Divine Providence School

My daughter is currently enrolled in the full time pre-school program and I must say the teachers are excellent and the afternoon program is top notch with the most caring staff. My daughter is very shy and I have seen her open up and she is more advanced at the age of 3 then most kids, including my older daughter at that age. My daughter was quite not all the way potty trained but the pre-school teacher worked with her and within 2 weeks of school starting she was fully trained!!
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children in Divine Providence School. I have no doubts that I made the right decision for my family. The staff in the early education classes are exceptional. I was looking for a school that would not only help them grow socially, but provide the early education that would carry them through grade school. Now that my older child is in 2nd grade, I see that his early enrollment at DP has provided a solid base for the upper grades. I am also very happy with the principal, Jerry Spatara. I know that with his guidance the school will continue to flourish with new technologies, curriculum and a faithful environment. My wife and I have made the choice to pay the tuition each month (as oppose to the free public school). I have yet to cut a DP check and not feel that I am getting my moneys worth. My children are well educated and ready to face the future with confidence. The religious aspect of the school has taught them to have respect and understanding for us, their friends and teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been attending this school since 2005. The current Principal is very involved and proactive about bringing technology and best practices to the school. The language arts program in the primary grades (PK-2nd) is fantastic! My children are above average readers and their penmanship is so neat. I am very happy with the program. The Science lab, Computer lab and classroom technology all enhance their learning too. This school has an Art Fair in the spring. Whoever organizes it is so creative. The projects over the years have been really fun to see. The teachers are caring and easy to contact and work with. My only issue is the cost of tuition. I wish it could be a little lower, but I feel that I am getting value for my money and have no regrets about spending it on education here. The uniform is a definite plus!
--Submitted by a parent

My older children have attended the 'other' catholic school in Westchester AND also the public schools in Westchester. So far, Divine Providence has not only met my expectations, but exceeded any goals any parent could hope for!
--Submitted by a parent

I have been happy with my choice to have my daughter at DP. Beginning w/kindergarten thru the present, she has matured to a bright young girl w/many goals & dreams. The small size classes add to the personal education the children are receiving. The seemingly heavy amount of homework assigned is the only issue that we have had so far. The staff has always been available when needed.
--Submitted by a parent

A very high persent of the students who graduate from D.P. go on directly into their to High School honors programs. Of that percent almost ALL make their high school honor rolls (my neice a 2005 grad was just inducted into the National Honor Society). Kids graduating from D.P. are extremely bright, their high school performance reflects this!. Many of them are doing High School work that they already hsd in 7th and 8th grade!
--Submitted by a parent

After doing extensive research of all of the Westchester Schools this school by far exceeds expectations. The education that the students receive prepares them for high school and beyond. The only unfortunate observation that I have made is that there is way to much parent involvement, if you are not in the in crowd you and your children are treated as outcasts. I have only had my children in the school last year and this year and don't feel welcome by the other parents in their classes. I try and volunteer as much as I can but have to work to send my children there and can't do some of the things the other parents do. To many clicks among parents which rubs off on their children and making other children whose parents can't be as involed feel very left out. Unable to socialize you won't feel welcome.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has loads of problems. The present principal is doing a poor job. There is a lack of leadership from the top. There are bullying problems running rampant. No one seems to address the problems. There is no science lab at all and a terrible library. There is no teaching of a language at all. The Family School Association is not well attended with only a few parents showing up to each meeting. A handful of parents do all the work. The pastor is not involved at all with the school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a current seventh grader going in to eith grade. I have to say from attending this school since Pre-Kindergarten, I absolutely love this school so much. I will be sad when I graduate because while being a part of a catholic school, I have became a part of the Divine Providence family. I am proud to be a part of this school with a wonderful faculty, many kind students, the amazing academics, and much more. This is the best school ever!
--Submitted by a student

My son is attending DP this year as a Kindergartner. What a fantastic school. Being a stay-at-home mom of two boys (the younger one will attend DP preschool next year), I wanted to get involved in many aspects of the school. I attend the Family School Meetings, am a room mom, and a regular volunteer for school events. I have made a point of getting to know the parents, principal, teachers and rectory staff. I have never questioned my decision to send him to DP. He is being challenged in reading, his writing is neat. He has as firm an understanding in God as a 5 year old can have. I made the right choice. If you have a child in the area, make the time to come and see DP. It has so much to offer your child, and your family.
--Submitted by a parent