St. Philip Neri Elementary School

This is a great school for some but can be an incredibly toxic environment for others. Great opportunities, with access to field trips, technology, and well qualified kind teachers. I had access to technology from as young as 2nd great that has set me up well so far. The school is small and has very specific traditions that it sticks to. I noticed a lack of principal interference with student complaints and needs. Some of the more tenured teachers seem to be beyond reproach and can treat students as they please. The rules are restrictive, arbitrary, and constantly changing. Every year lunch monitors told us not to do more and more during recess. Some of these monitors were volunteers who were just lovely but others would refuse to get balls that went over fences, and prevented you from doing so. Or asked specific students they disliked to take abandoned trash all the way across the campus rather than asking students near the bins, they would play games with tired and hungry students, waiting to release them to lunch just because they could. Equally some volunteers devoted time to organize fun recess events purely out of the kindness of their hearts. Principals were completely out of touch with the middle school which was nearly ignored. I definitely don't recommend this school after 5th grade. Bay Farm is completely what you make it, if your unlucky enough to be stuck with bad teachers and staff you will have a terrible experience with no administration interference, it varies from year to year.

My child started kindergarten in 2020 remotely so when she entered 1st grade at Love, in person, she thrived and fell in love with school. The teachers and the principal are wonderful, passionate and committed to creating a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive environment for all students. There is a strong sense of community at Love Elementary with a caring and supportive PTA. A diverse school with families from all different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and an everyday culture that promotes inclusion and respect for all cultures.

Oh, St. Joesph Elementary!This school has been such a blessing for me and my family. From the staff, kiddos, parents, and grandparents, to SJND and the parish staff; It has the feeling that we are one big happy family. We definitely have good days and bad days, but the fact that we all show up and work together for the common goal of raising these children to be kind, respectful, faith-filled, and contributing positivity into the world; human beings is the real reward. The teachers are committed to a high level of education, yet are patient with those who need a little extra time and attention with challenging topics and curriculum. Mrs. Colvert is an amazing principal, one of the best I have ever encountered. She is at the forefront of her team and she seems to lead seamlessly throughout the past few years. They offer top-notch sports, extracurricular, activities, and events throughout the year. St. Joseph truly promotes student growth as a whole (academic, spiritual, emotional, and social) and I am so happy to be a part of this community.