All 3 of my children have attended (are attending) St. Joseph Parish School. The small class sizes,…read morehighly skilled and caring teachers, and parent community involvement all made St. Joseph a great fit for our family. The academics are challenging and there is the individualized support that each student needs to achieve. We also appreciate the involvement of faith and community service into the curriculum. My daughters who graduated went on to attend a highly competitive high school and were well prepared for the transition to high school. They had the study skills, curiosity for learning, and ability to advocate for themselves - all developed at St. Joseph.

Our 3 daughters went to St Joseph, 2 from kindergarten through 8th grade. I found the teacher's…read moreand administration to be loving and supportive. The girls are all doing well in high school and are well-rounded and solid critical thinkers. I attribute much of this to the great education they received at St. Joe's.

My wife and I both went to private catholic schools from Kindergarten through college so we had an…read moreidea of what to expect, but Sacred Heart has blown us away. We have a beautiful house on the border of Issaquah, Newcastle and Renton that use to be zoned the Issaquah School District (where my 2 older children attended, but sadly being on the border line and new construction got us bumped into the Renton school district. We gave the Renton school district K through 2nd to get things right, but it was terrible so we finally faced a decision - move to a better school district or find a better private school. Since we loved our home and neighbors so much, we decided to send our son to Sacred Heart where we were already attending mass as practicing Roman Catholics. From the open house, to "the interview" visit and through my son's first year at Sacred Heart - everything has exceeded our expectations beyond our wildest dreams. The staff is well paid and it shows because they are eager and willing to get a lot accomplished yet make your child feel loved and excited about school. Our son loves going so much that we seriously considered using it as leverage against him when he goes astray because he never wants to miss a day. Despite being in an extremely wealthy 1% part of town, the families have been warm and inviting without any of the snobbery you might expect from 99% of the people we have met. The entire staff - especially the principal - are so engaged that they even take turns helping to open doors for parents at drop off circle in the morning! Show me any public school that does that! Our son loves it and we love being a part of the Sacred Heart family. While it is expensive with 3 years of price increases coming, we do feel it is worth it for what you get. It's also a lot cheaper than moving / re-financing, so if you want a wholesome catholic education that feels like a top notch private school then this is it! Oh and in 6 months my son in 3rd grade has picked up Spanish, typing (on a dedicated Surface Pro!) and sign language! What's more, the day is packed with activity so he never gets bored, but the 3 recesses also means he doesn't feel the pressure that you'd find in a typical Montessori school. Oh, and the lunches are fantastic - unlike the toxic waste they serve in public schools so that was a big plus too. Lastly, I have to point out that prayer and faith are a big part of the program which has been a great relief to us. In these days of political correctness gone wild, it's great to see God and Jesus getting the place they deserve in the curriculum as well as opening and closing day prayers! I can't say enough good things about SHS!

The art teacher is kind and supportive but mainly targets the boys for her side of the…read moreconsequential punishments. A lthough the art teacher is clearly bad judgement, the rest of the school is a wonderful haven of learning and friendship.

My son loves St. Frances Cabrini! He is in his first year there. The teachers are great, the…read morefaculty are great, the other families are great. You really feel like you are part of something special here! We also really like the faith based virtues that are taught at the school too. (Respect, Integrity, others) We love this school and the decision to send our child here!!

My daughter started middle school here and it was the best decision we made. We're very happy with…read morethe staff, the teachers' great curriculum, and safe environment. It's a real blessing to be a part of this community.

While I'm sure the school is good, the schools traffic uses our neighborhood like a parking lot,…read moreand blocks our drive ways. They could improve by asking parents not to use the neighborhood's to park in, but rather their enourmous parking lot, one block up, at the church.

Saint Pat's has been a wonderful experience since day one. Everyone I have came in contact with is…read moreso 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.

My two kids are currently enrolled I the preschool, one is the 3's class and one in the 5's class…read more They LOVE coming to school. My 3 year old plays "school" at home where she pretends to be Mrs. Zwolski (her teacher) singing and dancing and practicing letters. She learned to write her name in 3 months! They love it. Your child will love it too. Thank you St. Monica for making my kids love preschool!

My two youngest graduated from St Monica this year and have moved on to high school at Holy Names…read moreand Odea. St Monica did an amazing job preparing them for high school spiritually, socially and academically. Both my daughter and step son tested so well on their high school admissions tests that they started out in honors and all advanced classes. Both kids also found their accelerated math class to be too easy and went on their own to self advocate and move up to Honors Trigonometry where they are both excelling in at both Odea and Holy Names. I have received notes from various teachers letting me know how impressed they are with my kids, as they know how to study, take notes and ask for help when needed. The work ethic that St Monica instilled in my kids has helped them tremendously as they transitioned to high school and will continue to serve them as they continue to college. The confidence, leadership and discipline they learned to at St Monica has truly empowered them to be the best they can be. My kids have a love for their country, community and themselves. The classical education that St Monica provided has taught my kids to be critical thinkers and to truly analyze and see things from different perspectives. They also have a solid foundation of love for God while also respecting others points of views and religions. I have juggled multiple jobs over the years to send my kids to Catholic School and it has been worth every penny. The teachers and staff at St Monica hold the kids to a high standard with love and their best interest at heart.

This school was the best choice we made for our kids education. I can't recommend it enough. The…read morecommunity and friends you will make at this school were the cherry on top!

We've sent 4 kids to STMS (3 still there) and have always been very pleased with it. It has one of…read morethe strongest academic reputations in the area, and a great parent community. They are also opening a pre-school program for the little ones. We love Catholic School!

So our son went to this school for 5 months. Kids push each other around and horse play in the line…read moreoutside every morning before school on the playground. One kid punched my son while he stood with his Mom. No one even bothered to tell his father who was surprised to hear it from me. Counselor baits my son in to writing down his feelings while he is upset then is surprised when he writes angry words. Principle sits in his office writing platitudes amongst all the chaos. Great teachers, horrible leadership, bad atmosphere.

This is our 4th year at Our Lady of the Lake. Currently, our son is in 3rd grade and our daughter…read moreis in Pre-K. We love the warm, welcoming, inclusive community from the parents to the teachers to the staff. Classes are a great size, only 1 class per grade, with 2 teachers per class pre-school through 2nd grade. We are so fortunate for the before and after care program (called xcare), which also hosts full day summer camp. For 2 full time working parents, we wouldn't be able to make it work without xcare. The academic curriculum is top notch and well rounded from the Slingerland reading program to their math and science courses to a focus on the Arts (language, visual, music). Our Spanish program makes it fun for the kids to learn. The full time counselor focuses on the kids social and emotional growth, while there is a focus on bringing Catholic social teaching to life via numerous volunteering opportunities. Our Lady of the Lake is not just our school, it's our family!

All four of our children have attended preschool here and it has been wonderful. ACP is a special…read moreplace for our family. It is a great balance of socialization and academics in a caring atmosphere. Costs are very reasonable and there are several options for how many days/week you'd like your child to attend. Would highly recommend.

Couldn't be happier with the staff - all the teachers, the management! All our hearts for Ms Rika…read morefor being the teacher of our dreams for our son, Ms Jenny B, Ms Guymer who have been tremendous at helping us with the transition. Shout out to Ms Natasha and Cindy for supporting all the way through the management office:) Highly recommend!