St Lawrence Elementary and Middle School

Santa Clara, United States

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Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Saint Lawrence Elementary and Middle School has provided a comprehensive Catholic education in which Gospel values are modeled, taught, and lived for over 50 years. We pursue academic excellence by promoting critical and creative thinking, and tailor instruction to meet the needs of every student.

In collaboration with parents, we provide a challenging and nurturing environment to best prepare our students for high school and beyond. Our Catholic community cultivates spiritual growth, wholeness, and a responsibility for self, others and the environment where we are all grounded in faith and inspired by our future.

History

Established in 1961.

Saint Lawrence Elementary School was established in 1961 by the founding pastor, Rev. Victor Wilkiemeyer. Staffed by the Sisters of Loretto, the school grew to include grades 1 – 6. A kindergarten was added followed by an extended care program. In 1993, Saint Lawrence Elementary School opened the first licensed Pre-​K program in the Diocese of San Jose. The following year grade 7 was added with grade 8 following the next year.