Our daughter just started her fourth year at St. Pats and I must say she is absolutely thriving!! How another parent can knock the academics is amazing to me. Comparing her work to other neighbors in public school she seems to be at least 1 to 2 grades ahead in curriculum. Her teachers thus far have
... Read more been very dedicated, supportive and helped my shy daughter develop into a confident caring young lady. The St. Pats community is like a giant family. We have made life long friends that share our morals and values. They show our children that it is important to grateful in what we have and give back to others in need. Obviously, I can't say enough and can't imagine a better place for your child to learn. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/09
We have been at this school for several years now and we are thrilled with the academic and Christian environment. I have a child in the lower grades and one in the upper grades and they are both happy and secure and I am pleased with their progress. Compared with freinds in the public schools, I would
... Read more say that St. Patrick's is more academically challenging. What passes for an advanced course in the public schools is just a regular class at St. Pat's. They are also very welcoming to military families. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/05/09
Academics are POOR! If you want your child to succeed in High School do not send them here! The principals are arrogant and let kids who break severe rules stay, a lot of bulling going on as well. They do nothing to improve the academics.
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Posted by a parent on 10/29/08
This is the most amazing school that my kids have been to in there lives. My husband is always traveling, so we are always at different schools, but so far this has been the best. I am incredibly amazed at how well they teach religion, math,science, art and everything! I have 4 children there, and they
... Read more have never been this smart becuase they are challenged. At St. Patricks you are working above grade level at a faster pace then most public schools! They won 1st place in there academic decathelon, and work so hard at everything they do. The paretns are all incredibly nice and welcoming, th teachers are a little strict but take pride in what they do. I could not have asked for a better school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
My kid is graduating from 8th grade this year and a I have another child in the lower grade. They have attended St. Patrick since Kindergarten and as parents, we would send them again in a minute. The community is wonderful, the parents are involve, the curriculum is wonderful.
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/08
I've had kids at St. Pat's over the last 10 years and have no complaints. The parent involvement is outstanding, and there is a healthy sense of community throughout. Yes, every year there is one parent who thinks they have been wronged and pulls their kid out (see reviews below) but that probably happens
... Read more at every school in America - I'll blame the parents, not the kids/school. Even though it's a Catholic school, they don't overdo it on pushing the religion. The tuition is a bargain if you ask me - $5,531 per year, and if you go to church regularly it's only $4,099 per kid. Most of the teachers have been there for years, even though they could make more money at a public school. Their dedication is admirable! My kids have been well-served at St. Patrick School, and I highly recommend it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/07
We loved our last three years at St. Pats. The parents are great, my daughter has great friends, and we personally found the academic standards just as rigorous as they are in public school. The teachers are stricter, and they encourage the kids to be self-disciplined and independent. In public school,
... Read more we were doing as much of the work for our daughter as she was. The kids won't be as entertained as in public school, but that makes them all the more prepared for the real world. St. Pats' is like a family. As a parent, you are unlikely to feel as isolated as in a public school. Oh, and they have a great after school sports program too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/17/07
I am a new parent to St Pat's and couldn't be happier. I love the diversity of parents, the involvement, my son's teacher and the curriculum.
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Posted by a parent on 03/03/07
This school is probably one of the worst private schools in the area. It was years of a nightmare for my child, and I regret to this day for not pulling her out sooner. It's a Catholic school, but don't let the name fool you. They don't teach faith at all, and it all trickles down from the principal.
... Read more Some older students are out-of-control, mean and rude; they are as bad as the ones in public schools we hear about. Whatever you do, don't send your kids there! You'd be better off to send them to a public school. At least your kids won't turn out to be spoiled, over-indulgent kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/07
Academic standards have not improves. Overall the school was a big disappointment to us.
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Carlsbad schools — St Patrick's School is located at 3820 Pio Pico Dr, Carlsbad CA 92008. 3820 Pio Pico Dr is in the 92008 ZIP code in Carlsbad, CA The school district for St Patrick's School is the Diocese Of San Diego Education Office. St Patrick's School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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