St. Mary Elementary School

We drive from another district to bring our kids to St. Mary's. We are impressed with the low teacher to student ratio, the staff credentials and the outstanding principal. My child has special needs and the staff has gone out of the way to be welcoming to our family. I would recommend this school highly.
--Submitted by a parent

I can see the previous review was a few years old, but having tried this school around the same time (and heard of many others who have had the same difficulties before and since then) I find it extremely hard to believe that the teachers here helped the previous reviewers child with ADHD. Unless you are white toast like the others this school does not have the time, patience, resources, or desire to help you. Children with disabilites are constantly berated and misunderstood by teachers, unless of course you are a BIG donor to the school - then those children can get away with anything. I would strongly advise against attending this school if you have ANY special needs.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my children attended St. Mary's from K - 8th grade. The teachers were excellent and work hard with my son who is ADDHD. Everyone of them help him feel special and accepted the suggestions given to them to help him overcome his disability. St. Mary's is a small school with a student ratio of 17:1. All of the teachers are certified and they have both a music/band teacher and a P.E. teacher. Last year a resource teacher was added to help those children who need that little extra one on one help. I would reccommend this school to anyone moving into the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area.
--Submitted by a parent