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Founded in 1952, Saint Anthony of Padua School is a Catholic school within the Diocese of Arlington. The school mission is to foster a love of Jesus and His Gospel while empowering the students to achieve academic excellence in a culturally diverse environment. Our goal is to foster a sense of community for your entire family.Our faculty caters to children in preschool through eighth grade stimulating intellectual growth, creative expression, and character formation.
The school welcomes and provides aid to families with children from different cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and developmental needs.Preschool: The curriculum is based on the Virginia Foundation Blocks of Early Learning, Diocesan Comprehensive Standards as well as the Handwriting Without Tears Program for developing a healthy and whole child. Our philosophy of educating your child; physically, socially, academically, and spiritually ensures that our students have the necessary skills for a successful transition to the elementary years at Saint Anthony`s school.
Club or Organization: Algebra Club, Altar Servers, Book Club (5th & 6th), PAPAS Club (Religious), Proclaimers of the Word (Public speaking), Safety Patrols, Spanish Club, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Shakespeare, Strings Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs: Players Soccer Academy K-4
School Notes
St. Anthony of Padua is an inclusive school that brings
together many cultures, traditions, and experiences to form a
vibrant and robust community. As a community, we are called
to develop the whole person: spiritually, academically,
emotionally, and physically. First and foremost, St. Anthony of
Padua School is a faith community. Formalized religious instruction
and moral values are taught and lived. Along with daily prayer and
weekly liturgies, outreach projects and Mass participation
contribute to the development of the individual and a member of the
community.Our school takes academic preparation seriously. All
students receive instruction in core subjects as well as art,
music, foreign languageand technology, equipping them with
21st century thinking skills. This is accomplished through a
challenging curriculum, leveled instruction, and a nurturing
environment that believes that every student can achieve. They
matriculate to the area`s top high schools and continue to
challenge themselves with many Honors and AP level courses. Through
our extra-curricular program of clubs and organizations, students
have the opportunity to serve the community, expand and enrich
their interests, friendships, and their school experience. Students
may choose from a wide array of activities: Altar Servers,
Proclaimers of the Word, National Junior Honor Society, Student
Council, Math and Science Clubs, Book Club, Chess Club, Shakespeare
Club, Band, Choir, Yearbook, and CYO sports. St. Anthony School is
a haven at the crossroads of Falls Church, Arlington and
Alexandria. Students have plenty of room to run, play, exercise and
explore with a large playing field with a playground. The
community is a place where all are welcomed and where individual
gifts and talents are celebrated. Come be a part of St. Anthony of
Padua School.
Grades: PK-8 | 364 students8.5 miles 3704 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 273-1211
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
53/24/2023
We transferred our daughter to St. Anthony of Padua after experiencing racial incidents, lack of an academic challenge, and engagement at another private school in the area. Four months in, it is clear our decision to transfer our daughter was the right one for our family. St. Anthony is the most diverse school in the diocese, and the principal is extremely accommodating and welcoming. She arranged a tour the same day we called about the school, set up a shadow day, and welcomed us to the school as a new transfer with my daughter starting at the school the following trimester. She understood our need to find a school where our daughter felt accepted and could be engaged both academically and socially. Our daughter is happy, likes her teachers, feels engaged in class, and has made some great friends, which is huge when transitioning to a new school. The school has wonderful events and after-school activities that contribute to the warm community, and family-like vibe at the school. The staff, students, and families have made the transition to middle school a nurturing and welcoming experience for our daughter. We look forward to the next two years at St. Anthony with our daughter and transitioning our younger son to St. Anthony for middle school. We feel blessed to have found St. Anthony for our children.
- Posted by Parent - Billie Coleman
52/15/2023
Having transferred from a public school, our daughter has learned so much more at St Anthony's, especially in social studies, science, and computing. The teachers are helpful and attentive. The principal, who recently came on board, seeks to improve the school's learning facilities/resources. We feel the school is headed in the right direction.
- Posted by Parent - WF
51/1/2016
My son is currently in kindergarten and we couldn't be happier with the quality of the academic program. His class size is relatively small and he gets a lot of personal attention that I don't think he would be getting at our local public school. He loves the music, art, Spanish and computer classes. As a six year old I think his favorite part of the school is the large playground and the gym for PE!
- Posted by Parent - cvins
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