St Mary School

Bates Elementary School is such a welcoming and supportive community! The teachers and staff truly care about every student and go above and beyond to help them grow both academically and socially. Communication with families is excellent — they make sure parents are informed and involved every step of the way.The principal and staff create a positive, inclusive environment where kids feel safe, respected, and excited to learn. There are also so many fun school events and activities that bring families together and build strong connections.We’re so grateful to be part of the Bates community — it’s clear that everyone here is dedicated to helping students succeed and feel proud of their school!

Has the potential to be amazing. Beverly campus.

This school is amazing all the kids are nice and one time when I had a shadow day I was putting on my sneakers and they were leaving to go to art and I didn’t know where it was and then this boy in my class waited for me so then he could show me where to go. They have a small cafeteria but I get it there’s 1 class of every grade! It’s so nice to see that me and other kids in that school are learning about god. This school is NOT HORRIBLE.

Our family has had an incredible experience at Shore! We have watched our son grow into a confident, curious, and compassionate learner—an experience that has truly exceeded our expectations.We believe what sets Shore apart is the strength of community and academic excellence nurtured by the outstanding teachers who lead with both expertise and heart. From day one, our son was welcomed into a learning environment where he is known, supported, and challenged. The relationships he’s built—with peers, teachers and administrators—have been central to his growth. Shore’s thoughtful approach to academics begins early, with a curriculum that is both rigorous and joyful. Strong foundational skills in literacy, math, and critical thinking are developed in age-appropriate, engaging ways, fostering a genuine love of learning.We’re deeply grateful for the transformative impact Shore has had on our son and our family. It has provided not just an education, but a community that cares deeply about who our child is—and who he is becoming!

The best summary came recently from our 13 year old son: "You know Dad, it's weird, but even the kids at my (public) school that get good grades, only seem to care about getting the right "answer." They don't REALLY care about learning what it is we're studying." That sentiment 100% comes form his nine years at Harborlight Montessori.As a family, our experience was phenomenal at this school, and we have all become life-long believers in the power of the Montessori Method of education. My wife and I probably said to each other at least several times each year: "How much better would have our own school experiences have been had we been to a school like this?"