St. Anthony Middle School

Waite Park is a wonderful and inclusive community school. Many teachers have been here 10+ years and their care for students is clearly evident. I love that each grade has about 50 kids. You really get to know the other families and it has a strong sense of community. I would recommend it to anyone.

My kids have had wonderful teachers at Pillsbury. All the staff members we've encountered have been so caring, kind, and helpful. I love the diversity and how inclusive the school is. Overall a great experience for us.

Wilshire Park Elementary and the St. Anthony–New Brighton School District have been a huge disappointment. The principal is rarely present, and most kids don’t even know who she is. Communication is poor, with concerns ignored, and issues are often blamed on teachers rather than addressed by administration. The district’s “Effective Instruction” program has been a failure, creating confusion and stifling teachers. It’s a good idea in theory but the implementation has been a disaster. Behavioral issues go unchecked, with disruptive students receiving no consequences, leaving well-behaved students to suffer in chaotic classrooms. The entire district is in decline, with dropping academic performance, high teacher turnover, and families leaving for better options. We are seriously considering pulling our child from the school. Wilshire Park no longer provides a safe, supportive, or effective learning environment—I strongly recommend looking elsewhere for both students and educators.

10 out of 10. The staff and the directors really care about the children. Safety & communication is important. I never have to worry when I drop off my child because I know she is in safe hands.

Most teachers are great and create a good environment for the kids.