Accreditation & History

St. Theresa's Catholic School is accredited through the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops - Education Department under the governance of the Diocese of Austin.  

• Approved by the Texas Education Agency
• Accredited by AdvancED

Established in 1986 with a total of 38 students, St. Theresa’s Catholic School has grown to be one of the area’s most respected leaders in private education. Since opening, we have given thousands of Austin-area children the gift of a Catholic education and have expanded our enrollment to over 400 students.

Early 1980s: St. Theresa Catholic Church recognizes a need to provide a Catholic education to its children.
1983: Planning begins for an elementary school, under the direction of Msgr. Richard McCabe. (Click here to read the related article from 1986)
1986: St. Theresa’s Catholic School opens its doors with a total of 38 students in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and 1^st grade. Additional grades are added in subsequent years.
1993: The school receives full accreditation by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department.
1995: Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten expand to include a second section, with upper grades expanding in subsequent years.
2003: The education building is renovated to provide space for five new classrooms and a large library. The school expands to better serve middle school students by offering 7^th grade.
2004: The school provides a complete middle school education by offering 8^th grade.
2005: A second section of 8^th grade is offered, completing the school’s expansion.
2011: Fall enrollment numbers are near capacity and St. Theresa’s Catholic School celebrates its 25^th Anniversary!
2013: STCS continues to celebrate strong enrollment in PK – 8th grade.  St. Theresa intermediate and middle school students move into the new Education Building, Elmer Hall.