St. Patrick Catholic School

Reviews

• Submitted by parent on June 24, 2024
  We were public school family until COVID hit and our public system fell apart, teachers quit, then mental health and behaviors hit our schools. We toured 8 local private schools and felt the most comfortable here. What a great decision this ended up being! We have found a sense of community, belonging, and our kiddo has blossomed academically. She struggled with reading but her teacher was able to identify her challenge then give her the extra support necessary, and now she is at grade level. The school also provides superb after school programs, from cub scouts to chess club, art programs, Track and Field, volleyball tournaments, football, choir, theater, and many more! We are so grateful to have landed with the Saint Pat family and are committed to giving back. This is a truly great school, made so my the staff and parents.
• Submitted by parent on June 07, 2022
  Saint Pat's has been a wonderful experience since day one. Everyone I have came in contact with is so welcoming! My daughter is just finishing her fourth year at Saint Pat's and I couldn't be more proud of the wonderful young lady she is becoming. She continues to advance so much in her education skillset. I am so impressed in how much she has learned. She loves her school, classmates and teachers. We are so excited to be adding a new member to the Saint Pat's community next year. Thank you all for your handwork and dedication to the students.
• Submitted by parent on June 03, 2022
  Our first son went through public school at Lowell and Mason in Tacoma. Things were very difficult during the pandemic so we enrolled our second son at Saint Pats starting in sixth grade. It has been a wonderful experience for him. Nice to see the kids playing at recess and getting more one on one attention from teachers. Highly recommend!
• Submitted by teacher on May 01, 2020
  St. Pat's is a wonderful place to work! Teachers are given a great balance between direction and flexibility. Our staff is like a family to each other. We work hard to make school an engaging, positive experience for our students. We push each other to try new ideas and approaches, so we are always growing and learning together. We celebrate and have fun with our classes and school community as well. These are all important parts of the educational process at our school. I love being a part of this unique, amazing community.
• Submitted by parent on May 01, 2020
  This community has been like home to me from the first day I arrived at St. Pat's. There are so many amazing families here, and I feel blessed to be part of this life. I have never seen teachers work harder than those at St. Pats, nor have I witnessed such a supportive group of families. Finally, one doesn't have to be Catholic to appreciate the spiritual beauty infused in the educational experience.
• Submitted by teacher on May 01, 2020
  The St. Pats community is a family. The administrators and teachers truly care for their students and work hard to foster the minds, bodies, and spirits of the children. They have high expectations for students academically, but also behaviorally, which prepares students for the next chapters in their lives. I love St. Pats! It has been a blessing to be a part of this community! Go Shamrocks!
• Submitted by parent on April 30, 2020
  St. Patrick School is exceptional! A dynamic, accredited learning environment supported by professional, knowledgeable and flexible staff and faculty. A caring contingency of engaged parents and community partners. An unapologetic Catholic identity that welcomes all, loves all, serves all. The first and only school for our beautiful, bi-racial, ecumenical children. St. Pats is the gold standard of elementary education! The building is closed, but learning is on! Smooth transition from classroom learning to online school. Motivated and innovative faculty rerouted curriculum immediately through the building closure of 2020. Students, ages 3 (Preschool) - 8th grade are thriving in the online classroom community. So blessed to have our kids attend this school! All are welcome!
• Submitted by other on March 23, 2020
  Wow! One of the few schools in our district that has made a swift move to distance learning using online platforms where students interact with their teachers each day and work through lessons in every subject area.
• Submitted by parent on June 04, 2019
  Our overall experience is excellent. We have been extremely happy with all aspects of the school.
• Submitted by parent on January 22, 2019
  We put two children through St. Patrick Catholic School and we see the results every single day in their character, their dedication to their studies, and most importantly for us, in their faith lives. They live their faith daily, and we attribute much of that to the way they were formed as part of this school community. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
• Submitted by parent on December 11, 2018
  Awesome - we sent 3 kids through St Pats and they were very prepared for High School academically, socially, and spiritually.
• Submitted by parent on December 05, 2018
  I cannot imagine a better environment for my kids. It's a warm school with a strong family vibe throughout. My daughter was there from half day pre-school until she graduated last year.
• Submitted by parent on December 03, 2018
  Excellent. We are extremely happy. My daughter is thriving.
• Submitted by parent on November 24, 2018
  Excellent. Our daughter is happy to go to school every day.
• Submitted by parent on November 20, 2018
  It is THE best decision we made for our children!
• Submitted by parent on November 20, 2018
  St. Patrick School is the best decision we made for our children. Our oldest was in the public school system in Gig Harbor, which was good, but when we moved her to St. Pat's for middle school and started our other two children there, the difference was staggering. Our children are loved at St. Pat's, the community is fun and supportive, and academically our children are thriving. The small classroom size has helped our children receive significant one on one attention from their teachers and has helped in their ability to understand concepts and enjoy learning. The principal, who was at Bellarmine for 30 years, is amazing. There are all types of families at the school, not just Catholic, and the school always finds a way to make it financially accessible to all families. You will love St. Pat's!
• Submitted by parent on February 19, 2018
  Saint Patrick's school is an academically demanding, caring, faith based community school. Our children have flourished there. Leadership is open, honest, and supportive of all families. Financial assistance and family support for children of all faiths (not just catholic) are available. I would endorse this school for anyone who asks.
• Submitted by parent on June 22, 2014
  Our family is not Catholic and was not really considering St. Pats when we first started contemplating kindergarten and beyond for our oldest son. But of the 4-5 schools we toured St. Pats stood out as most welcoming and seemed like it would offer an approach to teaching that fit our hopes for the type of experience we wanted our now three kids to have. That initial impression has not been proven wrong and the last two years have been wonderful. Mrs. Krattli and Mrs. Richards anchor the kindergarten which will be split into two classrooms for the first time in 2014-2015. Both are excellent teachers that were highly communicative and always giving of their time. When our son struggled with some of the math concepts being introduced we worked together to build his comfort and confidence with the material. That type of attentiveness and caring is what makes St. Pats a special place and well worth the cost. We would encourage families of any faith not to overlook St. Pats - the community and educational experience offered are excellent and you are welcomed without regard to religious affiliation.
• Submitted by parent on June 20, 2014
  Saint Patrick is a GREAT SCHOOL.. The Staff is amazing and the new Principal just puts icing on the Cake. Recently updated the technology with IPADS and ChromeBook shows a real commitment to keeping this school moving forward. Highly recommend anyone looking for a Pre-K through 8 program consider St. Pat's. Especially if Bellermine in in your childs future given the addition of Chris Gavin, you get the sense kids will be prepared for Bellermine and beyond. Class sizes are small , teachers are caring and the school community as a whole is very welcoming. Best decision we have made for our kids!
• Submitted by parent on March 12, 2014
  My boys have been at St. Patrick's for 5 year now and we are thrilled with education as well as the community. It feels like a loving neighborhood school that is filled with teachers, students and parents who genuinely want the best for 'their' children. This coming year (14/15) we are getting a new leader who has 28 years of experience of leadership at our local Catholic High School and we are thrilled! The future looks bright indeed for our beloved school!

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