St. Theresa Elementary School

We are very happy at St. Theresa and would highly recommend it! We've been here for 8 years, and my two children love it. We came from another local parish and never looked back. The school is wonderful, but the community is what makes it speicial. Since the school has only 1 class p/grade, the children really know each other. They have Kindergarten and 1st grade buddies and faith families K-8. The parents are really involved and we have made lots of wonderful friends. The campus is beautiful and includes a large new Event Center (gym). The academics are challenging and include Spanish, art, band, music and computer skills. The school focus is on mind, body and spirit. They teach our children kindness, faith and service.
—Submitted by a parent

I had 2 children move to St Theresa from a local public school, it has a lovely gym and ancillary rooms - all on the backs of former parents! When my child entered high school they along with their entire class was behind in learning basics. The best teachers left under the current principle, should give you pause to think is this really an education? The school is click based among kids and parents, they also want your money until you bleed! But hay, if this makes you feel good...give it a try.
—Submitted by a parent

I can't say enough about how pleased I am with this school. My daughter transferred into 5th grade from a public school and although at the beginning it was an adjustment for her, she is now way more self motivated and her grades reflect it. The 5th grade teacher is outstanding and the school really does have a great sense of community. There is a high degree of parent support and involvement which makes it all work. Watching my daughter go here makes me wish I could go back to school!
—Submitted by a parent

We are proud parents of two St. Theresa students. We love this school, parish, and community! Our children look forward to school every day (no joke)! They also continue to feel their own sense of school pride wearing their uniforms after pick up to run errands with mom. Seeing other students of St. Theresa around town truly brings a feeling of solidarity to them. We look forward to many wonderful years to come being a part of this fantastic school community.
—Submitted by a parent

St. Theresa is a wonderful school! It is safe, strong academically, instills kindness and leadership in each child, and has incredible support from the parent community. My children love going to school everyday. The school gathers together every morning for assembly and school announcements. Every year and some holidays, each class is responsible for leading the school in giving back to others. CYO sports are excellent and you cannot beat the after school care. Oh-and lets not forget the fabulous teachers-all excellent.
—Submitted by a parent

My kids are so happy at St. Theresa. They really enjoy going to school each day. The curriculum is strong and includes Spanish, computers, religion and art. There is also a fantastic buddy system for K and 1st graders where they are paired up with a 5th/6th grade mentor. It makes the younger kids feel so special and very included on campus. Each child at the school is also placed in a "family" and they go to mass together and do special activities together. What makes this so great is that all of the kids at St. Theresa know one another really well. The sports are also amazing. You can start Cross Country in K and then volleyball and basketball in 3rd/4th grades. The parent community is excellent and very involved. Overall, St. Theresa provides a very warm well-rounded experience that will definitely prepare your child for high school. We live in the Hillcrest district but choose St. T's instead.
—Submitted by a parent

We love this school. If you're looking for a community and a home, then this is the place. Very involved parent body, fantastic and approachable teachers, multimedia computer lab and a new gym. Beautiful campus with a great drop-off system in the morning. Afterschool program is perfect!
—Submitted by a parent

This is truly an excellent school. The teachers and administration are caring and provide a strong foundation of necessary coursework. The curriculum includes the teaching of foreign language beginning in Kindergarten. Teachers utilize technology in the classroom as well as a state of the art computer lab. The new event center/gym provides an excellent physical education venue. The Buddy system and faith families that team up younger students with older students is outstanding combined with the required service learning ensures your child will be well rounded and well prepared for High School.
—Submitted by a parent

The review from 2007 no longer reflect the state of the school. The current state of academics is variable through the grades. Would not recommend, this school feels everyone should fit in a box - no creative thinking or doing.
—Submitted by a parent

If you live in the neighborhood, St Theresa and Hillcrest are no different. Education is good, teacher turn over and leadership continue to be a problem. St Theresa has become more of a social club than a religious based education. Incredable after school care!
—Submitted by a parent

Solid academics and extracuricular activities. School is expanding within the next few years with Gym, library, etc. Parent involvement is extraordinary and quality of students is high. Highly recommended if you are looking for private parochial school.
—Submitted by a parent