River Valley School

Amazing school with a wonderful staff! I would move here just for this school!

We sent all three of our children to this Montessori school in Lemont and we have nothing but praises for this institution. The school checked all the boxes when it comes to meeting the standards that a Montessori school sets forth in learning. The staff is well-qualified and I would recommend this school to anyone considering a great school for their kids to thrive!

They do not have any special services for children who need it. It is always the same people who help out and run events who they then cater to those students. Noone has any Disciplinary action, and everyone gets to do what they want. Teachers and students alike. Not sure why they have a principal they never do anything, and the Priest is a joke!

I am a graduate from this school and I can safely say that you should not let your child anywhere near here. I attended this school from 3rd grade to graduation, these were the worst years of my life. I was bullied heavily for the entirety of my education here. Not just by the students mind you but by the teachers and the principal as well. I was threatened by a few students regularly that if I showed up the next day that it would be my last and the staff did nothing to stop it instead choosing to ignore their responsibility to take care of their students. This school should be reprimanded for their incapability to deal with bullying especially over students with parents that donate regularly. Teachers discriminated against me for my adhd and would regularly take me out to the hall to berate and scream at me for actions as simple as adjusting in my seat too much or fiddling with a pencil too much. This school is incapable of dealing with any mental disabilities so if your child has any disabilities definitely stay far away. The education is lack luster and leaves much to be desired, while student count is low don’t expect that to mean the teachers will be able to spend more time with each student because they will not. Teachers will regularly become bother and upset with students who are having issues understanding the current topic. Also, if you’re not a wealthier family that donates to the church be prepared for your child to feel like an outsider. The principle heading this school is the worst I’ve ever come across. During my time here she regularly berated parents and students out in the open for everyone to see. She is horrendous at making decisions that better the school and should be replaced. I make this review out of concern for other children who may go through the same experience at SSCM and I hope this warning helps parents to realize this is not a safe place and the kindness they preach is rarely paid forward. Protect your children and enroll them somewhere else. This school should be investigated.