St. Andrew the Apostle School

Posted: January 15, 2025

best school of all time- Emilio leiva

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Just an all around great school. Catholic education, teachers, Principal and staff

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Posted: July 4, 2021

St. Andrew the Apostle school in Clifton, VA has room to become a great school. it is an Okay school. They offer Religious education, emphasis on catholic prayers etc. The school may improve from communication, the school keeps changing dates of projects or important events at the drop of a hat thereby inconveniencing parents and guardians and even students themselves. This is a recurring problem.
Most students here at polite and teachers are okay too.

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Posted: December 18, 2018

They have no control of troublemakers since they need to keep the parents happy.

Posted: December 18, 2018

Too much homework (busy work) to compensate the time wasted by teacher checking her cellphone constantly while ignoring disruptive behavior from troubled kids in the classroom.

Posted: December 18, 2018

They are effective as long as your child is not an advanced learner or requires special education.

Posted: December 18, 2018

I witnessed students disrespecting the librarian while she was trying to read a book to them in the classroom. Moreover, in several occasions kids were mean and rude to their peers and adults alike. The leadership in this school thinks that taking the students to an hour and a half mass every Friday morning is enough to teach them character.

Posted: December 18, 2018

The Principal is unfriendly to parents, especially if you are new to the school. She stays in the office all the time, not visible after arrival and departure.

Posted: December 18, 2018

Nope. If you child needs an average curriculum, this is the place for you. However, if you child is a slow learner or an advanced learner, this is not the place for you. They don't differentiate since the teacher is "alone and doesn't have an assistant nor the resources" to do so (from the horse's mouth).

Posted: December 18, 2018

They are great at first impression (Open House), but looks can be deceiving.

Posted: December 14, 2018

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I had both of my children go through the school and they had a fantastic experience.

Posted: March 8, 2016

Small student to teacher ratio (averaging 19 kids per class) gives both advanced students and non-traditional learners the one-on-one attention and opportunities they need to reach their full potential. The school fosters a caring environment which feels more like an extended-family. The award-winning teachers and staff mentor students to win state-wide competitions in Battle of the Books, Math Counts, and Robotics Club. Students at St. Andrews have a very high acceptance rate to prestigious high schools, where they continue to excel.

Posted: March 8, 2016

The students are working years above grade level, yet there is such a stress-free environment. Effective teaching and fantastic students make this possible.

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Posted: October 8, 2015

Amazing, amazing school where all teachers assign grades honestly based on student merit, not on favoritism.

Posted: October 8, 2015

Amazing school! We transferred here from another private school and I am so happy we did. My child graduated St Andrews this past year, and it prepared her for all honors courses at an elite private school. The teachers, principal, administrators, fathers, and everyone in this community made us feel part of a big family. This is a school where the staff cares not about a paycheck, but about instilling a good education and values, and makes your child thrive in this environment. Of course, if there was a sports program, that would make put the icing on the cake, but I wouldn't change coming here for anything. This is a rare place where role models are the norm, not the exception.

Posted: May 10, 2014

I have 8 kids ranging in age from 12 to 7 months old. Catholic School is very important to my family. I love that St. Andrew The Apostle School has a strong faith based education. The teachers each put the students first in everything they do. They are great role models besides teachers. The staff is very pleasant and helpful each day. Anytime you call the school you talk to a live person, not an automated voice. The Principal works each day to ensure that the school environment is a safe and productive place. The church Pastor and staff are very supportive of the school. I would not hesitate to recommend this school to anyone who values their faith and their child's education.

Posted: January 8, 2013

After transferring from the local public school system to St. Andrews, our experience has been beyond positive. We are thrilled with the academics and are continually impressed by the faculty's ability to teach across curriculum. No learning opportunity is ignored. Student's happiness and well being are top priorities and the thoughtfulness of faculty and staff is felt by students and parents alike. The small environment has been wonderful at meeting each child's strengths and areas of concern. Safety was an important issue with us when we transferred and I feel confident in the school's ability to handle a crisis. I noticed an earlier review that stated students attend mass twice a week, but in the time that we have been there, mass is once a week. I'm thankful we were able to find this gem of a school.

Posted: November 14, 2012

I have two younger children at St. Andrew and I am a very happy parent. My children are thriving in this school due to the challenging curriculum, the dedicated staff and teachers, and the very loving environment. This is a small school (only one class per grade) where all the teachers and staff, even those that do not teach your child, will actually know your children, what grade they attend and their siblings. I love this. The older students have an almost sisterly/brotherly bond amongst classmates because they have grown together. Saint Andrew's students are very respectful and are taught to be kind. I volunteer often (which is very welcomed) and have yet to see one instance of bullying. There is a lot of parent involvement and a lot of wonderful families made us feel welcome. I highly recommend this wonderful school to anyone considering private education for their children.

Posted: October 23, 2012

We selected St. Andrew s and couldn't be happier! After moving from out of state to Northern Virginia and looking at MANY schools, we chose St. Andrew s. We were looking for a greater academic challenge for our children as well as a safe, faith-filled and nurturing environment. At St. Andrew s we have found just that and more. From the moment we contacted the school, we felt welcome. Throughout the application process, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They worked around our traveling schedule to have the principal give us a personal school tour. During our tour, we experienced St. Andrew s first-hand and also learned that the school has a full-time nurse, which was very important to us. Today, our children attend St. Andrew s, and they are thriving. They are happy, and we are happy! They are receiving the personal attention we were looking for. Areas where they were already strong are even stronger and others that needed some improvement have improved beyond what we thought possible in such a short amount of time. Every school member faculty, staff, students and parents cares, and it shows. It feels great to be a part of St. Andrew s! We highly recommend it.

Posted: March 15, 2011

St. Andrews is great! I sent all three of my children there. A few years into their education, we did end up pulling them due to financial reasons. After a year an a half in the public school, we ended up going back to St. Andrews. It was like going home and they were more than willing to help us out financially. From the extremely friendly front office staff, to the amazing school nurses (actual RN's) and the new principal, Mrs. Sigg, that has been there three years, it is just a place you want your children to spend their days. I can't even begin to brag about the teachers. They are so caring and treat the children as if they are their own. They will go to the ends of the earth to make sure ALL the children are successful. I would not put my children in any other school... ever! Another great change in recent years is the priests. Father Kelly and Father Mullaney have a real presence in the school, even helping out at recess and carpool. The children love it!! You will NOT regret your decision if you send your child(ren) to St. Andrew the Apostle School.