Belding Elementary is a great school. I have been assigned to Belding for over a year as their…read moreschool nurse. All of the staff is very friendly, and are genuinely invested in their students. I love the special classes that they have for all grades. Every child gets the opportunity to learn Arabic, as well as participate in a dance class that teaches everything from modern dance, to tap, to breakdancing on a weekly basis. If students are having trouble in class, then teachers aides take them to the side to work on their problem areas. This is a small school, but that is perfect to ensure that all students receive the optimum learning experience. Fun note: The garden in front of Belding with the picnic tables is a certified wildlife habitat.

Belding Elementary has been home to my daughter for the past 4 years (having transferred her here…read morefrom a private school starting in 5th grade). The leadership under Principal Yutzy and the time and care that the teachers at the school provide each student is a joy to witness. Students are challenged according to their abilities and are gently prodded to excel. It is almost like an extension of your family when it comes to the care/efforts put forth by the faculty & staff for the students. As a parent I can honestly say that my interactions at the school were more enjoyable and inclusive than they were at the private school. The education provided by all the GREAT TEACHERS over the years helped to enable my daughter to be prepared for that arduous task of Selective Enrollment and it got her into Northside College Prep. If you are debating whether to place your child at this wonderful neighborhood school; take the leap of faith as you will not be disappointed. We will miss Belding, but in our hearts we will ALWAYS BE A BELDING BULLDOG FAMILY!!

Most entitled parents I've ever seen. Does nothing but damage the businesses around it by having…read moreluxury cars blocking the whole road, both the limited parking for businesses and these people actually parking in the road blocking traffic in one direction. Ridiculous. Would be incredibly helpful if the schools traffic guards would do something about them lining up outside the school. This can't be that difficult.

We have been parents at this school since 2010 and have two BZ grads and one current lower school…read morestudent. Bottom line- this is a remarkable school. You will find top notch academics and your children will not only be very prepared to thrive in a rigorous high school but also have the social emotional skills, self advocacy and confidence to be a leader in their highschool setting and beyond. Our own kids are self starters, loyal friends, hard workers, engaged learners, and leaders and we attribute this to their schooling at Bernard Zell. The BZ early childhood program is spectacular. The thoughtfulness that has been put into the training of the staff and actual physical environment serves as a model of what an ideal developmentally appropriate pre-k program should be. Take a tour to see for yourself. I love the progressive flavor of this school. Our kids learn conceptual math, how to think analytically, how to be confident public speakers, how to work collaboratively with others and beyond -there is no route cookie cutter learning to be found. Other things we love about BZ: -This school has an awesome low to student teacher ratio and every single teacher my children have had has truly known their strengths and challenges and are invested in how to support them as individuals each year. -I love the growth mindset philosophy that you will see at every age level at BZ for making sure kids have "good struggles" and teaching them their brain is a muscle and while everything may not be easy at times that with dedication,persistence, practice and hard work (and accommodations from the teachers as needed) they can be successful. -We have loved that BZ has phenomenal resources for kids on every end of the continuum- kids who need a little extra enrichment will find it here and kids who need a little extra learning support will also find it at this school. - The school has a nice PE program ( the yearly rollerblading until in the school's gymnasium has been a definite highlight for my kids) . There is also a fantastic after school athletic program starting in 5 th grade which is included in tuition . Our kids chose to participate in soccer, basketball , volleyball and golf but there is also track, girls volleyball, and girls softball. Practices are typically offered 4 days per week ( but kids only have to commit to about 50 percent of those if involved in other extracurriculars.). The teams do surprisingly quite well competing with other local private schools , sportsmanship is emphasized, and it's a huge bonding experience for the kids ( the majority of students seem to participate in at least a sport even if they aren't stellar athletes ). For kids not interested in sports or who want to do some sports and some other activities, there are other cool offerings like robotic team ( one of my kids that and the annual competition was super fun to watch ) or lots of music extracurricular opportunities ( e.g jazz band, pit band for the school orchestra) - BZ has an extremely warm parental community. A long term teacher told us once that when your child goes to BZ, the whole family goes to BZ. That is spot on- there are so many ways to get involved here as parents and we feel we have made lifelong friends at this school. -We have loved affording our children a Jewish education. We aren't the most religious family and BZ has taken the pressure off of us to provide our kids with an excellent jewish education. My children who have already graduated are proud to be Jewish and have a strong Jewish identity. Sending our kids here was one of the best decisions we have ever made as parents. I highly recommend it !

Low key this place kinda whack but some of the teachers pretty chill ngl. Mr Z has the best gym…read moreclasses I've ever experienced and computer was always fun with the projects we did. Plus Mr Slawik always keeps it fresh with the assignments and his QUIA system was probably the only time I've ever studied for fun lol. Anyways this place is overall fun but a lil pricey. Lunches were good too. Anyways I'm prolly gon send my kids here Fr.

One sided school when other kids doing bad things to a kid and when that kid fight back they get…read moreupset to the kid that getting bullied that how bad the school is I wouldn't recommend the school to anyone

We have been at St Ben's for four years, and we are so happy here. The teachers and leadership are…read morefully committed to the kids. There is a true sense of community, and parents are really welcoming. We love that we get so many extras here - sports are offered as young as PK, student council starts in second grade, an abundance of clubs including chess and coding, violin and strings, etc. My kids especially enjoy the art, library, STEM, PE, and Spanish classes!

Great school!! My kids are very happy to be at Scared heart school. The teacher are truly invested…read morein my children's education and their growth as learner. Highly recommend!

I give 5 stars to the school . I graduated from the grammar /elementary school in 1983. Made alot…read moreof friends, teachers/instructors were interesting. We always had mass on Friday mornings. It was very expensive for my parents at the time. However, they sacrificed only the best things. I love them very much !. One of my classmates is a New York time best selling author, another one a film maker, and others Investment bankers, CEO of a company and engineers/doctors.

Pilgrim Lutheran School is one of a best kept secrets for a Chicago area school for any child to…read moreattend. Teachers are kind, creative, supportive, and very knowledgeable in many subjects. Their curriculum and teachings build strong foundation academically and personal growth to all students from different background and religion. Through the years, we saw kids growing up stronger, confident, smart, nurtured, and respectful individuals, with many good friendships for life from pre-K through 8th grade. We're grateful for having our son given the incredible experience and opportunity by wonderful staff and teachers when he was at Pilgrim. It is a great school where you won't get the same wholesome experience at CPS.

Our family did not have the best experience at Pilgrim Lutheran School. We transferred in the…read moremiddle of the school year, and my daughter had a difficult time adjusting. The kindergarten class was very small, with only three girls, and unfortunately she struggled to be included in their group. As a result, she often played alone or with the younger Pre-K children. We also noticed that the staff did not seem to address these challenges, which left us concerned. The limited class size made it harder for her to feel a sense of belonging, and she felt excluded and ignored most of the time. It was also difficult to see her experience unkind behavior from her peers. When we left, both the kindergarten and 1st-2nd grade teachers also departed, which to us spoke to larger challenges within the school environment. While I know some families may have had more positive experiences, unfortunately this was not the right fit for us. UPDATE: I noticed that after sharing our experience, many parents responded with overwhelmingly positive reviews. While I'm glad others may have had a better time, this immediate and very strong reaction seemed to reflect a broader dynamic we observed at the school: when an opinion differs or is not favorable, it tends to be overlooked rather than acknowledged. Unfortunately, that mirrored what my daughter experienced in her class.

My daughter has attended here for the last 2 years and couldn't be happier with our experience.read more

Such a fantastic school! I know everyday that my child is deeply loved and is learning so much. The…read moreschool events welcome all families to get involved and the staff are so kind. The principal greeting every student by name and with such respect each morning is so heartwarming. Can't say enough good things about St. Sylvester!

I work with a family whose teen daughter attends Josephinum. Since I'm not a parent, myself, I…read moredon't know the real particular's of what someone is looking for in a school. I can tell you for sure that I love being greeted by the adorable Sister Consuela every morning. The teachers are, for the most part, young and somewhat hip. One of the teachers in particular, Mr. Benke, is awesome, and I would have LOVED a teacher like him at that age! The curriculum is loosely religious, that is to say, they definitely are a Catholic school, with prayer in the morning, and there are religion classes and chapel, but I don't think non-Catholics would feel particularly ostracized. The girls, for the most part, seem welcoming, but it can also get cliquey (as I imagine any all-girls school would). The school encourages community involvement, and college attendance!!

The reunion was very nice. The Caterer was excellent and the food was great! Chicken breast (it was…read moremoist, green beans, rice,and salad with wheat rolls.