Benjamin J Phelps Elementary School

This school is a joke! The best thing that happened to this school is Mr. Timothy Garvey. They have the worst staff and facility you’d ever experience. Their special education department is a joke so are the counselors. They are always in non compliance for not following IEP’s. And let’s not forget that every week they have their hands out for money and host bogus fundraisers. Those children raise thousands of dollars and never go on field trips! I don’t see how this school is still open and running. If you want your child to have a real education do NOT send them here!!

My younger cousin’s hair was cut off by a student when she was in 4th grade. She told the teacher about it and the teacher either couldn’t understand English or didn’t react much to it. If you want your children to learn good do not go to Coburn. I have a friend who used to come here and she told me it’s not good in education. This is the worst school in West Springfield. My younger sister used to go here for I assume Pre-K or Preschool, and the teachers did not handle her properly. In conclusion, Coburn School is a very bad place to go.

If you have a child who needs any kind of assistance, this is not the school for you. Upon entering K we were provided little to no support as we worked through difficulties that started when we started K. Due to the lack of engagement from the teacher and principal, and the fact that the overall experience was giving our child nightmares, we decided to go elsewhere. It was the best decision. It might be a great school if you're OK with little communication/engagement and don't need any help - otherwise, I suggest going elsewhere for a Catholic education.