I am a graduate of 2009, and I am only now realizing what a great thing this magnificent school gave me. Not only is it a great facility as far as the aesthetics go, but there is an inescapable air of catholicism behind everything. And this is the intellectual, deep sort of catholicism that you rarely
... Read more find in America these days. I will always keep faith, knowledge, and virtue with me. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/08/09
My kids love it and feel pride in themselves and their school. It is worth every penny of tuition and so much more!
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Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
I have two children (6th and 4th grade) in the school and could not be happier. We did not move them until they were passed 3rd grade in the public schools. My children are pushed to excel - where as in the public schools it was OK for them to be in the 'middle'. It is conservative and it has rules.
... Read more Like any instituition, you as a parent have to guide your children. Personally, I like the fact that the school has rules and will make sure that there are consequences. If you look to find out where the recent graduates are going to college, you will be impressed with the results. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/05/09
For the money we pay, I expected better personal attention to the learning style of my children. They are good students who have lost their desire to learn because of the cold, 'intellectual' view of a few ex-college professors now teaching at PA. I expected more.
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Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
What an outstanding school. We have three children attending PA and are consistently delighted with the school's innovative and top notch teaching, its peaceful atmosphere and the love of learning that pervades everything in the school. PA has been a tremendous gift to our family - we highly recommend
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Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
Providence is hands down the best Catholic high school in the state of Minnesota. I would never want to go anywhere else.
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Posted by a student on 12/03/08
As an alumna of Providence Academy entering my second year of college, I could not imagine being better prepared for adulthood. The standards were high but never unattainable. The discipline was strict but served out of love and concern for the betterment of each individual student. I also found the
... Read more quality of the faculty to be exceptional, for example a pre-k teacher with a PhD in early childhood development, or an Upper School History teacher who left a post at Boston College to come to Providence. It is clearly the mission of the school to help each student grow to their potential in Faith, Knowledge, and Virtue as expressed by the school motto. I hope to be able to one day send my children to PA so they might be able to grow in these aspects and receive the same positive experience I gained in my four years at this school. Read less
Posted by a other on 07/23/08
I am a grandparent and have watched my grandchild as he attended Providence Academy over the last three years. I can see why people send their children to Providence Academy. I attended Grandparents' Day and the enthusiasm of the children is fantastic. My grandson is growing more confident, more socially
... Read more mature, more organized and is turning into a young man of whom i am very proud. No one was more surprised than he was when he made the Honor Roll. I think the expectations are high at Providence and the students strive to reach that goal. It is my feeling that if you expect nothing of a child, that is exactly what you will get. I am very pleased that my grandson is able to be a part of Providence and all that it entails. Read less
Posted by a other on 07/18/08
We are thrilled with Providence Academy. What's wrong with high standards?
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Posted by a parent on 03/24/08
We, thankfully, graduated two of our children from Providence Academy. It is not just a conservative school but more importantly highly faith based and faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church and the bible.
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Plymouth schools — Providence Academy is located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Rd, Plymouth MN 55446. 15100 Schmidt Lake Rd is in the 55446 ZIP code in Plymouth, MN The school district for Providence Academy is the Archdioc St Paul - Mnpls Education Off. Providence Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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