My two daughter's have been going to this school for over Two years now, one currently in 3rd grade…read moreand the other in Kindergarten. This school is one of the few remaining Catholic schools in Chicago that has high enrollment and will continue to be a staple in this community. The staff, teachers, and parents who help out with school events are wonderful and I highly recommend this school.

The education my son is getting from this school is top notch. He's been taking computer and…read moreSpanish classes since kindergarten. The children at this school seem very well spoken and very polite.

I am a Parent of 4 children that all went to SVF School, along with my wife and all her family. I…read moream very disappointed by some of the reviews I read below which I believe, do not reflect the true essence of SVF as a Parish and a School. Have we had problems at times in the past, yes we did, just like any organization in this world. However, SVF has done a superb job in addressing deficiencies they might have had and it would not be standing today, 75 years after opening, if it was not for the good education it provides our kids. The kids come out of SVF with a good education, not only scholar but a life long education. While I understand that not all schools work for all children unfortunately, I would never put a school, where so many kids have successfully graduated from and went on doing some fabulous things in life, down like this. The current Principal has done some great things for our school and it has been growing each year, while others have closed. We had changes in the teachers, education tools, upgrades in infrastructures.... We are a school with Ipads and smart boards with a great faculty that cares about the kids. I support 100% the school as I have seen my kids become better students and do well in High School and College. They were all well prepared for the entrance exam and for their 4 years in High School and beyond. I know that there is a lot of schools to chose from but I encourage any parent interested in checking out the school to contact the office and ask for Chona (she is the nicest person you will meet). GOD bless you and SVF School

I would caution any family considering St. Vincent Ferrer to think carefully before enrolling…read more I have been a parishioner since I was 13 years old and received my Confirmation here, and my children have attended for the past five years. Because of that long history, I expected a strong, supportive, and safe environment for families. Unfortunately, my experience has not reflected that expectation. Concerns raised as a parent were not taken seriously, and I did not feel that issues involving student well-being and bullying were addressed with appropriate urgency or accountability. As a result, I did not feel confident that my concerns about my children's emotional well-being were being properly supported or prioritized. Based on my experience, I would encourage parents to ask very direct questions about how bullying and student concerns are handled before making a decision to enroll.

As an employee of Alcuin, I can speak highly of this school's teaching faculty, who are among the…read moremost intelligent, talented, and committed Montessori teachers I have met in the field. The families who send their children to this school seem highly committed to helping their children reach their highest potential, and see their children as whole beings with social and emotional needs, as well as academic ones. As a teacher here, I have greatly enjoyed my relationships with parents, as they have been so collaborative and positive. We have newly begun a terrific adolescent program, and I encourage anyone interested in finding an alternate middle school, or a high-quality educational program for any age child to inquire. I have been so happy to work at this fantastic and excellent school, which is truly a haven for Montessori teachers who love to nurture and challenge children!

We absolutely love Alcuin. Our son has thrived in the Primary classroom, and our daughter is new…read moreto the Toddler class. Both children are happy and actually look forward to going to school! Since starting at Alcuin, my daughter has shown significant progress with her verbal skills and interest in potty training/toilet learning. It's only been a short time, but the difference in her is truly remarkable. For those considering a high-quality, Montessori education in a loving environment, look no further!

My daughter loves going to school everyday, has a great community, and has risen to the standards…read moreof the school. Thank you for changing her life's course.

I am a parent to two Children's School graduates and I am thrilled to share that both children and…read moreour whole family had an excellent experience at TCS. We had children enrolled for 8 years. Both kids were wholly engaged in the curriculum and supported in all aspects of their development while building beautiful, meaningful relationships with the other students, parents, teachers and the two amazing directors. They especially enjoyed being able to delve deeper into subject matter with TCS's project-based learning style. They loved being outdoors, having loads of field trips, learning art, music and theatre in addition to reading, math, history, civics and science. They learned to be critical thinkers, problem-solvers, good citizens and helpful friends. They were both welcomed and honored for their uniqueness and learned to further celebrate the diversity of others. Progressive Education at The Children's School was the right fit for my kids. Both of my children thrived at TCS and are now doing very well at our local public high school. It was a financial investment for our family but one we are so glad we made. I'd enroll them again in a heartbeat.

Our Latino Muslims Group hosted an Eid Party here. It is a very nice school, very clean. Parking…read morelot is huge. Can't really review the teachers or anything but for an event it's a nice place to have one!

Beautiful masjid, very clean and spacious. The Friday prayer is never that packed, well at least…read morethe times I went. A lot of Palestinian brothers come here masha'Allah. The sign they have in front with the la illaha illa lah in gold looks similarly like the one MCC use to have in the early 2000's. Hmm wonder if it's the same one because MCC no longer has it.

i love this school!! they have great teachers and great students!! everyone is very helpful and…read morewelcoming. they have a new wonderful lunch room and my daughter says that the food is very good also. their special education teachers are wonderful and really care about the children and their special needs. i am glad that this is my neighborhood school and am very happy with the education my daughter is receiving. there are a few teachers that have went above and beyond their job and if my daughter did not have them for teachers, i really do not know where she would be today. ms Hesslau, her kindergarten teacher was amazing! she taught my daughter the basics of reading and she left that classroom a reader!! her second grade teacher mrs. simmons was god sent. she taught my daughter the most important things in life like respect and pushed her to achieve greatness!! she learned soooooooooooo much in her class and gave every one of her students her attention they needed and made them not only feel loved but accepted. she taught her how to be her own person and i love the way she excepted nothing less but the best out of her students and always made sure they worked toward their goals and achieved them! i always say that i dont know where my daughter would be today if it was not for mrs. simmons. we love you mrs. simmons and want you to know that you are one of those teachers that people remember for the rest of their lives and will never forget! i can not forget mr. rosensteil. WOW what a great educator! he taught my daughter so many things that made her the student she is today. the student love him because he is funny and never is boring! she had a blast in his room and was always coming home with a story about how cool mr R was. he always took the time to help my daughter and give her the one on one help she needed. he took the time to sit down and write me a letter many times to let me know what a great day she had or something she needed to work on at home. there are regular teachers and then there are the teacher that touch your soul. these 3 teachers i mentioned are the teachers that come into your life and are never forgotten for the rest of your life. there are 2 aides at Dever that shine so bright you need sunglasses. Miss Tony and Mrs. Bruno. these 2 aides go above and beyond their jobs and love the students as if they were theirs! i could never have asked for better aides for my child. these 2 ladies are keepers and it would be a huge disappointment to see either of them go. i just wanted to let you know that you both are greatly loved and i dont know where we would be without you! Dever school is really blessed to have some of the teachers and aides they have and i hope they are treated as the "gold" they really are!!

I'm a student here and the school is in great shape all the specials are awesome the teachers are…read moregreat but the Mac N cheese needs some work but overall the place is great for any type of kids are welcome my teacher ms dedios speaks English and Spanish and is very communicative and social and fun overall and The security guards are awesome they are very fun to talk so I like the school I recommend it

I attended Holmes school from third through the eighth grade and found it to be a great school. Of…read morecourse it was a long time ago but when my boys attended schools in Park Ridge I learned that they weren't even close to the education I got at Holmes in Oak Park. All of my teachers in Oak Park were exceptional, Miss Boehm for music, all three art teachers, Mrs. Andrews, Mr. Fleming, Miss Baskoff, Mrs. Hepker, Miss Ribordy, Miss Hill and others. It was an education that is obviously not common in our elementary schools today. No one talked about trans anything. The only person that was worthless was the school nurse. She had a great office, 2 tiny bedrooms, her own bathroom and a neat little uniform but she was useless the one time I got sick. Warned my boys NOT to marry a nurse, but they went ahead anyway. One is already divorced and the other is probably miserable!

This is a great school and I love it because of the really nice teachers. I recommend getting the…read more5th grade teacher ms.cofsky she is really nice. The principle isn't very nice but he gets mad really easily and if the kid cry and another kid comes over and try's to make them fell better he yells at them also. Not a very good role model anyway.

I graduated here in 1985 and now my daughter is there in 6th grade. I checked other schools in the…read morearea and was not interested in overcrowded, outdated technology (if any at all) that other schools offered. Realized tuition was less than half of daycare! The curriculum is by far the best in the area with Spanish classes, computer classes where each child has their own computer to work on, Promethean boards to assist our teachers, and advanced math in junior high.The core curriculum is tailored for excellence not to test taking. Before and after care are offered and private music lessons. The teacher to student ratio is perfect. No chance my daughter will slip through the cracks. This school is an anchor in our community and our children leave here getting scholarships to area private high schools because they are so well prepared! I highly recommend St. Francis Borgia!!!

If you're catholic- I love this church! Very pretty, Priests are wise and write good sermons. Amen.read more

If I wanted my child to go to a [private school it would be Guerin. Guerin almost feels like a…read morepublic school.

Ole A. Thorp Scholastic Academy is an excellent elementary school. The principal is very dedicated…read moreand driven to achieve higher goals for the student body, as a whole. He is very visible. The teachers are dedicated professionals and the office staff, the nurse, and the custodians are also caring and dedicated to the children's needs. They cannot accomplish the goals at hand without the parent involvement present. This school is our small village;) We love it.