St Theresa School

2701 Indian Mound Trail

Coral Gables, FL 33134

19 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 10, 2024

I'm not sure why some comments are of angry "only get money" approach. This school has very affordable tuition prices along with Step Up scholarships that help cut tuition costs tremendously. There is a capital campaign to build a new multipurpose center. The school is only making it better for the families. The family environment is wonderful and people feel safe.
Submitted by other on September 17, 2023

This school only cares about money, which you’ll never know where it goes. Religious staff act more like debt collectors which use religion as the excuse to collect money, other than spreading the real Jesus/Catholic values.Academically they are very demanding but kids are not instructed to be able to deliver, 70% you have to do at home to explain what they never taught in the classroom. Many of the teachers are alumni with same approach, repeating the same issues year after year now for over 97 years.On summers they will overload kids with summer homework only to offer you “help” with their excessive homework by selling you one of their very expensive tutor programs.With all the money they collect, the sports facilities look like an abandoned park, no track, no field, coaches have no idea of what they are doing, some of them should have retired 15 years ago. No real sports programs. Public schools have better facilities and coaches.Church is more a show-off that values more how much money or power the parents have, instead of concentrating more on the Catholic values.
Submitted by other on June 12, 2023

terrible staff and faculty this school only care about money.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2022

I am extremely satisfied with the education my son received at St. Theresa School. My son had a great experience. The staff are amazing, the curriculum prepared my son for the future and the individual treatment my son received was second to none. Our experience was exceptional. I recommend this school and its Catholic education.
Submitted by parent on November 20, 2021

St. Theresa Catholic School has an amazing administrative team led by our Pastor Father Manny Álvarez, our principal, Sister Rosalie a Carmelite Sister and two top-notch assistant principals, Ms. Marti and Mrs. Capper. We are blessed to be part of a school filled with 96 years and counting of tradition and legacy. As St. Therese of Little Flower as our patroness our school and parish, Church of the Little Flower follow the simple and little ways she has taught us. Our curriculum is guided by our strong Catholic faith with a wholistic teaching approach that focuses on ensuring the students strive academically but socially and emotionally as well. Not only does the teaching lead the students to be successful learners but the ultimate goal is to get them into heaven. St. Theresa is a safe, nurturing, warm and welcoming environment. Our school and parish community will be a home away from home for your kids and family to build friendships and memories to last a life time. We know you will love STS as much as we do. It truly is the best place to be. We welcome you to join our special STS and COTLF family!
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2021

All my children have attended this school and we feel blessed to be part of the school and the school community. The children learn in a wholesome family environment with an excellent curriculum. Experienced and caring educators teach the children to think for themselves. The school provides a Christ-centered education building up their faith and moral character. I highly recommend St. Theresa Catholic Schoo.
Submitted by other on October 26, 2019

Excellent family atmosphere. I feel like I belong to a caring community. I've always had help when needed.
Submitted by other on March 27, 2019

Excellent, and this is validated by how many Alumni have their children here, as well as how many Alumni teachers (21 %) teach at the school.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2019

Bad experience! Please do not register your son at his school. Our son has suffered for more than 5 years. There are multiple bulling situations and the school does not much to prevent this situations.
Submitted by student on February 28, 2018

I strongly disliked the school while I attended it, I an an alumni and the school isn't what it seems
Submitted by parent on February 18, 2016

St. Theresa is a warm environment where you will not only develop academically but emotionally. The emphasis of the school is faith and academics. I can speak for myself and my children who now attend It is a school that will build your confidence, teach you about the importance of spirituality and prepare you for a rigorous academic future.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2014

We are very happy with our decision to send our daughter to Saint Theresa School. The school combines academic with strong Catholic teachings. Highly recommend it.
Submitted by other on February 27, 2014

I attended St. Theresa for a few years. In my opinion, this school is a highly rigid institution that puts a great deal of emphasis on religion, yet does not recognize blatantly unscrupulous behavior among its student body. I am a university student now, and looking back at my days at this school, I realize how mistreated I was. I was bullied by students, while the administration did little in the way of noticing. My grades plummeted as my insecurity rose, and eventually I left the school with psychological wounds that still torment me(though greatly resolved). I feel the school can be academically stifling;I was left with a distaste for school work, even wishing to be home schooled. In conclusion, my personal experience was extremely negative, and I have struggled with confidence issues since my time there. Consider deeply your decision as a parent to send your child to St. Theresa School.
Submitted by other on February 27, 2014

I attended sts and I loved it! I am still best friends with the friends I made in pre-k. I had exceptional teachers and I was well prepared for high school. I highly recommend sending your child to sts.
Submitted by other on February 27, 2014

I attended St. Theresa for a few years. In my opinion, this school is a highly rigid institution that puts a great deal of emphasis on religion, yet does not recognize blatantly unscrupulous behavior among its student body. I am a university student now, and looking back at my days at this school, I realize how mistreated I was. I was bullied by students, while the administration did little in the way of noticing. My grades plummeted as my insecurity rose, and eventually I left the school with psychological wounds that still torment me(though greatly resolved). I feel the school can be academically stifling;I was left with a distaste for school work, even wishing to be home schooled. In conclusion, my personal experience was extremely negative, and I have struggled with confidence issues since my time there. Consider deeply your decision as a parent to send your child to St. Theresa School.
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2013

St Theresa School has a well balanced approach to extracurricular activities,offering students an environment for a balanced spiritual, educational and Cultural experieince. The school offeres opportunities for School Team in sports (Baseball,soccer, basketball and cross country), as well as Music programs for choir and Instruments. They are also becomming more active in offering academic teams as well. A good example of this is the Geography Bee team. It was started three years ago competing in county wide competition. In May of 2013 the team won 1st place and was was undefeted at the Bee, sweeping the competition in the Elementary level, surpassing fourteen public schools by correctly answering 80 out of 85 geography questions posed. The team also produced a finalist for the State of Flordia Chanmpionships of the National Geographic Geography Bee this year.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2013

This was our first year coming to St. Theresa from a Montessori environment which worried me. The children are paired with a 'buddy' from another grade level so they learn from each other. Although the disciplined transition took some time for my child to adjust to, the school became a home away from home quickly. The students treat each other kindly and care ffor each others as well as the student-teachers relationships. This year's new Principal, Sr. Caridad is AMAZING!. She is bright, happy and full of fresh ideas. All the children love her. The fundamental processes taught here educate the entire child, the whole child spiritually, emotionally and physically just as much as scholastically. I am very pleased and plan on continuing. The only thing I would like to see added is AP classes for students that excel at a higher level. Students are still challenged individually but it would be a nice addition. The ratio of teacher-student may be higher than expected at times but there are shared teachers in the same grades. If the class needs extra teachers, they are brought in from another area to assist.
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2012

My child currently attends this school. I was very shocked at the "student: teacher ratio" posted as "13:1." This is very inaccurate. There are more than 25 children in my child's KINDERGARDEN class; it only goes up with the higher grades. Parents are treated HORRIBLY at this school. The staff at the office, as well as several others, are vastly and unapologetically disrespectful. My experience thus far has been: give me your money and stay away. Lastly, although in my short experience at this school the teachers my child has had have done their best to teach at the individual child's pace, it is a very academically disappointing school. Moral: do not send your child there. This will be our last year at this school.
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2012

Great school that has really helped my child develop better learning skills. My child was behind coming from public school but after two years is doing great. Very happy we made the move from public school to Catholic school.