GESU Center

This is a wonderful school! I have all of my children in this school, and by no means, feel that any of them are getting short changed in their education. The teachers are very friendly, know all of the students, and foster Christian values. The teachers and the staff, such as Ms. Finch, really make this place more than a learning institution, they make it a family outside of the home. This school also doesn't have tremendously high tuition, and gives a decent sibling discount. Best school in Detroit! Although, the parental involvement could be stronger, as well as the leadership from Mr. Champion, but if you could get past those two small details, you will definitely not be disappointed in your child's education.
--Submitted by a parent

I LOVE this school. My child is learning academically and socially. They make a point not to hold her back, but push her ahead. It is a small close knit family. For the money (tuition has not increased in years) it's excellent!
--Submitted by a parent

Gesu school has a long tradition of educating the future leaders of Detroit and Michigan. For decades, the school has been a 'feeder school' for some of the top private high schools in the Metro Detroit area including Mercy High School, UDJesuit, Catholic Central and much more. Many leaders in business, industry, goverment, education and law started their education at Gesu. Many of Detroit's private schools followed the population migrations to the suburban areas. But, Gesu school stayed in the City and showed its commitment to providing excellent education to Detroiters along with its Jesuit affiliated schools UD Detroit Jesuit and Detroit/Mercy. Gesu has gone from a peak of some 700+ students at its peak enrollment to the 247 students of today.

I love the school. It is the best place for nurturing with out the outside influences of the world. Morality and love for each other is key. I especially enjoy the parent support from the school and individual parents
--Submitted by a parent

after tking my sons to various schools in the area both private and supplemented,I found a happy home at Gesu. They are one family with the common goal of educatining the entire child. Plus you cant beat the class size.
--Submitted by a parent

The review from 2004 could not be more wrong. My child has been attending Gesu since Kindergarten, and will be in seventh grade in the fall. Her kindergarten through 4th grade teachers still teach at Gesu, and gave her an excellent foundation that will serve her well throughout her academic life. The fifth, sixth and eighth grade teachers have been there for a few years also. The spirit around Gesu is Christian and family-like, and no student slips through the cracks. Gesu prepares students for high school, and for life.
--Submitted by a parent

My child is a 4th grader who transferred to Gesu from Bates Academy, a Detroit Public School for high achievers. The teachers seem to care that my child learns. I can attest to the fact that the curriculum is on the mark. At Bates, the curriculum used is one year past the current grade level. So, my son was doing 4th grade work while in 3rd grade. At Gesu, the coursework is closely aligned to the work he received at Bates. So, I would say that the bar is definitely not set too low. Children need encouragement and nurturing to learn. The school is small and family-like. I am very pleased.
--Submitted by a parent

Gesu is a great school to educate a growing mind. This is my child's 2nd year attending and I have seen much progress. Education is very important, but in addition so is self-worth and gaining life experiences to apply this knowledge. The teachers and staff do a very good job on keeping you informed of your child's progress and short comings. When a child looks forward to going to school Learning is much easier.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Gesu, my daughter gets the quality education she deserves and the teachers don't have the 'Urban Attitude' like Detroit Public School teachers. They build up students, not tear them down with low self esteem remarks. They teach at Gesu, from the heart. All students learn at GESU!
--Submitted by a parent

Gesu School is the best place to educate an elementary school aged child in the city of Detroit. The staff genuinely cares about each and every student and have been known to go far and beyond what most teachers do to help find the best way to educate each and every child in that school. 'Fend for themselves'? Not at all! When a student with special needs comes to Gesu, the staff reacts quickly to find out how to best educate that child and to provide the right person for the job. While this may mean sending the child to another school that has the facilities and programs necessary to help the child, it shows that the staff doesn't just let a child fend for themselves while paying tuition. Gesu teachers care, the administrative staff cares and everyone involved with the school cares!
--Submitted by a parent