This is definitely a great school! They are extremely organized in every aspect. Staff is super…read morefriendly and informed. Teachers really care here, unlike many public schools. Their curriculum is by far much more advanced than general public schools. School runs from 7:50am-330pm M,T,TH,F and Wed 7:50am-1:50pm. Breakfast at 7:30am. Long day for kids if you ask me! Beneficial to a full time employee, like myself. I have been to a few of the assembly/concerts... awesome. Well put together! I definitely recommend this school to anyone who wants their child to receive the best education! students are chosen by lottery and there is a deadline for applications. Be sure to check their website for forms and due dates! Safety is definitely a priority here... there are a lot of security guards. They are also very strict about kindergarten pickup!

Teachers really care about your kid and not just if they are in honors or AP courses. They engage…read moreand teach. The administration so far has been outstanding and has worked with our student especially Chris Grosrenaud who is an amazing counselor. We look forward to the next four years with our youngest who starts in 2026. Really couldn't be happier with any public school our children have attended Des including private schools.

Both campuses are great. The staff care about the students. All of my sons teachers were amazing…read more They have a lot of stuff for tut students to pick from. The classes they offer can help the students with the education during and after high school.

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 !

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.

If you believe that it takes a village to raise a kid and want your child(ren) to be a name, not…read morejust another face, St. James is your school. This is my child's 3rd year, with 1 1/4 falling during Covid. The school acted quickly to create a safe environment to keep kids in person for most of last year. Classmates and their parents are an extension of family. Teachers and administration truly care and have done their best to eek substantive learning in a turbulent time. The small size can sometimes require creativity for fielding teams and after school offerings, but also allows for the possibility of differentiation in the classroom based on student ability.

As the father of two sons who have attended St James for years, I would like to offer a few…read morecomments about St James Lutheran School. I strongly recommend St James Lutheran School. Here is why: 1) the teacher-student ratio is small, which means each student gets individualized attention. I feel this is just critical to ensure that students get engaged and stay engaged. Also, you can't find this kind of attention at local public schools where the teacher-student ratios are very high, 2) the academic program is challenging, and careful attention is made to local, state and federal standards, and 3) the school community is very warm, loving and supportive. Parents are actively involved and supportive

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 SJS for four years now and are so grateful to have found this school. The school…read morehas won 3 blue ribbons, has consistently high test scores, and a wonderful parent community. We have felt very supported by the teaching staff and our kids are genuinely excited to go to school everyday.

St Josaphat has provided both of my kids a great education. The teachers and staff are amazing,…read moreand the kids are very well-prepared for high school and beyond. The parent community is active and very involved; some of our closest friends are other parents at the school. I have two very different learners, one with a 504/student support plan, and both of my kids have thrived at the school. I can't recommend it highly enough.

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!!