Saint Patricks School

What Saint Patricks School does

Saint Patrick Catholic Church & School is a private, non-profit Catholic parish and PreK-8 school in Tacoma, Washington, established in 1892 (parish) and 1893 (school), operating under the Archdiocese of Seattle. It serves families seeking faith-integrated education from age 3 through 8th grade, as well as parishioners across Tacoma, Holy Cross (North 44th Street), and Saint John Vianney (Vashon Island). The school was the first official free parochial school west of the Mississippi River, founded by the Dominican Sisters with an initial cohort of 70 students in September 1893.

The school delivers core academic programs (Early Learning 3-year-olds, Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8), enrichment classes, MAP Testing assessment, a Summer Bridge program run with Club Z! Tutoring, and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd faith formation; the parish provides sacramental preparation, weekly Mass, more than 50 ministries (liturgical, spiritual, outreach, youth, pastoral care, community), and stewardship programs. It runs on standard, non-AI church and educational technology platforms including Finalsite for online enrollment, Alma for alumni relations, and PushPay for online giving.

The revenue model is a mix of recurring school tuition (PreK-8, billed monthly, with financial assistance available), recurring donations and an Annual Fund, one-time sacramental preparation fees ($40 for First Reconciliation/First Communion materials, $50 for First Communion), one-time event fundraising led by the REACH Auction, special parish collections (Annual Catholic Appeal, Peter's Pence, CRS, Northwest Catholic), and a Scrip program that earns transaction-fee rebates on gift-card purchases. Tommy Hilfiger provides school uniforms with periodic 10-20% promotional discounts. Go-to-market is community-led through parish outreach, word-of-mouth, website (saintpats.org), Finalsite Enrollment, social media, and The Cornerstone newsletter.

Name

Saint Patricks School

Legal name

Saint Patrick Catholic Church & School

Website

https://saintpats.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint Patrick Catholic Church & School is a non-profit Catholic parish and PreK-8 school in Tacoma, Washington, serving families seeking faith-integrated education from age 3 through 8th grade and parishioners across three parish locations under the Archdiocese of Seattle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic K-8 Education and Parish Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Parochial school
• Faith formation
• Sacramental preparation
• K-8 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. School Tuition: The school charges tuition for students in PreK through 8th grade. Tuition assistance is available for families demonstrating financial need.
2. Donations and Annual Fund: Parish and school receive charitable contributions through annual fund campaigns, online giving via PushPay, and planned giving programs.
3. Event Fundraising: The school conducts the REACH Auction as a major annual fundraising event.
4. Special Collections: The parish participates in special collections including Annual Catholic Appeal, Peter's Pence, Catholic Relief Services, and Northwest Catholic collection.
5. Sacramental Fees: Fees for sacramental preparation materials: $40 for First Reconciliation/First Communion, $50 for First Communion preparation. Fees can be waived for hardship cases.
6. Scrip Program: The school operates a Scrip program where families purchase gift cards at face value and the school receives a percentage back.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Saint Patrick Catholic Church & School operates a PreK-8 Catholic elementary school and a Catholic parish in Tacoma, Washington. The school delivers classroom curriculum, enrichment classes, and faith-based education to students ages 3 through 8th grade, while the parish provides weekly Mass, sacraments, faith formation, and 50+ ministries. Services are funded through tuition, donations, and fundraising events, and supported by clergy and lay staff.

Product overview

Saint Patrick Catholic School offers a comprehensive PreK-8 Catholic education program consisting of early learning for 3-year-olds, elementary education (K-5), and middle school (6-8) with multiple elective options. The school provides core academic instruction supplemented by enrichment classes, MAP testing for assessment, and faith formation programs including the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Summer Bridge programs powered by Club Z! Tutoring are available for student enrichment. The institution operates as a unified Catholic educational ministry emphasizing academic excellence alongside spiritual development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving students from multiple zip codes representing diverse geographic community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Archdiocese of SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Patrick Catholic Church & School operates under the authority of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The parish participates in archdiocesan initiatives including Partners in the Gospel restructuring process and the Annual Catholic Appeal. The Archbishop oversees sacramental regulations and pastoral direction.
• Dominican Sisters of TacomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dominican Sisters arrived in Tacoma in May 1893 and established Saint Patrick Catholic School as the first official free parochial school west of the Mississippi River. The Sisters continue to receive support from the parish through annual events including Lenten Fish Dinners. The school maintains the Sisters' original mission of quality Catholic education and faith formation.
• Holy Cross Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated parish location at 5510 N 44th St, Tacoma, WA 98407. Part of the parish family under Partners in the Gospel initiative. Bible study programs held at Holy Cross Church Hall.
• Saint John Vianney ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated parish location at 16100 115th Ave SW, Vashon, WA 98070. Part of the parish family under Partners in the Gospel initiative.
• Knights of Columbus Council 809majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe local council supports parish and school through various activities including hosting the Lenten Fish Dinner benefiting Dominican Sisters, organizing events, and community service. Two Meritorious Action Awards in Western Washington were earned by scout leaders in the Troop 299 sponsored by the parish.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParish hosts a conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul providing charitable outreach, food, clothing, and assistance to those in need in the community.
• Cub Scouts Pack 299minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCub Scouts Pack 299 is sponsored by the parish, providing youth development programs for young boys in the community.
• Scouts BSA Troop 299minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScouts BSA Troop 299 is sponsored by the parish. Troop members have completed notable projects including the outdoor Stations of the Cross installation.
• FinalsitemajorTechnology or IntegrationEnrollment management platform used for school admissions inquiries, applications, and enrollment processing.
• PushPaymajorTechnology or IntegrationOnline giving platform used for parish and school donations, tithes, and special collections via mobile app and website.
• Tommy Hilfiger (School Uniforms)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTommy Hilfiger provides school uniforms with periodic promotional sales offered to families.
• University of Puget SoundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from University of Puget Sound volunteer at the parish, including service with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program in the atrium.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bellarmine Preparatory School: Catholic college-preparatory school in Tacoma, WA serving grades 6-12 under the Archdiocese of Seattle. Direct comparable as a faith-based K-12 institution in the same Tacoma market with similar mission integration of academics and Catholic formation.
• Seattle Preparatory School: Jesuit Catholic co-ed college-prep school in Seattle, WA. Comparable faith-based secondary institution in the same Archdiocese of Seattle with overlapping parish/school operating model and family demographics.
• Bishop Blanchet High School: Catholic co-ed high school in Seattle, WA under the Archdiocese of Seattle. Comparable Catholic secondary institution in the same archdiocesan system with shared operational model, faculty governance, and family demographics.
• Eastside Catholic School: Catholic college-preparatory school in Sammamish, WA serving grades 6-12 under the Archdiocese of Seattle. Comparable faith-based secondary institution in the Seattle metro area with similar tuition, parish affiliation, and operational structure.
• Holy Names Academy: Catholic all-girls high school in Seattle, WA operated under the Archdiocese of Seattle. Comparable as a faith-based secondary institution in the same archdiocesan system with similar tuition model, parish affiliation, and faith-academics integration.
• Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart: Independent Catholic school in Bellevue, WA serving grades 5-12 rooted in the Sacred Heart tradition. Comparable faith-based K-12 institution in the Seattle metro area combining rigorous academics with faith formation.
• Holy Rosary School: Catholic K-8 parish school in Tacoma, WA under the Archdiocese of Seattle. Direct comparable as a Catholic elementary school in the same Tacoma market serving similar families with the same faith-academics integration model.

Regional players

• Charles Wright Academy: Independent college-preparatory day school in Tacoma, WA serving grades K-12. Comparable as a private K-12 institution in the same Tacoma geographic market competing for tuition-paying families seeking alternatives to public schools.
• Annie Wright Schools: Private independent day and boarding school in Tacoma, WA serving PreK-12. Comparable as a private K-12 institution in the same Tacoma market competing for the same tuition-paying families, though without the Catholic faith-formation component.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools: The umbrella governance and central administration for all Catholic schools in Western Washington, including Saint Patrick. Comparable as the institutional parent providing shared services, accreditation, and policy direction across the regional Catholic K-12 system.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/saintpatstacoma
• Facebookfacebook.com/saintpatstacoma
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintpatstacoma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-patricks-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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