Who Are We?

Our Students

In joining Saint Ann School, you join a community with a student enrollment, in the 2008-2009 school year, of 281 students in Kindergarten through grade 8.  Our students come from many different communities including Cleveland Heights, University Heights, South Euclid, Lyndhurst, East Cleveland, Cleveland and Shaker Heights.  Bus transportation to and from Saint Ann School is provided by the Cleveland Heights-University Heights and South Euclid-Lyndhurst school districts.   

Our Learning Environment

Saint Ann School provides a friendly, relaxed, family-like atmosphere of learning for your child.  Your child enters a community of learners that supports and nurtures holistic growth of mind, body, and soul.  Our curriculum integrates each of these aspects into your child’s day at school.  Just like a family, student, faculty, staff, and parents work to build positive relationships.    

 

Our Safety Preparedness

Our school has a safety plan in place in order to respond to possible emergencies in an effective and expedient manner.  Our school has regular in-services for faculty and staff on what role they play in the unlikely event an emergency occurs.  Our school has regular fire drills, tornado drills, and intruder drills, and has an outstanding relationship with the local fire and police departments.     

Our Proven Results 

Catholic schools like Saint Ann School are renowned for academic excellence. Students in Catholic schools consistently score in the top 1/3 on nationally standardized tests. Compared to other schools in the Diocese of Cleveland, Saint Ann School students consistently score higher on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills.  Click here to learn more about how we measure success.  If a student needs remediation or enrichment, resources are available from a very qualified team of auxiliary teachers, including a speech and language pathologist, an intervention specialist, an enrichment specialist, and a counselor. 

 

Our Satisfied Customers

We encourage you to talk to students and parents about their experience at Saint Ann School.  We are confident that you will hear that the school delivers on its educational promises.  Click here to hear what parents have to say about their experience.  

 

Our Faculty

At Saint Ann School our principal, Ms. Meg Cosgriff, has assembled a wonderful team that includes eighteen classroom teachers, three subject area-specific auxiliary teachers, an administrative assistant, a secretary, and a custodian.  This highly qualified group of professionals is committed to your child’s academic success and overall personal wellness.  Click here to visit our faculty page.   

Our History and Facility

Saint Ann School opened in September, 1916 with eight grades. The original faculty members were the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, who continued to serve the school until 1999. Originally, the church and school shared the same building space. However, enrollment in the school quickly expanded, and in 1925 the present school building was opened. The present beautiful church building was built in 1952, while the former church space was converted into a gymnasium and stage (now called Powers Hall).

The present school building has undergone a number of transformations over the years. A third floor was added to the building in 1960 to provide more classroom space, and eventually this floor was converted into a spacious library for student use. Later, in 1984, a computer lab and theatrical performance area were added to the third floor. In 2003, a state-of-the-art Science and Technology Center was opened. Funds for the Center came from school families and parishioners, who united behind this effort in support of the school. The center provides a large integrated space for science and computer education, and is equipped with wireless Internet connections. With the opening of this center, Saint Ann School has demonstrated once again a commitment to first-class, modern facilities.

The exceptional buildings that compose Saint Ann School and Church have been officially recognized as architectural landmarks by the city of Cleveland Heights.

Our Catholic Identity

Saint Ann School School’s student body is comprised primarily of students from the Roman Catholic faith tradition.  However, students from all faith traditions are welcome and regularly enroll.  If you are non-Catholic and would like to speak with one of our non-Catholic school families, please let us know.  We would be happy to make the connection.  Our children participate in liturgies that include Mass and various prayer services, classroom prayer, preparation for sacraments and “faith families” activities (small prayer groups consisting of students from kindergarten through grade 8.)  As part of our school’s emphasis on social responsibility, children experience many different kinds of service projects throughout the school year.

Our Families

In joining the Saint Ann School School family, you enter a community committed to building a caring, loving, and supportive environment for our children.  This is evident in the way our families come together to support both the school and each other.  In addition to participation in our PTO and Athletic Association, there are countless volunteer opportunities to fit every schedule and talent you possess.