St. Anthony Catholic School

2536 Hoffmeyer Road

Florence, SC 29501

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by student on August 01, 2022

This is an amazing school. The principal really changed the school around. St. Anthony's is perfect for your child, there are so many opportunities at the school including, band, chorus, plays, and sports. The nice thing abt the sports is that, (since it is a small school) you can try out for whatever you would like, and see what you enjoy! St. Anthonys is also AMAZING academically, giving the students not too much or too less homework, but also making sure the homework is related to what they are learning about. The students at St. Anthony are extremely kind and sweet and non-judgemental. Would definetly recommend St Anthonys to your child!!
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2022

Horrible school that treats students unfairly. Due to gossip, nastiness, and greed there is an absolute lack of Catholic values. Most teachers are Protestant. You and your child will be much better off with any other school.
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2019

I am so happy that I enrolled my daughter at St. Anthony Catholic School after we moved from out of state. It was a wonderful experience. A++++
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2017

Awesome school. Prepares them for high school both academically and morally.
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2015

Our child attended this school for approximately 2-years while living in SC. We really liked our elementary teachers and felt they were wonderful with the children. However, we would not have sent our child to St. Anthony's for middle school as the curriculum and teaching style for the middle/ upper grade classes did not appear to reflect a more 21st century educational system. Also note, that if you choose to send your child to this school, you will need to involve them in higher level math programs outside of St. Anthony's. We moved out of state and our child (who typically scores above average on all state math exams) was placed in the lowest math class for the first month in the new school; our other children who attended the public schools in Florence were right on track. I will say, that the art teacher and her program at St. Anthony's are wonderful!
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2014

Best and most affordable private school in the Pee Dee! I have children spanning all age groups at St Anthony with the oldest being in 6th grade. I am continuously amazed at what the teachers are able to accomplish each year. St Anthony provides a safe, Christian environment for my children and an outstanding academic, sports, and music program.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2014

This school is wonderful. After graduating from the 8th grade my children went on to excel in high school. The teachers in grades 5-8 had prepared them so well. They were wonderful caring people who truly cared about each child. I would recommend this school to anyone who loves their children.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2014

St. Anthony Catholic School is a remarkable school. My children attended from 4k thru 8th grade. The teachers at each grade level were fantastic! My children were academically challenged each and every year, developed compassion and understanding for others, and grew in self concept and independence. Not only were they well prepared academically, socially, and spiritually, but they had the confidence to make the right decisions all young people must face as they enter high school. In short, a St. Anthony Catholic School education was the best gift we gave our children. If you want your child to be nurtured in a caring and stimulating environment, St. Anthony is the only choice!
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2014

f you are looking for 1970s style teaching (sitting, no talking, no collaborating, lecture style, passive engagement) then this is the place for your child in grades 5th through 8th! My child had a wonderful experience Pre-K through grade 4. After that, I have nothing positive to say. I find it interesting that from 5th - 8th grades, the number of students leaving and going to public, charter, online or other private schools increases substantially. The one common denominator ..the teachers of those grade levels. I travel internationally as a keynote speaker and educational consultant with over 28 years of teaching and training experience and train superintendents, principals, school boards, and teachers and cannot believe that I allow my own child to experience all the things I "coach" school districts to NOT do in their own school systems. If this school is still around in three years, I will be completely shocked. The staff in that building need a wake up call. They need to go teach in a "real" learning environment for one day and then I think they will beg for professional development that will help them meet the needs of today's learners, not the learners of 1975!