St. Ann's is an absolutely wonderful place to receive a classic Catholic education. The Pastor is fully committed to the school and the Principal is a great leader who is very fair, is receptive to feedback, and is continually looking for ways to make the school a better place for all students. She has built a staff of wonderful classroom teachers who know how to teach, always have a smile for the students and demonstrate that they genuinely care about them...plus the middle school math teacher is outstanding. The staff of specials teachers know their stuff...the Language Arts Enrichment teacher is the best in the business, as St. Ann students continually emerge as strong writers and win awards in local essay contests on a regular basis. The Art teacher is fabulous and showcases multiple pieces of artwork from every student in the school at an impressive art show each May. The PE, Spanish and Computer teachers are also on top of their game. St. Ann's also has an outstanding resource teacher who does a great job with students who need some extra help. The school also offers a wide variety of after school enrichment activities. However, the secret sauce at St. Ann's lies in the community. You will not find a more close knit, supportive and genuinely nice group of families anywhere, and there are lots of fun, community building activities throughout the year for everyone. The CYO sports program has something for everyone, and includes a group of experienced, dedicated coaches...highlighted by a highly acclaimed and very popular basketball program that emphasizes sportsmanship. The result of an education at St. Ann's? Students who are genuinely nice, respectful, well mannered, well rounded and very well prepared for high school...year after year the 8th grade graduates are accepted to some of the best high schools in the area. While no school is perfect, St. Ann's is a gem. read more

St. Ann is an excellent school. We have two kids there, one in pre-K, the other in the elementary grades. Our experience to date has been very good. We looked hard at St Thomas More, St Charles, St Agnes and McKinley--all in our area--when choosing a school but we liked St Ann the best. The academics are equal or superior to any of the others (test scores and 2011 Blue Ribbon Award are an indication of that). The smaller class sizes mean a better student-teacher ratio, plus there is an effort to integrate all the kids (buddy system for events, common extended day activities). The teachers are very good, extremely hard working, and totally dedicated to their students. As a result all the kids, no matter what grade, seem to know and look out for one another. Parents are very involved in supporting the school and volunteer work, plus you really feel like you have a say as a parent. The graduating kids go to pretty much any high school they want (Gonzaga, Visitation, O'Connell). Since the new prinicipal joined a few years ago, there has been a steady influx of the latest educational tools (e.g., Science Lab Learner), too. I've noticed diversity is on the rise, with more and more students of color and from diverse cultural backgrounds enrolling each year. Most importantly, there is a very strong core commitment to values, personal responsibility, and good works that I just don't see at public schools so much anymore. The kids are really well-behaved, good kids with great study habits and few discipline problems. I see the 8th grade patrol kids evry day and I think--gee these are great kids--I hope mine turn out so well. St Ann isn't as fancy as some other schools in this relatively upscale area, but it is the most solid place to send our kids. read more

We love St. Ann School! We chose St. Ann's for our children in 2004, when my son was starting kindergarten. He is now in eighth grade and will graduate this year, and our only regret is that St. Ann's does not have a high school! Our children's teachers have been uniformly excellent and clearly committed to the students. The classes are small, and the kids get plenty of individual attention. For the past two and a half years, we have been impressed with the the teachers in the middle school, who have gone out of their way to meet with us to address the particular issues for our son and our daughter. . Beyond this, the quality of the school that is most striking is the combination of a close community and the pervasive role of faith in day to day life. The children and teachers know pretty much everybody by name. It is a wonderful nurturing place to learn and grow. read more

St. Ann School is a hidden gem in Arlington, VA. The school's faculty is top notch and the class sizes are small. There is an excellent preschool (pre-k 3 and pre-k 4). K-8 provides a well rounded education with an innovative science program and classes like music, art, Spanish, and gym that have been cut at other schools. The faculty and staff are dedicated, energetic, and innovative. They received the US Department of Education's Blue Ribbon School award in 2011. They also have excellent high school placements for the 8th grade classes over the years. Did you know that the high school graduation rate is 98% for children who attend catholic schools? Other features include an after school program and extra curricular activities. read more

St Ann has been great for our kids. The class sizes are small, so the kids get a lot of one-on-one attention from the teachers, and since the teachers are great, it all adds up to a great experience for both the kids and the parents. St Ann achieved blue ribbon status last year, and the kids routinely test really well. So academically, it's fantastic. But to us, the best thing about the school is the community. The parents are dedicated, really involved, and fun to be around. We've only been in the school for a few years, yet we've already met other parents who will be lifelong friends. If you're looking for a great school and a great community, you can't do better than St Ann. read more

This school is dangerous. They allow pedophiles to buy their way into gaining access to children. I warned the principal, I warned the pastor, I warned the Bishop. They all attempted to get any and all talk about requesting an investigation killed. The Bishop sent a certified letter stating that a person cannot be Catholic and demand a hunt for pedophiles because it would harm fundraising. Under the older principal the school ran well but the new started three years ago had no control. Since he took over there have been two stabbings and a sexual assualt. If you love your children... stay away from this school. read more

We really appreciate the small classes at Saint Ann's. The teachers understand the children's individual personalities and learning styles. The traditional curriculum focuses on instilling strong skills in Math and Writing. The parent community is very welcoming with lots of opportunities for volunteering and socializing. read more

Saint Ann School inspires its students to love God, learning, and service to others. Saint Ann's smaller size allows the teachers and staff to really get to know each student and work with them to achieve their personal goals. read more