I'm a McAuley mom, but I admit I had serious misgivings when my daughter--after shadowing at a…read morenumber of other schools--insisted that she felt McAuley was "exactly right." McAuley was our rival school (I'm an AOL grad) and was, back in the day, noted for being snobby, clique-ish, and "fast." (But one never says nice things about one's rival, does one?) My main concern was that McA was so BIG and I felt--from hearsay--that its athletics program was its focus and my budding actress/writer/academic nerd would be lost. I am happy to say that I was WRONG. My daughter immediately found a group of very nice kids who were also grade-conscious. The drama dept (and this is coming from a Longwood alum, now-closed Longwood having had an A-one drama dept. for generations) put on professional productions. My daughter was nurtured and challenged and she found mentors who truly cared about helping her meet her goals, including a close friendship with a retired Sister of Mercy who has been a great emotional support to her. She loved every minute of her high school experience. Best of all, for my husband and me, is that McAuley reinforced our Roman Catholic values. Our daughter was given service opportunities and got a lot out of her Kairos retreat. The theology department is traditional in the best sense of the word: they demonstrate to the students how to live as followers of Christ. My daughter thrived at McAuley. She got into the college of her choice, and is starting this next phase of her life with humor, self-confidence and optimism. I am sorry that one of the other reviewers had such a bad experience at McA. I know that since she attended, the administration has changed, so maybe a lot of graduates made the same complaints which the new staff/admin has tried to address. But at least the reviewer will have some insight when she helps her children pick a school. I hope her kids have the same experience my daughter had, albeit at a different school.

I'm well out of high school but I still look back bitterly at this school. My parents have actually…read moreapologized for sending me to this school. McAuley claims to teach women how to be independent but it does the opposite. The girls are told they don't need men for anything! Well, except to go to prom..then you need a male date. The school is much more concerned with their image than they are with the students. Yay volleyball! What about academics?

My sister graduated there from a year ago and now she's in first grade and she's falling behind so…read morewhat I am trying to say is they don't teach your kids nothing

My children's have been apart of the Bobbie Noonans Family since 2017! We love the care, detail,…read moreand cleanliness the center itself has to offer. Most importantly, Ruth and the rest of the faculty welcome each and every child with open arms, love and a willingness to teach and explore.

CANNOT BELIEVE THIS PLACE CLOSED DOWN. I had the BEST memories here. Yes, it was a small school but…read morethat is what made it great. I am still BEST friends with the girls I became friends with in first grade. This place needs to come back.

Never went to school here, but I attend church here while I was living with my grandmother in the…read moreearly 1950s. There are lots of great memories here, but I haven't gone to the school because because they did not have Special Education School for the mentally retarded. I DO NOT like Archbishop Cupich, because he is a weird asshole, of closing down every single catholic church in Chicago! He is one big ass DUMMY who think he is Dick Biondi, by his Get Rich Scheme, and wants to be the richest archbishop throughout in the whole entire Chicagoland area.

Very nice and forward looking grammar school in the far south suburbs of Chicago. Opened in the…read moreyear 2000 (it was the first new Catholic school opened in 35 some years), this school has earned the Blue Ribbon designation from the U.S. Department Education for its wonderful programs for all ages. Programs begin at the Pre-K level, continue on for Kindergarten, and then progress through all grades First to Eighth. The preparation for high school is thorough and comprehensive. This school is jointly owned and run by four Catholic Parishes in the south suburbs: St. Elizabeth Seton Parish (also the parish on whose grounds the school resides), St. Julie, St. Stephen, and St. Francis Parishes. This Catholic grammar school is a wonderful ministry of these parishes. If you live in one of the parishes and are an active member, you can send your children to this school. Sending your children to this school insures they have a nurturing experience like no other. Highly recommended.

Cardinal Bernardin School is a great Catholic elementary school in the Southwest suburb of Chicago…read more Located in Orland Hills, just minutes away from Orland Park and Tinley Park. Enrollment is great with over 600 students. Impressive ACT ASPIRE scores. The school curriculum is designed to foster the growth and development of the whole person. Plenty of extra-curricular activities and they have before and after school care. Which is an excellent option for working parents. My children loved this school and were well prepared for high school.

We were here for a non school related event. A dance recital. The school is huge and has a big and…read morevery nice auditorium. Everything was great expect the temperature. It was freezing in there and that really was a distraction from enjoying the event.

Hands down the best decision was to put our children in this school. We met Mrs. Schaffer when the…read morekids had turned 4, as we were looking for a kindergarten for our kids. She made us feel welcomed from the minute we spoke on the phone to the moment we left the building. We even received a post card months later with a follow up. Just pure wholesome education and wonderful people to be around! Thank you for always being so flexible with our family needs and for offering such amazing atmosphere and overall excellent education for our kids..

Good School, kind teachers. I have made lots of friends there and highly recommend it! (Junior High…read moreStudent)

I could not imagine going to a better school. I attended HCA from kindergarten through second grade…read moreand later returned for seventh grade and graduated from high school. If you are looking for a school where your child is not just a number, but a special individual then look no further. The teachers care about every student as if they were their own. I truly believe this school helped shape me into who I am today, not only professionally but also spiritually. If you are on a search for your child's schooling, please do yourself a favor and take some time to meet with someone at HCA. It could be exactly what you are looking for.

My children have attended HCA for several years. I love the sweet, family atmosphere and the…read morecommitment to academic excellence. The teachers and administrators truly care for my kids and they work hard to make sure they succeed. Each year my kids score at least one year ahead of their grade level, as do most students. The tuition is comparable to other private schools its size, and I am pleased with the friends and relationships my children have made. I'm grateful my children are able to be in such a great learning environment everyday.

Both my children attended here, albeit 13 years apart. It's a wonderful place to educate young…read morepeople. There are so many programs available, too. Then, the sprawling campus allows for the students to get a semi-collegiate feel. I loved the school, the faculty, and staff. When I moved to the area 34 years ago, I checked to make sure we were in HF's school zone.

It is a great day to be a Viking! This phenomenal school has been the heart of the community for…read moreover 50 years. Offering 31 sports and 160 clubs with an International Baccalaureate , concentration in the arts, and Project Lead The Way engineering curriculums to name a few.