Coonley Elementary School

My experience with Bateman Elementary School was extremely disappointing. I found there to be a lack of communication, inadequate supervision, and concerns about the level of staff support available to students and families. I also felt that security and adult supervision on school premises were not where they should be.One of the most frustrating parts of my experience was trying to get help from the administration. I felt that my concerns were not taken seriously and that the principal, Georgia Davos Vetas, and assistant principal, Kate Kloepper James, were unapproachable and unwilling to provide the support and communication I expected from school leadership.As a parent, I believe every family deserves a school that communicates openly, responds to concerns, and prioritizes student safety and supervision. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. I hope the school's leadership takes these concerns seriously and works to improve communication, staffing, and the overall support provided to students and families.

Waters has an excellent philosophy on the whole child, which was important to our family. I felt compelled to write a review based on what most of us parents experience and defend, a great local community school with high standards and an ability to constantly collaborate with stake holders. Thank you, Waters, for being what you are to our family.

Our family couldn't be happier with this school. The level of education is excellent, and just as important, our kids genuinely want to go every day — it's a fun, safe environment where they thrive. The staff have built a warm, kind, and inclusive community, and the parent community is wonderful too. We feel lucky to be part of this school.

My son has completed two years of preschool at Queen of Angels grammar school. He is starting to read already and doing the curriculum of a 1st grader. The teachers are detailed orientated and truly teach the kid lessons early on that they will need to be successful as they progress through 8th grade and beyond. I would say that the teachers and school higher ups over communicate what is happening at the school and in the classroom. This is defiantly not the case when I talk to family friends that send their child to a public school in the area. The school has a buddy program where a preschooler is matched up with a 4th or 5th grader which creates cohesion and respect throughout the levels of the school. My experience is my child getting high fives and fist bumps leaving school rather than bullying. The community of the school is tight-nit with parents that are very welcoming of new families. Families are given many opportunities to give back through service and build new relationships through events. We are a very happy family with Queens and put our trust in the school with our son which is our #1 priority. Nathan Voegtle

As parents of four children who have attended Saint Andrew School over the past 16 years, we cannot say enough wonderful things about this school and community. Saint Andrew has truly been a second home for our family, providing a warm, welcoming environment where we have formed lifelong friendships and felt supported every step of the way.While the school has done an exceptional job preparing our children for the academic challenges of high school and college, what makes us most proud are the comments we receive about their character, kindness, and integrity. The values and faith-centered education they received at Saint Andrew have given them a strong foundation that continues to guide them as they grow and contribute to their communities.