What a wonderful school! From the Montessori Pre-K on up, the students are consistently challenged by a well-trained, caring faculty. Not only have my children performed well academically they have been introduced to many different cultural traditions and artistic techniques. The art program taught
... Read more by parent volunteers has really nurtured my daughters love for art. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/15/08
Who better to give a review than a student themself! I have been educated at St. Bartholomew since preschool. I now am in 8th grade and I absolutely Love it. I would never imagine going anywhere else. The teachers are always there to help you when needed. In math we are already doing Algebra 1 and we
... Read more understand it pretty well. The sports program is fantastic! The teachers enforce good grades while at the same time you can fun. They also encourage you to do the best you possibly can. In the classrom everybody is a friend to everbody not because we have to but because we want to! Anybody who rates my second home a star below excellent I wish to talk to you. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/16/07
My older child graduated from St Bart s and continued on in a highly sought-after college preparatory high school. He progressed to college and made it to Champaign. I strongly believe that his early years at St.Barts helped him tremendously and I am extremely gratified. My 2 younger children are
... Read more currently at St Bart s. I have trust in its tradition of excellence in early child education and formation. Thanks to the faculty and administration for their vocation in enriching our children s education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/07
I love St. Bart's; it is our second home. We are parishioners; my husband graduated from there; and our two children attend. The whole-child approach really shows in the way they integrate religious instruction, physical education, cultural celebrations/instruction and art, science and math into each
... Read more enriching day. Our children are safe, which is also a real concern in Chicago. The teachers truly care about each student's self-esteem and academic achievement. Children build upon their basic skills to develop a strong foundation for learning that will take them to higher education with ease. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/07
This is school not only provides a quality education but is a wonderful caring environment. Parents are actively involved in the school and in the community. Children have plenty of opportunities to learn outside the classroom. My son started here in the 3rd grade and he loves it here! His classes
... Read more are challenging, he participates in sports and truly enjoys his science class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/16/06
We love St. Bart's! We moved into the area about a year ago, and went to the open house for the school. It was like coming home. Every parent we talked to raved about the school, and the students were all polite and respectful, in addition to well-spoken. Needless to say, we enrolled her this past
... Read more fall, and we have watched our daughter flourish in the Montessori preschool. The teachers and administration are always available to us, the academics are perfectly suited for the development of the students, the school is enriched with the arts and sports, and the parent club is strong. We recommend this school highly! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/06
I have two children who went to St.Barts. My daughter went here for 2nd and 3rd grade and loved it. My son went for pre-k and kindergarten and also loved it. I was happy with the school and would have stayed there but we had to move out of state and that is the only reason we left. The teachers there
... Read more are very caring and it shows. I searched many area catholic school but found this one to be the best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/06
St. Barts is a really great school. The montessori preschool program is fantastic. And I have had nothing but good experiences. My oldest is in 4th , I have another in 3rd and my youngest is in Preschool. All my kids have gone here from preschool on. Academically I think it is right on track with other
... Read more schools. Our new principal is great, and has a lot of qualities that our beloved Ms. Kolberg possesed. My husband graduated from here as well, and it is definatly in our 'blood'. We have a nice music department and art program. Sports is great, in fact we coach one of the basketball teams. The families and parents are great here. Check us out Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/05
My fifth grader has been enrolled in the school since preschool and she has thrived in the close-knit environment. The school has a strong academic focus and also incorporates a good sports program. Standardized test scores have been good for the past several years and the teachers are focused on allowing
... Read more the kids to learn and discover. In one class, the teacher explained to me that the kids were interested in math beyond their grade level, and since they had mastered their ciriculum, he taught them more math skills than expected. The Montessori pre-school is a hidden gem. The price is far below that of other Montessori's and made a huge difference in the confidence level of my older daughter, and now my daughter that is going through that program. It is run by certified Montessori teachers. The children leaving this school will be well prepared for high school and beyond. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/10/05
I have one child that has graduated and is an honors student at St. Patricks High School and on that is currently in 8th grade that has tested at both Resurrection Hight School and North Side Prepretory High School. St. Bartholowmew's academic preparation has prepared both of my children to lay a very
... Read more solid foundation to meet the rigors of high school and higher education as well. Read less
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Chicago schools — St Bartholomew School is located at 4941 W Patterson Ave, Chicago IL 60641. 4941 W Patterson Ave is in the Portage Park neighborhood and 60641 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for St Bartholomew School is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. St Bartholomew School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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