My son is in his second year at SPPS, I believe it is a good school. Ms. Ryall (the principal) did have a screening process prior to his acceptance which I thought was great! I disagree with the other posts, children are children and I don't think these kids are being disruptive. I don't hear foul
... Read more language, verbal abusiveness, blatant disrespect or any other such behavior that is rampant at other schools in Mt. Vernon. Yes, I believe there is room for improvement, and hopefully with the parents becoming a little more active in the HSA and coming together to find ways to help make these improvements, it would be a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/22/08
The school has fallen apart in the past 2 years. Teachers and principal alike seem to have lost their focus. Students in all classes are rowdy and disruptive. My daughter is not challenged or encouraged to do better than average work. Teachers and principal alike to not keep parents informed.
... Read more What seemed to be a small intimate school has turned out to be a small school lacking funds that accepts everyone, including students who have been thrown out of other schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/08
This school is very disappointing. The appeal for me was its size and the expectation that because it was so small, individual attention was going to be given to my child. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is no supervision, classrooms are rowdy, principal seems to have a real problem
... Read more with discipline. I heard that last year someone keyed her car in the parking lot and yet the child was allowed to graduate. The school is sliding and I am glad that I moved my child out before it gets worse. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/08
My Granddaughter is a student at SPPS...she loves the school.and is doing excellent in her studies...the teachers are great and always willing to help. I'm very happy that she's attending SPPS.
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Posted by a other on 01/11/08
I am very happy with this school. My child has been in this school since pre-k The teachers are great! The principal is accomnodating to the parents. The early drop off and after school is very helpful for us working parents. The after school extras like ice skating and bowling is great for the kids.
... Read more I can't say enough about the Home School Association, they are fantastic, with every thing they do for this school. I am very happy with this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/21/07
I think this is a very good school. Ms Ryall (Princpal) has improved the school tremendously in the last two years. However the parents need to be more involved in the Home School Association. Also, certiain teachers need to consider retirement as their attitude towards the children leaves a lot to
... Read more be desired. I feel my child is getting a very good education both religious and academic despite the few drawbacks. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/07
This school is excellent! I went there for 8 years and it taught me to be the respectful, loving, caring person I am! I learned so much at SPPS and the teachers are excellent. Very good school!
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Mount Vernon schools — Ss Peter and Paul School is located at 125 E Birch St, Mount Vernon NY 10552. 125 E Birch St is in the 10552 ZIP code in Mount Vernon, NY The school district for Ss Peter and Paul School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. Ss Peter and Paul School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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