St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic School is known locally as the “gem” of East Dallas. Tucked away on Old Gate Lane among the lovely homes in the White Rock Lake neighborhood, this private, parochial school serves prekindergarten through eighth grade students. With an emphasis on rigorous academics in a nurturing Catholic Christian environment, it ranks in the top 20 percent of Texas private schools.
Established in 1948, the philosophy of the school and its mission continue to develop each student's mind, heart and soul. St. Bernard church is connected to the school buildings, so it is easy for students to attend Mass once a week. Spiritual learning is intertwined with the curriculum, and Catholic values and identity permeate the school’s educational environment and philosophy.
Enrichment programs, such as the outdoor learning labs with sustainable gardens and aquaponics, support the academic curriculum. A well-equipped modern playground for lower school students creates the opportunity for healthy play and building friendships. Extracurricular activities include a wealth of fine arts and STEM programs, a Makerspace Program, competitive sports and many different clubs.
Lower grades are encouraged to play league sports in the surrounding neighborhood to ready them for the Bruin Athletics in fifth through eighth grades. Students compete in the Dallas Parochial League in soccer, football, volleyball, cross-country track, softball and baseball.
St. Bernard Of Clairvaux Catholic School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1420 Old Gate Ln,
Dallas, TX
151
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Tommie Balcom
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Annual Tuition
$8,320
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
14
Part Time Teachers
1
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Hispanic
42.1%
White
33.3%
Two or more races
16.7%
Black
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/25/2024
I have been a teacher at St. Bernard for the past two years, and will be taking on the new role of Prinicipal this new school year. I feel so blessed to be part of this special community. The moment you step into our door, you are surrounded by our Catholic identity and see the amazing academic things happening in our classrooms. Whether a student loves art, sports, STEM, or music, there is a place for them at St. Bernard. But above all else, it is the nuturing family environment that I treasure at St. Bernard.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/31/2023
St. Bernard is a great school. My daughter has thrived and improved dramatically since she started there in early 2022. The school incorporates leading-edge technology, offers a variety STEAM learning opportunities, has a great teacher-to-student ratio (8:1, I believe) and communicates the values an...
1/22/2023
do not send your kid here! I have gone to this school for over four years now and I have hated everything about it!
1/26/2020
Excellent affordable private school. Great programs and electives.
10/9/2018
This is my son's 2nd private school, with SBS being about 1/2 the price and my son being 2x as happy. In the Dallas private school realm, SBS is a quality education at a bargain price.
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Map
About Casa Linda
List Price Range
$167K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$728,118
Median Lot Size
13,939 Sq Ft
% Renters
55%
Household Income
$111,796
% of College Grads
56.4%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,183 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
59.2%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 2nd to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Winfrey Point
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dixon Branch Greenbelt Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
The Celebration Tree Grove
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Museum
Lake Highlands Park
- Football
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Casa Linda Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Bel - Aire Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
White Rock Park
- Boating
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Alger Park-Ash Creek
Close to White Rock Lake Park within walking distance of a middle school
White Rock Hills
Established neighborhood with renovated homes just steps from popular attractions
Old Lake Highlands
Lakeside suburb known for outdoor rec only 10 miles from DT Dallas
Lochwood
Natural beauty and recreation abound in a convenient east Dallas neighborhood