St. Joseph's Episcopal School

We miss the gentle, supportive leadership of the last head. She listened to every student.
--Submitted by a parent

There is a great amount of bullying at this school. The Head of School, nor the staff really deal with the issue.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my daughters' fourth year at St. Josephs and I am thrilled at the atmosphere, the student bady, the wonderful teachers, and the administration. It is truly mind, body, spirit education. Thumbs up all the way.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids attend this school and have since Pre-K. My wife and I both have advanced academic degrees and we take education seriously. We have watched carefully our children's progress at this school and over the years have also watched carefully the academic performance of St Joe graduates as they move to high school. They do very well. We've also in the last couple years seen kids depart and then return especially in the middle school. Something not noted below is worth mentioning. Religion at Saint Joe's is provided with a light touch. We are not Episcopal and many of the students are not. Religion at the school we've found to be heavily focused on building character. We like that. Also interesting school sports and participation in the arts are mandatory for all students. Very strong head of school in Tami Pleasanton. Strong middle school teachers. High expectations of the kids. Finally. I read the "average students" comment of a year or two ago. Obviously something went awry with that parent's child while at the school. But the comment to me illustrates what you won't find at St. Joes: A parent who inflates their child's abilities and does "school shopping".
--Submitted by a parent

Wow. Lots of opinions. My kids have attended St. Joseph's and over time have moved to public schools at various ages. So I've seen both Palm Beach County public schools and St. Joe's. I would just observe a couple things. First, my kids come out of Saint Joe's were extremely well prepared at every level. Our ongoing challenge after St. Joe's was that public schools had trouble keeping our kid's academic motivation high after a couple years. One other thing. Despite the marketing of Palm Beach Public schools programs (gifted/AP), the kids had quite a few weak teachers. But more importantly those teachers never went away (each kid would have them). I must say that St. Joe's has always made changes with under-performing staff. This would be my top tangible reason to recommended. Every kid's different in achievement but St. Joe's has strong curriculum and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

This year, we moved our two children from Montessori to a traditional setting at Saint Joseph s (one was in 4th and one in 5th). They have very caring teachers who listen and work with us as much as they are able. I believe schools need to maintain a balance between their tradition and a willingness to constantly evolve to be at their best. I think this school is striving to attain this goal. Every school has room for improvement. My children have been safe, gotten the academic basics, and some good enrichments. I have a Catholic background and find the religious instruction to be a breath of fresh air. We have been very happy with the Episcopal teaching of Christianity.
--Submitted by a parent

Saint Joseph's School is fantastic. The teachers go above and beyond their job descriptions. Students are challenged academically, spiritually and physically. They are provided with many opportunities to advance creatively. The campus is safe and students learn in a loving, caring environment.

Best private academic school around, better than anything in gifted programs. Why, graduates move into IB or other advanced programs. This school teaches to the whole child and offers excellent athletic and arts programs. Also foreign language and strong values, spirtual base taught.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been attending St. Joseph's for several years, and we have been 100% satisfied each year. The teachers are keen on their students' learning styles and, based on what I've seen, create lesson plans and activities that encompass all styles. Also, the teachers offer conferences anytime and are quick to respond to e-mails. They really make dropping my children off each day easier knowing that I can e-mail them about anything and receive a response quickly. My children love going to St. Joe's and are happy when I pick them up. Thank you, St. Joseph's!
--Submitted by a parent

This is the worst school possible for a gifted child.The principle is not running a christian school with a lovin enviorment but rather a fear base school were kids can't even speak there mind or give ideas.....after seiing what the head of school did to a student this year my children willl not be attending sjs after the 2009 2010 school year...the chaplin is excellent and so is the librarian.they have this crazy sports coach for boys...I am so glad my child will not have to be apart of that after this year
--Submitted by a parent