Saint Charles Borromeo Parish School

My daughters are blossoming at St. Charles. This is our second school and I cannot express what a positive difference St. Charles has made to our family. The most important thing - the teachers REALLY know our daughters. When I talk to them I am amazed at the complete understanding they have - in a way that only teachers who are really dedicated do. My girls are getting a wonderful Catholic education and a wonderful education complete with arts, music, computers and opportunities for programs for those students who excel in certain areas. The best part - THEY feel special and loved and secure.
--Submitted by a parent

Not enough great things can be said about St. Charles. When you think of how a school should be in terms of good strict discipline, well rounded respectful children and extremely bright students This school fits the bill. It doesn't matter if you are catholic, the academics supersede any school in central Florida...I have done the research. It's a working class private school with real people who care about where their children go to school. Our daughter LOVES this school, and since pre-k she has been reading about two grades above her level thanks to their superb curriculum. With all the horrible middle schools in Orlando it's comforting to know that St. Charles has K through 8 covered so no need to worry about that crucial in-between stage before high school. If you are a parent who is truly involved in your child's learning journey, St. Charles is the school!!
--Submitted by a parent

St.Charles is tight. It doesn't matter if u catholic or not or whatever race you are they treat you like family. Yes i have 3 main friends(we call ourselves the trio) and a few more outside friends that really close, but every week I seem to talk to every kid in my grade because when there's only 75 kids in your grade you know everybody and I like that.Oh and the teachers are marvelous. Some are more lively than others but in the end they give a great education.
--Submitted by a student

St. Charles has been a wonderful experience for our whole family. We are not Catholic, but this has not been much of an issue. I intended to send her to public school after Pre-K, but we liked it so much here, she is now in 5th grade. Many of my best friends are other parents from St. Charles, and I know most of my daughter's friends parents. The curriculum has prepared my daughter to excel on the ITBS exam. She has been able to join Duke's TIP program based on her test scores. The teacher's are strict enough, but still caring to the individual child. The recent commitment to keep reasonable class sizes has been a significant improvement. The school can be tough on discipline issues when needed. The Prinicipal and AP are involved and caring with the children and improving the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent learning environment. A combination of academics and fun. A non judgemental atmosphere. All types of children are welcome. Principals are accessible and very intererested in what parents have to say.
--Submitted by a parent

Awesome school five starts for sure. My daughter attended and is now at bishop moore doing great. I also have a first grader.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my daughters sixth year at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. Scholastically they are a top notch school recently awarded a 2007 National Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence by the Department of Education. This is a tribute to the dedicated and hard working faculty and staff. They have a well rounded curriculum that offers physical education, music, spanish, art, band, choir and chapel. In addition, they have an awesome athletic program that offers both boys and girls a variety of seasonal sports to choose from. Together the parish and school offer a true sense of community and we are fortunate to have found such a terrific school right in our own backyard. It s Orlando s best kept secret!
--Submitted by a parent

The student/teacher ratio is very good. Approximately 20 students/teacher. Great catholic community. Great learning environment, they promote mind, spirit and faith. Parents are very involve with activities. They offer a wide variety of sports. They have chorus, and art classes as well.
--Submitted by a parent

The quality of education does not exist at SCBS. Teachers are uncooperative and gossip about the parents. The leadership of the school is detroying it.
--Submitted by a parent

To me St. Charles has been a safe haven for my child. Not only it was his first experience in a private school but if was a great one. Since an early age he was exposed to music, spanish and physical education as well as a vast enrichment in the classroom. Parents are very involved with the school and you can feel the appreciation to the system with all the volunteer work being done.
--Submitted by a parent