once a week. Other than that they are to play in the parking lot. The play ground teacher is for all the students so there is no one out there engaging the pre k in play. They are just put out there in a parking lot . The acidemics are good. The principal seems so nice with all that smiling she does but if you ever have to deal with her you'll find she's not . At the end of the year there is no pre k graduation. No little cap or anything . I was very disappointed. if I could go back in time I would not have my child at St. bernadettes.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2015

St. Bernadette is a very sub par school for the amount of tuition that is paid. The school is not equipped with a cafeteria or a legitimate gym; PE is held in a parish hall (owned by the parish, not the school). A fundraiser was held to advance the technology in the classrooms and very little improvement was made. A few iPad minis shared by the entire school was bought with the thousands of dollars the parents raised. The quality of education has greatly declined in the last few years on the elementary school level. My daughter greatly struggled with math and her teacher did very little to help. Instead, she suggested that a tutor should be hired outside of the school. However, the middle school (6-8) education is phenomenal.The teachers are driven in preparing students for the pressures and education in high school. I don't suggest you send your students to St. Bernadette if they are in Pre-K-5th grade. The mandatory parish, fundraiser, and volunteer hour fees equivalent the tuition of that of a more advanced private school.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2013

Pre K through 5th grade is wonderful! Teachers are awesome. Class sizes are relatively small compared to public schools. This school is a great place for the elementary school ages. Parent involvement is required and much needed! Lot's of opportunities to volunteer and lots of extra curricular activities available for kids after school. Very safe school and very community oriented. being small most everyone knows everybody. Unfortunently the Middle school grades 6th-8th are rough. There is much bullying and harrassment in those grades. Staff turnover rate in the middle school is almost a yearly occurance. New Principal (2013) is awesome and I hope she can tackle the middle school issues! Over all a great school that is improving with the help of the new Principle.