St. Thomas School

Amazing school and community!  My family was about to move back to Los Angeles and have our kids start Kindergarten and Preschool at our alma mater Chandler School but after spending some time in the Pacific Northwest we were leaning more towards staying up north.  We had to make some serious choices regarding work, school, family, and friends.  While researching schools in the area, my wife gave me the assignment of either finding a school that was at least similar to Chandler and if I could not find one then we were going to move back to LA.So after weeks of touring schools all over Seattle and Bellevue, I finally walked onto St. Thomas School's campus and knew almost immediately that this was the school for us.  From the school logo (acorn) to the uniforms (forest green and khaki), it was already visually looking similar to Chandler, which has the same uniform colors and a shamrock logo.I'll spare you all the details of what the school is all about (check their website - it's all true!), but by the time I finished the tour I knew walking back to my car that this was it.  St. Thomas School's focus on Character, Curriculum, and Community is spot on in parallel with Chandler's core values.Today, 3 years after being accepted to the school, I can confidently and without hesitation say that our already high expectations have not only been met but in many instances have been exceeded!Tour the school as soon as possible.  You will witness yourself the greatness of what is St. Thomas School.  Expensive as hell, but worth every penny...I promise.There are also programs to help those who may not have the capacity to fund this type of education so don't let the price tag scare you.Amazing new changes coming this Fall that are literally being built as I write this review including a brand new Athletics & Performing Arts Center along with a brand new Center for Leadership & Innovation.So much good...only getting better.
May 28th, 2020

Absolutely incredibly school....Three years ago we conducted a tremendous amount of research on private schools within a 50-mile radius of Seattle.  My husband went on countless tours and after attending an Open House at St. Thomas School he knew in his heart that he had found the right place for our children.  Two academic years later there are a great number of reasons why we continue to feel St. Thomas School is the best place for our sons.Firstly, I believe that the STS guiding principals continue to have a great  impact on our sons. The school's dedication to the development of the "whole child" has help shape their understanding of ethics and morality.  I have found that there is a philosophical and moral code that runs deep through the students, faculty, and administration. I also firmly believe the STS community demonstrates that above all else it is important to be a good person. Secondly, the faculty and staff at St. Thomas School embrace the differences in students and are dedicated to understanding how each child learns. Our younger son currently attends Kindergarten in the Early Learning Center and we appreciate that the teachers support learning through exploration.  Through our two years in the ELC we have seen found-object galleries, alphabet and reading/phonics artwork, and cooking projects; since our son has a tendency to retain knowledge through hands-on experiences, we feel the schools current ELC curriculum supports our son's learning-style through many tactile-based opportunities. Lastly, I deeply appreciate the value St. Thomas School places in leadership, stewardship, and community and demonstrates true dedication by holding Chapel every morning.  Chapel offers our sons the unique opportunities to learn the value of teamwork, open discussions, group consensus, healthy opposition, and most importantly, leadership in service of others.  I wholeheartedly believe that the experience of Chapel has made a lasting and eternally positive impression on our children.  We believe this modality of fellowship is a wonderful way for young children to experience spirituality-based gatherings, public speaking, and companionship.
Oct 16th, 2019

Our kids are thriving at St. Thomas School. They felt they are part of the school community right when they first joined the school. The school encourages the students to develop their own characters yet if a little guidance is needed the students feel they are well-supported. We feel our children's academic goals, individual needs and social emotional learnings are all well taken care of and we are confident that these experiences at St. Thomas will benefit them forever!
Sep 16th, 2019

Our children are happy, well rounded and academically challenged at St. Thomas School. They love to go to school each day, they have a strong love of learning and are experiencing the highest levels of teaching and character development. St. Thomas School is preparing them for high school and beyond.
Jul 16th, 2019

Dec 17th, 2017