What St. Joseph School, Seattle does

St. Joseph School, Seattle is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Catholic, Jesuit parish school founded in 1907, operating from two campuses in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood: the Main Campus at 700 18th Ave East and an Early Learning Center at 815 East Edgar St. The school is positioned as "Seattle's only Catholic, Jesuit parish school" and serves children from three months through 8th grade, organized into an Early Learning Center (Infant–Pre-K), Primary School (K–4), and Middle School (5–8), with specialized academic programming in STEAM, a School Library, and a Learning Resource Center for students with learning needs, alongside extracurricular offerings such as Athletics, the Jaguar Club after-school care program, and a House System for leadership development.

The institution generates revenue through tuition (specific rates not publicly disclosed), supplemented by a structured advancement program that includes an Annual Fund, a separately incorporated St. Joseph Endowment Fund distributing approximately $250,000 per year, a Jaguar Circle giving society, a Planned Giving/Legacy Society, an annual Auction (the 50th edition in 2025 raised over $670,000), a Jog-a-thon, and a Gifts of Securities channel administered through UBS Financial Services. Its go-to-market is direct admissions to families, supported by a website (stjosephsea.org) and a close referral relationship with St. Joseph Parish. Daily operations are run on Veracross (parent portal, giving, and records) and the school is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by an Advancement Team led by a Director of Advancement.

The customer base is end-consumer families distributed across the Puget Sound region, with no disclosed enterprise or large institutional customers. Strategic positioning rests on three durable assets: 100+ years of operating history, the Jesuit Catholic parish school identity, and an integrated cradle-through-Grade-8 educational continuum anchored by the new Early Learning Center.

Name

St. Joseph School, Seattle

Legal name

St. Joseph School

Website

https://stjosephsea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Joseph School, Seattle is a 501(c)(3) Catholic, Jesuit parish school founded in 1907, serving children from three months through 8th grade across two Capitol Hill campuses in Seattle with academic, spiritual, and extracurricular programs supported by tuition and a structured endowment and fundraising program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

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 Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Jesuit parish school
• Early childhood learning
• Private faith-based school
• STEAM primary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

St. Joseph School, Seattle is a non-profit Catholic, Jesuit parish school that delivers faith-centered education to children from three months old through 8th grade across two Capitol Hill, Seattle campuses (Main Campus and Early Learning Center). Its core offering is a continuous, Ignatian whole-child academic program (Early Learning Center, Primary School K-4, Middle School 5-8) supported by STEAM, library, learning support, athletics, after-school care, and leadership development, funded by tuition and philanthropy.

Product overview

St. Joseph School, Seattle is a Catholic, Jesuit parish school offering educational programs from infant/Pre-K through 8th grade. The school operates from two campuses: the Main Campus at 700 18th Ave East and the Early Learning Center at 815 East Edgar St. The educational offerings include the Early Learning Center (Infant-Pre-K), Primary School (K-4), and Middle School (5-8), along with specialized programs such as STEAM, Library, and Learning Resource Center. Beyond academics, the school provides extracurricular activities including Athletics, Jaguar Club (after-school care), and the House System for leadership development. The school also operates comprehensive fundraising programs including an Annual Fund, Endowment (providing ~$250,000 annually), Planned Giving/Legacy Society, Jaguar Circle giving society, Annual Auction, Jog-a-thon, and Gifts of Securities program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Center (Infant-Pre-K) Catholic, faith-centered early childhood education program for infants and toddlers through Pre-K, located at the Early Learning Center campus at 815 East Edgar St, Seattle. Designed for families seeking a Jesuit, Ignatian early-learning experience.
• Primary School (K-4) Catholic elementary education program for Kindergarten through 4th grade at the Main Campus (700 18th Ave East, Capitol Hill, Seattle), integrating academics with faith formation and Ignatian values.
• Middle School (5-8) Catholic middle school program for grades 5 through 8 at the Main Campus, preparing students for high school with an Ignatian, whole-child approach that includes leadership, service, and academic preparation.
• Jaguar Club (After-School Care) After-school childcare and enrichment program for enrolled St. Joseph School students, providing supervision and activities outside regular school hours.
• Athletics Program School-sponsored athletic and sports activities for St. Joseph School students, supporting teamwork, physical fitness, and character development.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Joseph ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates as the parish school for St. Joseph Parish and shares the Jesuit Catholic mission. The parish provides ongoing support to the school.
• UBS Financial Services, Inc.minorOthersUBS Financial Services, Inc. serves as the broker for gift of securities transfers. Contact: Corinne Crabs, Contact phone: 206.628.8533, DTC: 0221, Account number: WI 85522.
• SIDeline BSN SportsminorOthersProvides spirit gear merchandise for the school through their online storefront.
• Winners SportswearminorOthersProvides Duffel bags for the school through their online storefront.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Overlake School: Independent secular 5-12 school on Seattle's Eastside (Redmond). Comparable on rigorous college-prep academics and Seattle-area private-school market, though it does not directly compete in the same Capitol Hill catchment.

Direct peers

• Holy Names Academy: Catholic, Sisters of the Holy Names college-preparatory school for young women in Seattle. Comparable as a faith-based, Seattle private school competing for the same tuition-paying Catholic and progressive families.
• Bear Creek School: Independent Christian (non-denominational) K-12 school in Woodinville/Redmond serving the greater Seattle area. Comparable on faith-rooted K-12 education, whole-child programming, and Pacific Northwest private-school market.
• Seattle Preparatory School: Catholic, Jesuit college-preparatory high school in Seattle run by the same Jesuit tradition as St. Joseph School. Closely comparable on faith identity, Ignatian pedagogy, and Seattle parent market, though it serves grades 9-12 rather than K-8.
• Forest Ridge School: Catholic, independent K-12 school in the Seattle metro (Sammamish) rooted in the Holy Names sisters' mission. Directly comparable on faith-based, single-sex-elementary model, whole-child education, and Pacific Northwest private-school market.
• St. Thomas School: Independent Catholic school (formerly St. Thomas Parish School) serving Preschool through 8th grade in the Puget Sound region. Directly comparable on faith-based K-8 model, family demographic, and supplemental programs like extended care.

Broad incumbents

• University Prep: Independent secular K-12 school in Seattle focused on academic excellence and equity. Comparable on Seattle private-school market, tuition tier, and emphasis on rigorous academics and enrichment programs.
• Lakeside School: One of Seattle's largest and most established secular private schools, serving grades 5-12. Comparable on Seattle private-school parent market, tuition pricing, and extracurricular breadth, but non-faith-based and at much larger scale.
• The Bush School: Independent, secular K-12 progressive school in Seattle. Comparable on whole-child, inquiry-based education, Seattle private-school competition for tuition-paying families, and established fundraising culture.
• Eastside Preparatory School: Independent secular K-12 school on Seattle's Eastside (Kirkland). Comparable on tuition band, progressive pedagogy, and competing for the same higher-income Pacific Northwest families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-joseph-school-seattle

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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