We're so grateful for our time at Precious Blood School. The small class sizes really allow the…read moreteachers to give each child the attention they need, especially students who may need a little extra support. No one is made to feel left behind, every child is treated with kindness, patience, and care, and the teachers truly go the extra mile to help them succeed. I'm also happy to see the school continuing to grow by adding more activities like sports, chess, and gardening to keep students engaged and excited to learn. It's wonderful to see them creating even more opportunities for kids to learn, build confidence, discover new interests, and have fun.

We are so happy and grateful for our experience at PBS. Two of our children have graduated from…read morehere, and we couldn't be more appreciative of all the support they received along the way. The teachers and administrators are caring, supportive, and always so kind. Thank you for helping our children learn, grow, and thrive. We will always be grateful for this school and the wonderful community!

My son has attended Pilgrim since kindergarten (rising 9th grader), and I could not have imagined…read moremy son at another school. Pilgrim has become our family and our community. The individualized attention afforded due to the small class sizes is invaluable - Comforting in the elementary years and crucial in the middle school years. And by high school, the kids are so at ease approaching and talking to adults, I have no doubt that they are well equipped to advocate for themselves in college. I recommend Pilgrim without reservation!

My son is a rising senior and has attended Pilgrim since kindergarten. The 3 schools within the…read moreschool - elementary, middle school and high school are all unique and wonderful in their own ways. The elementary school (and pre-K) has a great creative vibe with caring teachers and staff. There's also a level of mentorship since the little kids get to see the older kids showcasing art, film, performances, and playing sports. There's outdoor education in Elysian Park where middle school students have elementary buddies which enables learning on both sides. The High School is great - interesting courses, sports, art, film and performance, and college admission rates are stellar. The small student body allows for personalized college admission counseling and planning.

Our family is in our ninth year at St. Brendan School and it's been wonderful. From the time they…read morewere little through having an 8th grader, our kids have thrived, gaining solid academic preparation, well-rounded interests, and a sense of belonging to a warm, welcoming, and active community.   The teachers at St. Brendan are terrific at all levels, starting with the expert Kinder teacher who helped set up one wiggly five-year-old for success and taught another to love reading over Zoom in COVID, all the way through Middle School teachers leading sophisticated discussions of novels and social issues and shepherding kids though high school applications.  When our kids have needed support, the teachers and the Principal, Mrs. Young, have been there and all along, our kids have been seen for who they are, cared for, and championed.  I also love that as a Catholic school, discussions around service and social justice are integrated into daily learning; our family is Catholic but many St. Brendan families aren't and the focus is largely on common values. St. Brendan also offers a wide range of opportunities for kids to learn teamwork and leadership and to expand their horizons, from successful but inclusive sports teams, to a spring musical that levels up every year, to a popular scouts program, and lots more.  The art program at St. Brendan is a standout; all grades have class weekly and the students make some truly remarkable pieces. That said, what really makes St. Brendan unique is the emphasis on togetherness and community.  The older kids look out for the little ones, with each upper grade student assigned a little buddy they spend time with throughout the year, helping our middle schoolers stay playful while learning responsibility.  Every family contributes service hours to the school, meaning parents are highly invested and present every day.  Our collective efforts add to the offerings for the kids and in the process, we've gained wonderful friendships and a sense of belonging.  I can honestly say there is always something fun happening at St. Brendan! As we start to look to the next chapter, we couldn't be happier to have found this amazing school.

Our Experience at This School - A Deep Disappointment…read more We enrolled our son at this private Catholic school with high hopes, trusting in its mission to protect and nurture the children of God. Unfortunately, our experience was deeply disappointing and concerning. This situation happened approximately one year ago, and as parents, we were devastated. It took us a long time to fully process everything that happened--not because we didn't care, but because our top priority was always to protect our son and make sure he was emotionally safe. The pain caused by what happened didn't affect only him--it hurt us deeply as his parents and family. We had to rely on loved ones for emotional support to cope. Now, after time and reflection, we feel able to speak about it because this should never happen again. When our son faced conflict with other students, the school's response was troubling. Instead of fairness and compassion, his teacher reacted with harshness. Her behavior was relentless and cruel toward a 12-year-old child. That conduct was inappropriate and did not reflect Catholic values of safety and respect. As a teacher, her role should have been to guide and support students--not judge or take sides. She clearly took sides, damaging the trust our son had placed in her. He initially felt safe and confident but felt betrayed. She never tried to talk with him about what happened or gave him a chance to explain himself. We were also disturbed when the teacher held a private conversation with our son without informing us. That happened during questionable disciplinary action, which we found unacceptable. We are concerned she held a personal grudge against him--something no school should allow. No child should feel singled out or intimidated by a teacher. It became clear she did not want our son in her class or at the school. She bullied him and damaged his self-worth so deeply we worried for his mental health. He no longer felt safe; he felt scared, anxious, and uncomfortable. He feared constant judgment, which made learning impossible. We also saw a divide between students who started young and those who joined later. New students were not treated equally or supported fully. This extended to extracurriculars--our son was excluded from sports for lacking experience, which left him isolated and discouraged. Eventually, we had to enroll our son in a new school. Transitioning to middle school was hard enough; being pushed out of a school he loved made it even harder. The school should be ashamed of how this was handled. No one stood up for him, and a teacher abused his trust and undermined his success. The school claims to follow Christ's example and hold high moral standards. That should include compassion, protection, and forgiveness. But these values were only words, not reflected in actions. The school failed to protect our son and allowed personal biases to guide decisions. Because of all this, we made the difficult decision to withdraw our son immediately. It was heartbreaking, but we no longer believed he was safe in that environment. We hope the school reflects and makes changes to prevent other children from suffering similarly. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this school--especially for students entering in later grades.

This school is amazing. I can't say enough about the teachers and how hard they work for my…read moredaughter. She has learned so much as a fifth grader this year. She is reading more and comes home PUMPED about her science class. I was nervous about the school at first but I am so glad I stuck it out. The staff at KAO rules!!!!!

My kids attended 3rd Street Elementary, and I agree with many of the reviews here…read more One thing I noticed was that the principal and assistant principal seemed much friendlier and more welcoming to families who donated a lot of money to the school. My kids attended through the PALS program, and afterward they were supposed to return to their home school. I noticed that some students were allowed to stay, and from what I saw, many of those families were active donors. One of my children really wanted to stay. She was well-behaved, did well in school, and had no behavioral issues, but she wasn't given the opportunity. I never really understood why. I also felt that if you appeared wealthy, the staff--including the administration--treated you differently. They were never outright rude, but they often came across as dismissive if you didn't look like you had money. Many of the staff also seemed conceited and superficial, and it often felt like appearances and financial contributions mattered more than anything else. That was my personal experience. That said, there were definitely positives. The teachers were kind to my kids, and the campus is very clean and well maintained. The school offers more enrichment programs than many other public schools, has an active PTA, and provides a lot of opportunities for students. There are also many open enrollment spots, likely because many families in the neighborhood choose private schools instead. Since it's a Korean Dual Language school, I did notice that many of the open enrollment spots seemed to go to Korean families, which makes sense given the program. If your child has an IEP, I had a positive experience with the special education program through second grade. The support my children received was good. My only complaint was that the IEP administration changed every year, so we often had to start over with new administrators who weren't familiar with my child's needs. Overall, I think it's a good school with a lot to offer. My biggest criticism is that it often felt like families who donated, volunteered heavily, or appeared more affluent received more attention and opportunities than others. While my children had kind teachers and a positive experience in many ways, I didn't always feel that all families were treated equally.

Third Street is an incredible school. There are negative reviews on here from people with a sense…read moreof entitlement that they try to project on the school. It's one of the highest academically achieving public elementary schools in the city and those lucky enough to have it as their home school are truly fortunate. Getting in via a waiver is understandably difficult as a result, but possible as I can personally attest to. Fundraising is absolutely part of the culture at the school, but no specific amount is ever required. That's illegal at a public school. The school does ask for a donation of any amount that is "meaningful to your family," but that could be $5 if that's your situation. The school is in an affluent neighborhood so the largest share of donations are coming from people who can well afford it. All the cuts to public schools; art teachers, science teachers, physical education - that doesn't exist here because third street parents pay for them via donations. Teacher quality is high. There is a great sense of community and it's a diverse one at that. Every family has a different experience and I'm certain some didn't like their time at Third Street. As a whole however, it's unfortunate that there aren't more schools like Third Street, because a lot more kids should be able to benefit similarly to what the majority experience here. Ignore the reviews from the non-attending families. It comes across as nothing more than sour grapes.

I love this school I got taught really well and my teachers were nice in general and it has pretty…read moredecent food

This school is not good at all the teachers are races they send my child home every other day they…read moredon't won't our black children to learn I have removed my son out this place.

Christ the King has been such a blessing for my son. He started Kinder knowing basically nothing,…read moreand now he's heading into 1st grade with so much confidence, knowledge, and excitement for learning. The growth he's made this year is unbelievable. I'm looking forward to many more years with this amazing school.

My children have learned a lot at this school. This school has a great circulum. It's a small…read moreschool setting which means more focus on the children. I appreciate the principals new safety procedures and her efforts and my first impression of the school beginning with the office manager has been outstanding as shes also very knowledgeable. Many teachers have experience and consistently put in their time and have compassion for their students. Many parents here are very proactive and that helps make the community more connected and helps motivate the children to put forth their best efforts.

I think this school is great even though it is underfunded. The classes are small and the kids…read moreenjoy being there. They don't have a jungle gym playground but they do play kickball, soccer, paddleball, and volleyball. They also do yoga, there's music class. There's spirit week, and other themed days that the kids enjoy. Like other schools, they have iPads to read and learn. We connect with the teacher and school through the Dojo app, so they are up to date. They do learn with other things as well. Like writing letters in the sand, ect. For TK and kindergarten. I noticed the older kids are very respectful, mature, and kind. Especially the 8th grade class. They have a good system where the big kids walk the TK and kindergarten kids straight to their class or church, with the teachers and staff supervising. It's good for both because it gives responsibility to the bigger kids and the little kids have someone to look up to. What's also good is knowing the kids are safe. Each person who is in the school must have completed a Virtus class, and finger print to make sure the kids are safe. That includes even parents. In general it's family friendly.