St. Anne Elementary School

2015 Colorado Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90404

84 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 31, 2025

I’d like to offer my heartfelt review for this wonderful, caring, and incredible school. By far, the greatest part of the school is the people who make it up: the creative, highly educated and academically prepared teachers; the present, friendly, professional staff; the sweet, diverse and supportive student body…My young children run into school excited to learn, and run up to me when I pick them up, with smiles on their faces, chattering about their day. The principal, Mr. Browning, is hands-on, kind, and cares deeply about maintaining academic standards and a safe and equitable learning environment. Saint Anne’s is an intimate school, with much parent involvement. I felt welcome right away when we started at the school in August of 2023. There are programs at school like the orchestra that rounds out the education, and after school has STEM projects if you stay after with Boys and Girls’ club (run but the wonderful Xaria). I’m excited to hear about improvement projects that are lined up, such as a small climbing area for the TK/K, and an area to play soccer that will be coming down the pipeline. It’s such a special and unique school that strives to put the social-emotional well-being of our children next to the other priority of academics. A no-tolerance policy for bullying, and the mission of raising our little ones into confident and upstanding young men and women is woven into the fabric of the school and its vision. I’ve been so happy hear and would recommend interested parents to come and check us out!
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2025

St. Anne School is an incredible community where children receive not only an excellent education but also a strong sense of belonging and support. The small class sizes allow for personalized attention, and the teachers truly care about each student's growth. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes values, compassion, and resilience—qualities that have made a world of difference for my family, especially during difficult times. I highly recommend St. Anne for its nurturing environment and close-knit community.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2025

We have been at St Anne for 6 years and now have 2 children attending. I feel safe leaving my children at school and they receive a great education. St Anne is our extended family.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2025

I don't want to sound cheesy, but Saint Anne's school gives us safety, we drop off our kid every morning and we know he's in good hands. We brought him here a year ago, when we were desperately looking for a school with a great, well organized educational structure, where he feels safe and loved, and this is it. He loves being here, he's doing so well academically, he made so many new friends, they are such nice kids, the families were so welcoming. It's the best decision we've done for him to help him lay the fundation for his future, prepare him for higher education, or his life ahead in general. The teachers, our principal, our Ms. Frances, everyone here is so helpful and genuinely kind. Financial help is available, the teachers offer tutoring on campus, after school programs, activities. Just a wonderful school in general.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2025

Saint Anne School (SAS) is an excellent choice for a child's well rounded Catholic education. The school prioritizes both academic excellence and spiritual growth. The teachers are all dedicated and nurturing making learning engaging for students. The small class sizes foster a close-knit community where each child feels valued. The Blended learning program is valuable because it meets the child in his/her level of learning. We've been with SAS since my daughter was in TK. Now in 2nd Grade, I see how much she has flourished in this school not only academically but also morally and spiritually. SAS also has an excellent after school program in tandem with the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club (sports) and Sol LA (music). This provides a well-rounded experience for students, helping them grow into responsible and compassionate individuals. I highly recommend SAS to any family seeking an affordable Catholic education for their children!
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2025

st. Anne school is an excellent school. Fantastic education. What we love the most is how the teachers and staff takes it personally in helping every student to achieve success.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2025

Exceptional education, model endorsed by board members and visionary educators. Teachers are trained to support all kids in their classroom providing exceptional, learning environment, and a feeling of being valued and belonging in this caring community.After having children in both public and private Westside LA schools, I cannot tell you how impressed I am and how highly I recommend St Anne’s.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2024

My two children attend Saint Anne's and this small school is incredible. The intimate class size extends across all grades from TK-8th, fostering a strong sense of community and enabling the dedicated teachers to truly understand and support each student. This, in turn, helps them navigate challenges and celebrate their individual strengths. Aside from great teachers in the classroom, they also incorporate iReady software on iPad tablets, providing a customized learning curriculum that caters to each child's unique needs, which is not only engaging and motivating, but is also a useful tool, offering valuable insights into their progress. They also have a fantastic music program and their student concerts are so inspiring. St. Anne students are some of the nicest I've ever met. I'm continually impressed by the kindness and generosity of the students, who demonstrate support, encouragement and a spirit of giving. We don't live too close to the school but make the effort to get there, as my kids are getting a great education. I'd highly recommend the school to anyone!
Submitted by parent on February 29, 2024

We just moved to St. Anne's in January and we LOVE it. I feel like it has changed our lives. My son was frustrated, bored and mostly miserable at his old school. His former teacher and principal said they rarely saw him smile. But his new teacher describe him as "joyful." It's night and day. St. Anne's is definitely more challenging academically, but my son likes the challenge. He's thriving. He voluntarily asks to stay after school to play soccer and do activities. That was never the case before. Finding St. Anne's is the best thing that has happened to us in a long time.
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2024

My son started St. Anne's this year. He likes the small class size and community feel to this school. The teachers offer tutoring after school for his grade and he has a great relationship with them. The kids at this school seem to all get a long and the parents are wonderful. There is no issue with bullying. The academic standards are high but they also offer a blended curriculum for different types of learners. If you are looking for a safe school, with great teachers and the greatest principal on the Westside, I highly recommend you come for a tour on January 23rd.
Submitted by parent on November 07, 2023

My two children attend Saint Anne's and this small school is incredible. The intimate class size extends across all grades from TK-8th, fostering a strong sense of community and enabling the dedicated teachers to truly understand and support each student. This, in turn, helps them navigate challenges and celebrate their individual strengths.Aside from great teachers in the classroom, they also incorporate iReady tablets, providing a customized learning curriculum that caters to each child's unique needs, which is not only engaging and motivating, but is also a useful tool, offering valuable insights into their progress.St. Anne students are some of the nicest I've ever met. I'm continually impressed by the kindness and generosity of the students, who demonstrate support, encouragement and a spirit of giving.We don't live too close to the school but make the effort to get there, as my kids are getting a great education. I'd highly recommend the school to anyone!
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2023

St. Anne is a great school. It’s a small vibe school with great academics, art and music programs and after school care. The teachers and administration are very caring and nurturing. My son loves the school and teacher and looks forward to going everyday. It’s a structured environment in a faith based atmosphere. The students are polite and kind to their peers and their teachers. My son has excelled tremendously in such a short time. Thank you Mr. Browning and your amazing staff for going above and beyond to the success of the students at St. Anne school.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2023

Our experience at St. Anne School has been refreshing. They have a warm welcoming community. Everyone is involved in planning events, from the students, to the PTA, Principal and staff. We recently had game night and I thought it would be limited to video games. I was wrong and the PTA did an incredible job, ordering pizza's setting up rooms, having different games, like giant connect 4, Jenga tournaments and even prizes! It was a great evening for parents as well as the students. I recommend this school to all of my friends. I love how diverse the school is. My son has attended St. Anne since TK he is now in 1st grade and he looks forward to seeing his teacher and friends everyday. I am grateful we found St. Anne school.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2023

St Anne School has been a godsent for our son and his future. Our son was assessed two grades behind his peers when we enrolled him with St. Anne School. Our hope was that St. Anne would make up some of the academic fundamentals our son lacked coming from years of being pushed through the public schools. Not only did St. Anne make up some ground, but in his first year at St. Anne, he has caught up to his peers and is competing at grade level. We chose St. Anne because of their groundbreaking work using the blended learning model and reputation of being a culturally diverse Catholic School. St. Anne didn’t waste any time in addressing my son’s academic needs while immediately holding him accountable for his missing and substandard work. St. Anne school demonstrated empathy while also creating clear accountability for his work and behavior. The teachers at St. Anne work as a team with the parents and have demonstrated to me they clearly love teaching and their students. They met with me individually once a week to check in on our son’s progress and immediately address challenges or concerns. They also supported our son with after-school tutoring three days a week which was critical in developing self-confidence in his academic abilities and trust in his teachers. Thanks to St Anne’s blended learning model, dedicated teachers, and passionate leadership from Principal Browning, our son now embraces learning and has developed a strong competitive academic drive. His character and academic transformation over a short period at St. Anne have been remarkable making his Catholic high school future full of endless possibilities. St. Anne School provides an education that is far and above other Los Angeles Catholic Schools while keeping it affordable for all families.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2023

This is our 2nd year at Saint Anne School. We are impressed by the welcoming community, the diversity of the students and families, and the inclusiveness towards all faiths. Our son has received an incredibly individualized education and as a result will be prepared for his next step into high school. The small class size allows the teachers to get to know each and every student. The faculty holds advanced degrees and are passionate about their work. We feel lucky we found Saint Anne School.
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2023

Absolutely love Saint Anne’s school! They are always looking for ways to make learning fun and exciting. My son has been there since K and every time I ask if he wants to switch schools he starts crying. I’m happy he loves going to school and is learning about religion. I would recommend this school to anyone who likes feeling like they’re a part of a bigger family :)
Submitted by parent on January 02, 2023

Small classrooms equipped with the nessscary tools and technology to power a modern curriculum. Focus on Teaching and living Christian worldviews while also taking the time to know students as individuals. Very Passionate and Dedicated teachers who inspire learning in every aspects of our students life .
Submitted by parent on January 01, 2023

My experience with Saint Anne School in Santa Monica has been nothing short of amazing. From the outstanding leadership of their Principal for over 30+ years to their innovative and personalized Blended Learning Model that helps each student reach their individual goals, Saint Anne is an affordable private school second to none! Our family had attended top schools in WLA with subpar results - Saint Anne School is hands down our educational home for both of our kids. I highly recommend Saint Anne School to any family looking for quality education for their children.
Submitted by parent on January 01, 2023

Saint Anne will enhance your kids learning the importance of respect and family values at young age. With regards to our work schedule and finances, the after-school care is very helpful to our family, my kid enjoys everyday of her stay with the BandG staff with her homework done before she leaves the premises. I am confident that my kid's education in Saint Anne will make her better prepared for high school.
Submitted by parent on December 31, 2022

Our children have thrived at St Anne. The teachers are great, as is the after school program. Great community of parents with an excellent leader.