My daughter graduated in 2008. I am very satisfied with the education she received at this small intimate school. I recommend it to anyone looking for an elementary schoo.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
We love St. Roch School. This is a small school with a lot of heart. Very welcoming. My children made friends quickly. They are safe, happy and doing great academically. The principal is caring, accessible and ready to address your concerns. Tuition is reasonable for Catholic School. Worth the
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/09
Small yes, loving, sure if Daddy spends enough at the fair. And reading and Math is way below where public school classes, I kept my kids here 4 years too long. I am so happy we left in Jan. 2009. My kids were 4-6 months behind when they got to their new public school. Not worth the hassle to send them
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/09
This is a small, nurturing school. It has experienced teachers and small classes. After all, that is what makes a school. Sr. Mary Pat really knows what she's doing. Children are accepted to 1st choice in h.s., some with scholarships or to honors programs, some to specialized h.s. ITBS scores and
... Read more state testing are above average/average. First graders are reading by January in a class of only 15. Your child will receive much personal attention for this parish school price. St. Adalbert's and Blessed Sacrament have 35+ in a class. The Board of Ed has proved that large classes provide much distraction. We have Smart Board Technology. Italian is taught with students receiving high marks in H.S. The HSA is active and inclusive. We have great basketball teams and a competitive varsity cheerleading team. There are Christmas, Spring Concerts and a great Choir. Daisies were newly formed. Hurry up and register! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/09
I love this shcool. My son has been in St. Roch School since he was in Pre-K now he is in 6th grade. The school has a great Basketball Team they also have Cheerleading. My son has a lot of friends at Saint Roch. The children are great and so are the teachers. I have been a volenteer for 5 years
... Read more and I love it I am there for the children and the school I would never think of going to another shcool. Also my son has done good in all his grades the teachers are very helpful and very understanding. If you pick our school you are making the right choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
I am so happy with the education that my daughter is receiving at this school. It is a very small school, so the one on one time that they receive is great.
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
I love this school. It's a small school, so the principal and teachers know each and every student and they treat them with care and love. And when it comes to disciplining them, they're right on top of things- which is one of the reasons why one want your child in a private-Catholic school.
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/08
I myself was a student at this school, and I proceeded to attend a public high school on Staten Island upon graduation. I found that this school was very lacking in academics in certain areas, such as reading and, above all, mathematics. In my high school, I was stuck in the lowest math class that you
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Posted by a other on 11/23/07
Quality, top-notch education here. Sports program (basketball) turns out multiple Championships every single year. My boys love it there and I would not consider any other private school in the area. One-on-one time, caring staff and students. Everyone knows everyone on a first-name basis from K
... Read more through grade 8. They even have an excellent Preschool program. Worth checking out if you are considering Catholic school on the Island! Take my word for it you won't regret it one bit! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/07
Just horrible academically so far behind in math. The discipline is horrendous you would think a catholic school would have such great discipline but it does not do not waste your money or time
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Staten Island schools — St Roch School is located at 465 Villa Ave, Staten Island NY 10302. 465 Villa Ave is in the Elm Park neighborhood and 10302 ZIP code in Staten Island, NY The school district for St Roch School is the Archdiocese Of New York Education Off. St Roch School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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