General Information

St. Anthony School is a Catholic Elementary School located at 900 Franklin Street in old Gretna. A dedicated lay faculty staffs the school. It provides quality education for students in Preschool 3 through Grade 8. As students progress through the grades, their educational experiences include traditional learning as well as modern technology. The school has modern science and computer labs. In addition to computers in every classroom, there are also three portable computer labs for use in the classrooms. Students are encouraged to develop to their potential through academics as well as through programs such as extracurricular activities and the guidance programs.

St. Anthony School is a fully accredited school and has served the Westbank community since 1954. St. Anthony holds membership in the National Catholic Education Association, the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, the National Middle School Association, the Louisiana Middle School Association, the Archdiocesan Middle School Association, Citizens for Educational Freedom and the Early Childhood Association.

St. Anthony's small student body of approximately 250 students provides an ideal opportunity for individual student growth. As a Catholic school, all personnel strive to help students live their Catholic faith. The pastor of St. Anthony Church is Rev. Patrick Gannon. Mrs. Marie K. Cannon is the principal. The faculty includes many experienced teachers, giving St. Anthony a wonderful stability and an excellent learning environment.

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