St. Mary School

I love St. Mary because, St. Mary loves me. I love the warm and friendly welcome from the principal, the parents and most of the teachers. But most of all I love the friends that my daughter has made in the last 2 yrs of being there. She has changed in a major way. It is a small school and small classes, I believe she learns better this way. As long as I can afford to send Zaria to St. Mary she will continue to go, because they have been a blessing to the both of us in so many ways.
--Submitted by a parent

The new principal has really turned this school around; enrollment is now over 200 students! There is zero tolerance of bullying, & discipline is well maintained. The academics are strong, the teachers engaged & helpful, & the parents are very involved. Essay contests, science fairs, field trips, & 2 bands contribute to a well-rounded education. More extra-curricular activities would be nice, though.
--Submitted by a parent

My sons attend St. Mary's and love their school. They have learned so much and the diversity is great. They are always eager to go back to school after breaks, which is always a great sign. We feel very blessed to have found such a nuturing environment. The reading program is great and has proven to be a valuable tool. My youngest child now loves to read and is reading at a level 2 grades higher than his actual grade! Come tour the school. You won't be disappointed!
--Submitted by a parent

St. Mary's has a wonderful math and reading program for all grades!
--Submitted by a parent

My children attended here from K-8 and did well. It is a small school, with only one classroom per grade. The parental involvement and camaraderie are good. The former principal from 2003-2006 was a great communicator. The comment about not having Algebra is wrong; there is plenty of Algebra. I understand the school discontinued Spanish this year.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended St.Marys,and she was prety happy with it. From what I saw on her report card and tests,she was doing great in school. The head father as we call him,runs the school more than the actual pricipal. Though the school looks like the children are well-behaved they are not. The teachers never notice it though.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended St. Mary's for the last two years and we are very pleased. The principal and staff are top-notch -- you can tell they are devoted to the school and the children. The academic program is challenging and the school works together to maintain a safe and diciplined environment. There is a sense of community and belonging at St. Mary's that is hard to find at other schools.
--Submitted by a parent

The academics at this school are non-existant, most of the kids are getting straight A's on their report cards while barely passing the standardized tests. The principal refuses to address any concerns and will not crack down on his staff, who with the exception of 1 or 2 teachers won't even greet parents with a sincere hello. Oh and forget about Algebra-they don't offer it. It could be such a great school because there are so many parents eager to help, but until the current principal decides to start confronting the horrible burnt-out attitude of the teachers,forget it.
--Submitted by a parent

I was a student at St. Mary's of Piscataway for 8 years. Looking back on it I think it was a pretty good place to grow up. Everybody pretty much got along most of the time. I could actually learn efficiently there if I put my mind to it. However, when I was there there weren't many things you could do after school. Basically there was soccer and that was it. There used to be a drama program and a choir but it was gone before I had the chance to participate. I think St. Mary's was a community and that's something I miss now.
--Submitted by a former student