St Patrick's School

My older child was enrolled at a local public primary school until 2nd grade when an ongoing subpar experience forced us to reevaluate our decisions. As local residents and alumni of the public district, it was not an easy choice to leave but we pulled him out and enrolled both our boys two years ago. I wasn't sure what to expect having heard both good and bad reviews--but nearly two years later I can't say enough good things about St. Patrick's.My older son is an excellent student who excels anywhere--so it wasn't exactly about finding a better education though we certainly didn't want his academics to suffer. But if you ask him, he will tell you that the academic environment is more challenging, the student body overall is more engaged, and the school itself holds children far more accountable than his experience at public school. My younger son is also very bright but required special services for speech and some accommodations. The public school district and St. Patrick's worked together seamlessly to ensure a comprehensive approach to his support and he is flourishing. We have an entire team of people dedicated to his well-being through the school and he's now beyond grade-level expectations in core areas.I find the teachers extremely approachable and flexible. They adapt their teaching to individual children--and have the support of the school and means to do so as the class sizes are relatively small (17-18 kids in each class we've been in). The teachers are all extremely invested in the academic, social, and emotional welfare of the children. There is also a full-time social worker who is accessible to children and parents at all times.There is an abundance of extracurricular opportunities that far outpace those at the primary school level in the surrounding public school district. And the curriculum moves at a faster pace as well. The homework, on the other hand, seems like less busy work and worksheets than my friends' children at other schools--which we appreciate.There is a tremendous emphasis on family involvement and the community here is truly unparalleled. The school events are extremely well attended and the volunteership among families and children is remarkable. They educate the whole child and support the whole family and my only regret is not joining this school sooner.Our current experience applies to grades K through 4th. Families ahead of us have shared equally great things about grades 5th through 8th as well.

My son is finishing his first year in St. Patrick's School and we are extremely pleased with the academic progress he has made. His vocabulary has exploded and he loves math again! Most importantly, the school emphasis character eduction thanks to which my son has become much more poised. As a parent and educator myself, I am impressed with the level of organization, quality of communication with the parents and overall the school's culture that promotes academic excellence and polite behavior.

Excellent, very happy parents with the progress of our two children

It's not the same school it was 10 years ago. The children who leave in 7th grade and go to the local middle school are better prepared to go to Catholic High School

I graduated st pats last year and went to st. Anthonys high school. when I left the teachers had my head filled with the thought that I was ready for highschool. I went into high school and was failing my classes especialy math. Ms. Leonardo is a terrible teacher. the principle is rude and scary to the students. the only reason I stayed was because I made friends and didn't want to leave them. I am switching to huntington and wish I did it before I left st pats. the faith based part is the only good part. the teaching sucks and and the curriculum is terrible. the faculty is rude and mean to parents and students, all they care about is themselves and money. also to mention the lunch options are way to overpriced. $130 for ONE slice of pizza a week and others like that. the recess is in THE PARKING LOT! your kids will be playing outside in a parking lot and they send them out there in any temperature above 25 degrees! Do not send your kids to saint patricks!