St Theresa Elementary School

4850 Clarewood Dr, Oakland, CA, 94618-0946
Tel: (510)547-3146
Grades: K - 8 | 287 students
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St Theresa Elementary School, by means of a strong academic curriculum, rooted in Catholic beliefs and values, the faculty, staff, and parish community work cooperatively to educate the whole child: spirit, mind, body; and promote community service as a way to live out Jesus' message of care and compassion develop confident, responsible Christians. We offer a strong, dynamic curriculum which stresses the integration of faith and life, academic excellence, and thinking skills. Our dedicated faculty and staff give time, energy, and devotion to educating and empowering students so that they will become self-directed, self-managing, lifelong learners who are prepared for the many challenges of today's world.

School Overview:
St Theresa Elementary School
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Full-Time Resource Specialist
Student Body
Total Students 287 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 33 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,100
Tuition Notes increased tuition for non-Catholic students
Admissions Director Karen Raven
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 2 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Yearbook Student Council

School Notes:

  • St Theresa Elementary School is a private Catholic elementary school nestled in the Oakland Hills. We offer Art, Music, P.E. and Spanish in all classes. All grades are responsible for community service and our Middle School students have a required number of hours in our Service Learning component for the religion class. Faith families are comprised of students from each grade, joining together to form a "family". This allows for students to get to know others from different grades. This program is especially enjoyed by the students. Sports within the CYO league are offered beginning in kindergarten (cross-country), basketball beginning in 3rd and volleyball in 4th grade. Our gym is state of the art and is used by the students throughout the day. Students in Middle School have the opportunity to participate in Student Council and  Yearbook.

    • Profile last updated: 09/20/2012

Nearby Schools:

St Theresa Elementary School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Holy Names High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Aurora School
Gr. K-5 | 0.2 mi. away
The College Preparatory School
Gr. 9-12 | 1 mi. away
Applegarden Montessori School
Gr. K | 1 mi. away
Bentley School
Gr. K-12 | 1.1 mi. away

View all schools in: Oakland, Alameda County, Zip 94618

School Reviews:

  • Recommended January 31,2013 - St. Theresa is a wonderful school but more importantly a wonderful community. We have been there for 8 years and both my children love it. The smaller school atmosphere is very welcoming and the children know most of the kids in each grade. It also also close friendships with the parents. The teachers are enthusiastic and the campus is beautifryl with a new large Event Center (gym). We are very happy with our choice.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended October 06,2012 - Excellent school, caring teachers and administrators. The children are taught to respect one another. The curriculum is challenging. Students begin to learn a foreign language in Kindergarten. The computer lab offers the children an opportunity to learn computer skills and the new event center/gym enables them to keep fit. The required service learning, volunteerism, teaches the children the value of giving to society.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended September 08,2012 - I am a very satisfied parent at St. Theresa School. My children are happy to go to school each morning. We are very happy with the teachers and aides and find the administration very easy to work with. Although music is offered in all grades, musical instruction is part of the curriculum starting in grade 4. My children would never have known how to read music if not taught in school. The gym is state of the art and where P.E. happens. Students participate in community service and belong to Faith Families. This is a program that pairs up children from each grade. This allows them to know other students from different classes. My kids love this! Although class sizes in some grades are larger than I would like, we have never experienced any issues with having too many. The teachers handle it just fine. Overall, we are very happy with the school and community.*-Posted by Parent *

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