St. Bernard Elementary School vs. St. Anna School
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School Overview
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Affordability
Advanced Degrees
Overview
St. Bernard's Elementary School, founded by the Sisters of the Presentation in 1886, for the purpose of educating all God's children, continues today as a Roman Catholic Parochial School carrying on the sisters' motto of "Deeds not Words".
St. Bernard's provides education for grades Pre-K through 8. In a partnership among teachers, students and parents we pursue excellence in education and emphasize dignity, individuality, responsibility and respect.
Together we strive to discover and strengthen our faith and gifts from God.
St. Bernard's is committed to educating and developing in each of its students a love of God, self, family, home, country and the world at large.
St. Anna School is a co-ed school with students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight.
The Mission: SAS teaches Catholic Virtues: fostering empathy, kindness, and service to others in a faith-and family-centered community; encouraging students to be active and creative learners who strive for individual academic excellence using 21st Century skills, and nurturing personal relationships with God.
Teamwork, Self-discipline, Problem-solving, Digital Citizenship, Leadership, and Critical Thinking
SAS Vision is to educate students with a rigorous and challenging curriculum, emphasizing Christian values, service to others, and respect for all.
We offer a comprehensive program that includes not only the traditional content areas but also weekly enrichment in Art, Band, Music, Technology, Physical Education, and Italian culture.
St. Anna School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
yes
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1886
1953
Students Body
Total Students
245 students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
31%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
40
Kindergarten Students
25
24
Grade 1 Students
25
21
Grade 2 Students
18
19
Grade 3 Students
23
23
Grade 4 Students
25
24
Grade 5 Students
25
13
Grade 6 Students
22
21
Grade 7 Students
22
15
Grade 8 Students
28
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
90%
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Number of AP Classes
10
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(plaid jumper, white blouse, navy pants, polos with school logo, skorts etc.)
(plaid jumper, white blouse, navy pants, polos with school logo, skorts etc.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,150
$6,345
Tuition Notes
n/a
Please check the website for tuition rates and family discount plan
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Acceptance Rate
100%
n/a
Admissions Director
Sr. Pauline Leblanc
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Competetive Sports:
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubNational Junior Honor Society
Religious Ed Classes
Arts and Music Programs:
Theater Program