Ignore the old posts from 6 years ago, because it's a totally different school. Probably more like…read more4.5, but always room for improvement! I have two children attending, one in preschool and the other has been there a few years and started in Kindergarten (no preschool when we started). The school has been changing, for example, the addition of the preschool program and a new principal after the other one left to get married. The current principal seems alright and is older, so more likely to stay. She is also better at communication than the old principal. I like that the school has more diversity that St. James, which also seems to be more conservative in its parent population. Tuition is reasonable, with discounts for multiple children and aftercare. The teachers love the students and there are some really involved parents that make the school year fun for the kids. It's like a family. I also like that the classes tend to be small (15-20 kids on avg). They have Spanish, art, music, and music classes as specials. CYO sports, band/orchestra, choir, are some after school activities to name a few. I don't like vendor run lunch program that costs more than I spend on lunch, so we mostly pack lunch. It would be nice to have two classes per grade, so there were more kids. I would also love if they switched over to a Spanish-immersion program for the diocese. Several of the teachers are bilingual along with the students. Some may have heard rumors about the proximity to Bailey's Crossroads. To date we have had no issues and the school has modern security, like controlled access to the school (i.e., badge or buzz in).

We currently have a 2nd Grader and a Junior Kindergartener attending St. Anthony. They both love…read morethe school and the environment it provides, and we as parents could not be happier. Each student receives plenty of attention, and teachers have a good understanding of students' personalities and needs in this small-classroom setting. Our kids think the world of their teachers, and the learning and advancement continues to exceed our expectations. I was particularly impressed with how the administration handled the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021. In-person classes were in session throughout the entire school year with the option for virtual learning. Measures were taken to ensure students stayed healthy and in-person learning persisted. Any reported cases were quickly addressed with proper quarantine and sanitation protocols. I had full confidence my child would be safe when dropping her off at school each day. This was a stark contrast to the local public schools whose doors remained closed during this school year. If you are looking for a small, nurturing, tight-knit community for your child's education, I highly recommend making a visit to St. Anthony.

Some of the teachers really do care and the principal was super friendly but some of the teachers…read morealso are so horribly rude and disrespectful when I went to the school a guy brought a gun in the school! Don't believe me check the news we were on the news a lot and not for many good reasons there have been overdoses, fake fire alarms because of pulls, guys setting a trash can on fire and many more issues yes I did manage to graduate and get an education but it was extremely unsafe there I hope they do better

I went here and @UrLocalMexican S. is completely right they favor kids who get attention instead of…read moregood grades, also their staff is poor many special needs kids escaped and one of them took my milk because her teacher was on her phone

This is a very good school. It is the biggest middle school in Fairfax county. It has okay staff.read more

Our Savior Lutheran Church in Arlington VA is a gem. It is Missouri Synod Lutheran Church that is…read morevery engaged with the community. It has a diverse congregation that includes a large Eritrean population. It is a warm and inviting place to hear the good news of God. God's Grace is the message. If that's what you want to hear then check them out. It also has a day school for grades Pre-K through 8th. The school has small class sizes, modern technology, offers music and foreign language education. If you are concerned with overcrowded public schools and shifting school boundaries in Arlington, you need to check this school out. I had two children attend and I couldn't be happier with the experience. We knew all of my children's teachers and they were well prepared to move on to high school, both academically and emotionally.

We had a wonderful Easter celebration at Our Savior Lutheran Church. The sermon was very moving and…read morethey even included the little ones up at the altar to tell the Easter story. We all took holy communion, After the service we had a delicious brunch. It was truly amazing! Then the children had a fun egg hunt. Our granddaughter attends the school associated with this church. I can't tell you how much we love this place. Everyone is so kind and truly have a gift for serving the Lord.