| St. Theresa Catholic Church and School

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Live the Little Way PreK3-8th Grade, NW Hills in Austin TX Book a Tour Online

- Welcome to St. Theresa Catholic School
  
  Our Mission
  The mission of St. Theresa Catholic School is to develop all students to their full potential by educating them in a Catholic and academically
  excellent environment, preparing them to share God’s love through a life of faith and service.
Living "The Little Way"

St. Theresa Catholic School celebrates its patroness, St. Theresa of Lisieux, “The Little Flower,” through her unique charism of the “Little Way.”
Her charism is incorporated into the life of the school, centering around doing all things with love.
About Our School
- Academic Excellence Our students consistently excel, scoring in the top 15% nationally on assessments.
- Athletics for All Our inclusive athletic department begins in 1st grade, offers 9 sports, & competes with 15 schools.
- Optimal Class Sizes We maintain small class sizes, capping at 22 students per classroom in elementary grades.
- Community and Faith We are a close-knit, faith-based community supported by engaged parents and staff.
- Comprehensive Student Services Providing robust student support with Learning Specialists, Social Emotional Counselor, & Nurse.
- Commitment to Safety Our campus is equipped with 61 AI-enhanced security cameras, triple secured entry points, & a full-time armed security guard.
- Join Our Family
  
  2025/26 applications are open
  
  Apply for the 2025/26 school year
  Admissions
  We are so thankful for our community and would love to have you join us!
  Book a tour today
  We do personal tours all year long with our Admissions Director.
  Contact Susie Thompson, Admissions Director with questions at 512-275-7261 or sthompson@st-theresa.org.
Early ChildHood Program

3 & 4 YEAR-OLDS
OPEN HOUSE ON SAT, MAY 3RD 10-11:30AM - MEET THE TEACHERS, CLASSROOM TOURS

Through purposeful instruction woven into play and discovery, we empower children with opportunities to make choices, engage in hands-on experiences, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Most importantly, our program nurtures each child’s spiritual relationship with God while fostering a compassionate and caring attitude toward others.
PRE-K OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION
By The Numbers
- 15%
  The school continues to score in the top 15% on standardized tests
- 828
  Our 51 educators have 828 years of combined teaching experience
- 230+
  Service hours of middle school students for local seniors
- 9
  Athletics for all with 9 no-cut sports starting in 1st grade
- 61
  61 security cameras on campus enabled with AI and a full time security guard
- 31
  We pull families from 31 zip codes
- 21
  Our PTO has 21 events for you to get involved in every year
- 30%
  30% student diversity
- Our Exceptional Educators
  
  At St. Theresa Catholic School, our dedicated teachers bring an average of 16 years of teaching experience to their classrooms, ensuring a rich and seasoned educational environment for our students. Our school principal, Mr. Brian Wheeler, with 30 years of Catholic Education experience, is entering his 5th year leading our school, fostering a nurturing and academically rigorous atmosphere.
Our Campus

Nestled on 22 acres surrounded by a greenbelt in scenic NW Hills, we prioritize outdoor time and the well-being of our students.
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2023 National blue ribbon awardee
- St. Theresa Catholic School
  
  2023 National Blue Ribbon School Profile
- St. Theresa Catholic School has been honored as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, a prestigious recognition awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. Among the select few schools chosen each year, St. Theresa is one of only 40 non-public schools nationwide and the sole recipient in Austin for 2023.
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