St. Peter Academy is a wonderful school, both academically adn socially. There are many activities for the students to interact with students from other grades allowing for social growth beyond the classroom. The teachers are first rate and my children love to go to school there.
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Posted by a parent on 12/22/08
We have been disappointed at SPA. Academically, I find it to be excellent. The campus is beautiful and while the facilities are older, they are updated and well cared for. But I feel there has been a one size fits all model for students. I also put my young children in after care begrudgingly because
... Read more I do not feel supervision is sufficient. I agree with other parents that have stated administration is not welcoming to parental concerns. We were going to wait out the year, but we may put our children elsewhere before the end of this school year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/11/08
I agree with the parent that said parental involvement is not welcomed at all, I had the same experience during our time at St. Peter's. I found the Administration to be quite unapproachable. Academics are stressed, but to a fault. There are other areas of child development that are ignored meet high
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Posted by a parent on 11/03/08
I have been teaching at this school for the past 15 years. They have been years of happy teaching. This is due to our principal leading the way and giving her all for the students. I rate this school one of the best.
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Posted by a teacher on 07/23/08
Great school - but not a great administration. Parental involvement is not welcomed at all. Very unapproachable. Problems are hushed up and communication is nill.
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Posted by a parent on 05/16/08
SPA is a wonderful school. Pros: STRONG academics, really can't be beaten; family atmosphere; beautiful 'campus'; Catholic faith based, but respectful and inclusive of other faiths; kids appear to be really happy here. Cons: Aftercare is insufficeint; lunch program could be better; not open to many
... Read more new ideas. While no place is perfect, this is a really great school. A warm environment in a hectic world that will help make your child well rounded and really prepare them for the next step. It's diverse and more of a 'regional' school now, with students from many, many towns represented here. Great choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/08
I love this school for my child. He was reading halfway through kindergarten and really loves going to school everyday. The teachers care and there is alot of parent involvement. I don't regret for a minute choosing this school for his education.
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Posted by a parent on 03/08/08
This is a great school. Check the test scores against area schools, Catholic or Public, and you can see the numbers for yourself. Academics are stressed. It's a warm family atmosphere. They have so many activities for the kids...check out the website and look at updated news... they really keep them
... Read more interested. Clubs & extra-curricular activities are excellent for an elementary school. This school is well worth the cost. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/07
The school provides a fantastic academic and faith based education. My girls and all of the students are very happy there. The students are extremely prepared for high school. The tuition is very reasonable and well worth it.
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Posted by a parent on 03/12/07
Wonderful, wonderful school. Lovely, modernized facilities. Professional and approachable administration. Caring educators. A faith filled environment. AIR CONDITIONED in warm weather. We travel several towns each day to attend St. Peter's, though it is inconvenient to us, it's well worth the sacrifice.
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River Edge schools — St Peter Academy is located at 431 5th Ave, River Edge NJ 07661. 431 5th Ave is in the 07661 ZIP code in River Edge, NJ The school district for St Peter Academy is the Archdiocese Of Newark Education Off. St Peter Academy is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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