Assumption-St Bridget School
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43 reviews
Grades
PK-8
PK-8
Type
Private
Private
6220 32nd Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98115
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 524-7452
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Assumption-St Bridget SchoolWe absolutely love ASB! Our leadership and teachers are deeply rooted and committed to the school. The parent and student community is wonderful - everyone looks out for one another. I love the focus on social emotional development and the pride that comes from playing CYO sports together. This is a special place.
Posted by a parent on 10/9/2023This school has significant issues --- its history tells the story... read the reviews from years past, not much has actually changed. The leadership at this school is horrible and the academics are traditional and sub-standard. The current Principal is an absolute failure -- consider carefully before enrolling at Assumption St. Bridget.
Posted by a parent on 9/23/2023ASB has been my kids' school home for 5 years now. I've been on parent leadership boards, volunteered, and have to say that over the last 2 years, this community has pulled together for our kids in a way I never thought possible. Our principal has led this school through one of the most difficult times our generation will see, and the kids are thriving. My daughter started pre-K in 2020 and started Kindergarten in Sept. 2020. Our school worked so hard to be open during Covid and our community is so grateful. We welcomed 80 new families last year with open arms and will continue to do so. The staff at ASB is committed, loyal, and hard-working. They've showed up for our children emotionally just as much as they have been there to educate them, and the holistic approach of teaching kids they are a part of the community is evident in how the school has come together.
Posted by a parent on 3/7/2022I don't typically write reviews online as I often see only the negative opinions of people who like to vent when something goes wrong. I now have the perspective of having 2 kids go thru ASB (now in high school) and would like to let people know that ASB really gives kids a solid foundation for life long learning. No school is perfect - and not all kids learn the same way in any school. My 2 girls have very different learning styles, and they both really thrived with the structure and resources that ASB provided. I felt like ASB gave my kids a solid foundation because each grade grows upon the last - communication with the school is great. I loved being involved. I loved that not all kids were Catholics. I loved that my kids LOVED going to school Also - wearing a uniform to school really 'levels the playing field' - kids don't have to worry about what to wear - that hits girls hard around 4th grade! Looking back, I wouldn't change my decision on sending my girls there. They are solid students in high school - adapting to a very rigorous school - solid in getting homework done, caring about sports, friends, respectful to teachers and other adults. ASB sets them up with a solid foundation that you really don't get in many other schools.
Posted by a parent on 3/30/2020ASB has been a wonderful school for our student. After living out of state for the first 2 years of school, moving to Seattle and attending our neighborhood school for a year it was clear that our child needed a different environment to feel comfortable and safe to learn. We also were looking for a school that has high expectations for academics. We decided to make the change to ASB this year and have been so happy that we did. We were hopeful that our child would find a place where they felt comfortable and safe in their school setting. ASB has provided that and more. In all the years I have watched our child in school I have never seen them so comfortable, open up and truly be who they are in their learning environment. That alone has been such a huge impact for our child and our family. We couldn't be happier with the school, the staff, and the other students right now. We will continue to send our child to ASB, because of these reasons and for the continued growth in character, academics and the nurturing environment that ASB provides. For our child it has been a great fit in many ways and we couldn't be happier!
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Seattle schools - Assumption-St Bridget School is located at 6220 32nd Avenue Northeast, Seattle WA 98115. Assumption-St Bridget School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-8.