I had 3 children graduate from Fenwick high school between 2014 and 2019. It was a great…read moreexperience for each of them. They each found their own unique experiences (music, film, hockey, cross country, etc) to satisfy their curiosities and provide a network of friends. My youngest son is closer to his Fenwick friends today than he is to his fraternity brothers and college roommates. My daughter transferred in from a picnic high school between sophomore and junior years and found the smaller, more accepting community she needed during those formative years. The faculty, families and priests are amazing. We miss our Fenwick days.

Class of 1983: Education was top tier. Very prepared for college. Sports opportunities excellent…read more Used college level English and chemistry books, resulted in success in engineering school in college. My 4 years of Spanish helped me to work later on a primarily Spanish speaking engineering project, and helped me ultimately marry a Mexican national who spoke no English when we met. Still an excellent school!

I visited this school in my job capacity and I must tell you leadership by example comes to mind…read more Respectful young people walking thru the halls. A quiet setting which is how schools Should be. It's not a restaurant or a coffee shop , it's a school, a well run school :)

Middle school is a miserable time of life. In my day, we called it "junior high" and it lasted two…read moreyears; today they have extended it to three, starting in 6th grade. If you have to endure those confusing, hormone-addled years somewhere, Julian Middle School is a good place to do it. As a parent, I would volunteer there for lunchtime projects so I could peek into the cafeteria and watch kids in the halls. No food fights, no overt disrespect, no running or rough-housing, at least that I could see. The teachers and administration take bullying seriously, and clamp down hard when the kids are brave enough to report it. Academics are fine, though neither kid had a stellar experience in science.

Don't send your kid to this school it is really bad. The teachers are bad the homework is way too…read moremuch for my son. the students are mean and unwelcoming for my son being new to percy julian. He cannot sleep at night because he knows he has to go to school in the morning. Lunch is not long enough. You get 20 minutes to eat and 20 minutes to go outside in the cold and you have no option to stay inside for any reason like forgetting your jacket or you havent finished your lunch and several times my son has been told to clean up other students messes because they were at the same table as him and left it there (not next to him of course) and when he refused he got multiple lunch detentions. my son gets his name made fun of it really is a horrible school he has no friends because no kids will even be nice to him. The staff is not helpful at all. He gets bullied every so often for being different and not having a facebook or snapchat or whatever this stupid generation is into. I could go on and on but im gonna end this. DONT SEND YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN TO THIS SCHOOL IT IS REALLY HORRIBLE!

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.

They are clueless when it comes to dealing with girls who have anxiety issues…read more My daughter went here but suffered from severe anxiety and school refusal as a result of it. She participated in a hospital PHP that collaborated with the staff of Trinity High School to get my daughter back on track. Trinity did not follow the directives of the PHP but instead expelled my daughter before she could complete the program. My daughter now has PTSD from that whole experience. Also, since Trinity is on a block schedule and the school that she went to after Trinity is not, she had to make up 4 classes. Block schedules are good unless you have to transfer to a school that does not have them. Do not send your daughter here if she needs extra emotional support, they cannot provide that. In my opinion, they only want "cookie cutter" kids without emotional issues so the school can maintain their stellar academic rating.

no ac, hot asf, tuition is so expensive regardless, dgaf abt ur mental health, ppl always leaving…read more(teachers and staff and students), racist and fake girls all around, grading scale is so goofy. think before u come here, its horrid. i can only feel nothing but sadness for all the students that attend this school. (if i could put 0 stars, i would've, but i couldn't, so i just put one, but trust me, I REALLY mean 0)

My grandson attends there. Asof hooray, the school is kept up very clean. Class size ate…read moremanageable. No bullying allowed. Good amount of sports offered. Teachers are quick to contact patents when there is a problem to get resolved quickly. Lastly the school is safe.

My daughter got suspended for not moving seats. This is a goofy ahh school, unprofessional at best,…read moreif you want your child to not have a future then send them here.

Ascension has been a significantly better school experience for my children than I had anticipated…read moreboth academically and socially. They are both thriving and we are so thankful we kept them there after preschool to continue through 8th grade. The K-8 model is clearly best for most children.

Years ago we transferred our oldest two children (3rd and 5th grade at the time) from public school…read moreto Ascension, for a better teacher to student ratio. It's the best decision we've made for our children's education and personal growth. They went on to have a strong educational foundation that served them well during high school and then college. I currently have two younger children enrolled at Ascension since PK3, and their educational experience has been top notch. The school's motto of Love, Kindness, Respect and Inclusion is carried out daily and the school has helped shape all four of my children into the wonderful humans they are. There's not enough space to talk about how wonderful the staff, administration and families are, who create the special community of the school, so I suggest if you are looking for school for your child , come in for a tour and find out for yourself. Highly recommend. 10/10.

The middle school was HELL bad students but good resources. the faculty is very nice…read more Students : 2/10 Faculty : 8/10

Good education I think it's a very good school for kids education they will learn pretty fastread more

My daughter attended Alcuin Montessori from 2006-2012 and I only have great things to say about…read morethis school! We considered it her second home for those years! The attention the students get from the teachers, positive learning environment, love of learning that is fostered and meaningful social connections with their peers really sets students up for success when they leave the school! We left Alcuin to attend the Oak Park public Schools (Mann) when she was in 5th grade for financial reasons and were completely let down by the local public school system. Academically 5th grade was a wash of a year for her in the public schools.(She learned how to study to memorize the exact answers for tests and her love of learning went downhill as she would say, 'I don't need to know more than this to get an A mom!") Socially, she just learned what bullies were and how manipulative other girls could be! We keep in constant contact with her old teachers and they have even advised us materials to get for her to help her adjust to her new public school environment! We left the Oak Park public school system before middle school(6th grade) to move to a new district where middle school students are flourishing. If we could have afforded it I would have kept her at Alcuin all through middle school! The new middle school is still way too easy for her (straight A's and top test scores...)and she has noticed herself that she is a bit more mature than the other students. She goes the extra mile again on projects though and her love of learning that Alcuin fostered seems to have returned! Sure there will always be a teacher or staff member here and there at a school that is new or you have an issue with as a parent.(Everyone has a bad day once in a while or messes up!) I encourage you as a parent to talk with your school though about your issues. When we had any issues at Alcuin, the director was always interested in hearing about them and I watched them actively make changes or assist the teacher or staff member that might need it! It is easy to point fingers at someone but it is more difficult , yet more effective to constructively speak with a school about issues. I believe it is the test of time and patience with a school to give them a chance to work out an issue that counts. If the school is unwilling to acknowledge you as a parent, then it is time to move on. Alcuin always worked with us over our 6 years there and we miss them dearly! In our hearts we will always be a proud "Alcuin family"!!

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!

St. Francis is a wonderful school and I am happy to send my kids to school here. It's very strong…read moreacademically, with two Blue Ribbon designations within the past decade, and it's a welcoming, loving community. I especially appreciate the school's dedication to service -- a school-wide service day with all of the kids PreK4 through 8th Grade going off to volunteer is so unique and positive. The new principal who started this year also is fantastic. If you're considering Catholic schools in the area, SFX is a top choice. I'd encourage anyone who's interested in learning more about SFX to talk to current parents (rather than relying on some of the old reviews here) and reach out to the school for information and a tour.

We are so lucky to have this school as a part of our community. The family that is Saint Francis…read moreXavier is remarkable. I personally attended SFX and now have the privilege of sending my children there as well. It is apparent that the teachers and staff care about the families beyond academics. SFX is a family- they have a strong curriculum and build on it through the years as well as a strong base in faith and moral teachings. With such amazing schools in the area it is very competitive academically with a bonus of Catholic teachings.