St. Theresa School

4850 Clarewood Drive

Oakland, CA 94618

56 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 06, 2025

Our experience at St. T’s has been great. We’ve had 2 children attend and would highly recommend. It is a wonderful school and community.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2025

Top Catholic school TK - 8 in the Berkeley Oakland area. Great teachers. Great academics. Great community of families. We have kids in first grade and fourth grade 5th. Our children have loved their experience here.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2025

St Theresa prepared my daughter well for private high school. In addition, I have 2 children enrolled and they are enjoying the academics, community, and extracurriculars.
Submitted by parent on December 26, 2024

We are so happy with our experience at St. Theresa. We started during Covid, and were very impressed with how well the school handled that challenge, and subsequently with how resilient, creative, flexible and student-centered the school has remained as it has rebounded from the Covid years. Despite some teacher turnover, which all schools have experienced in the post-Covid era, the strong spirit of St. T's is thriving, the teachers, staff and parent community remain deeply and passionately committed to our school, and our kids continue to receive an excellent, well-rounded education in a caring, safe environment. We love all our teachers, old and new, and we are so grateful to have our children attend school at St. T's. We are also delighted to be part of this parent community, that has brought us close friendships, and is a caring "village" in which to raise our kiddos. We highly recommend St. T's!
Submitted by parent on December 18, 2024

We are thrilled with our experience at this school, where we have a 2nd grader and a 4th grader enrolled. It’s a place where academics, creativity, and community come together to create a supportive and engaging environment for students.Strong Academics: The academic program is excellent, with challenging and engaging lessons. Both of our kids are thriving and genuinely excited about learning. A highlight is the science lab! Dedicated Teachers: The teachers are phenomenal—caring, approachable, and deeply committed to their students’ success. They take the time to connect with kids and families, fostering a positive and nurturing atmosphere.Supportive Parent Community: The parent community is vibrant and welcoming. There are so many opportunities to get involved, from classroom support to organizing school-wide events, which adds to the sense of connection and belonging.Outstanding Extracurriculars: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including band, choir, art, Spanish, PE, and a hands-on science lab. The after-school program is also excellent, providing enriching activities that keep kids engaged and excited.This school has been a fantastic place for our kids to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We have been here since 2020 and highly recommend it to any family looking for a well-rounded and supportive educational environment!
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2024

Fantastic experience. Couldn’t be happier at St. Theresa our daughter is thriving. The teachers are committed and easy to communicate with. We love the after school care program, it’s dependable. The parent community is great and welcoming.
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2024

I have four kids currently enrolled at St. Theresa, from 2nd to 6th grade. It’s a fantastic, supportive community. The faculty really cares about the students, and while they have high academic standards, they really endeavor to engage the kids and find ways to help them succeed. I also really love how integrated the athletics are. School cross-country, volleyball, and basketball mean the kids can go straight to practice from class or aftercare without any parent-shuttling.
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2024

A fantastic education paired with a loving community. Our son has thrived here. We are so grateful for the teachers and admin staff. It’s clear they love teaching and love our kiddos. The parents are great and make a great addition to our village. Can’t recommend enough.
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2024

I am thrilled to share my experience at St. Theresa where our time has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I stepped onto the beautiful campus, I was struck by the welcoming atmosphere and the vibrant community that thrives here.One of the standout features of the school is its commitment to inclusivity. The school fosters an environment where every student feels valued and respected, regardless of their background. This dedication to creating a supportive space is evident in the numerous activities that celebrate diversity and promote collaboration among students.St. Theresa is a fantastic place for students to grow academically, socially, and personally. I wholeheartedly recommend this school to anyone looking for a nurturing and inspiring educational environment.
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2024

St Ts is a wonderful school and a great community! My daughter has made so many close friends and is also well prepared for high school.
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2024

Great family environment, high school reediness, community engagement and compassionate children’s.
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2022

We are new to St. Theresa's and absolutely amazed by its staff and the entire community! Our son is in the 6th grade, which is already middle school, and we feared that joining a new school with the delayed start of the school year would be a horrible experience for him. But he was warmly welcomed by everyone! We are happy to hear he likes his teachers, classmates and even decided to join the basketball team, because of the fantastic Coach Ray! The curriculum is challenging but not overwhelming. The facilities or the school itself and its afterschool program are nice too: clean, well maintained and safe! Teachers and staff are responsive, and communication is constant. We glad we chose St. T's and with clear conscious we recommend it to other families.
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2022

Our son's public elementary school had everything a parent could want, an engaged staff, strong curriculum, high parent involvement, and inclusive social standards. We had hoped to find a middle school which offered the same benefits plus a challenging curriculum which enforced being proactive, organized, and confident. After an extensive search, we chose to enroll with St. Theresa and have been very happy with our decision. The size of the school and individual class size allows the teachers and administrative staff to get to know each student and work as a team to ensure that students are well prepared to graduate to the next grade level. There is a family quota in terms of parental involvement, but it is very reasonable and there are many types of opportunities for parents to volunteer throughout the school year. Onsite care for before school and after school is also available, affordable, and it's a great environment for the students to participate in games, crafts, sports, and homework. What really sold us on St. Theresa was the teachers. Many are seasoned teachers who are still very excited about teaching the curriculum, they are open to feedback, they encourage students' interest with challenging homework & projects, and are more than willing to provide additional attention to students who require it. Not only does St. Theresa provide wonderful moral instruction, but they really practice it and model these behaviors at every level. St. Theresa's is an awesome school, and we are delighted to be a part of its family.
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2021

This is our fifth year at St. Theresa School and we love it more every year. The academics are strong, fueled by dedicated, amazing teachers and staff. In 4th grade, the students study in the science lab-the kids love it! The core curriculum is enhanced by a robust enrichment program including art, music, band, and Spanish. The school gives the children an important foundation for being good citizens. The parent community is wonderful and supportive with many volunteer opportunities. St. Theresa's School has a beautiful campus, with open space, large playground, event center/gym, library and computer lab.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2021

St Theresa has exceeded our highest expectations for our two children. We believe that the school has navigated the challenges of Covid 19 safely and thoughtfully for all students and staff. We could not be happier with our decision to enroll our two children (1st and TK) here. We are confident that the school has already provided a strong foundation for our children academically and all around. The school has a wonderful and supportive community of involved parents and teachers/staff who care about the well being and growth of the students. The school provides a well rounded curriculum and communication with the school has been extremely easy. We highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a great program for their child/children!
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2020

We cannot say enough positive things about the Saint Theresa school and community. Our daughter transferred to Saint Theresa in 3rd grade from a local public school. The staff, teachers, children, parents and community were all very welcoming and inclusive from day one. Our daughter has thrived at Saint Theresa both academically and socially. The academic program is “old-school” in that there is a fair amount of homework and the children are expected to move along rather rapidly and while this can be challenging, with the support our daughter and has grown by leaps and bounds as has her confidence in herself. The school has a great sports program. Last year our daughter participated in cross country and basketball. She is looking forward to participating in volleyball next year. If you are looking for a community based school with caring teachers & staff, a strong academic program and offers a broad range of extracurricular and community based programs then this is the school for you!
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2020

St Theresa’s elementary school has provided such a wonderful foundation for my kindergartener even in the midst of a chaotic time. My high expectations have been completely surpassed by the thoughtful and robust distance learning program that Miss Graves has put together. My kinder wakes up excited everyday to attend school because Miss Graves and Miss Ochoa are making every class, every assignment and every interaction meaningful and fun. My child’s increasing appitude for language art, math, religion, music, art, spanish and more is all because St. Ts is providing an outstanding curriculum regardless of the limitations. And the cherry on top...consistent and excellent communication from the entire staff. We feel so blessed to have found this exceptional school.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2020

We toured many schools when deciding where to send our twin boys for kindergarten, and St. Theresa's was clearly the best for our needs. As well as the professional admissions lead, we chatted with many teachers in the hallways, all who seemed to genuinely love their work, and the kids. You can read lots of online reviews of St. Theresa's that emphasize the academic, community and spiritual environment; and the beautiful campus. In this review, I will focus on the unusual situation due to COVID-19-related school closures. Today, we're about 12-weeks into the school year, which was 100% online until 2 weeks ago . Like many parents, I was very worried that distance learning would not work for 5-year olds. How wrong I was! The Kindergarten teacher is exceptional. I She was extremely well-regarded before the pandemic; and has quickly and expertly adapted to the new reality. I've been able to listen into some online classes, and am amazed at how she is able to hold the attention of her class while teaching Math, reading, writing, social studies etc. She uses the technology just enough to enable learning, and to empower parents who are supporting the kids from home; and she provides plenty of paper and craft-based fine motor work for when kids are not online. Already, I'm seeing giant improvements in their reading comprehension. The other enrichment teachers (art & music) have also been great at online learning. While parents, kids and teachers would all prefer in-person class; until the public health situation changes, we have to adapt. The faculty and administration of St. Theresa's have done an incredible job: by developing an online learning experience that went far beyond my initial expectations, and by their "can-do" approach to bring the kids safely and quickly back to the classroom. As of Nov 2020, the kinder class is attending in-person 2 days per week; with future plans dependent on the public health guidance. Most likely it will take a year or more until life returns to "normal". In the meantime, the administration has found the time to communicate plans, and foster community among parents with town-halls with the principal and teachers. Every day I am glad we are attending St. Theresa's during this challenging time.
Submitted by parent on November 09, 2020

When we started a school search in advance of our oldest starting Kindergarten we looked at 3 private schools, 2 parochial schools and did research on the Oakland school system. St. T's open house was HANDS DOWN the best - it was organized, informative, friendly, the current students were so well-spoken and well rounded. We ended up starting TK this fall and have been so impressed. The teacher is fantastic, the school itself has handled distanced learning smoothly, and it's been very organized. We're getting to know the community more and more and everyone we meet is so genuinely friendly and easy to get to know. We love the Faith Families and the chance for our little one to get to be friends with older students, and having an ambassador family welcome us was lovely. We could not be happier with our choice and will certainly be sending our younger child as well.
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2020

I’d would strongly recommend St. Theresa School to anyone looking for a quality education and an awesome community.