St. Louise Parish School is dedicated to providing Pre-K through eighth grade students educational excellence in an atmosphere fostering Catholic faith and values.
We are committed to spiritual and personal growth, academic excellence, and service to others.
The primary purpose of St. Louise Parish School is to assist our families in the formation of their children as faith-filled people while providing a quality education.
We value a diverse student body in terms of socio-economic background and ethnicity.
We celebrate the whole child recognizing that each person has a unique role in building the Kingdom of God.
We strive to embody these aspects of Catholic education: teaching all subjects well, emphasizing religious education; forming a community in which the presence of God is deeply experienced; and serving others as modeled by Jesus.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked WA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,580
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Louise School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
335 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please call for current information - (425) 746-4220.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Debate Club, Girls Who Code, Math Club, Mock Trial competition, Robotics Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, Speech Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, Choir, Drama
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball
Chess Club, Debate Club, Girls Who Code, Math Club, Mock Trial competition, Robotics Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, Speech Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, Choir, Drama
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Louise School cost?
St. Louise School's tuition is approximately $8,580 for private students.
What sports does St. Louise School offer?
St. Louise School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Louise School's ranking?
St. Louise School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Louise School?
The application deadline for St. Louise School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Louise School located?
St. Louise School is located in the Lake Hills neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 3 other private schools located in Lake Hills.
School Reviews
5 6/10/2020
I highly recommend St. Louis Catholic School. We just finished our 14th year at St. Louis. We were fortunate to have all three of our daughters attend k-8th grade. The experience has been fantastic. We have enjoyed the community. Our kids have been well-prepared for high school and beyond. More importantly we have well-rounded kids with the strong values and faith-based foundation they couldn't have received elsewhere.
5 3/29/2020
Our daughter started at St. Louise in Grade 8. Our daughter felt very welcomed by all the students and all of her teachers. The principal and the administration of the school as well as the teachers are all outstanding. My wife and I both feel very blessed that our daughter was able to attend St. Louise school and we only wish that she would have been able to start at St. Louise in kindergarten instead of Grade 8. St. Louise school in Bellevue has the best school community that you can ever hope to find for your child. If you are looking for a kind, loving and caring school community for your child there is no better school than St. Louise. The principal of the school is the finest example of a practicing Catholic that I have ever had the pleasure to know in my entire life. I can't recommend St. Louise school enough to anyone that is looking for a school that will provide an environment for your child to become that best person that they can be.
5 8/12/2019
We moved to Bellevue when our children were entering 5th, 3rd and 1st grade. We enrolled them at St. Louise Parish school and found it to be an awesome place for our family! Our children were quickly welcomed by other students and we found the staff to be excellent. Our kids loved the CYO sports programs where they could play on teams (cross country, soccer, basketball, etc.) with their classmates and we loved that sportsmanship was emphasized. All of our children's teachers were caring, engaging, and interested in seeing their students succeed both academically and socially. While we knew the curriculum was engaging and appropriately challenging, when our oldest hit high school we quickly realized the excellent preparation he received at St. Louise. He was placed in advanced classes and excelled academically among his high school peers. As parents we have found the school community to be amazing! We continue to maintain active friendships with many of the parents, and we are so thankful to St. Louise for making our family's transition to Bellevue so easy. Choosing St Louise Parish School was one of the best parenting decisions.
5 8/12/2019
St. Louise School has been a wonderful experience for our family! We moved to Bellevue when our children were entering 5th, 3rd and 1st grade. The students made our children feel welcome from day one. The dedicated teachers truly cared about each of our children and worked hard to help them excel academically and socially. Our kids loved the CYO sports program where they played on teams with their classmates (cross country, basketball, soccer) and we appreciated that sportsmanship was emphasized. While we knew the curriculum was engaging and challenging. When our oldest started high school we realized how well prepared he was. He was placed in advanced classes and excelled among his high school peers. As parents we have found the St Louise community to be amazing! We have maintained friendships with many of the parents and we are thankful to St. Louise for making our transition to Bellevue very easy. Choosing St. Louise School for our family was one of our best parenting decisions.
5 8/7/2019
We have been very happy with St. Louise. Looking at what our daughter learned in kindergarten is incredible. The great staff, curriculum and other students have created a dramatic change in her academics. And she loves school. She loves to see her teachers at Mass or to run into them at community events. We recommend St. Louise at every opportunity.
5 6/12/2017
We are very thankful for our family's first year experience at St. Louise School. The kindergarten teachers and support staff are top notch. Our child's class was a total of 15 children with a teacher and an instructional assistant. I saw my child and the other children in the class grow so much educationally, socially, and emotionally as the year progressed. I am so thankful that my child's first year of full day elementary school was such a positive experience that fostered a love of learning and school for him. His teacher is incredible at making each child feel cared for and supported while also providing a high expectations learning environment. In addition to a high quality education, the school is made up of a warm community of families that welcome newcomers. I highly recommend the school.
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