Private School / Preschool in Laguna Niguel, CA

St. Anne School, Laguna Niguel:
The path to a bright future begins each day in the classrooms at St. Anne School in Laguna Niguel, CA. Here, students receive one of the most important lessons of all – a lifelong love of learning. Our private, Roman Catholic school, recognized by the Diocese of Orange, provides an introduction to the educational, academic, social, and religious disciplines that create a strong sense of self and prepares our students for future success. Everything we do here is true to our core values of faith, character, community, excellence, and balance. In an atmosphere of support and close personal attention, we work in partnership with parents to help each child realize his or her full potential.

St. Anne School is a private Catholic school within and recognized by the Diocese of Orange serving students preschool through 8th grade. St. Anne School was founded as a Christian School in accordance with the Roman Catholic tradition in 1992 by a group of parents, clergy and community leaders serving children of all faiths.

Our Mission:
St. Anne School is a private, Roman Catholic school recognized by and within the Diocese of Orange, that delivers authentic religious formation in accordance with the Magisterium of the Church, unparalleled academics and broadening extracurricular opportunities designed to challenge, educate, and nurture the whole child in an atmosphere of support and close personal attention, in partnership with parents.

Our Vision:
To develop future generations of creative thinkers, innovative problem solvers, effective communicators and emerging leaders, guided by the Catholic faith, to influence our local and global communities for the greater good.

Core Values:

Faith: St. Anne promotes and fosters our Catholic identity through religious instruction, faith formation, and spiritual development, in an environment enriched by students from other faith backgrounds. We are proud of our Catholic faith and use it as the platform to teach about God, the sacraments, the dignity of the human person, the Commandments, prayer, and Christian service.

Character: We value moral integrity as the cornerstone of strong character. We will treat each other as Jesus taught: with respect, honesty and compassion. We seek to nurture a strong work ethic in each student and to instill the importance of service to others as a means of making the world a better place.

Community: The St. Anne sense of community is what sets us apart from all other schools and is extraordinary due to our superior faculty, dedicated staff and involved parents working as a team to help each student realize their full potential. We strive for economic, social, and spiritual diversity within our community and believe that these serve to teach children charity, understanding and the richness that comes from our differences as children made in the image and likeness of God.

Excellence: The pursuit of excellence is central to everything that we do. We set high standards for our students and provide them with superior teachers, facilities and state-of-the-art technology necessary to meet them. We operate with the fiscal discipline and control that enable us to continually improve and ensure the future of our school.

Balance: Balance and breadth of exposure to a wide range of disciplines help to develop well-rounded, resourceful and curious individuals. We offer exposure to a range of religious, academic, artistic, athletic, and co-curricular activities designed to broaden our students and instill in them a life-long love of learning.

St. Anne School is a National Blue Ribbon School and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC),   the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA), and the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Pre-school - 8th Grade Core Courses (Pre-school, Elementary & Middle School)
- English
- Mathematics
- Religion
- Science
- Social Science
- Physical Education
- Technology
- Art

Elective Courses (Middle school)
- Chinese
- Spanish
- Creative Writing
- Orchestra
- Show Choir
- Band
- Yearbook
- Health
- Geography
- Advanced Literature
- Graphic Design
- Future Problem Solvers

Extra-curricular / After-school Courses:
- Music
- Drama
- Cooking
- Dance
- Digital Media
- Jewelry Making
- Arts and Crafts
- Surfing

Athletics:
St. Anne School has a rich tradition of success in athletics and is a member of the Parochial Athletic League (PAL). Sports include:
- Cheerleading
- Girls' Volleyball (Fall)
- Girls' Basketball (Winter)
- Girls' Softball (Spring)
- Co-Ed Soccer (Spring)
- Boys' Flag Football (Fall)
- Boys' Basketball (Winter)
- Boys' Volleyball (Spring)

1. Academic Excellence
At St. Anne School, we set high standards for our students and provide them with superior teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes, and innovative, creative, and time-honored teaching methods to meet these rigorous expectations.  At the Middle School level, we offer a selection of advanced and honors courses to further challenge and excite students with demonstrated abilities seeking accelerated curriculum.

2. Community & Traditions
St. Anne boasts a vibrant community of students, parents, faculty, and staff.  Our strong community spirit is evident in our parent involvement, meaningful traditions, and annual events.  From Back-to-School Night and Fall Carnival to winter sporting events and performances to Mother’s Day Chapel and our Moving Up Ceremony in spring, our community comes together regularly to celebrate our children, our school, and each other.  

3. Global Citizenship
Our unique foreign language program exposes students to both Mandarin and Spanish from the elementary level, utilizing the study of Chinese and Hispanic culture to provide an enriched context to develop students’ language skills.  Our Middle School NOW+ (Navigating Our World) course gives students background and understanding of current events and global issues to better comprehend the world that we live in today.

4. Passion for the Arts
Our arts programs in orchestra, band, show choir, fine art, and graphic design not only help foster creativity, problem solving, and individuality, but also give students the opportunity to collaborate and contribute their own unique talents to award-winning music, dance, drama productions, and art shows.

5. Athletics
Sports are an integral part of our extracurricular activities, helping our student athletes develop their own individual talents, learning to trust in others to reach their full potential through teamwork, and teaching good sportsmanship. 

6. Co-Curricular Activities
With a robust co-curricular program, St. Anne students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs, classes, and activities that complement classroom study.  From our Future Problem Solvers and Mad Science programs to our drama class and surf club, we offer a variety of before and after-school programs to meet the passions and interests of our diverse student body.

7. Technology
We pride ourselves on making the latest in technological advances available to our students.  Our technology-rich classrooms are equipped with laptops and digital white boards.  Students have access to two technology labs, iPads and tablets, and the Middle School has a one-to-one Notebook program. Our Educational Technology Specialist provides teachers and students with up-to-date resources and skills to meet the needs of this ever-changing field.

8. Spiritual Development
Though our students represent many faiths, St. Anne’s religious curriculum is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church.  We are committed to helping our students become thoughtful, wise, compassionate, and humble through our religious formation program, designed to supplement and enhance students’ religious upbringing at home and church, regardless of faith background.

9. Character
We believe that moral integrity is the cornerstone of strong character.  We place an emphasis on teaching our students to be responsible citizens and that process begins by providing our students with a strong foundation that fosters understanding, consideration, and acceptance of others.  Our Christian Service Program teaches students to serve others who are less fortunate than themselves and, in doing so, learn profound and life-changing lessons.

10. Safe & Nurturing Environment
As we hear repeatedly from St. Anne families, their children love going to school every day because they feel safe, cared for, and respected.  The staff and faculty’s passion and dedication to students’ education, well-being, and future is evident in all that they do, from carpool supervision to nutrition to individualized instruction.