My daughter started the tutoring center after beginning the algebra class as school. She was…read morestruggling a lot and was feeling very worried and felt the teacher was not helpful at school. The Tutoring center were very good about providing a clear plan and structure for her to follow and helped develop her foundation skills and then got her up to speed on the lessons. She moved from an F /D to a B/A. The staff are very approachable and adapt to the children's learning style quickly and communicate well with the parents. Thank you.

My daughter (14) was very excited to attend tutoring. She was open minded and trying hard. We ran…read moreinto problem after problem. The kids who were the tutors were goofing around instead of helping her. It's great that they are trying to teach the teens responsibility by having them tutor, but they need supervision. We talked to them several times about this and each time they promised to fix it, with no improvement. In short the tutors are just high schoolers, and without supervision they are just babysitters. My daughter was so excited to get her grades up, and was crushed that they let her down.

In the fall of 2020, my wife and I enrolled our 5yo son into Concordia's "Giraffe Class" Pre-School…read moreand were impressed with how well the academic staff fostered his growth in a healthy, positive environment. Ms. Pam, his teacher, immediately assuaged his fears around starting at new school and within a few days he was already looking forward to attending class. The administration is collaborative, the parents are a community, and the teachers are experienced and wonderful. We look forward to having our daughter start her journey at Concordia this fall!

We have had a fantastic experience with Concordia. The preschool program has teachers that are…read morekind, caring and experienced. It was the perfect balance of play and learning. Our kiddos made friends, came home with neat craft projects, funny stories, silly songs and dances. They were happily tired out and it was wonderful. Covid-wise, their policies were kid-appropriate, safe and well-considered. With such a good experience in the preschool, we continued onto their K-8 program and are so pleased. The classes are small enough to have 12:1 student:teacher ratio and I LOVE it. It's such a better fit than what we saw in SPS. The 1st - 8th grade classes are combined (1st and 2nd grade together, 3rd and 4th together, etc.) and it facilitates each student learning at their appropriate level. The school went through the accreditation process this year and scored very high. It's such a relief and pleasure to know our children are learning in a tailored environment, with diverse classrooms and a welcoming, kind community.

This is the first year of my son going to shcool {preschool} and he absolutely loves it here! The…read moreteacher and rest of the staff are so patient with him and understand the fundamentals of children's growth and education. They seem to be smiling all the time. Debbi Cooper, the director is also incredible. She has great communication, is really easy to reach and I feel very comfortable talking with her.

Huckleberry Preschool is my daughter's happy place. She spends the whole morning outside, rain or…read moreshine--hiking through the forest, hunting for worms, and jumping in puddles. She also tells me she has some epic dance parties at school. Since starting Huckleberry, I've seen my daughter's confidence grow in so many ways--she now charges forward on our family hikes, tries to climb trees with her brother, picks up worms whenever she can find them, and magically has lost her fear of dogs. Prior to Huckleberry, her only mode of transportation was her stroller--she was very anti-walking--and now she's willing to go on weekly family hikes. Logistically, Huckleberry has also been great. You can park right next to the school for easy dropoff/pickup, and lunch is provided. Katherine also emails the lesson plan each week, so we get a sense of what the kiddos are learning. I would highly recommend Huckleberry Preschool to anyone looking for an outdoor preschool. It has been such a blessing for us.

Huckleberry Preschool and Katherine are simply outstanding. It has been one of the best decisions…read morewe made for our youngest son. I would echo other reviews: our son has whole-heartedly embraced being outside, rain or sun, with near daily adventures of exploring the woods and surrounding nature. He climbs on, over, around trees, rocks, picks up insects, moves them to safety, picks blackberries along the trail, or fresh tomatoes from the garden, enjoys creative play, laughs with other kids, and is so lovingly cared for by Katherine. Katherine has wonderful insights into this childhood phase of life, nurtures each child (and by extension, their families), and provides a wonderful environment for relationship building and growth. 5-stars!!

Hello! I am a PSCS alum, and a current member of the PSCS board, which I joined recently after…read morehaving been in touch with community members for many years after I left the school. Truly a testament to the long-lasting connections I made here. PSCS provided me with the unique opportunity to lean away from perfectionism, and lean into the hard, but rewarding, process of collaboration and community care. It was also a place for me to challenge ideas and ideals that I might not otherwise have confronted until adulthood: I found space to explore my own identities, to have discussions about race and class, and to ask important questions about my place and role in the world. Most importantly, PSCS helped me unearth a deep joy that is so easy to lose hold of during those tumultuous teen years. And I learned how to continue to spark that joy, far beyond my time at the school. If everyone could experience a taste of the warmth, tenacity, creativity and joy that PSCS brings, I am confident that we would be better listeners; better community members; and would be more grounded in our own identities. And in these times, a PSCS is not only a beautiful space, but a necessary one. As the Department of Education faces massive threats from the current administration, it is more important than ever that we- and especially our young people- have the opportunity to think critically, to explore identity and intersectionality, and to practice radical love and care. I hope that more families will take this small leap of faith; the reward is truly unimaginable. Warmly, Avery

Our family's time at PSCS was nothing short of a gift--one we continue to be profoundly grateful…read morefor. The impact of this incredible school on my son's life has been lasting and transformative. Since graduating, he has traveled the world, performed music on stages both big and small, taken on a leadership role at a local semi-professional soccer club, and excelled in his first year of college. But more than his accomplishments, it's how he moves through the world that stands out--a reflection of the values he cultivated at PSCS. Wherever my son goes, he builds community. He leads with integrity, engages with courage, and fosters meaningful connections. These aren't just skills he picked up--they're values he internalized during his time at PSCS. I cannot overstate how deeply this school influenced the way he chooses to engage with his life, take responsibility for his choices, and connect with others. As a parent, I always knew my son was surrounded by a caring, supportive community of adults who genuinely saw him for who he was and who he could become. His teachers held an image of his best self and gently but firmly guided him toward that potential. PSCS gave him the freedom to explore, the courage to take risks, and the safety to grapple with tough questions. He experienced joy, had brave conversations, and learned what it means to live authentically. The maturity and leadership I see in my son--and in every PSCS graduate--comes from the trust, responsibility, and respect this school extends to its students. Adolescence is such a critical time for young people as they shape their identities and discover how they want to impact the world. At PSCS, this process is nurtured with care, intention, and a commitment to creating empowered, compassionate individuals--the kind of people our world desperately needs more of. I stayed on as a board member after my son graduated because I believe so strongly in the mission of PSCS. It's more important than ever that schools like this continue to thrive, serving new cohorts of young people seeking to find their place in the world. PSCS doesn't just educate students; it empowers them to live boldly, work collaboratively, and build a better future.

St. Paul is a fantastic school! Great teachers, strong curriculum, personalized attention and most…read moreimportantly a school environment for young people to thrive. So glad our family has been welcomed into such an excellent school community.

This school has made me the person I am today. It has taught me how to love and appreciate the…read morepeople around me. The People at this school has become my family and I'm still in contact with them. I graduated from High School 2 years ago and My Kindergarten teacher : Ms. Gavino went to my Nephews 1st Birthday party just recently. What I love about this school is their rich culture of many different backgrounds. What can you least expect from a catholic school in the south end? Just me typing about this school is taking me back to the best memories of my life. If you ever visit this school, come take your kids to the back parking lot before the sun sets and look at a gorgeous view of of Lake Washington and the City of Seattle, or if you're just a teenager just trying to find a place to shoot hoops, this would be my favorite spot to hit up at.

Love love love miss stephanie and her preschool. It was the perfect place for my 3 yer old son (who…read morehad never done daycare or been away from us during the day) to start his journey in early education! Stephanie is incredibly joyful and calming presence and seems to enjoy every minute of what she does. The children can tell that as well and it's a safe and warm environment in which to explore their world. I love the hours 9-12:30 for morning class or 1-4:30 and the ratio of no more than 8 kids per class. It's small and on 35th, but it has everything they need without being too overwhelming. Oh, and the fact that it's very affordable is an added bonus! So glad we found this preschool!

What a great, boutique preschool! I am a preschool music teacher myself and couldn't have been more…read morehappy there. I had my daughter attend there for a full year before we moved to California. Ms. Stephanie has a great balance of free play and introducing structure and materials in a fun and encouraging way. The children all loved her as she is very good with handling conflict/resolution and facilitating imaginative play. My daughter learned to play and explore outdoors (mud pies galore!) while learning about circle time, story time, and responsibilities of cleaning as a community. I saw so much progress while we were there. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a small teacher student ratio (1:8), allows their kids to get their hands a little dirty in nature, and still learn their letters and numbers in preparation for Kindergarten. Great rates and scheduling as well.

My son has been going to ELL for almost 5 months now and he's loved every moment. Since this is his…read morefirst time, we were worried about him adjusting but the teachers were all great and he got fully adjusted just within a week.