St Andrew's Episcopal School

1515 S. Georgia Street, Amarillo, TX, 79102-0791
Tel: (806)376-9501
Grades: NS - 8 | 300 students
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Academic excellence in a faith-centered environment is the heart and soul of St. Andrew's Episcopal School of Amarillo. An Episcopal School that welcomes families of all faiths, St. Andrew's has been educating children since 1951. The school currently serves children from Primer (3 years of age) to eighth grade. Qualities of integrity, courage, service and duty find their beginnings here and every student is given the opportunity to become a disciplined and successful learner as well as a compassionate and caring member of the community.

School Overview:
St Andrew's Episcopal School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Student Body
Total Students 300 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (TX School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 13 students
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Football
Golf Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball

School Notes:

    • Academic excellence in a faith-centered environment is the heart and soul of St. Andrew's Episcopal School of Amarillo. An Episcopal School that welcomes families of all faiths, St. Andrew's has been educating children since 1951.
    • The School currently serves children from Primer (3 years of age) to 8th Grade. Qualities of integrity, courage, service, and duty find their beginnings here, and every student is given the opportunity to become a disciplined and successful learner, as well as a compassionate and caring member of the community.
    • Academic programs of particular merit include Spanish language instruction for grades K – 8; computer education for grades K – 8 and an in-depth fine arts program including visual arts and choral music for all students in grades K – 8 and Orchestra for students in grades 3 – 8.
    • Recent achievements by St. Andrew's students include 1st Place in the National Fuel Cell Car Competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (2009) and 1st Place in the National Science Bowl Competition (2008) as well as 1st Place in the Pantex Regional Science Bowl the last five years.
    • St. Andrew's students accumulate more than five high school credits by the time they graduate in the 8th Grade.
    • Middle School athletic program features championship football and volleyball teams as well as basketball, golf, tennis and track.
    • St. Andrew’s is the recipient of the prestigious Ken Bastion Award for outstanding Community Service. The School hosts an active service learning program that includes age-appropriate activities for every grade level.
    • St. Andrew’s is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and a charter member of the National Elementary Honor Society.
    • The student body represents a broad array of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and we believe that this diversity is important for the School. In an effort to ensure open access to all members of the Amarillo community, as well as extend the School's commitment to social, ethnic, and economic diversity within its student body.
    • St. Andrew's provides financial assistance to eligible students. The School offers both full and partial scholarships, depending upon the individual needs of each student or family.
    • St. Andrew's is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and is fully accredited by the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools, an organization approved by TEPSAC, and recognized by the Texas Commissioner of Education.

    Profile last updated: 03/27/2013

Nearby Schools:

St Andrew's Episcopal School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
St Mary S School
Gr. K-6 | 1 mi. away
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 1.9 mi. away
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Gr. K-6 | 1.9 mi. away
Amarillo Montessori Academy
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.9 mi. away
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Gr. K-6 | 2.4 mi. away

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