St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School (Everett, WA)

What St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School (Everett, WA) does

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School is a non-profit, co-educational Catholic school serving students from preschool through 8th grade on a single campus in southeast Everett, Washington. Founded in 1960 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, the school is affiliated with St. Mary Magdalen Parish and operates under the Catholic Church's parish governance structure. It is led by Principal Brenda Mahar and includes a dedicated Alumni and Advancement Director (Melissa Morrier-Turk) overseeing development functions.

The school delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum (kindergarten through 8th grade) supplemented by preschool and Pre-K programs, arts education, foreign language instruction, extended care services, CYO athletics, and extracurricular clubs. Faith formation is integrated as a core offering through daily prayers, weekly Masses, sacrament preparation, and faith-based youth organizations. The school is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and operates with a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio in early childhood programs. Approximately 71% of the student body is Catholic.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (annual subscription per student, managed via the FACTS platform) and supplemented by fundraising activities including an Annual Fund, Spring Gala & Auction, Fun Run, and event-based community fundraisers. Tuition assistance programs are available for qualifying families. The school uses standard third-party administrative platforms (FACTS, PowerSchool) and has no proprietary technology infrastructure. Marketing and community outreach occur through the school website, Instagram, Facebook, and weekly parent newsletters.

Name

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School (Everett, WA)

Legal name

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School

Website

https://stmarym.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School is a non-profit, co-educational Catholic school in Everett, WA, serving preschool through 8th grade students with integrated faith formation, academics, arts, athletics, and community programming since 1960.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Religious Organizations (8131)

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 Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Preschool programs
• Youth faith formation
• CYO athletics
• Extended day care

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: The school charges tuition for preschool through 8th grade education programs. Specific tuition amounts are not disclosed on the main website but are available through the Tuition and Fees page.
2. Fundraising and Donations: Annual Fund donations, Spring Gala & Auction events, and Fun Run fundraising activities contribute to school operations and programs.
3. Student Activities and Events: Revenue from school events such as pizza lunches, hot dog meals at track meets, and other food service activities.
4. Event-based Fundraising: Community events like Tacos and Trivia evenings at $40 per person generate funds for school activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School delivers a non-profit, co-educational Catholic education from Preschool through 8th grade on a single campus in Everett, Washington. Its offerings integrate a WCEA-accredited academic curriculum (including arts, sciences, and foreign languages) with daily prayers, weekly Mass, sacrament preparation, CYO athletics, scouting and youth organizations, and extended-day care.

Product overview

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School offers a comprehensive K-8 educational program with preschool and Pre-K programs as foundational offerings. The school provides a unified academic curriculum (Kindergarten through 8th Grade Programs) integrated with Arts Education and Foreign Language instruction. Supporting services include Extended Care for before/after school supervision. Faith formation is a core component through Youth Faith Formation with daily prayers, weekly masses, and sacrament preparation. The school also offers CYO Athletics and various Clubs and Activities including scouting programs and student government, creating a well-rounded educational experience rooted in Catholic values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool and Pre-K Programs

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)coreOthersThe school maintains accreditation through WCEA, which provides standards and benchmarks for Catholic education quality assurance.
• Land's EndminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLand's End provides school uniforms for students. School number 900205725 is referenced for uniform purchases. Customer service available at 800-469-2222.
• American Heritage GirlsminorOthersAmerican Heritage Girls is a nonprofit organization providing badge programs, service projects, and leadership opportunities for girls ages 5-18. Troop meets twice monthly September through May at the school.
• Scouts BSAminorOthersScouts BSA offers adventure, leadership development, and community service for boys and young men. Den meetings held at the school with full Pack meetings monthly.
• Girl Scouts of Western WashingtonminorOthersThe school Girl Scout Troop is affiliated with Girl Scouts of Western Washington, serving girls from Kindergarten through 8th grade with badge programs and community activities.
• Junior Catholic DaughtersminorOthersFaith-based youth organization for girls in 1st through 12th grade focusing on character development, serving others, and deepening spirituality. Meets monthly.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Christ the King School (Seattle, WA): Catholic K-8 school in the Seattle Archdiocese with a similar parish-based model, faith formation focus, and active parent community.
• Holy Rosary School (Edmonds, WA): Catholic K-8 school in the same Archdiocese of Seattle, serving a nearby suburban community. Comparable size, mission, and tuition-funded model make it the closest geographically-adjacent peer.
• St. John School (Seattle, WA): Parish-affiliated Catholic elementary school in Seattle with comparable parish-tied governance, WCEA-equivalent accreditation, and tuition-plus-fundraising revenue model.
• St. Anne School (Seattle, WA): Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 school in the Seattle Archdiocese offering a comparable faith-based, tuition-funded PreK-8 program with similar extracurricular and CYO athletics offerings.
• St. Alphonsus School (Seattle, WA): Parish-affiliated Catholic K-8 school in Seattle with comparable curriculum, faith formation, and tuition-funded model.

Broad incumbents

• The Bush School (Seattle, WA): Established Seattle independent K-12 school. Competes for the same demographic of tuition-paying families in the Seattle metro, though as a broader, secular institution.
• Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools: Umbrella organization for all Catholic schools in Western Washington, including SMM. Sets accreditation, governance, and curriculum standards across the system.
• Forest Ridge School (Bellevue, WA): Larger independent (non-Catholic) private school serving the greater Seattle area. Competes for the same tuition-paying families in the broader Seattle private school market but offers a broader K-12 pathway.

Regional players

• Assumption Catholic School (Bellingham, WA): Regional Catholic K-8 school in the same Archdiocese. Operates the same tuition plus fundraising model with similar co-ed PreK-8 programming in a different Pacific Northwest geography.

Emerging players

• Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma, WA): Catholic high school in the same Archdiocese of Seattle. Represents the natural feeder school for SMM graduates and a key partner for the school's mission pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100063708483972
• Instagraminstagram.com/smmeverett
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st--mary-magdalen-everett-wa-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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