St Edward Catholic School

2601 SPRING STUEBNER RD

Spring, TX 77389

21 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on October 14, 2024

I was an alumni in this school and was there for only 3 moths for how bad it was. there was bullying, everyday when you walked into class you would be sure to get yelled at by teachers, the computer class was irrelevant, Spanish was not Spanish, just gluing some irrelevant things. if you want real education, go to Padua, or any other school. the only thing anybody liked was lunch, basketball and karate. That's all I'll give this school. minus one out of ten. please don't condemn your kids, keep them safe ANYWHERE else. If i could, i would give it no stars.
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2024

We are in the middle of our fifth year at St. Edward Catholic School. We have always felt welcomed and heard by both teachers and administration. St. Edward has provided a fantastic classically-based Catholic education to our kids, and prepared our older daughter for Catholic high school as well. They also participate(d) in track and field, soccer, choir, and Girl Scouts. The community we have found at St. Edward has been such a blessing!
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2024

What a great school. The education is awesome and the teachers are great!
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2024

After nearly 6 years at St. Edward Catholic School, we can really testify as to how much our child has grown both spiritually and academically. The school IS small, but to us that is a benefit, as we know everyone and it allows us to build relationships that feel more like family. The local public schools are so huge, we didn't want our child to just be a number where you can get lost in the shuffle. At St. Ed's, the teachers know our child as an individual and therefore can adapt lessons to fit individual needs. The curriculum is classically-inspired, which we love because it's based in strong reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills and, because it's a Catholic school, we don't have to waste time and energy with the state standardized tests (we do have growth assessments, it's strictly to assess students' abilities to help THEM, not to gain state funding, so there's no "teaching to the test" problem). If you are looking for tight knit community and a Catholic education with rigorous coursework, we highly recommend St. Edward.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2024

My family has attended St. Edward Catholic school for the past 9 years and it has been such a blessing! The school community is very much like a family and the staff has always been willing to listen to questions or concerns while always advocating for what is best for the students. If problems arise, the staff is very open and willing to have conversations to come up with solutions and I have always felt like my voice is heard. My children are always happy to go to school and are excited to tell me about their day when they are picked up. Students can get involved in a variety of sports (no matter their skill level) and the coaches have always been uplifting, supportive, and kind. I can't say enough about the Catholic faith foundation my children have built and watching your child be able to pray, worship, participate in the Living Rosary, or Stations of the Cross, and be excited about it just makes my heart burst with joy. Being a part of this school has been a wonderful experience and I'm lucky to have witnessed it to be the right choice for my children.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2023

Our children have attended St Edward Catholic School for several years. We love the small class sizes and the Catholic environment. Teachers are easy to get in touch with and are very supportive. Love the fact that the school teaches handwriting and uses textbooks!
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2023

We paid for the application and have tried to get an official accepted or denied status... and maybe some insight on the decision but no one responds to our emails or calls. I really hope this is not common practice, we should get some sort of information. This seems unethical.
Submitted by other on July 06, 2023

I’m currently an alumni for this school. I’ve been here ever since pre-k 4 and I’ve always known this school to be a home. Honestly, as I grew up, I met such amazing teachers who took a big impact in my life. I also saw some teachers who were definitely were not on the brightest side. As I went into the middle school, the students pulled far too many shenanigans. Most of them didn’t get in trouble, and mostly the boys in my class. Anyways, some teachers expected too much of us especially under pressure. Mostly for the higher grades, like for midterms and finals. I had this one teacher not admit to telling us the wrong information for a project. This school is pretty good overall and it’s still growing over the years.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2020

We are sad to be leaving but we are very disappointed in the administration. Decisions are made without any input from parents. We raise money and promises are not kept. And when we speak up, the principal and pastor don't care because nothing gets done. No one answers to parent requests. And we are supporting our school! We stopped donating and participating in events because of this. Other parents feel this way. But we will not return after this year.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2018

Unfortunately, our experience was so bad we will not be returning next year.
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2018

I am ambivalent. I have not been as involved as I should be, and everything I hear is an opinion of events.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2017

The Spanish program at St. Edward is 100% ineffective. The teacher is unresponsive and rude. There is no curriculum being followed and NO classroom instruction. Students are given worksheets to cut, color, and paste into a workbooks which is a complete waste of time. This is all they do. We have spent many nights coloring pictures, cutting and pasting to complete Spanish homework, when we really needed to be studying for Science or Social Studies tests. It's sad to fail Spanish because you failed to color the apple red. Despite numerous parent complaints over the years, nothing has changed.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2016

The school encourages parents to come forward and share ideas, concerns, suggestions etc., but when parents come forward the administration is defensive, argumentative and hostile. MOST of the teachers and classes are fantastic and do a great job, but one class is problematic. It has been brought to the attention of the administration numerous time by many parents and nothing has changed over the years. Love the environment and most of the staff, but it's become clear you have to accept things as they are... nothing is going to change.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2015

If you want a circa 1950's Catholic education, this is your school. We were not involved or invited to meetings concerning the education of our children. The principal is out of touch with present-day curriculum. The cons out-weigh the pros. We were warned not to go here and I wish we would have listened.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2015

My child has attended St. Edward since pre-k 3. We have had excellent teachers since that time and many positive experiences. I do not agree with the negative posts on this site. Speaking to some of the negative posts, the school does not treat the parents like they work for the school. This is a private catholic school and parents have to participate and contribute to make it work. All private schools are that way. As for complaints about security, the school's efforts all appear geared to attempting to keep track of who is entering the school. I would prefer that to having too little security any day. There was an administrative staff person at the school that sat at the front desk who was often rude- but she is no longer at that desk. And, just because there is one staff person with a bitter attitude is not reason enough for me to give the school one star. My child has thrived at this school. The teachers expect a lot, but I agree with that. The children seem so close, supportive and caring of one another- they must be doing something right. St. Edward is a good school with a positive learning environment. It is not perfect- but what is.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2014

My son started pre K 3 this year and we are extremely satisfied with our experience. My son loves his teacher and has learned so much while being a student here. Friends and family have commented on how much he has matured and it shows when he's around other groups of kids as he has his "angel wings" behind his back waiting for his turn. We feel that the return on our investment thus far has been tremendous and look forward to both of our kids continuing their education here. We didn't know the previous principal but really like and respect the current one. It seems like she's implemented a lot of changes and perhaps that's a challenge for some parents and students but we are excited to have her on board as she seems invested in our children's success and well being. I would highly recommend sending your children to St. Edward.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2013

I have three children that attend St. Edward. I have not seen or experienced any issues as some of the previous reviews. I am pretty straightforward with my children so the strict guidelines do not bother me. Teachers expect a lot of the students and I would not have it any other way. I have not personally met the principal but really liked her no nonsense approach at orientation.
Submitted by other on September 24, 2013

I have attended this school since kindrgarten, and I must say I have enjoyed my years here for the most part. Some of the teachers are great people -- but some teachers tend to favor students severly, and it is aggravating. Ever since we have received a new principal, this school seems to be run by a tyrant. It is almost intolerable to the point that I felt it was necessary to send complaints about numerous acts of injustice towards teachers, and most importantly students. If the principal finds something she doesn't like about your actions or the way you live your life (i.e. websites you use and how you use them, things you talk about or hobbies you enjoy) she will attempt to CHANGE YOU! The education I have recieved at this school is average, nothing gleaming or over the top. But, what I must reiterate, is that the new principal is resembling a dicator way too much. I would advise parents to stray from this school if you are not needing to hear terrible stories about said principal over using her "power".
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2013

As a parent, I love this school. My kids adore their teachers. The teachers are dedicated to ensuring their students' success. The staff is personable and are always able to accommodate our needs. We were sad to see our principal leave but she had to attend to an ailing mother. The new principal is stern and on the ball. She is a no nonsense kind of lady with a mind for excellence. If you are interested in attending our school you will not be disappointed. We are currently adding to our parish buildings and soon to be refurbishing our school! We just stared a football team. Joining our "family" would be one of the best decisions you could make.
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2013

Very rude receptionist. School principal left this year so hopefully the new principal cleans up after all the mess she left behind. It's horrible what both kids and parents have to endure from some of the staff and faculty. They don't practice what they preach. I'm still surprised on what some of the teachers and faculty got away with. I was warned about the school by a St. Edward's faculty member. I just did not believe the person at the time. It's a christian school and I thought, "there's no way they would do any of things that was mentioned." I was wrong and suffered and paid the price for it. IF YOU LOVE YOU CHILDREN, DON'T SEND THEM TO ST. EDWARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN SPRING, TX!!!