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St. Theresas Catholic School in Austin, Texas

St. Theresas Catholic School Detail

(512) 451-7105
4311 Small Dr
Austin, TX 78731
Levels: PK-8
District: Private


St. Theresas Catholic School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:76.19% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:0% (2008)
Hispanic:23.02% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:0.79% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:9.84% (2008)

St. Theresas Catholic School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating3
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

St. Theresas Catholic School Reviews

Our child is in Kindergarten at St. Theresa's. At first I was concerned, as they require testing of all new students. However, once I researched, I realized testing was to help ensure that St. Theresa's was a good fit for each and every child they admitted - and we couldn't be more pleased with the fabulous kinder teachers, the wonderful families, and the way they treat our child as if we are part of the family. The academics are rigorous but we are most pleased with the 'whole child' philosophy - sound mind, sound body, sound heart. It's the best school in Austin no matter what your religion.
This review was posted by a parent.

i went there 2 years ago. no other school has been able to even come close tto the academic standards that st. theresas has to offer. i miss everyone there and i think that it has to be the best private school ive ever heard of.....plus the food is amazing!!!!! and the staff and facultie are the best in the world
This review was posted by a other.

Excellent school with fine academics. St. Theresa regularly wins academic competitions against much more expensive schools. The parents are a close knit community, many of whom have a strong Catholic faith. The middle school academics have greatly improved and Latin, Writing and Science are particularly good. Most middle school students participate in extracurricular activities and sports, which we also liked.
This review was posted by a parent.

What an incredible school! They have created an environment of high academic standards and love - a beautiful balance. St. Theresa's has done a wonderful job enhancing a child's spiritual growth in many ways. For the review siting no middle school conferences - I believe if you inquire you will find that middle schools do not have 'set' parent conferences. I do know that at any time, a parent conference could be requested and ofcourse, scheduled. They want their middle schoolers to be treated as other middle schoolers are treated. They provide a 'normal' middle school experience plus a whole lot more! I can't express how much I disagree with that review. We could not be happier with sending our children to this wonderful school!
This review was posted by a parent.

Incredible community with dedicated teachers and loving kids
This review was posted by a parent.

Be careful with this school especially at certain grades and particularly at the middle school. It works for a certain type of student and certain type of family but does not work well for many especially if your family likes parent teacher interraction or smooth interactions with administrators. Your student will learn Catholicism but there are many problems elsewhere at teh middle school life. Middle school life is pretty dismal as the people running the show don't seem to understand adolescents. Parent teacher interaction is hard to get. It is a very closed school and this past year parent teacher conferences were cancelled by the teachers with approval from the administration at the middle school level. Teachers cancelling middle school conferences? Adminstrators approving it? What is going on? Make sure things improve before you consider it. Check out some other Catholic schools if you want Catholicism before picking this one.
This review was posted by a parent.

I have love the school and it has been an awsome excperince but i felt as a middle school student i was still treated like an an younger student but is getting better and they a re making improvments
This review was posted by a student.

St. Theresa's has turned out to be a wonderful school for our three children - fantastic involvement by parents and teachers. We have been very pleased with the academics (especially Science, and Spanish) and the athletics, not just the spiritual life. The accelerated reader program has helped the children attain a high reading comprehension level, and we are looking forward to seeing the results of the recent addition of the Accelerated Math program. The students do very well in the PSIA and science fair competitions and seem to come out well prepared for high school A wonderful loving school environment, especially as children reach the tough middle school years. Probably the best education bargain in Austin.
This review was posted by a parent.

Our son has been at St. Theresa's School for less than a year, and we are already impressed with how much he has learned. It is an academically challenging environment which fosters character formation through scholastic excellence, community service and spiritual, moral, emotional and physical growth. At every level, from PreK through 8th grade, the students are supported by a foundation of ethics and morality which reinforces their Catholic faith and infuses everything they do. There is a high level of parental involvement and a true feeling of community. Competitive athletic programs are available, including volleyball, flag football, basketball, soccer, golf, track and tennis, and St. Theresa's has won numerous awards in all categories. There is also a convenient after-school care program available. The faculty and staff have all been first-rate and we are fortunate to have such an excellent Catholic school in our area.
This review was posted by a parent.

St. Theresa's provides the best academic education for the dollar in Austin. The teachers are incredible, the staff is responsive and the environment is respectful, nurturing and intellectually challenging. What a well kept secret!
This review was posted by a parent.

St. Theresa's is a strong school and is moving in the right direction. The adding of a middle school will add even more to this excellent school.
This review was posted by a parent.