Saint Andrew's Episcopal School

13601 Saratoga Avenue

Saratoga, CA 95070

35 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-8
Type

private

Find Homes for Sale in this School Zone

Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 04, 2024

Our daughter started at St. Andrew’s this year as a sixth grader. We cannot say enough about how warm and welcoming both the staff and student community have been. We were looking for a small school with a warm, family-centered community that offered strong academics but, as importantly, strong enrichment and social-emotional learning opportunities. We have not been disappointed!!! Our daughter comes home every day excited about the song they are composing in music class, the duel that they won in Social Studies on the country of Indonesia, the worm they dissected in Science class, and so much more. Every day is a new and exciting adventure in learning! We highly recommend St. Andrew’s for your family!UPDATE (FALL 2023): I now have 2 daughters at Saint Andrews and we are still thrilled with the education they are receiving. Both girls are thriving – academically, socially and emotionally. Their teachers are very engaged and supportive. Academics are tough, but there is a real focus on balance and students are taught early on to advocate for themselves.I've been impressed with every class, but my favorite have been Spanish (In just 2 years, my oldest is speaking at a Spanish 3 level and loving every minute of class!), Social Studies (Both of my girls are so much more interested in what's happening in the world today, and can appreciate it with more historical context.), and Science (The dissections unit in 7th grade was an incredible, educational and exciting experience for my daughter!).In addition to all of this, the parent community has been so warm and welcoming, making the transition for both the girls (and me!) a breeze! I highly recommend Saint Andrews to anybody looking for a strong, well-rounded education in a warm, welcoming community.UPDATE (FALL 2024): My oldest graduated from 8th grade that year. Kudos to Saint Andrews, who made the high school process so stress-free. Admissions teams at all of the high schools we looked at were so enthusiastic about Saint Andrews students. And the school did such a great job preparing students to ask questions, conduct interviews and plan ahead for application essays. While my daughter loves her new high school, she misses the community and warmth of her Saint Andrews family, and still comes back regularly to visit and chat with students and staff.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2024

This is our fifth year at Saint Andrew's, and we couldn't be happier with our choice for all three of our children. Watching them grow into kind, curious individuals who love to learn confirms that we made the right decision. The teachers are passionate, knowledgeable, and truly understand each child's unique needs. They know when to push our children to excel and when to offer comfort and support.One of the things we especially appreciate is the strong sense of community at Saint Andrew's. The parents are actively involved, the children are thriving, and we've made many wonderful friendships along the way. The Middle School matriculation report speaks volumes about the school's academic standards and accomplishments.Overall, we highly recommend Saint Andrew's!
Submitted by parent on December 01, 2023

Our family has been with the school for three years. We have two children who started in the Lower School and now one has moved to the Upper (Middle) School. At Saint Andrews we have found an academic environment that challenges our children in a positive and supportive way. We work with the Learning Services team to identify and work through accommodations where the children need different support while still maintaining high expectations. We have value the emphasis on social-emotional learning that is embodied up through the administration. The school encourages participation in sports, leadership, and performing arts, even if it is the student's first time; this has opened up new passions for our children. We have deep confidence in the Head of School and her thoughtful presence is felt throughout the campus. The teachers care about the individual students. When we recently had parent-teacher conferences for Middle School, we left feeling that our child was really seen and listened to. Finally, the community of families at the school is strong and fun.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2023

We joined Saint Andrews for middle school. It was a big decision to move to a private school after elementary, and we are so glad we took the leap! My daughters have thrived, both academically, socially and emotionally. The teachers are very engaged and supportive of the students. Academics are tough, but there is a real focus on balance and support. Teachers are available to help students when they are struggling, and students are taught early on to advocate for themselves. I've been impressed with every class, but my favorite are the stellar Spanish program – In just 2 years, my oldest is speaking at a Spanish 3 level and loving every minute of class! – and the engaging Social Studies program – Both of my girls are so much more interested in what's happening in the world today, and can appreciate it with more historical context.In addition to all of this, there is a very warm and welcoming parent community, which has made the transition to middle school a breeze – both for the kids, and adults alike! I highly recommend Saint Andrews to anybody looking for a strong, well-rounded education in a warm, welcoming community.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2021

This is our 6th year at St. Andrew's and our expectations continue to be exceeded! We absolutely love this school! The Head of School is stellar, the administration is wonderful, friendly and helpful and the teachers are amazing! Our daughter not only loves going to school, she enjoys learning and is motivated to do her best. The families that make up our community are simply put- wonderful. I don't think I understood the importance of a school community until I became a part of such a loving and trusting one. Knowing my children go to such a great school is really the best feeling! Thank you St. Andrew's!
Submitted by parent on October 07, 2021

Saint Andrews offers an incredibly nurturing and supportive environment. Before joining, we had heard several parents say that joining Saint Andrews was the best decision they had ever made. Now with our younger kid joining middle school, we completely understand what they meant and totally agree with it! Transferring to Saint Andrews was the best decision!From the management team, the teachers, the parents, to the students, everybody is super nice and always trying to help. It is like a warm family with great care and support to each other. We are amazed by how much our daughter enjoys her new school after only less than two months. She is super cheerful, always eager to learn and try new things: music club, writing club, running club, after-school volleyball, student council and the variety show. We love to see her active participation and upbeat spirit, all thanks to the encouraging environment at Saint Andrew’s that helps each individual student blossom in his/her own way. We highly recommend Saint Andrew’s for raising happy, kind, well-rounded, and competent children.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2021

Both my children grew up at Saint Andrew’s, making the school our second home. The campus, faculty, and students are all incredibly kind, understanding, and will welcome anyone with open arms. Saint Andrew’s shapes their students into well-rounded and compassionate people with good character and gives each and every individual a strong foundation for learning. They teach all students not only how to seek challenges but also how to overcome them, which is a vital skill that both of my children have utilized both at Saint Andrew’s but also in high school and beyond. Most importantly, all SAES students grow to be people that are not only very intellectually capable but also people with good hearts. A very big thanks to Saint Andrew’s for nurturing my children, as well as many others, into warmhearted and successful individuals! - parent of alumni, class of ’19 & ‘21
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2021

Wonderful environment for students to grow academically and personally. Great leadership, amazing teachers.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2021

Students at SAES truly experience “wholehearted learning.” The staff and faculty care deeply about the students and love what they do. They weave kindness in what they teach to children and how they interact with them. We highly recommend SAES to families looking for a private school in the South Bay.
Submitted by parent on November 12, 2020

The teachers are so nice and professional, my daughter loves her school very much
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2020

St Andrews provides a wonderful educational experience and promotes the love of learning. My kids love going to this school and never want to miss a day.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2020

9 out of 10! Both my kids had a great experience! I had one daughter and one son there, and they were there for 10 years each.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2020

My daughter had a great experience at St. Andrews, especially while Mr. McKay was still the head of school. She still goes back to visit a few teachers who were encouraging, fun, and inspired her to follow her passions. Mr. Adams is one of those teachers. He encouraged my daughter to run in 5th grade, and she never stopped. She ran in high school and plans to run in college, on a varsity team or on her own. Dr. Bloch is also one of those special teachers. He made science fun, hands-on, and challenging. My daughter is planning on pursuing research in the sciences when she goes off to college this Fall. To any parent interested in St. Andrews, I would highly recommend a second look. The school did have its rough years, but it is back on track now with a great leader. The school is nurturing and focused on the development of the whole child.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2019

Both my kids attended Saint Andrew’s from 1st to 8th grade. The youngest one just completed 8th grade this year. We feel that the program is very well balanced with the appropriate mix of academics, sports, performing arts, and character education. The small class size allows the teachers and students to know each other very well. Students are comfortable speaking publicly for their project presentations. In addition to the core academic subjects, Music, P.E., Computer Technology, are also part of the standard curriculum. Students from the school have a strong sense of ethics and social justice issues from regular discussions in Religion and Social Studies classes. Sports teams, orchestra, choir, jazz/pop band, and school play have a no-cut policy so students get to try a variety of extracurricular activities. The parents community is amazingly active and friendly. Graduates from Saint Andrew’s are well sought after by the local competitive high schools.
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2019

My child spend his first year at SAE and I must see this is the best school we have so far. it is very friendly environment. I can see my child happy while learning. Highly recommended!
Submitted by parent on July 16, 2019

As a current parent of two (7th grade and 6th grade) here at Saint Andrew’s, I can share that this is a dedicated educational community fostering student happiness, academic achievement, and character development. During the campus visit and admission events, I was truly amazed by how generously the parents and students at Saint Andrew’s shared their experiences with us. That wonderful experience really set Saint Andrew’s apart from the other schools we visited. My kids enjoyed their shadow visit very much and were both excited when they learned about the acceptance. The students were very welcoming and helpful when my kids started school here, which eased them into the new environment so smoothly.Even though we have only been here for one year so far, we can already clearly see that our kids have become better articulating their thoughts, how much they have enjoyed the school activities, and how they have challenged themselves to try new things for the opportunities that the school and teachers provided. I really appreciate how the teachers are willing to help and to support the students to become a better version of themselves. If I could turn back the clock, I wish I had found this school earlier for my kids. Therefore, I sincerely hope that you attend the campus visit or open house events, and see for yourself!
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2018

My two children are actually a little bummed on holidays because they miss school! The science program is tremendous -- very hands-on and engaging. Math is exceptional, as is the reading and writing. This is our first year at St. Andrew's after moving to the area, and we feel so fortunate to have started out at such a fantastic little school!
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2016

Saint Andrews is a wonderful school that provides an environment for your child to grow and thrive! My favorite things about our school is the community of people, the focus on character and the whole child approach. My children love going to school and participate in a welcoming environment where they can feel comfortable to demonstrate their best. We have been at the school over 6 years and every year they improve and grow more close to being their best self!I can't say enough positive things about the school and encourage you to come see for yourself :-)
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2016

Saint Andrew's Episcopal School has been an excellent school and community for my child as a student and our family as a whole. Upon visiting the school for the first time, it was clear that there was something special: the feel of experienced and creative teachers in the classrooms, a well-organized and well-thought-out curriculum which caters to the WHOLE child, and an amazing character program which emphasizes pillars of character, such as trustworthiness, responsibility, honesty, etc. Once my child started his first year, the 'feel of something special' became a reality. It is truly something special. The community at Saint Andrew's is one that is unique in that you have to be on campus to feel the wonderful connection among parents, students, teachers and administrators. If you are considering the school, I suggest you schedule a visit and see for yourself. Saint Andrew's is outstanding in every way.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2016

Saint Andrew's is an incredibly special school built upon an exemplary and dedicated faculty and staff. Surrounding that outstanding foundation is an entire community dedicated to the social, emotional and academic growth of each and every student. As an educator I understand, intimately, the importance of educating, cultivating and nurturing each and every child, each and everyday. For us, Saint Andrew's was the only choice