Our Latino Muslims Group hosted an Eid Party here. It is a very nice school, very clean. Parking…read morelot is huge. Can't really review the teachers or anything but for an event it's a nice place to have one!

Beautiful masjid, very clean and spacious. The Friday prayer is never that packed, well at least…read morethe times I went. A lot of Palestinian brothers come here masha'Allah. The sign they have in front with the la illaha illa lah in gold looks similarly like the one MCC use to have in the early 2000's. Hmm wonder if it's the same one because MCC no longer has it.

Ole A. Thorp Scholastic Academy is an excellent elementary school. The principal is very dedicated…read moreand driven to achieve higher goals for the student body, as a whole. He is very visible. The teachers are dedicated professionals and the office staff, the nurse, and the custodians are also caring and dedicated to the children's needs. They cannot accomplish the goals at hand without the parent involvement present. This school is our small village;) We love it.

I have children that go to this school. The other reviewer has an ax to grind or something, but…read morethis school is known in the neighborhood for being tough to get into and that angers some people. This is a great school, the kids are perfectly happy and the programs are great.

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

At 3:30 pm, avoid the commute down Berteau Avenue (especially if you intend to hop on the Kennedy…read morefrom Montrose and Cicero) as there is such an obstruction of traffic due to waiting parents. While traveling down Berteau Avenue, a gentleman of LatinX descent, approximately 50 years old with a plaid shirt stopped in front of me, exited his vehicle (in front of me), and continued adjusting a blue wooden sign labeled "Police Line - Do Not Cross". He left very little room for me to navigate around his vehicle and just added to the chaos. He motioned for me to drive around his car. I refused due to the minimal space provided, and he exploded in a fit of immature rage. He seriously had a tantrum. I would have easily side swiped his vehicle. I then laughed at him and rerouted as he remained uncompromising. I contacted the main office of the school to file a complaint, asking them to contact me directly. As of yet - no call. I indicated that I would be reluctant to enroll my child into a school that employs disgusting, angry, immature, misogynistic men.

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!!

I grew up attending a Christian Church and they welcomed everyone in the neighborhood. This is not…read morea Christian environment. My Children and I were completely discriminated on. Jenna was very rude and the Principal kept ignoring/dodging my calls/messages. We definitely had the worst experience during our Tour etc... I still can't believe this is considered a Christian School. Be aware!! We gave them all of the proper Transcripts and they still turned us away. I can't wait to read your guilty response. I've uploaded photos against your response. I don't have much more to say. The Lord fights all of my Battles.

My son went there for 8th grade and I wish we would have gone there earlier! The school is an…read moreabsolute treasure and the atmosphere is wonderful. It feels like a big family. Academics were great and they did an amazing job offering different levels of math and reading to meet the students where they are at. I also truly enjoyed the parent community - no parent cliques and attitudes, everybody is welcome to help and participate in whatever capacity they can. The principal is amazing and the kids adore and respect her - she is a true gem! The 8th grade homeroom teacher was also incredible, as is the office staff. It was an all around positive experience and it's a school that lives what they preach. The school itself is clean, well set up with comfortable classrooms, great gym, amazing kitchen and a bowling alley! The pastor is wonderful and the kids get a well rounded education and they leave prepared and ready for the next chapter. Tuition is reasonable and a great value. I highly recommend St. John's!

I used to go to this school, and I hated it. grade 1-4 it's not bad but when I start heading to…read more5,6, 7, and 8th grade I was bullied for following my culture, and what I wear. I used to cover up my body and hair because of my culture and because of that I was called a bomber, Terriots, and long nose. most of the guys in the school act very gay, around me knowing that in my culture i can't support LGBTQ2+ and was not allowed to talk or sit next to a boy. they made me feel very uncomfortable, and insecure about my face and nose, which made me hide it with makeup. they would always follow me while screaming and saying I'm gay, which people have spread rumors about me and how I was a pick me girl. because of that I didn't have any friends and would eat in the bathroom while crying. Teachers are horriable. I tried telling the teacher about this multiple times, and the same words she said was "boys will be boys, I mean you do look gay" after she said that those words haunted me throughout graduation. i now do online high school because I'm scared something like this would happen again.

Great school. My daughter is graduating this year and she was well prepared to face the challenges…read moreahead. Because of the great teachers and administrators she made it to one of the most sought after selective enrollment high schools in Chicago. Thanks Beaubien.

This is my local attendance school. My son has not yet started kindergarten there, so I can only…read morecomment on my limited experiences with the administration and what I've heard from current parents. This is a good school. It's a big school and like all schools in its situation, not everybody finds it a good fit. But the new principal, Ms. Sugrue, has been very responsive and even gave me a tour of the school after I attended an LSC meeting today. She's clearly very proud of all that they're doing and will be doing at the school. The brand new assistant principal also seems like a great addition to the team. What I heard at the meeting seemed to indicate that there is a dedicated team of educators and administration at the school that is working hard to provide a good educational environment with less and less funding and resources. The school facilities were in good condition. They even acquired funding for an art and dance teacher. With more community support, this good school could easily be an awesome school. But any prospective parents should at least reach out to the new principal and start a conversation. I think you'll be greatly surprised, in a good way. I will revisit this once my son starts school there and I have a sense from inside. But so far, things are looking better than I had expected.

This I school is very strict they make you be on time like k-4 you can get there at 3:15 but 5-8…read moreyou have to get there at 3:05 which is not fair to kids if they live far away. They give extremely hard homework. My son had a math packet of 33 lessons and he didn't get it at all and the worst thing is that he had it for 1 Day and he is only in the 5th grade.

I'm a student here and the school is in great shape all the specials are awesome the teachers are…read moregreat but the Mac N cheese needs some work but overall the place is great for any type of kids are welcome my teacher ms dedios speaks English and Spanish and is very communicative and social and fun overall and The security guards are awesome they are very fun to talk so I like the school I recommend it

Having worked as an education reporter covering the good, the bad and the ugly of Chicago Public…read moreSchools, I now realize how fortunate I was to attend this Northwest Side public school from first through fourth grade. This school is safe, spacious, clean, and heavy on parental involvement. The student body is diverse - 60 percent white, 30 percent Hispanic. A small portion of the children here are native Polish speakers. Nearly 50 percent of students are classified as "low income." What does all of this mean? Dever's student population hits a great balance that is rarely found in public schools - one that is highly beneficial for any parents who want their kids to learn in a diverse environment. If you live in the attendance zone for Dever and are debating whether to send your children to private school or enter the charter or magnet lottery, I would highly encourage you to first consider this neighborhood school. Ask to take a tour during a school day - I think that you will be pleasantly surprised.