St Vincent Martyr School

MAS has a caring, experienced and well trained staff in all areas of education, especially special education. The teachers are communicative and helpful to all of their students. The school is bright, clean and has lots of art work on the walls. There is also an active PTO which organizes fun events for students throughout the year. MAS is a gem and overall a great public school.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about WAS!There is a feeling of community amongst the families here that is rare and truly special. Patents are involved and the Pto helps make so many fun events possible.The principal is warm, kind and thoughtful. WAS has rigorous academics, unparalleled staff and the kids love it! Teachers here truly care. I feel so grateful my children got to attend this school.

I have had 2 kids go through this school. Every teacher has been excellent. However, our experience with the school was generally poor. Class sizes are large (ie 24 kids in a single teacher taught Kindergarten class, even more in later grades), and appear to be much larger than neighboring districts. Every year, my kids had multiple seriously disruptive kids in their class. Sometimes the kids had a shared aide who tried to handle them, sometimes they didn't and the single teacher was left to handle the chaos, which often resulted in the teacher focusing on disciplining the misbehaving kids instead of actually teaching the class. My kids would regale me nightly with tales of their outrageously behaved classmates, who apparently have just as much of a right to be in class disrupting the class as my kids have a right to learn. I would have appreciated smaller class sizes and a more robust special ed program to deal with kids with major behavioral issues.

Saint Patrick School in Chatham is truly a hidden gem in the world of elementary education. From its rigorous academic curriculum to its strong emphasis on social and emotional development, this school offers a remarkably well-rounded and enriching experience for children.What sets Saint Patrick apart is its deep commitment to academic excellence while nurturing the whole child. Students are challenged to think critically, communicate effectively, and grow intellectually, all within a supportive and faith-centered environment. At the same time, the school recognizes the importance of emotional intelligence, kindness, and resilience—qualities that are woven into daily life and learning.The community at Saint Patrick is nothing short of extraordinary. It feels more like a family than a school. Parents, teachers, and staff collaborate closely, fostering a warm and inclusive environment where every child is known and valued. Beyond the classroom, the school offers a wide range of social opportunities—from clubs and sports to family events and service projects—that help children build lasting friendships and a strong sense of belonging.In a time when many families are seeking both academic rigor and meaningful community, Saint Patrick School stands out as a tremendous value. It offers an exceptional education grounded in strong values, preparing students not just for the next grade, but for life.Highly recommended for any family looking for more than just a school—Saint Patrick is a place where children truly thrive.

My daughter has been coming to HFS since she was a tot to now pre-k4. Teachers are great, hands on, communicative, classes are structured with daily activities, sports, music and dance. They hold many parent meetings, events for the students and fun tricky tray bringing the school families and community together! We love HFS and looking forward to having our daughter continue in the pre-k4 program!

It is a great school to learn at.