The History of St. Bernard 

St. Bernard of Clairvaux School: Developing Hearts, Minds and Souls Since 1948
 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church and School were built in 1948. The elementary school opened with 115 students and three nuns. In the 1950's, additional construction included a second story classroom addition to the school, a cafeteria/auditorium, and residences for clergy and nuns. The new church was built in 1958. Additional land was purchased in the 1980's for parking and facility renovation. For over 60 years,

St, Bernard of Clairvaux has inspired enduring friendships, cultivated community and a sense of belonging with a defining school spirit, preparing students for leadership in a rapidly changing world.
 
St. Bernard is fully accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department as an elementary institution instructing grades PK3-8th.
 
Our Reach: 25 Zip Codes and Counting
 
Today, the school is home to 150 students and attracts a diverse demographic representing 25 different zip codes from around the DFW metroplex. True to the Cistercian charisma of its patron, St Bernard of Clairvaux, the faculty seeks to enlighten students through Catholic spiritual formation, emphasizing academic excellence and service to others. Through the guidance of Father Luis Prado, and principal Laurie Senecal, we encourage each student to develop an inquisitive mind, an enduring love of learning and a faith based moral character. 
 
Life After St. Bernard
 
Graduates from St. Bernard traditionally attend Jesuit College Preparatory, Ursuline Academy, Cristo Rey College Prepatory, Bishop Lynch and Bishop Dunne Catholic High Schools. Graduates who attend public school are routinely placed in Talented and Gifted (TAG) high schools where they are enrolled in advanced placement and honors courses.
 
Location
 
St Bernard of Clairvaux is located in the Little Forest Hills residential community minutes away from White Rock Lake and the Arboretum. We invite you and your family to visit us. 

Our address: 
1420 Old Gate Lane
Dallas, TX 75218

We invite you and your family to visit us. Please call 214-321-2897 to schedule a tour.