St. Mark School

This is a mediocre school charging a premium price. If you choose to send your child here, be prepared for relentless tuition increases of nearly 10% per year. I wouldn't feel as bad about that if they could point to the places that are being improved, but they won't (or can't).
--Submitted by a parent

This was once an excellent school that has fallen into mediocrity. The school teaches to the middle, and that threshold seems to be getting a little lower each year. There are good and bad teachers as in any school, but the real problem is that the school completely lacks qualified leadership. The principal is totally clueless! The many families transferring their children each year to other nearby schools tells it all! The principal recently stated that families have left because of financial issues -- which might be true for a few -- but that does not explain the many families that have switched to other nearby Catholic schools.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an amazing community school with teachers who ask about the students long after they have gone on to the next grade or graduated. As a faculty member, you couldn't ask for a more caring community to work in. I am constantly impressed with the new teachers and their commintment to quality education, and their flexibility and willingness to work to the best interests of each child. The current principal is caring, professional, and dedicated to making this school the best it can be.
--Submitted by a teacher

We are very pleased with the quality of education offered. There is attention to character development which is important to us. The fundraisers are on par with public schools in this area.
--Submitted by a parent

When one places emphasis on money rather than the children & placing their wellfare first change schools.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is very well-run with a caring principal and a dedicated faculty. They have the resources and use them effectively to serve the students. It is obviously a Catholic-based school where the children learn values and morals. The children are generally well-behaved and are challenged to learn. The principal is an intelligent, responsive person who is dedicated to the success of the school and listens to the parents' needs.
--Submitted by a teacher

It is a wonderful school for children who can easily comply and do not have any learning difficulties. If the child does show signs of behavioral/learning difficulties the teachers are too quick to request that the child be tested. The school is inflexible or unable to alter its teaching methods. The school is well run and the children are well-rounded.
--Submitted by a parent