Smithtown Elementary School

Amazing school! The teachers are fantastic, and the principal is approachable, and highly engaged with student learning. They offer a huge variety of clubs, and organize many activites that make learning fun and increase socialization for all students. I love Forest Brook, and will be so sad when my child has to leave for middle school. So many great memories made here!

I was really worried when we moved to this school district because my kids were doing so well at their old school. They absolutely LOVE this school. The teachers, principal, and staff are wonderful. They have many fun activities throughout the year that the whole family can enjoy. The teachers are easy to reach throughout the day. They are very careful with food allergies in the classroom. I know my children are in great hands.

Overcrowded classroom. Entitled students with no home training. Parents are rude and mean, especially the mothers. Weak Academics.Not all students are treated equally, and teachers are unprofessional. As long as you pay tuition, your child will automatically go to the next grade. Looks like these mean PTA mothers are misleading the public about this school.

This is our fourth year at SSPJ and we have loved becoming part of the community. It is a small school which I have found very beneficial to building friendships both for myself and my kids. The teachers and staff are all very supportive and receptive to parent involvement. We love the fact that students attend mass regularly. Faith is not just another subject but there is a focus on developing the whole person through a relationship with God. The parish and school community have given me a very different perspective on what school can be like, having myself attended a large public school in the area. Highly recommend SSPJ if you are looking for a different school experience.

I had the privilege of watching my brother thrive at SCS and walk across the stage at graduation just a few years ago, and now I have the joy of seeing my own daughter attend. From my perspective as both a family member of an alum and now as a parent, I have never encountered a school community so deeply committed to both excellence in education and to nurturing students’ faith. The staff at SCS are not only highly dedicated to their work, but it is clear that they genuinely love Jesus, love the students, and love this school. Their passion shows in the way they teach, encourage, and walk alongside each child. It is truly a blessing and an honor to entrust my daughter to such a caring and Christ-centered environment, and I am grateful every day for the opportunity she has to be part of this school family.