Shore Acres

Overall good school. High turnover in principals over the past several years, new 4th principal since 2019 is starting this year. Seems to effect loyal teachers who have been there through transitions. Great teachers. Low diversity. VPO is active but no where in comparison to neighboring schools. Small group of parents spear community events and there seems to be a pattern of disconnect in overall family involvement with the VPO.

Apparently, this school is NOT a state approved private school. You can check the website for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to verify this, or send OSPI an email. Also, when we originally enrolled our child in this school, several parents and the office person told us that the school was accredited, but it is not.

My son attended this school from 2nd grade through 8th grade after we found he was not getting academic and social support in our local public school. He was well-above average academically but struggled making friends socially. St. Nicholas was a breath of fresh air for both he and our family!! He blossomed socially because the classes are small and the school culture promotes love, caring and support to each other. He grew even further academically because the classes were small and the teachers could challenge him with higher level work. He graduated from this school and was admitted to Bellarmine Prep starting in advanced classes his Freshman year. We love St. Nicholas. Four years later and I still volunteer in many ways to support St. Nicks!