St. Anne School

We are in our fifth year at St. Anne's and we absolutely love it. From the moment you walk into the school you get a very welcoming feeling from the administration, staff and parents - it feels like home. The children love the school itself and thrive in the small-school environment, with small class size and a great deal of attention from teachers. We have three children currently at the school, from kindergarten through fifth grade, each with different academic abilities and each have been well served, socially and education-wise. Parents are encouraged to be involved on a daily basis in the school community and it is very enjoyable. For anyone considering the local school system, we had our children in the public school for a year and disliked the lock down feel of the schools and not being able to be on site and involved in the children's daily work. St. Anne's has a security system and the school is safe and locked throughout the day but parents can come and go all day to help and participate in everyday activities. As you may know, we've grown out of our space in downtown Lancaster and a new school is planned next to St. John Neumann church on Delp Road. Come join us!
--Submitted by a parent

When my husband and I decided to transfer our oldest child from a Manheim Township Public School into the St. Anne community, we had no idea that we would all change and grow from the experience. I have always been actively involved in the education of my children, and St. Anne has provided numerous ways for me to share my talents and real world experience with the students. The children are encouraged to think and act in ways that verify the love that we labor to instill in their hearts. Every parent wants their child to grow up to be a happy and productive member of society. St. Anne faculty, staff, and parent volunteers are working together toward specific and small attainable goals to get them there and beyond. The elementary and middle school years set the stage for the levels of self-motivation and confidence necessary for success in life. St. Anne provides these tools and tempers them with the honor, ethics, and respect for all that is so sorely lacking in our world today. If you want your child to survive, any school will do - as life teaches it's own lessons. If you want your child to thrive, consider St. Anne. Our family is all the stronger for it.
--Submitted by a parent

My child transferred to St. Anne's from the Manheim Township Public School District. We are very satisfied with the academics of the school. As noted in other reviews, the students score extremely well on national standarized exams and there have numerous winners at both regional competitions for Science Fair and National History Day. The "breadth" of offerings is not the same as in a public school but the depth of education in traditional subjects is excellent and prepares students well for high school. More importantly, students are well prepared for life. The faith based program, which embraces prayer and opportunites to "act" in charitable ways in our community, results in kind, respectful and disciplined students.
--Submitted by a parent

St. Anne School is an excellent academic and spiritual school. It not only teaches challenging academics, but it teaches its students morals and values, something that is lacking in our society today. They educate the whole child. My child has a disabilty and the school has made accommodations and worked with my husband and I to make sure my child is getting the best education available. The teachers are outstanding and highly qualified. They not only know the names of the students in their own classes, but make sure they interact with the students in many other classes. They simply care for the students, they are not in this position for the money. I have been very pleased and extremely satisfied with the education my 3 children have received at St. Anne School, it has been worth EVERY penny. Check out the website and visit to see for yourself what a great school it is!!
--Submitted by a parent

The Academic Level is not good, the Manheim Township School Academic Level is much better; many parents are leaving St Anne's to a better public school system. The school is pseudo-catholic, with no full-time presence of Priests or religious teachers. Check the local newspapers websites, and you will find all negative news related to the school. We Catholics in the area do not have the opportunity to send our kids to a real Catholic environment; the closest catholic school is under St. James Catholic Church in Lititz PA. Love and protect your Children, that is your mission.
--Submitted by a parent

St. Anne School has outstanding academics in an environment that focuses on doing things right: 1) Three of the six classes that were tested in last year s ITBS testing placed at the 96th percentile nationally, with the others close behind. 2) In the last three years, St. Anne has had 24 winners at the National History Day (NHD) Regional Competition and 23 winners at the county-wide Science and Engineering Fair. 3) In this year s NHD regional competition, St. Anne students captured 9 awards, out of a total of 27 possible, winning more than any other school! No other school had more than four winners. 4) Programs to help all children, whether at the top of the class, the bottom or somewhere in between. This year, the school implemented a Student Development teacher that is working with every middle school student to help improve their writing and oral presentation skills. The focus is on the student at St. Anne School, and it shows!
--Submitted by a parent

Good school. Surprised there is so little diversity considering it is located in downtown Lancaster, Pa
--Submitted by a parent

St. Anne is a wonderful school and I am happy to have my children attending there. The teachers care about each and every child and the principal does a fine job leading both the students and staff. He has great leadership skills does a fine job managing the school.
--Submitted by a parent

St.Anne has an excellent Spanish program, they are intensely academic, and intensely disciplined, the current Principal has not good experience in Education, and Faculty is suffering from this lack of executive leadership. The Catholic environment is good.
--Submitted by a parent

Saint Anne's may not have a special education department, but they do have Spanish, Latin, and advanced algebra, an engaged faculty and staff, rigorous standards, and provide a wonderful developmental platform for their students. They are intensely academic, intensely disciplined, and intensely Catholic. They are also not publicly funded. It is a very good school.
--Submitted by a parent