Hi I've been going to St. Pats for 2 years now I'm in 5th grade, I was new last year. If your looking for a school this one is awsome because the lunches are good, the teachers are nice and everyone gets to go outside for 15 mins., we do get a lot of homework but we don't complain because it's not hard
... Read more the teachers explain the hw and we have time to work. We have Gym 2 days a week music 1 day chruch 2 days mass thurs and rosray tues. we have brand new computers that we got last year. 3-4 has a chose of plaing basketball for the school team 5-8 can play basketball going the actademic team there is also vollyball and crosscountry. we get out of school at 2:00 or 2:30. this is a wonderful school i hope to go to St. Pats till 8th grade enjoy Read less
Posted by a student on 09/05/07
I think that this school is wonderful. I have two children who attend this school. My daughter in kindergarten loves her teacher and came home and asked mom why did you send me to that other school last year.All I could say is because Mommy did not have the money to send you to St. Pats. Well that was
... Read more taken care of thanks to God they are able to help low income children and their family with a more than great education. This year my daughter loves going to school, when last year she was in a public school and I would have to fight her to go to school. Also she was a very quiet little girl last year now she is making friends and doing well socially now.. I am so proud to say that to say that my children attend this school.. I would suggest this to everyone!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/13/07
I have been very happy with St. Patrick School. My husband and I toured four local elementary schools when our son was entering Kindergarten. St. Pat's was the fourth one that we visited - and we wish it had been our first because we knew almost immediately that it was the best choice for our family
... Read more and son. As far as the comment about students with special needs: I believe St. Pat's had an evening meeting last year to explain what services were offered to our special needs students (at no cost) through the public school system. No school is perfect, just as no parent is perfect. However, with our new principal and new early education building, I feel like our school is going to be as close to perfect as they get! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/24/07
St.Patricks has an high standard of academic expectations but achieves this high level by a weeding out process some students end up leaving to go to public schools because St. Pats doesn't have special Ed to my knowledge. St. Pats has dated faculties compared Ottawa public schools. Children do get exposed
... Read more to different languages. Parent's of faith are very involved with the school and mass this is a big plus. Overall the school might have a lack of stable leadership with a new principal. Favoritism might be shown to families and students who are in the cliche. Kids have been recently observed snow ball fighting this year in front of the school kids who were supposed to be cross guards. Parking and child pick-up is a mess. Consider other options when sending your child to St.Pats. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/08/07
The teachers show they care about the students and take pride in their teaching. Students are in a great learning environment.
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/06
The teacher at this school are lazy and lack the effort to want to teach. They run a cheap school at an expensive price. Terrible experience, would not recommend
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/06
This is one of the best catholic schools in the area. They have very good teachers and good knowledge on the catholic faith. They are also building a new school for the younger grades. It is also a good school to go to if you plan to go to Maquette High School.
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Posted by a former student on 07/08/06
Very good teachers and good foundation for High School continuation of catholic faith. Our son went on to Marquette High school and is now a freshman in college. He learned alot at St. Pat's and made some terrific lifetime friends.
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Ottawa schools — St Patrick's School is located at 801 W Jefferson St, Ottawa IL 61350. 801 W Jefferson St is in the 61350 ZIP code in Ottawa, IL The school district for St Patrick's School is the Diocese Of Peoria Education Office. St Patrick's School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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