Marianapolis Prep School

My children presently attend Marianapolis. It is a fantastic school. I agree with many of the reviews that the headmistress played favorites and she was not open to constructive criticism. However, she is gone and the new administration is great. Yes, there are many new, young teachers, but most of them are extremely good and make themselves available to the students whenever needed. The staff truly cares about making the students be the best they can be. The opportunities for growth are endless. As for the day & boarding students mixing, it has been improving over the years and they work very hard at creating activities to help both groups connect. My children have many international friends and mix nicely with the boarding students. I would HIGHLY recommend this school. Your son/daughter will truly be prepared for college when he/she graduates.
--Submitted by a parent

A great school, with solid values ... the culture is down to earth and exhibits a quiet diligence. Beautiful grounds. Some changes happening: new administrators coming in to take the school into the future.
--Submitted by a parent

Initially we were attracted to the serene location and beautiful ground, as well as the diverse student body and promised academics at Marianapolis. After some time however it became very clear that huge favouritism existed towards the students with 'connections'. Especially from the Headmistress. It was very dissapointing to see that some students were protected by the leadership after serious offenses, while others were kicked out (for good reason). And a lot could be done to help 'connect' the diverse student body.
--Submitted by a parent

Marianapolis gives the students a fantastic foundation for there future. The students are prepared well for there future and make lasting friends which remain with them for the rest of there life
--Submitted by a parent

Curriculum is good. What originally sold us on the school was the personal attention the student advisors would offer. My daughter's advisor was young and inexperienced. Little or no follow up or follow through. Multi-cultural atmosphere is not promoted rather the foriegn boarding students appear to be a source of income rather than culture. My child did well but I do not see value for money and will transfer.
--Submitted by a parent

a fantastic prep school without the razzle dazzle. Content oriented education and well maintained with true character building.
--Submitted by a teacher

As a current junior at Marianapolis, I can honestly say that without Marianapolis my life would be prodigiously different, both right now and further down the road. I receive valuable life lessons both inside the classroom and out, whether or not I like the lessons that they are. The classes are challenging enough (and more importanly, seemingly worthwhile) and the workload is perfectly within my capacity while still strenuous enough to engage my interest. There is, however, a cost (beyond the monetary) to this; it is a price some (even myself, sometimes) are not willing to pay. The students at Marianapolis must be active participants in order to do well both inside and out of the classroom. The teachers that will hunt you down and demand late assignments/homework are rare at Marianapolis. There is very little hand-holding at this school. Whether that is a positive or a negative facet is relative.
--Submitted by a student

I currently have two children attending Marianapolis. After my sons first year there, I was confident that it is the best college prep school in New England. The school is designed to emmulate a future college environment. It's multicultural student body is a microcosm of todays college student body. While it is true that students with similar cultural backgrounds do tend to socialize together it not exclusively the rule. My son is a day student and his best friend is a boarding student from Mexico who he has kept in touch with this summer. Marianapolis is very successful at teaching their students to embrace the cultural diversity of all it's students. I found the the teachers to be creative, innovative, and extremely responsive to my childs needs. Your child will receive a superior education, a strong sense of self worth, and realize the importance of making the world a better place.
--Submitted by a parent

I currently attend Marianapolis and I am to the point that I am ready to walk out and look for another school! The headmistress is only interested in her own personal plans and the teachers here rarely will stay after for 1 on 1 even if you ask them. This does not apply to all teachers, but most of them, and if you can get them to stay after they will rush you along as much as they can. Also if you think this school will make your son/daughter meet and communicate with other nationalities, then you would be wrong, in all of my classes it's American's on one side of the room and the 'dorm' students on the other. Well, thats just my opinion of the school, but it's just about the most truthfully honest opinion you will find.
--Submitted by a student

Marianapolis is everything I expected and more. My child enjoys going to school, has embraced the multicultural experience and has been academically challenged. He came from an elementary school where he performed very well. I wanted a challenge for him. His teachers have gotten to know him and have pushed him further. He has embraced the community and has learned a great deal already from his host brother. My son has discovered the value of diversity in one short month. He has felt comfortable asking the international students to our home and has enjoyed the new mix of friends. I love the fact that this school is devoted to every part of my child. He has been involved in community service without it being mandated, he plans on being a three sport athlete without a strong athletic background and he has the full support of all of his teachers whenever needed.
--Submitted by a parent