St. Agnes School

We started our eldest son at St. Agnes this school year (2010-11), and we couldn't be more pleased with his academic progress, personal development, faith formation, and charity toward others. The teachers and staff here are professional, caring and get results. The community and parish are exceptionally welcoming, supportive, and involved.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have a combined 23 years at St. Agnes, encompassing literally every grade level. I strongly disagree with the student's review below, and point out that enrollment is increasing, not decreasing as it is at other inside-the-Beltway Catholic schools. The reading program includes DRAs, which the excellent local public schools also offer, and there are differentiated reading and math in primary and middle school grades. Class sizes are on the smaller side, which benefits the students and the teachers. The enrichment activities are varied and affordable, the energy of the parents is well-utilized, and the community is very friendly. Is every teacher exceptional in every way? No. Are the students happy, engaged, polite, responsible, academically prepared for the top local high schools (Thomas Jefferson; Georgetown Visitation; Gonzaga; Georgetown Prep; many more)? Absolutely. The teachers are happy and the parents have tremendous loyalty. Don't overlook this gem in Arlington.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children at St. Agnes and it has been a wonderful experience. The teachers are involved with the students and very caring. The school's academic program is excellent and there are many opportunities for parents to become involved. They have back to school parties for each grade, parent coffees with the principal as well as literacy night, a book fair, and after school enrichment programs. I have found the teachers to be very responsive when I have had questions or concerns.
--Submitted by a parent

I think St. Agnes is a good school. Not many schools have a class size of only 14-15 children. The academic program is good overall. They really enforce behavioral rules (no bullying, etc.). They have a very nice healthy lunch program and they are very generous with their time. They do need to improve their language arts, computer and physical education programs. Also, a gifted & talented program would be welcomed. Many parents are professionals and they should reach out to us for help with grant writing and more fundraising.
--Submitted by a parent

My child loves St Agnes school, nice community, teachers are excellent. I strongly recomended St Agnes schoool as one of the best in Arlington.
--Submitted by a parent

It is a wonderful, warm, welcoming, happy environment for children to learn while having tons of fun....
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been at St. Agnes for years, two are still there and one is in high school now. It is a Blue Ribbon School with excellent teachers! It is a tight knit, diverse community with plenty to offer. I do not agree with the review of the staff being 'standoffish' as they are very warm and accommodating. I have always found our teachers open and accessible. The NOVA are is a highly educated area with motivated and involved parents. St. Agnes is up to the task to educate children about the world and develop and nurture them spiritually It is a very well run school that easily competes and exceeds the standards of other public and private schools in the area.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter started at St Agnes Catholic School in Arlington for the 4th grade 4 years ago. We followed an exceptional teacher to this exceptional school. Although, we are not Catholic, we are Christians. We felt welcomed immediately. The staff responds and resolves issues quickly. I cannot say enough positive things about the school, the teachers, and the overall environment. The teachers are unbelievably generous with their time, not only in regards to academics but personal growth as well. The students leave prepared to attend and succeed at some of the best high schools in the area. I would recommend this school to all parents who want to see their child grow as a person and a student!
--Submitted by a parent

I have to agree with the reviewer who wrote that they found the faculty to be standoffish. In my experience, an inexcusable lack of communication led to a situation where my child was on the verge of having to repeat a grade despite no earlier communication to indicate there were any unusual problems with their learning habits. While the community is close knit at St. Agnes, I found that it did not make up for what I consider to be the faculty's inexcusable and unprofessional failure to communicate. As such, I ultimately decided to move my child to a different school and hopefully a better structured learning environment.
--Submitted by a parent

My experience in this school is one of the most damaging and worst plummet in my education. When i attended this school many situations weren't addressed, such as violence, harassment and other inappropriate behavior. They would lightly adress extreme situations with the poor judgement of the staff and principle. Not only is the justice in the school poor, but the actual school is poor. They are cutting programs and teachers because of the budget. Many parents are taking their kids out of the school and the classes now contain a few amount of children. many of my friends that still reside in this school want to leave very much, but in the end its the decision of thier parents. After my first year, i gladly left this schoo to attend a public one where my grades skyrocketed as well as my happiness. I strongly do not recomend this school.
--Submitted by a student