W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Worst school my daughter has ever attended. The principal is extremely disrespectful to the children and the parents and the teachers make it very clear how they don’t care about their jobs. Also, $600 a month for the afterschool program, absolutely insane. Don’t even consider this school if you care about your children.

My review would be higher, except the front office staff can be awful. Extremely rude to both students and staff. It really has made the whole experience of going her very bad. It’s just unnecessary to treat people so rudely all the time.

I enrolled both of my children at this school—my son attended from kindergarten through 5th grade, and my daughter from kindergarten through 2nd. Over the years, I’ve observed a steady decline in the overall quality of the school experience.One of the most concerning issues has been the lack of priest involvement and transparency regarding how funds are allocated between the church and the school. It often feels as though the school receives minimal resources while the church absorbs the majority of the funding.There is also a high turnover rate among both students and staff, which creates instability and affects the school environment. Morale among parents and teachers has noticeably diminished, and there is little to no enrichment offered—field trips, for example, have been nonexistent. Communication between staff and families has been inconsistent, and academic recognition has seemed generic and unearned, with many students receiving the same awards without clear criteria.Additionally, simple but important maintenance issues, such as changing drinking fountain filters, have gone unaddressed. These oversights suggest poor financial management, whether the school is funded through scholarships or tuition.While I truly wanted to support this school and see it succeed, I cannot in good conscience recommend it. There are other schools in the area that offer a more stable, transparent, and enriching educational experience.