Broadleigh Elementary School

Cassingham is an exceptional school, academically and on every other dimension! Our family has moved multiple times and has been to multiple schools over the years for our kids, and Cassingham is far and away the best one. The teachers are phenomenal and it is amazing community. I have talked with other parents and nearby schools and they are surprised at the resources we have. We had to move for a year and my kids can't wait to get back to Bexley and their school. They miss the gym teacher (sadly, retiring after 20+ beloved years!), the art teacher, the music teacher, etc. The fact that this school gets 5/10 on GreatSchools.org only proves that GreatSchools.org has no idea what they are doing. I have zero faith in their methodology.

Maryland School has been wonderful for my family in so many ways—from the family breakfasts to the talent shows and other school events that bring everyone together. The teachers are amazing—so respectful, passionate, and genuinely dedicated to teaching. You can tell they’re doing this because it’s their purpose, not just a job.The community is great too. Most kids walk to school, and it’s common to see parents picking up their kids in golf carts—it gives the school such a friendly, small-town feel right in the middle of the city.As one of the few Black families in Bexley, we’ve felt welcomed and supported here. Maryland is truly a hidden gem, and we’re grateful to be part of this community.

I recommend this school to anyone and everyone who will listen. All four of my children go here. High school, middle and two elementary schoolers. My eldest two started here in kindergarten and never left, as well as my youngest. They excel exceptionally. Honor roll every quarter of every year as well as perfect attendance. My high schooler has been taking college courses since 9th grade as well as the honors English course. She is now in the 10th grade. We have been with this school since it was located on Livingston Ave. My oldest daughter was apart of the groundbreaking ceremony for the new location. These teachers and administrators have been here. They have watched my children grow since 5 years old. My daughter now 16 and my son 14. There are some new faces but they are just as dedicated. My preschooler is held to a standard of excellence while supported in her growth. My first grader is so bright, attending this school she's only going further while looking into more homework she can do. I will not say they are perfect because no one is. But I will say all of my children started here either in pre-k or kindergarten and I would not have it any other way.

This school is far from what they advertise online. I went into this school hopeful that things for me would change, that I would make new friends, and experience new things. This school isn't a school at all. It's a program that shoves God down your throat, doesn't take your needs seriously, and most of all hurt me and my relationship with my family. If you are considering sending your child here, consider how you can change yourself and the dynamic of your home first. What can you be doing to be there for your child? consider what your child's experiences and needs are in life. This place is a cop out that will not work. It will just drive your children away.

Stay away from this school, stay far away. Look at all other options, shoot, your local public school will be a better choice then St. Catherine's. This school is after your money, nothing else. I can't go into every bit of my experience with this school because it would never be enough to truly capture the awful work they did for my daughter. Again, RUN away from this place.