Charles River Station

School provides very good academic foundation. Great teachers and because of the district, school gets exceptional teacher assistants/helpers, so teacher student ratio is at the prep school level.

our family had a great personal experience with this school

My son attends Charles River School and could not be happier. He absolutely loves going to school each day and wishes the school did not end after 8th grade. CRS makes learning fun. Academic rigor is balanced with strong social emotional support. The school encourages kids to be curious, self-aware, compassionate and understanding toward others. It's ok to take risks and try new things and fail because you will be supported. Learning is not competitive. The community is very warm and supportive. I really wish I had the opportunity to attend a school like CRS when I was a kid because it provides a great foundation of knowledge as well as a curious and thoughtful approach to lifelong learning.

The staff and the teachers are unbelievably committed to the students and the community. They not only have rigorous academic standards, they teach the kids values and respect. It is truly a special place with academics, love, and caring. I have sent all of my children to St. Joe’s and would recommend this school to anyone that cares about values and academics.

It has taken over 3 years for my child to recover from the damage that was done at this school. The school does not handle children who learn differently or who come from anywhere other than a wealthy suburb. If you are able to donate lots of money to the school, you will be taken care of. If not, watch out! Your child will be the scapegoat for anything bad that happens in their class. We had no idea how bad it was for our child until we went to a new school when self-esteem and confidence finally came back. Beware of this place is all I can say.

I’ve worked in several schools, but what stands out here is the passion. Students are ambitious, parents are engaged, and the faculty team is dedicated. The culture is about growth — for students and for teachers. It’s inspiring to be part of a place that is building something unique.