Outstanding education. Benilde prepares students well for College/University. We've prioritized…read moretuition payments over other things in order to have the opportunity for a Catholic education

As far as academics, the subject matters seem right on track with other schools and maybe even a…read morebit more homework which we are fine with. However, there seems to be an excessive amount of subs. Currently out of 8 daily classes, one of my kids has 3 subs. 37% of her classes are taught by teachers who don't know the kids, are not respected by the kids, and cannot coax the best out of the kids. One earlier sub actually hit a child which was brought to the admin by students. Teachers often cross teach and sometimes not to much success. I am a better math teacher than one of my kids current teachers. However, in the high school there are some stellar teachers. All of the teachers could use lessons in human behavior. The goal is always to how do I teach to many different kids on many different levels, not just how do I get through the day? There are lots of sports and clubs to choose from but like all schools if your child wants to participate they can, if they want to get lost in the fray, they can get lost in the fray. The biggest issue we have had is unresponsiveness from the administration. I have several children at BSM and, like life, there have been issues. I always try to address them to the Jr. High principal but have ended up contacting parents directly because sadly, nothing gets done and you do not get the courtesy of a follow up call. Bad situations continue to be bad, get worse and then months later there you are calling parents directly anyway whereas if it was taken care of immediately perhaps the poor behavior could have been corrected immediately. All schools have their issues but I do not know if I would choose this school again. They are very supportive of the kids that will be successful wherever they go and because it's easy to support those kids. The kids that could use more support, encouragement, direction, mentoring, etc. are on their own. The combination of a parent/school support system can elevate kids who are short on confidence and if I could choose again I would interview all administration with a more objective eye and choose better.

I am a bit biased since I went to Benilde but I have to say SLP does a good job…read more The teachers are really good and do all they can to help you. They work with what they have. Don't sent your kids here with a private school expectation. Sent them here with a diverse world learning expectation. They have a minority majority as the world does. That being said you will not find a singular group of kids from any one race or belief system. They all work and learn together as we do in the ever connected global world. They have a nice facility with big upgrades coming soon. Nice fields , gyms, common areas. The sports have good coaching staff. The leadership is good and willing to talk. The food is about what you would expect. They have a great music department and very nice theater. I am happy with my experience as a parent and suggest you give them a try.

I'm giving five starts to SLP HS for many things, like the great reputation it has for academics…read moreand diversity, but mostly bc the DFL used this building for caucusing and it was the easiest thing I've ever done. With friends complaining about traffic, parking, lines, signage, and every possible issue all over the metro area, I feel a little smug that I showed up (via car) in the middle of caucusing and without knowing my precinct number and was able to walk right through the building with lots of volunteers and find my room and cast my vote. I still think caucusing is not the best way to vote in 2016, but oh well.

Hi I'm sorry to hear about the meeting lol I have to work on the phone so I'm not going back home soread more

this is a student and our school is stupid, they had enough money to redo and add a whole new area…read morebut can't afford to pay some of the best teachers? They were the reason half of the kids went to our school and it's stupid they are letting go of student favorites. The food sucks, the halls have writing all over them, we have 4-5 fights each month, no one does anything about it. When students take it into their own hands it's gonna be crazy.

This year our older child has a math teacher who is new to Breck. She makes lots of mistakes in her…read moreclasses and in her handouts to students. According to my child, students feel confused in her classes. We have been talking about this from time to time. Yesterday my child showed me how her teacher failed to write down the domain of a function correctly in the exam prep material she provided...

Weird to rate a school on here. But the food I've had there is great and it's a fantastic school.read more

Caution: This review contains sensitive material. Please skip to the end if it makes you…read moreuncomfortable. I don't really want to sully positive reviews here for negativity, but I was bullied at this school during my time as a student here. Not only from the students (two of whom I was in a toxic friendship with), but the PARAs, teachers and adults who should have known better. I was a disabled student with several family members that died during my junior and senior years, and I was yelled at for crying in class and for having panic attacks that were out of my control, causing increased mental breakdowns throughout the day. This school also has a history of racism and prejudice as a whole, and I had an unpleasant encounter with some students saying homophobic things to another student only to act like it was all a big joke, some other students in my class were joking about prison r*pe and genuinely thought it was funny, and my Mexcian peers were treated horribly by a staff member who I won't name solely because they were Mexican, and another PARA was so islamaphobic to another staff member that they made them cry. The only saving grace were the positive staff members who made my experience worthwhile, namely the receptionist, who I still have yet to call to thank her, my case manager, my writing teachers, and my science teachers. Still, I was afraid to report the toxic friendships I had with the two students I knew here due to the trauma I sustained. The way they treated me was no way to treat a student who experienced several deaths in the family. I would advise against sending your students here, but given the positive reviews others left based on their happy experiences, I would advise you make this decision for yourself and take caution if your child claims their teacher is out to get them because at Hopkins High, that claim may very well be true.

Sigh.....I really didn't want to write this but i was left with no choice. This is from a concerned…read moreparent who believes in justice. I put my kid in this school thinking that my kid was safe. My kids leave home with a tail and ears which we are happy that they express themselves by zirrrrrr and it identify as a dog. Pulls it's tail and calls it mean names not acceptable. It was threatened to be run over and the teacher told it that it would never be layed in its life. the teachers are normalizing the bully.

Such a frustrating orientation day. One would think they do this every year that clear instructions…read morewould be posted. Wrong directions to auditorium posted and being sent back n forth to tables. No team work. And there all educated hmmm

Southwest was an excellent school for high school. It really made a difference in how I turned out…read moreand was much improved from my middle school. They have so many wide programs in theater, arts, baccalaureate. The school is very diverse and allows students to interact with all kinds of students from different ethnic backgrounds. They always encourage students to come from abroad, so you'll have the chance to meet with people from around the world. They offer PSEO, so you can go to Normandale and get credit for high school and college (although most classes only transfer to U of M and not all private schools accept - look into it). Great neighborhood. Great after school programs. Great teachers. Just awesome!

Nice teachers, nice kids, nice principal. Besides the school goop they call "lunch" (aka why I…read morebring my own) this school has made an excellent comeback! I hope it doesn't change when the entire green central kids move over here.

MOS helped my daughter to enjoy reading again. She enjoyed the quiet environment, one on one…read moreinstruction and regular field trips. They provide the most thorough weekly reports and conferences I've ever expirenced. They teach for understanding, not to the test. An educational environment where students can focus that can be adjusted to their speed.

Amazing, caring teachers and a truly special learning experience for our son. What a wonderful…read moreprivilege it's been to be part of this community!

We enrolled our child at the International School of Minnesota (ISM) for the 2025-2026 academic…read moreyear. We were living in New York at the time and, unfortunately, did not tour the campus or read reviews -- a mistake we deeply regret. We paid the $750 non-refundable registration fee and signed the contract, trusting the school's reputation and name. After moving to Minnesota and finally touring ISM in July, we realized it was not the environment we hoped for. Despite calling itself an "International" school, the campus lacked the diversity and inclusiveness we expected. It didn't feel like the right fit for our child, and we submitted a formal withdrawal notice well before the school year started. Our child never attended, never received instruction, and never used any materials or services. Still, the school insisted we pay an additional $3,200 cancellation fee (25% of tuition) -- not based on any actual expenses, just a contract clause. We asked for a breakdown or justification but received none. It feels like a punitive policy that shows no empathy for families. We are immigrants from a different country, and we didn't fully understand how private schools work in the U.S. We assumed it would be similar to our home country's system. Sadly, it was not. We now realize how important it is to tour the school, ask questions, read reviews, and take your time. We also found that the only child chosen to represent ISM at a SABIS competition was the daughter of ISM's executive director. This raised serious concerns about how fairly opportunities are offered to students. Looking back, we would rather lose the $3,200 than ever send our child to a school like this. Even though it hurts to pay for a service we never received, we'd rather walk away than continue this relationship. Please do your own research, don't rush to sign anything, and be wary of being pressured with quick financial aid offers. There are also multiple reviews online about bullying--read them carefully. We hope our experience helps other families avoid the same mistakes. There are much more transparent, inclusive, and fair educational options in Minnesota.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL FOR YOUR KIDS. They make big deals out of the smallest things. There…read morewere kids door dashing food and they had called the whole school for a meeting, yet when a kid tells people to kill themselves, self harm more, and had doxxed them online they let that kid stay with a warning. The student that was getting bullied by that student did try to attempt cause of it. Also what this school does is tell them that saying slurs of any sort is unacceptable as they should, but when a kid goes around calling people racial slurs they just ignore it and act like it's an "accident". It's a very challenging school, yet they have little to no mental health help. The counselor they have is part-time so you essentially have to schedule a mental breakdown. On a side note, one student got groped at a dance and nothing was done, likely because he was male presenting.

I went on a tour in the fall prior for my kindergartener. The principal at the time lead the tour…read moreand informed us there was no homework for kindergarteners besides nightly readings. My kindergartener started and they sent 4-6 total pages of homework each night. The person who was the principal at the time is no longer in that position. It's rated well and noted to be a "rigorous school" so if creating a power battle with your young child is for you and fostering a hate for learning to be instilled in a young age is for you, I would say go here. I also heard homework just increases exponentially as they age. Administration and the teacher did not care less about my concerns, did not even offer to discuss/address them with me over the phone. Poor administration and leadership and clearly they do not care about their families. I would go elsewhere no matter what the ratings tell you.

if I could I would give this school a 0. My daughter goes to this school and she talks to me about…read moreit everyday. She says stuff like "the teachers are mean, the don't let you go to the bathroom, free dress day is not free you have to pay, they do not take covid seriously, if your late 3 times you get detention and they are also racist". that's only the beginning of what she says. I 100% do not recommend going here.