St. Anthony Catholic School

PO BOX 847

San Antonio, FL 33576

12 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by student on November 23, 2024

In my opinion the school kind of gives up after 5th grade. In my experience the school's education stops after 5th. I have talked to some of my friends outside of school and i have noticed even without them being in a advanced class they have harder classes and are more prepared. Most teachers have been great and teach us the material but there have been some instances where a terrible teacher who was also formerly vice principle at another school was our ELA teacher for about 1.5 school years. I never learned anything in that class and it shows in our ELA scores as they are pretty low on average. Overall I would say the school is about average
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2024

My child has been attending Saint Anthony’s for several years, and I’m consistently impressed with their commitment to supporting students with learning disabilities. Unlike many private schools, which often struggle with limited resources, Saint Anthony’s goes above and beyond at their own expense to provide exceptional support. The new administration has done a remarkable job revamping the school, and the improvements in academic performance are evident. It's important to recognize that the current leadership should not be held responsible for past challenges; they have been instrumental in driving positive change.And the classes do not contain 30 students.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2023

The school always had an outstanding community, but the academic standards are not there for the upper grade levels. It pains me to say this but the school has let down our children in the last couple of years. I do not foresee a solution in the near future.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2023

SACS was a fantastic school until the current administration took over. Now, it is about filling the seats rather than providing education. The classrooms have 30 students per room with only one teacher. The administration refuses to address behaviour issues and the lack of growth in the students. Many long-time families and supporters of the school have left over the last year and continue to pull their children due to the rapid decline in the quality of education and professionalism of the new staff. The administration has lost more than seven tenured outstanding educators.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2023

We used to be huge fans of this school. At one time it was the perfect small town family-feel, with extremely qualified and experienced teachers, and an administration focused on preserving and nurturing the Catholic faith, delivering an advanced curriculum in a fun and engaging manner, and not tolerating the disciplinary issues we had witnessed in other schools. Over the last few years the school has completely maxed out the classrooms with 30 students each. The behavioral issues have increased dramatically, and the discipline policy in the school handbook is not being utilized. There are a few amazing teachers (angels) remaining but several very new and inexperienced people in the rooms as teachers who aren’t qualified to teach and manage a class of this size and of varied abilities. Students several grade levels behind are slowing the progression of their entire class. Parent concerns are literally ignored until a meeting is demanded, and then empty promises made.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2022

Wonderful staff and extremely involved parents. Easily the best private school in the Wesley Chapel / Dade City area for VPK-8th.
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2022

Wonderful school!!! My experience has been fantastic! Wonderful staff, sweet children, and a great learning environment. I would certainly recommend this school.
Submitted by student on January 05, 2022

I have been going there since Kindergarten. It's a good school, and the teachers are very kind. Some students joke that they don't like it but they actually do. (TRUST ME!!) The principal isn't great though. So much homework though!
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2021

As soon as they got this new Principal Mrs. Hall, the school fell apart. Tons of families left because of her. Also this school is fine as an elementary school, but is NOT a proper middle school. The teachers are not even certified to teach in the state of Florida. Save your money, and go some place else.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2020

My overall experience is amazing! This is a great school. It has high standards and all those working there have similar goals it seems, their goal is simply to give our children the highest level of education combined with excellent character formation. I am Thankful that I enrolled my child here. SAS is an awesome school and I am happy about everything there. I give the school a 5/5.
Submitted by other on December 08, 2018

This school is okay. But there could be so much more added onto the school. For how much the tuition is, it isn't worth going to this school. There are way better public schools than this one. Don't trust most of the 5 star review, they are by the principal.
Submitted by teacher on September 12, 2018

Awesome! The school is a great school.