What a horrible place this is. They do have some decent teachers however the administration and PTA…read moreleaders are absolutely horrible people. I had two children there and unfortunately I didn't get them out before damage occurred to their self-esteem. I would never ever recommend this place to anyone. Took an issue to the vice president of the organization that they belong to and was told that charges have been brought up in the past against the leadership here but they never stick. I guess Bethany pays a lot of money to be a part of their Lutheran organization. So it wasn't worth pursuing action against them. Unfortunately. Somebody really does need to put them in their place so they put all children at the forefront of their teaching mission but unfortunately they play favorites.

Our kids love Bethany! The teachers are truly the best! They really go out of their way to make…read moresure each child is cared for. We really wanted our kids to be surrounded by Christ's love and we felt that the moment we walked in to tour the school. We have found the academics to be excellent and our kids are thriving! We are thrilled that both of our kids will attend through 8th grade. I honestly couldn't imagine sending them anywhere else. We came from the public school a couple years ago and are so happy we switched. Best decision!!

All three of my children attended St. John's. I cannot say enough positive things about their…read moreexperience! They made friendships that they still maintain years after graduation. They were taught by kind, loving, knowledgeable teachers. They were well prepared for high school and college. They learned valuable life lessons like service and prayer and mentorship. And I found a community of parents who are friends. So very grateful for this school.

My kid's attended St. John's School and we are so grateful for the Christian Education, college…read morepreparedness and friendships. This Christian education laid the foundation for their journeys at Butler University and John's Hopkins. We still attend church there and volunteer when ever possible. I am so glad that we landed in Illinois and can see that God had a plan for us all along. Keep up the good work.

Was lucky enough to tour this school, and find out what they have to offer a gifted child. It is a…read morevery small private school that does charge a tuition, but there is really nothing like it that I've seen. Having been around gifted children, I've seen how difficult traditional schools can be for them and that sometimes they are not being challenged, but here they cater to exactly what the child needs. The school has a very open floor plan that allows the teachers to have a bit more freedom to teach each child how they need and want to learn. The school itself is very clean and tidy, with plenty of books, some instruments, and technology for the students. A new head of school seems excited and eager to bring her years of experience and knowledge to the school and community. Excited to see what this new school year brings for the school!

Vanguard Gifted Academy is designed to serve the special needs of gifted children. They…read morepersonalize learning by ability level and pacing allowing children to enjoy delving deeply into topics they are passionate about and working at advanced levels where they are challenged. The STREAM program is exceptional! Each afternoon the students become fully engaged in learning across subject areas with authentic peers who spark each other's imagination as they collaborate on problem solving, and hands on learning applications that lead beyond mastery of a concept to innovation! Want to check it out come to a Showcase. They are on the website events page.

Great school. My kids were so well prepared for college. Environment is supportive and there are so…read moremany things ls to do outside of the classroom. I highly recommend St Francis.

I urge you not to send your child here. The courses are too easy and basically all the homework is…read moreonline so my child hasn't learned anything. if i had to guess, id say the most stoners in the state come from this school and the environment is hostile and unloving. It embodies nothing that a catholic school is supposed to be about. My child has been depressed with his mental condition in the school since day one. The main problem starts at the top. The school inst about education, its about money. I have never seen a school deliberately portray themselves as a cash grab. The 11K a year cost was the biggest waste of my money. Private school would have been better than this dump. The teachers are also rude and the corporate leaders of the school dont give a s*** about the kids. Actually i would probably say NO ONE in the entire school cares about anyone besides themselves despite there being a few good teachers. I urge you to stay away from St. Francis

I'm going to be honest school just isn't fun but Holy Angels just makes it great. I am in middle…read moreschool here and I definitely like this more than elementary school here but there still are some problems. Mainly the middle school men's room is pretty much entirely out of order one sink works. Also the dress code is kind of strict just saying.

My kids are new to HA this year and they are so very happy. We've been thrilled with their progress…read moreand development making friends and getting involved. We previously homeschooled, and we are not Catholic (we attend a Protestant church) so this was their first time in a "real" school, and they were new to Catholicism, and they've adjusted wonderfully. The staff and faculty are warm and sincere, and it's apparent that they genuinely care about their students. There are lots of extra-curricular activities which our children have really enjoyed. Many parents seem to be very involved in helping out and it's a nice community to be a part of. Overall, we are very pleased with the school and the costs. Well worth the investment.

Family and friends I want say couple of things:1st of all a Huge THANK YOU to Rosary College Prep…read morefor doing a great job with the school and students. 2nd I want to share a little bit about our experience at Rosary. It was 4 awesome years for all of us, we met a lot of parents and made new friends especially for our daughter she gained a life experience, made friends and sisters for life and most importantly obtained high academic achievements that will go a long for college/career and life. And finally I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Rosary College Prep check it out find out more about it. Talk to people ask questions I already said it how satisfied we are and thankful. Honestly for us is top tier, a prestigious school and much more. If I had another daughter I would definitely send to Rosary. We'll miss everyone there and the good times. https://www.facebook.com/share/1Q7sqU6ngc/

The environment at rosary was very unwelcoming, and I did not understand why my daughter would come…read morehome crying every night. The rest of the times that I would come to pick her up, the school was dirty. On top of that their principal had issues with giving out punishments to selective children. This was uncalled for I unenrolled my student immediately. I wish catholic schools still held the title they used to. Rosary is a sad depiction of what it should be.

We transferred my daughter midway through her 2nd grade year from Elmhurst public school to Four…read moreWinds. My husband and I are in complete agreement that this was the BEST decision we have ever made on behalf of our daughter. And the best kept secret of the western suburbs -- well worth the 30 minute commute each way for us. She has always been a good student but we felt she wasn't getting the social support she needed at the crowded, academic heavy public school. We also observed her imagination and boundless creativity being stifled by the rigorous academic schedule. She began struggling with doing homework and completing writing assignments. She became stressed out and even depressed in the evenings and started begging me to let her stay home. She never wanted to go to school and would often cry before and after. We made the difficult decision to transfer her mid-year which was a rocky transition but within a couple weeks, we started to see our joyful daughter come back to us. Now she LOVES school and can't wait to go. The school seems to awaken a love of life and nature in the children and a genuine curiosity. She is constantly over-flowing with ideas and asking questions about the world around her. She decided, on her own, to stop watching TV and playing video games! She told me that she has more important things to do with her time. She is busy constantly writing stories, playing imaginary games in her room, exploring outside, jumping rope, singing and even enjoys doing chores around the house. (!) Four Winds does much less academic work in the classroom than public schools. The 2nd graders a little behind on reading but I'm confident they will catch up. It's whole child education. So lots of fine art and outdoor play. As a result Four Winds kids are eager to learn - they learn quickly and retain information easily. In the spring they learned an entire 30 minute play in verse. It was pages and pages of poetic dialogue and they presented it beautifully. My daughter still knows the lines perfectly. I would even venture to say they are ahead in math. My daughter learned and grasped the concept of multiplication and division in one day! She rattled a few tables off in the car on the way home...I couldn't believe it. I could honestly go on and on about all the things that make this school exceptional. Their spiritual, loving, calm, patient and whole child approach just works. The kids are the proof. When you tour the school, talk to the kids...you will see what I mean.

Our two boys went to this school years ago, and it was the best thing we could have done for them…read more They loved it and often reminisce about that time in their lives. The teachers were so loving and caring ,and the kindergarten and class rooms so warm and beautiful. But most importantly, children are allowed to be children.They engage in age appropriate activities and the child's imagination is fostered at all times. Beautiful school, beautiful people, and a philosophy that makes sense.

Choosing Covenant Classical School was the right decision for our family. When our eldest daughter…read morewas starting Kindergarten, our family visited five local private schools in the Naperville, IL area, as well as the public school option. We ultimately chose Covenant, and we couldn't be happier. Our priorities were: 1.) a SAFE, Christian environment; 2.) excellence in academics that's off the charts; 3.) parent volunteer/involvement opportunities; and 4.) an authentic/supportive community of parents/teachers/staff. Currently, we're going on three years there with two children enrolled, and it's been the best decision for us as a family. My kids are thriving, and they love going to school.