St. Vincent De Paul School

Child entering third grade. Pros: Great community. Wonderful, wonderful families with great kids. Cons: Very little teacher education/resources for children with learning disabilities. Almost no diversity. Dated//rigid teaching model. So far...my experience (and those of others I know with boys) has been teachers teach to girls. Intense academics. Hope with a new Pastor and Principle things will change soon. If not, we will not remain with this school for long.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an outstanding school in every possible way. The teachers are committed to providing a quality education and have a strong catholic identity. The classrooms abound with hands-on and child-centered learning. The staff is dedicated to providing the most update teaching techniques combined with careful assessment and intentional learning experiences for each child.

Saint Vincent de Paul has a vibrant parent and family community. Young, energized and forward thinking. The school doesn't have the budget (or the tuition!) of a private school, but they have more faculty members and extra subjects than most schools. Because community is revered, interesting, new and intelligently presented ideas are considered and implemented. It's nice to have a voice.
--Submitted by a parent

Search Committee is looking for a new principal ~ March 2010. Many were saddened to read of her termination. Mrs. Harvey worked at the school for over twenty years. She will be missed. The Vice Principal would be an excellent replacement. She teaches math, supervises the gym, and coaches 8th grade sports teams.
--Submitted by a parent

Who could ask for anything more... excellent Spanish, great events. The principal has always been great and very professional in her duties. The teachers could not be better, each and every one perfect in their cheerful and enriching presentation of curriculum. This school has everything to make childhood memories great. But, yes, there is some favoritism at times - just like real life...
--Submitted by a parent

The administration at St. Vincent de Paul will only respond to the needs of wealthy students whose parents they are friends with While I remain a proponent of Catholic education in San Francisco, if you want your child to have a well rounded education by quality faculty look elsewhere.
--Submitted by a student

As a parent and a former teacher I can tell you that SVdP is an amazing school! Their curriculum is on point and their technology can't be beat. The students are thriving in a loving environment where they really care for each other. The parent community is an added bonus. Amazing people I will be friends with for many years.
--Submitted by a parent

My son just started 2nd grade and has been going here since Kindergarten. The teachers are great and it truely feels like a family. It's a small school, so everyone is looking out for your kids. There are alot of opportunities to learn other than the usual - they offer drama, spanish and have a great science lab. The activities and parties they through are super fun - definate family involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

Nice size school in a great location.
--Submitted by a parent