I am so impressed with St. Pius X school in Westerly! My daughter has been there since Preschool and the teachers in the staff are wonderful! Children are given the individualized attention they need to be successful and are given the knowledge of the blessing of our wonderful Catholic Faith! Mr. Fiore,
... Read more the principal, is a wonderful shepard for our children as well as the one and only Fr. Ray, he is such an inspiration to young children! I love St. Pius X. They truly care about your child and his/her education and it is a very warm and nurturing environment to be in. Your child will learn respect for him/herself and for others and be nurtured morals and caring for others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/09
This hometown Catholic school is a perfect fit for my family. They continue to improve upon their already excellent programs and continue to add more extra curricular programs. I was very excited to see a new Robotics program recently added and would like my children to benefit from it.
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Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
The best indicator of a school's success is the academic achievement level and level of happiness of the students. The achievement test scores sold me. Then I saw first hand the level of happiness of the students. Anyone visiting the school can witness it firsthand. Happy kids in a great school is
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Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
My son graduated from St. Pius last year. I waited until his first year of High School was under his belt to leave a review. He stood on the shoulders of some of the most dedicated teachers and administrators a young person and parents could ever hope for. In every grade he received this year on his
... Read more way to high honors, I saw the work and caring that went into his St. Pius education. Mr. Fiore is the best principal and the best school administrator I have ever seen in action in all my 53 years. The school embraces it's Catholic identity and lives by it's moto: (paraphrased) Doing their best to be their best with the help of God. The teachers are wonderful and every child is made to feel important and cared for. It is a nuturing envirnment where real learning takes place. Mille grazie, St. Pius! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/09
My oldest child graduated from St. Pius X 8th grade this year. She had 8 wonderful years at the school. She is well prepared to enter high school academically, spiriually, and socially. My son will enter grade 4 and has already thrived from his early years at St. Pius X. It is a great school. Take
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Posted by a parent on 07/17/09
Four foreign languages at an elementary/middle school plus daily religion instruction sold us! What a great school and friendly atmosphere!
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Posted by a parent on 04/05/09
Even though times are tough economically, the quality of education and moral values taught at St. Pius X School are well worth the price of tuition and then some. You can't put a price on peace of mind.
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Posted by a parent on 04/05/09
I was a former member of St Pius school. Before Mr. Fiore took over the ropes at the school, the school's morale was kind of in a downward direction. After Mr. Fiore came in, the school was so much more tighter banded. While I did not like the strictness of some teachers as any teenager wouldnt, I did
... Read more appreciate the morals and friendship instilled in me from teachers and friends alike. The friends that I have made at St. Pius will last me a lifetime, and even though we attend different schools, we regularly meet up together and hang out like brothers. I couldnt be happier looking back at my time in St Pius. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/16/08
St. Pius X School provides an excellent education. It is a warm and friendly environment. We were particularly impressed with the open communication with my son's teachers. We also like the fact that prayer is a part of every day life at St Pius. My family could not be more satisfied!
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Posted by a parent on 11/01/08
I am one of many parents who absolutely love Saint Pius X School. We love the sense of community. Reading all of these wonderful reviews about the curriculum and religion, I felt it necessary to put my two cents in about the school community being like one big family. I would encourage any potential
... Read more parent to come and hang out 'by the fence' during dismissal. It is so rare to be at a school where all of the parents are friendly and really care about the school. It is also rare to wait with other parents for our children to be dismissed and NEVER hear a negative word spoken about the school. As a new parent to the school, I was treated in a warm and welcoming manner not only by the school faculty, but also by the other parents. There are no 'cliques'. It is a real Catholic school Read less
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Westerly schools — St Pius X School is located at 32 Elm St, Westerly RI 02891. 32 Elm St is in the 02891 ZIP code in Westerly, RI The school district for St Pius X School is the Diocese Of Providence Education Off. St Pius X School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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