16 years ago I gave St Anne's a 5-star review here , but thought an update would be helpful. Pre-K - K: 5-star - We were thrilled as my prior review indicates. 1st-3rd grades: 4-star 4th-8th grades: 2-star The school had ongoing bullying problems. Every school has some but St Anne's ignored repeated parent complaints. Our child thrived academically & got into Lowell, but it was a constant struggle. Other kids who struggled academically, socially or otherwise were encouraged to leave the school. None of the students were prepared well in math. High schools were well aware of that area of deficiency. Maybe the new principal can improve the school but I cannot recommend it for middle school years. read more

Applied for Kindergarten and after evaluation were advised that child is not fit for school yet and needs to stay in preschool. At the same time we passed evaluation at highly academic Stratford school ( we were at 1st grade math level and reading). We also got accepted to other parochial schools at the same time. St Anne didn't like my child extroverted side and came up with completely bogus excuse. When I confronted them they just kept saying she wasn't academically ready. I wish they were honest. They do not like kids who stand out or have any sort of leadership skills. So stay away if you have a child like that. read more

All my adult life, I thought I would send my kids to publics schools. Then I put my first child in SF USD and saw first hand the utter incompetence in the school district, on the school board, and in our assigned school. After speaking to a few parents who had children originally attend SF USD who then moved to Saint Anne, we decided to give it a shot, and it's been the BEST DECISION we've made. The school day is from 8-3pm and does a good job balancing academic rigor, homework, and extra curriculars. We take advantage of the Chinese School there as well as the chess club and aftercare program ... all of which our kids love. The school has one class per grade, which I was initially concerned about, but over time have grown to love because of how it creates a tight knit community of kids ACROSS the grade levels. Not to mention all the activities that you don't readily think about that a school puts on, which are run great (field trips, bake sales, holiday events in the yard, volunteering, and fund raising events ...some of which are a blast, etc.). Most importantly, the school has been extremely supportive of our children's needs. Two of my children struggle in a classroom setting because of their ADHD and across the board (the principal, teachers, and aides) have been engaged and extremely helpful and accommodating. We've had multiple meeting with Mr. White and our childrens' teachers and resources aide. Each time they have come prepared and we've sat down discussing how my children doing, where they are successful, where they struggling, and how we can help them meet their full potential. With all this, it's not surprising to me that Saint Anne is one of the top performing schools in the Archdiocese of SF (I wish they would broadcast this more widely). The school and the community of parents are the primary reason we will remain in SF until all of my children graduate and are off to high school. read more

This review is so long overdue because it took me the better part of 3 years to wrap my mind around the entirety of the situation we were roped into. Please do not consider this school if your child is neurodiverse. Any learning disabilities, autism, or ADD/ADHD etc. Our daughter is high functioning autistic, meaning she is beyond capable of learning. She has been reading since she was 2, and even taught herself sign language during the pandemic! Her needs are more social and emotional. She is not difficult by any means, just needs more support in certain situations (noise cancelling headphones for assemblies that are too loud, reassurance when there are changes in routine and transitioning, etc.) She does not act out, or cause any disruptions whatsoever, she is the exact opposite, and is very kind, respectful, and sweet. Our daughter thrives in a structured environment, which is what we thought we were going to receive at St. Anne. We were *promised* by Mr. White (who was my husband's principal, btw, so we thought maybe he would take us under his wing, especially since my husband, his brother and nephew all went to this school) that there were other children on the spectrum attending the school, and they had multiple resources readily available. This helped to put our minds at ease. We put our trust into this school. They do not have the resources for these children. The school is so incredibly rigid, to a fault. I witnessed firsthand the mistreatment of my daughter on several different occasions, to which their response, when confronted, was very dismissive. We ended up having to pull our daughter out, increase her therapies AND her neurologist diagnosed her with PTSD- a 5 year old! So very disappointed in this principal, Mr. White, front office secretary, kindergarten teacher's aid, and the school as a whole. They should be ashamed of themselves, and be held accountable for lying to parents about having adequate care for these type of children. If you need any more detail, I would be happy to discuss, just send me a private message and we can talk. read more

I wanted to share my story as a student here from 2009-2018 because I finally feel brave and safe enough to speak out now that the former principal of the school has left in 2024. I was a student here from the ages of 5-14 and I personally witnessed horrendous abuse, bullying and scare-tactics that went on at this school during that time. Using scare tactics to discipline children: -Pulling children out in the hallway to scream at them: The former principal would pull children out in the hallways, sometimes as young as 7 and scream at them for things as minor as drawing on a desk. I personally witnessed an entire class of 20-30 students who had to eat lunch in the hallways in tears because they were chatting on a messaging app while a teacher was talking. Embarrassment as a punishment tactic: -Teachers would regularly stop all classes if a student was misbehaving, grab all of the teachers from the other classrooms and the group of teachers would yell at the students with the doors to their classrooms open to embarrass the student in front of all their peers. -Bullying the disabled or anyone who didn't fit in Students who had mental disabilities were targeted and made the butt-of-the-joke by students and the teachers did nothing. -We had a boy with a learning disability in my class and one time a music teacher told him "were you dropped on your head as a child?" and the entire class laughed -Students who struggled with reading were often laughed at by other students if they stuttered or read too slowly and teachers did nothing "Stay silent or leave approach: -Throughout my studies here many students left due to being bullied; boys were typically the target of staff's verbal abuse because they were more likely to be class clowns. -Staff would see kids sitting alone on the bench and being made fun of by their peers and did nothing to step in. -A boy in my grade refused to wear his tie for the winter musical. The mother informed the teacher he would not be wearing the tie because she didn't want him wearing it, despite the fact it was required. The teacher then pulled the student aside and wouldn't let him participate in the musical over something as minor as a tie, even though his friends and family had all come to watch. Failing school curriculum: -We were not taught math, English or science to the standard level. Most of our studies included copying passages from texts while the teacher sat in silence. We were graded off of how much we could memorize and the length of our notes rather than how well we understood the curriculum. Money + sucking up = how well your child is treated -The school hosted various fundraisers where students would have their names publicly displayed if they donated and teachers would promise that if every student donated, the class would receive a prize. Teachers would call out students who did not donate which made them a target of their peers who wanted a class prize. -If they applied to Catholic high schools, teachers would write letters of recommendation. These reviews were not based on the students ability to learn but rather how the teacher felt about them. Victims of abuse were scared to voice their stories because they feared teachers would write to the school telling them not to admit them. They personally threatened us with this saying things like "We have to power to decide if you get into high school or not." -I personally know many students who bullied other students and got caught cheating who were given glowing reviews by teachers because they liked them. -The school underwent a retrofit in 2018 and each student's family was expected to pay $1,000 to contribute, even though we were studying in bungalows at the time and the education was compromised. My biggest hope is that the new principal turns things around and that this no longer happens at the school but I wanted to make current parents aware of the schools history with abuse as from what I've seen, the school gets glowing reviews from parents who were treated well by staff while parents who were not have their comments removed or choose not to speak out. read more

We have had a wonderful experience at St. Anne's School. Our family transferred from another Catholic school 2 years ago and Mr. White, the teachers and the parent community could not have been more welcoming. There is a lot of emphasis on having new families get to know one another and a great Parent Ambassador program and multiple times throughout the year to meet up socially with school families. We were impressed that hundreds of parents attend the monthly SAPTO meetings in person. The teachers are experienced and tenured and many have stayed at the school for a long time, so they are really invested in the school and the children. All of the teachers have been very open to parent-teacher conferences whenever we had a question and at the beginning of the year when we were a brand-new family. One of our sons has an IEP and has worked with the Resource teacher, who has been wonderful at accommodating his needs and coordinating with the classroom teachers. The teachers have regularly updated us on our son's progress and have been proactive at getting him the support that he needs. All the classroom teachers have really gotten to know our children and they became integrated in the school community very quickly. Moreover in the middle school, there are many opportunities for the older kids to lead and work together in teams, whether it is for the Fall Harvest Festival, Halloween, or organizing the 8th grade luncheon. For the younger kids, they really try to encourage and highlight what the child is interested in. My younger son was so proud that Mr. Campbell put his comics on the bulletin board at aftercare. There is a very memorable weeklong trip to Washington D.C. that was a highlight of the year that the teachers chaperone. The 5th graders do an overnight to Angel Island and the 6th graders spend several nights at an Outdoor Action program in Sonoma County, preparing them to be more independent and have fun at the same time. Father Dan is a fantastic leader for the church and school community and welcomes all families to the Catholic community. I could go on and on, but needless to say we are ALL IN on St. Anne's as the right fit for our family. read more

If you're like me and you think that obsessing about which Elementary School or Pre-School your kids get into, is just plain nuts. Then know this: St. Anne's is a good school with kids that are well behaved and get on with their studies. Add it to your short list. 'Nuff said. If you're a Dragon Mom who wants more details then read on. When we moved here from NYC, we were looking for a private elementary school for our daughter and younger son. We toured about a half-dozen Catholic schools in Glen Park, Noe Valley, and the Sunset before selecting St. Anne's. My wife works for SHC (Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory), where she asked around about the academic reputation of St. Anne's school; they confirmed that we made a good choice. I grew up in the L.A. Public school system and my kids were raised in Brooklyn, so we've seen the best and worst of humanity (practically every day on the Subway). I was impressed by how well the St. Anne kids speak for and comport themselves; something most kids nowadays seem to have lost (man, that makes me sound like some old-geezer). Principal White was very friendly and gracious on the tour. He's since proven to be true to our first impression: passionate and committed to his students. We appreciate that he's an 'old-school' Principal. It's a Catholic school, so students are expected to meet stricter standards of decorum (it goes with the school uniform.) We have a St. Anne Parent Teacher Organization (SAPTO) meeting on a Monday evening once a month. Thankfully, they also feed you with a decent dinner before the meeting. A strong Parent organization can make or break a school. Our current SAPTO crew is very warm, outspoken and above all engaged with our children's education. Our kids enjoy and participate in the after-school sports teams and look forward to joining the Robotics and Coding clubs. read more

I attended K-5 here, from 1994-2000. Looking back on those years fills me with an overwhelming nostalgia for a glorious childhood. I was blessed to have been a student here, a 90s kid rocking those iconic uniforms, shooting Horse on the blacktop while Shawn Kemp was slamming dunks from The Glove just down the hill. The teachers planted the seeds of intellectual curiosity and a lifelong love of learning that has formed an essential part of my identity. When we moved to the suburbs after fifth grade I was happy to go, because there was a lot of social dysfunction, elitist snobbery and cliquishness, but as the years went by and I lost touch with my former classmates, I came to appreciate what I had once enjoyed, and wished that I had stayed through eighth grade and gone to O'Dea or Blanchett. I consider it a real privilege to have gone here, and give a special shoutout to the after school leaders Julie and Lisa, and of course Mrs. Sturgeon, who might have been the best teacher I ever had. read more

After my daughter graduated from this school she went to take a high school placement test for math. She was unable to answer half of the questions that were presented to her. This was also true for her friend who graduated from St. Anne with Principal's Honors. I had always heard that the math program at the school was poor, but after seeing this and talking to several of the parents I now believe this to be true. Many of the parents send their children to after school tutoring centers such as Kumon. We spent money to send our daughter to a private school that has a math program that is not even on par with the public school system. As a parent who has spent money sending their children to private school from kindergarten through eighth grade I was expecting more. In hindsight, I wish that I had sent my children to public school and had saved the money for college tuition. My cousin sent her kids to public school and they all attend High School at Lowell now. I asked my daughter if she had any regrets about attending St. Anne for school and she said she wished that some of the teachers would listen to the students when they asked for help. She said many of the teachers were condescending and mean. I have seen it first hand on several occasions. The principal was not very nice and tends to push his propaganda onto the students and parents. I felt that he treated us as though we did not deserve to attend the school. We volunteered for every field trip or school event. We also donated supplies and money. One thing we did not like though was being forced to purchase the scripts gift cards each year. It was a hassle and not very practical. I would prefer that they ask us to donate money instead. In the beginning we liked the school and recommended it to several people. After a few years people started leaving the school for various reasons with several citing the inferior math classes as a reason. We should have listened to the warnings and left after the fifth grade. The school has really changed for the worse. The class sizes were cut in half from when we started nine years ago. Many of the teachers that we liked were let go due to downsizing. I would have given this school five stars nine years ago, but it has changed dramatically since then. Now, I would caution against sending your children to this school. I would recommend going to a public school first while exploring this school as a last alternative. If you must go to a private school consider West Portal Lutheran. I have heard really good things about that school. Save your money and earn a better or at least an equal education from the public school system. read more

Mrs white was not a good teacher. I think she is not very observant or capable as a teacher. Was very disappointed in her summer class.

As an alumni from 3rd through 8th grade of this school, I can say that it was overall a pretty terrible and demoralizing experience, and mostly just a waste of a lot of valuable time. Sure, I had some good times there too, which I'll detail more at the end of this post. First and foremost, Mr. White the principal is an abusive, angry old man, and most of the teachers reflect his authoritarian, medieval practices. Punishments such as writing lines, standing in the hallway, and being yelled at for minor infractions was common. He enjoyed screaming at and belittling kindergartners, and using humiliating punishments on any student who dared to speak up, be different, or make even the slightest mistake. It was run like a jail. Students sit in rows of wooden desks, passing notes to each other out of the sheer boredom of having to listen to some adult drone on and on for hours. This is not how children learn. Sure, they didn't force religion on anyone, but they also don't foster or even allow creativity or self-expression. They don't value art, music, science, or even technology-related skills which are so important since SF is the technology hub of the world. Apparently St. Anne has no idea about this, or the importance of STEM in general. Music class is 1 hour a month in the cafeteria, science class once a week in a creepy musty basement, and many teachers are over 70 and out of touch with even basic advancements in the subjects they are supposed to be teaching. The extent of tech-related education is 1 hour a week of "typing". I find it outrageous that this school can charge $10K a year to have their students not learn coding at all, while many free public schools have kids making apps and robots by 5th grade. True, many kids continue onto the Catholic high school system, great. But guess what? 90% of my classmates ended up relatively poor and working in minimum wage jobs, even after this "privileged" education. Maybe that's actually good, maybe we would have ended up homeless if not for Mr. White's horrible breath in our faces, I have no idea. But maybe your kids deserve something better than an education designed to produce god-fearing factory workers? The future will belong to those who are encouraged to explore, invent, and question the world around them. Those will be the only jobs available by the time your kids become adults. Don't waste their valuable childhood years sending them to a place designed to beat any last remnant of individuality or free-thinking from them. You cannot coerce children to success. If you want to pay thousands of dollars a year for your kid to grow up as an obedient, quiet follower with not much in the way of individual free thinking, send them to St Anne. Otherwise save your money and find a school with some forward-thinking curriculum and maybe even some diversity rather than 80% Chinese and 20% white. I hear enrollment is way down these days so take it as a hint. Good points: Afterschool basketball saved me from total depression The two other white girls in my grade who are my close friends to this day read more

I LOVE St. Anne's School. I love the administration, the staff, the after school program, the PTA, the kids and even the priests at the church! I pulled my son out of a different parochial school in Noe Valley where I went as a kid because the academic program was so poor and I never looked back. When other parents were crowding the kindergarten, I went upstairs to see the work the upper grades were doing. As a high school teacher, I was impressed to see the quality of work on display. The beauty of a private school is that they don't have to reinvent the wheel with every new fangled idea out of Sacramento or Washington. They know what works. Their pedagogy is sound. We're not talking scary nuns here. We're talking caring people passionate about children! We're talking kids who leave prepared to excell in Lowell, LIck, SI, SH, University. We're talking kids who get extra supports without being made to feel like they are stupid. The standards are held high and the kids work to those standards. I'm not a church going type of Catholic. Most of the families are NOT Catholic or maybe it's 50/50. In my son's class of 50 or so students, only eight made their First Communion. The rest of the kids participated as the choir. I fell away from the Church years ago, but I was never offended at the religious instruction my children received here. I come from the school of give the kid a religion and let them decide later on what to do about religion. My kids have a good foundation. I got what I wanted. The before and after care program is WONDERFUL. Mr. Campbell is the warmest, funniest guy. He always has a smile and warm greeting for everyone. The kids are safe and there is plenty of supervision and great activities. There's a homework center, music, dance, judo and art classes available on campus so you don't have to drive your kid anywhere. I fail to see what Nora is complaining about. There is a three tier tuition, the highest going to non catholics AND non church going catholics. The people who attend a different Catholic church pay the second tuition and finally the ones who regularly attend and volunteer at St. Anne's parish get the biggest price break. The practicing Catholics in a different parish must get letters varifying that they regularly attend services and they volunteer in their church. Either way you go, it's still a bargain price for a quality private education in SF. That's why there so many non practicing Catholics sending their kids there. During my time at St. Anne's my family had a crisis. My son died (awaiting a liver transplant). This school and community stepped up and did more than was required, more than was necesary. I cannot tell you the love and support I got from everyone to help us get through that horrible time in our lives. Mr. White, the principal, went with my son on his last drive to the hospital and stayed with him in ER until we arrived on the scene. His teachers came to see him in PICU. His classmates wrote him notes. The PTA put on the nicest reception and prepared and paid for the reception after the funeral. Fr. Ray and Fr. Dan never failed us. They said the right things, they even sang soothingly to us. They came to the hospital to pray and just to be there with us. I expected great things from St. Anne's. I got it and more. P.S. No kid should have his life cut short awaiting a transplant. Please consider donating your organs and save a life or more. I'm just saying. read more

The first time my kids forgot to pack a lunch Mr. White, the principle, went across the street to Andronico's community supermarket and bought them lunch. This year St. Anne switched to a different lunch vendor and the kids can buy lunch last minute. Most days after school I hang out to chat with a teacher or two while they stand at the gate and my 1st grader plays a little bit with friends from kindergarten and 1st grade. Kindergarten and 1st grade gets out at 2:50 but my twins in 6th grade are in class till 3:10 so he gets to run around and play in the yard till then. Sometimes, he will play till 3:30 when the gates close. Often, he will play soccer, or kick ball or volleyball with friends from kindergarten to 8th grade. Today he played with his kindergarten teacher (from last year) showing her some of his soccer moves. My twins in 6th grade are testing at the 11th, almost, 12th grade range for STAR testing. All three kids are excited about and happy at St. Anne. They especially like to tell me about the fun they had at PE. Mr. Campbell, the PE teacher, even has my kids practicing for the games they play at PE. Not because he asked them to practice but because they enjoy his games so much they want to do better. My oldest daughter is currently a sophomore at Saint Ignatius. She attended St. Anne for 8th grade. She is still excited to visit and chit chat with friends and teachers. St. Anne is more than just an excellent school with high academic standards, it is a tight community with awesome teachers and staff. read more

I highly recommend this school for all!! My son attended this school from kindergarten to 8th grade and had a wonderful experience. He is now in his last year of high school and we are so proud of the young man he is and the man he is becoming. St. Anne's was supportive of him as a student and as a person. He not only received an education through books, but he received guidance in becoming the best he can be and a supportive knowledge in community and life. I learned of St. Anne's through a few friends that were former students. I did not grow up in the Bay Area so I was not familiar with the local schools when we moved here. Since they were friends, I was able to ask candid questions. So, I inquired about their experience since they were not catholic. I wanted to know how they felt since this school provides an excellent education strong in values and ethics (stemming from the catholic faith). I was informed they NEVER felt that they were excluded, they always participated and supported their friends and the school. Their beliefs and practices were respected and shared with their classmates and they in turn learned with their classmates since they were included in all. This learning and living environment is apparent even today. When I was searching for a school for my son, I was initially looking for a school with a full day of class, along with after-school care. Additionally, the school needed to have offerings of language classes, clubs, music and sports. I was happy for I found all of those offered at St. Anne's but little did I know we were to receive so much more..... My child received an excellent education from a top notch staff and faculty, he received support on his endeavors, played multiple sports and was involved in many clubs. He even graduated from this school with the ability to read and speak Mandarin (which he continued with in high school). For this we are proud and excited for him. However, in really thinking about his experience with St. Anne's I can truly say that he took with him so much more. In talking with him I can see he is a well mannered, intelligent and confident human being who cares about his community and is always willing to support those around him. He faces the challenges before him with a positive approach and has goals are inspirational to all. I could not ask for more than that for him.... read more

I've noticed that there hasn't been a review of this school for a while, and just wanted to share our thoughts........ After being away in Asia in international school communities for the past 10 years, we returned to SF and began looking for an appropriate school for our two daughters, entering 3rd and 5th grade the past summer. First of all, we are not catholics, but wanted our daughters to continue with private school education. Went thru all the catholic schools in western SF (near sunset district) as well as other high powered private schools in SF, and ultimately decided on St Anne. It was a good fit for our family, and we felt the school would continue to instill proper values in our children Although the hardware of the school is not much to talk about, we feel the education has been quite good, definitely at or above the levels of $30K+ private international schools in Asia. So trust me, it's a super value. I liked the school's principal and the values that he stood for. Academically, it's challenging, but not overly tedious, and most importantly, allows kids to be kids at the proper ages. One good thing to note is that they have two classes per grade, which we like (more people, more variety of experiences and backgrounds). And although we are not catholics, we never felt any discrimination nor being left out of the school's community. It's been a pleasant experience with everyone (teachers, parents, children, church), with just the right amount of school, church, and community activities. Therefore, overall, we have been very satisfied with our experience, and we strongly recommend this school for children Pre-K thru 8th grade. If you are considering, go and give the school a call. The principal, Mr White, has always been very accessible and will tell it like it is, which aligns with the values that we want to instill in our children. read more

This is a great school. We have two kids here. A few years ago, when we were looking for a school for our oldest, I asked an admissions officer at the local Jesuit high school where the best kids come from. He named St. Anne's and two others. My wife and I visited those three and three others. We chose St. Anne's because in addition to the academic reputation, we loved the principal, the kids seemed super friendly, and both Spanish and Mandarin are taught. Since bringing our kids here, we've found the teachers to be very caring and the academics to be very strong. I read a report that St. Anne's students regularly score top or in the top three of 50-something Bay Area Catholic schools. The extended care program is inexpensive, offers tons of activities, or just lets kids play, which is often under-appreciated nowadays. The preschool/pre-K program is at least as good as the Marin Day School that our oldest was in for a few years. read more

"Discriminative to non-Catholic. First of all, non-Cathoric have to pay more tution" Over 50% of the students at St Annes are non-Catholic, so I fail to see how they are descriminative. The reason non-Catholic's pay more is because Catholics donate money to the Church which subsidses the school. read more

Just reminscing about my childhood days and had to yelp the grammer school I had so much fun at. LOVE YOU. read more

Our family has been a part of the school and church community for almost 10 years. Overall, we are very happy with the education and community experience. My oldest daughter's education has prepared for private high school. People are very welcoming and friendly even if you are not Catholic, and we've made lifelong friends with other families! read more

Once upon a time this was a decent school. The dwindling attendance is a testament to the fact that the education system at St. Anne's has deteriorated to the point that it is not worth paying for. One look at the classes and you can see that attendance is roughly half of what it once was. I attribute this to the subpar math classes which require many of the parents to send their children to Kumon or other tutorial services after school. Why pay for school and have to subsidize their education yet again with after school tutoring? You would be better off going to public school and paying for after school tutoring. This would in turn save you thousands of dollars per year. You are required to donate your time and money throughout the year. You need to purchase supplies for the children and the classroom. You need to purchase gift cards from the school and donate for field trips. You need to be present for the walk-a-thon and SAPTO meetings. They forget that people also work full time jobs and are not always available to volunteer. I have also noticed that the children tend to watch copious amounts of television and videos at school. They have a tendency to not only watch movies on rainy days, but on short days or when the teachers are absent. Why am I spending my hard earned money for them to watch television? I was also saddened to see the person in charge of the school cafeteria let go just months before her retirement. She was always looking out for the children and making sure that had something to eat. The school also has its fair share of bullying. Keep in mind that the school is predominately Asian (90%) and I have seen children of other ethnicities leave the school after being bullied or teased. The children are also a very self entitled group as they tend to be from the higher end of the income earning spectrum. The school does not have a true physical education program. The principal has made it clear that athletics is not important as far as he is concerned. At St. Anne's the children run laps around the yard and play "Bottle Wars" which is a form of dodge ball. They do not have a structured physical education program like the public schools. They do not do sit ups, push-ups, basketball , soccer, baseball, tennis, badminton, football, volleyball or any other recognized sport. In order to participate in any sports the students need to enroll in the after school CYO program. If you want to use the restroom you will have to walk down to Andronico's , which is one block away. They used to have a restroom for the parents to use in the health room. The restroom now belongs to the school receptionist who makes it very clear that you are not allowed to use it. I heard her telling another parent to go to the store if they need to use the restroom. I guess the staff forgets that the parents are the ones paying the tuition. They treat you like you do not deserve to be in their presence or you are fortunate to be allowed to attend the school. Without the parent's tuition, donations and support there would be no school. I wish, that I had chosen public school over St. Anne's school. I honestly feel that it was money wasted that could have been saved for private high school or college tuition. Take this into consideration before choosing to pay for education versus going to public school. Given the current price of housing and the exorbitant cost of living you might be better served utilizing the public school system. If you are considering this school ask them why attendance has fallen off so much in the past few years. read more

Both my kids have attended St Anne's preschool and and my oldest is enjoying kindergarten. The pressure to choose the right school can be intense even just for kindergarten. We chose St Anne's because of the welcoming community and the supportive teachers and parents. I am so happy with the choice we made. My kids come home happy, engaged in their learning, and I can tell they have so much fun at school. read more

My son is graduating this year. Going to high school. I have always liked St. Anne. It has a family environment and AMAZING teachers. I think Mr. White, the school principal, has a great eye for teaching talent and very invested in school faculty and students in general. I have to admit that 7th and 8th grade I was a bit skeptical when in every newsletter I opened I saw 18-20 kids out of 30 on the honor roll. The other 12 are very close with solid GPA. My skepticism evaporated when all those kids got into Lowell/SI/SH with honors. Kids are so compassionate and supportive of each other, Catholics or not. Curriculum is up to par, however I would have given this school 6 stars if Computer Science curricular was stronger. I would love to see more keyboarding/Excel/Coding classes. Otherwise your kid will be in great hands. Also take the opportunity to send you child to Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese after school language program at a very reasonable price. Thank you St Anne! We are very sad to be leaving the school. read more

This is our second year at St. Anne's school with current 8th and 6th graders. We moved them out of public school and couldn't be happier with the change. The teachers and the principal are amazing. Our kids have settle in very easily and the community is really fantastic. There is a healthy and safe relationship between Father Dan, the head priest at St. Anne's Church and the students. I am happy the school expects the students to think beyond themselves and asks them serve a couple of hours of service to the greater community every month. Our son has applied to a variety of High Schools and I feel that St. Anne's school has prepared him for that. Our daughter in 6th grade who has learning differences is very supported by not only her teachers but also by the ressource person she meets with every day. The school has high expectations and gives the students the necessary tools to achieve them. If you want to give your child a good education and prepare her/him for life, I couldn't recommend this school enough. read more

Im currently a junior high student at St. Annes and it's really an amazing school. All the teachers are friendly, yet disciplinary. The kids there are very welcoming and get along pretty well. There also more activities happening starting this year including some new clubs and after school programs. For example, there is student council (which im in), chinese school, tennis, CYO volleyball (I'm also in that too...) and basketball, STEM (it's a science club), spanish class, and guitar. St. Annes has prepared me for my upcoming year to go on to high school. The academics here is also excellent. The lessons are fun and educational. However, I must admit that the math department is lacking a little bit. Not to mention, the school has new improved conditions, including a brand new science lab filled with advanced tools. They also have an extended care group to take care of the children if parents are too busy working. Students also have a chance to participate in many activities. In the morning, junior high students are able to tutor younger grades if their academics are lacking. Junior high students and Student council also get to prepare special events and bake sales for the rest of the school, such as Halloween carnival. (REFERRING TO BANANA'S COMMENT) It's true that St. Annes charges non-catholic students with a higher tuition fee, I personally think that it's fairly normal because St. Annes is a catholic school, so they try to encourage others to become Catholic or Christian. However, I see no difference in the way Catholics and non-catholics are being treated in this school. All teachers hold the same respect for their students and try to help them in every possible way. St. Annes is a really diverse school that expresses the message of equality. I hope this helps!!! read more

Every year I noticed at least one brainiac prodigy graduating from this school. It is highly competitive among students yet they all get along very well. Most go to tutoring centers although they don't need to. This raises the academic curriculum even higher. The students must be focused and well organized in order to succeed or survive this school. The teaching system yields toward the success for girls more so than for boys but most boys learn to handle it well. The principal, Mr. White is wonderful and he even teaches during their summer school program. read more

Mother Thecla was principle, all the teachers were nuns and Monsignor Moriarity ran the program....great school, great education, great memories from the 40's. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. read more