St. Rose Elementary School

Visit the other Catholic Schools and then make an informed decision. The quality of the education, services and leadership at St. Rose is below the others while the cost per student is ~25% higher. Poor financial competence at the cost of the children's education. If policies exist, they are followed inconsistently. Principal may have been a good teacher, but is incompetent as a principal. Lacks decision making abilities on even the simplest items. Resistant to change, neglects primary financial and academic responsibilities to focus on keeping the wool pulled over the parent's eyes. The diocese needs to wake up & clean house. Families are leaving at an alarming rate...find out why. It's your $ and your children.
—Submitted by a parent

I wish there was a no star option. So glad we are out of there. Do your homework before you choose this school. Interview all principles and don't believe a word our says to you. Promises and countless missed opportunities. Se will avoid answering to anything....including bullying issues. She will bring this school down. Bring back Chuck!
—Submitted by a parent

I have three children attending the school. The lower grade teachers are amazing. The upper grade teachers are okay. The Spanish and math teachers are a joke. Three families left last year because of the math teacher alone. What I find so frustrating is that there is no room for improvement. The school is more focused on subsidizing tuition then on the academics the school offers. Technology is a joke. Kids in the same class have to share computers to get assignments done. There is no growth opportunities. Be wary.. they sell you on an idea.. then don't deliver..
—Submitted by a parent

As a graduating student I am honored to say I went to st.rose yet there are so many wonderful things that have changed since the change of principals a few years back. For one the previous principal was caring, patient, kind, and could handle situations very well. The new(Ish) principal is rather rude. Does not follow the handbook, make rules even stricter, and does NOT handle situations very well. From the dress code to social conflicts with kids, the principal does not handle them well. Aside from the bad. I always feel a great sense of community within the students yet it isn't for everyone. If your child is not normal then bullying may occur for kids are rude but that is human nature. Also most teachers are great. Some of the newer teacher hired however are rather rude and impatient like the music teacher or pointless like the Spanish teacher. Overall if it were my decision on where I were to go for my elementary years I would have followed our previous principal to his new private catholic school or attending my friends private catholic school. If only then I could see what was to come now. PS: The transitions between grades are drastic, some good some bad.

St. Rose is more than a school. It is a community!! This is a school that not only provides children with a great learning environment but provides parents with an environment that encourages active participation. I am unaware of another school in the area, public or private, that offers such great opportunity to both students and parents. Bonds built at this school last a lifetime!!
—Submitted by a parent

principal is biased ,mean , plays favorites, ignorant math teacher was kicked out from another school and hired
—Submitted by a parent

if i could give the principal a negative rating i would, we miss our old principal who went to Holy Family and now turned that school around!
—Submitted by a parent

Friends have told me I'm crazy for paying tuition at St. Rose when Roseville has so many good schools. If it were only about the academics, I might agree. However, St. Rose has taught my daughters so much more than their ABC's. St. Rose provides an excellent Catholic education and my daughters are better people for it. From the principal to the teachers to the extended childcare staff, everyone works tirelessly to make St. Rose the best school it can be.
—Submitted by a parent

Our family has been part of the St. Rose Community for over 12 years. We are very pleased with the teachers, who from the beginning help to teach the students morals, values and service to others, and the curriculum, which now offers two levels of math and Spanish for junior high students. The pastor is very involved in the school and works closely with the principal to make a St. Rose education a great Catholic education.
—Submitted by a parent

I have one student at St. Rose, and we could not be happier about the curriculum, the teachers, and the involvement in the program. It has really fostered a community feel within the classes. I also am highly impressed with their aftercare program. I have had several in the past with other preschools...and the daycare program at St. Rose makes them all look shabby.
—Submitted by a parent

St.Rose School offers a high quality Catholic education. The pastor and his fellow priests are very involved with the school. The principal, faculty, and staff are dedicated to teaching the whole child. The community of parents are involved in the school which helps provide depth to one's experience at St. Rose. Along with above average academics, there is an emphasis on service to those in need. We have four children at St. Rose and we are more than pleased with the Catholic education they receive. St. Rose has a lot to offer a family who is searching for Catholic education.
—Submitted by a parent

St. Rose school offers a quality education with strong administration involvement and leadership. Our child enjoys the setting and has made wonderful academic improvements. The school offers a very safe and well monitored environment that allows the students to focus on school. The principle is very involved with the students and takes his job as a leader and mentor very seriously. He is always available to parents and students. We are very please with the education and values that our child has learned at St. Rose.
—Submitted by a parent

A wonderful school and a principal that cares about the students and the quality of education, their spiritual guidance, and service to the community.
—Submitted by a parent

I have three Children at St. Rose. The community of teachers and parents is great for teaching not only academics but morals, values, and 'the golden rule', the things you can't find in public schools these days. The academics are well above average with most 8th graders getting into private high schools with high test scores. Parents are required to be involved and that makes for a better learning environment for all the kids. Extra curricular activities have improved with a new principal and 'old school' rules have relaxed to a comfortable level. Overall this is a great school for the cost, especially for a family active at the Parish and interested in a Catholic education.
—Submitted by a parent

Things have changed (improved) since principal changed. Quality improved but still no help for struggling children.
—Submitted by a parent