Eastside Catholic School's Website Redesign Wins a Spot on Finalsite's Best of 2025 List

by the Eastside Catholic School Marketing and Communications Team

We are excited to share that our redesigned website was selected by Finalsite as one of the Best Private and Independent School Websites of 2025!

This honor reflects not only the strength of our design and storytelling, but also the dedication and collaboration of the many individuals who brought this project to life.

The redesign was a major undertaking--spanning more than a year--and required patience, creativity and teamwork at every stage. Thanks to the amazing efforts of our Marketing and Communications team, the site now serves as a bold, inspiring and user-friendly platform that truly communicates the Eastside Catholic story.

“We at Finalsite love your site and show your website when other schools ask about 'Ask AI.' People are always very inspired by your site, messaging and how EC is on the cutting edge. You are a lighthouse school!”

While we celebrate this recognition, our work continues as we refine and enhance the site to ensure it remains a dynamic resource for our community. This achievement is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and to sharing the mission of Eastside Catholic in meaningful and innovative ways.

Kudos to all!

P.S.: If you don’t have time to read the entire Finalsite blog post – here’s the bit about our site:

Eastside Catholic School

Eastside Catholic School’s website opens with momentum: soaring visuals, strong messaging, and confident design come together to create a bold first impression. The visual journey begins with sweeping aerial footage, then transitions seamlessly into a message that’s both inspiring and purposeful: Here, you will achieve excellence. You will thrive. You will embrace your future and discover community.

That tone carries throughout the site, where design choices, from typography to color accents, support Eastside’s mission of academic rigor, spiritual growth, and personal leadership. The school’s signature blue and orange are used consistently to frame the content and guide the user experience, reinforcing the brand across each page and interaction.

What Stands Out

Strong Storytelling: Custom video testimonials from students bring their voices to the forefront to share the lived experience at EC—a nice touch that adds a lot of personality and depth.
Interactive Transportation Map: Located right on the homepage, this highlights how students from a wide geographic area come together, creating a community feel that’s both local and far-reaching.
Streamlined Enrollment: Using Finalsite Enrollment, the site makes it easy for prospective families to inquire, schedule tours, and move into the admissions process, thanks to mobile-friendly, branded forms that are seamlessly embedded.
Student Experience Showcase: The “Student Experience” section highlights the full range of activities, service opportunities, and events that shape student growth beyond the classroom.

Dedicated landing pages for parents and alumni offer a wonderful mix of resources and engagement tools, while the site’s blog is a great tool for retention and re-engagement with timely stories and thought leadership.

EC's site is a blend of inspiration and clarity. It communicates the mission, creates a connection, and makes it easy to take the next step. Congrats, EC!