St. Rose of Lima School

From personal experience I would not send my child to this school or recommend this school to anyone. I have a learning disability, my fourth grade teacher refused to have me tested she told my mom I was lazy, I am currently working on my Masters in School Psychology. This school is not focused on the fundamentals, instead they are more worried about how I held my pencil and a math game instead of making sure I knew the difference between a verb and an adverb or that I can work with fractions. I also was the victim of a lot of bullying, from both students and teachers. I was called names and physically assaulted on the bus. I would get detention for forgetting my homework while other students would not have any repercussions for forgetting their homework or projects. I feel that this school has favorites in every grade, if the Principal does not like the parents your experience will be terrible. The school does not value the individual student they do not practice the basic Catholic fundamentals that they state in the overview.

My son attended this school from pre-K to 5th grade. It is a wonderful Catholic school and the Catholic foundation that he received was GREAT! If you have a student that does well in academics and has an interest in sports this may be a good alternative. However, they are lacking in extra programs like music, computers and drama. Also some of the teachers are still of the "old school" mentality - real tough!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had a wonderful experience with both preschool for 3's and 4's and kindergarten and this year in 1st grade all seems well so far. A really great school and yours kids are in good hands
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I could not ask for anything more from a school. They have me involved in my childs school and that is very important to me and at the same time my 1st grader tells me Mommy I hope that we can go to St Rose till I am in 8th grade and is so very happy there. My other daughter is in the preschool program and it is the best I have ever seen. The teachers are wonderful and so loving. I have 2 younger kids at home still and they will also go to St rose for 2 years of preschool and then be there till 8th grade. Wonderful place to be
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My three girls have been attending St. Rose of Lima School for the last five years. We have been so happy with the experience at the school. My girls are receiving a fantastic education while being involved in many of the school programs offered. We are so happy that our girls are surrounded by such a wonderful group of teachers, fellow students, and school families.
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When it came time for my husband and I to select a school for our two children, St. Rose of Lima was an obvious choice for us. Both my husband and I attended the school and we have many fond memories. St Rose of Lima provides a safe and nurturing environment for our children. The teachers and staff are amazing and the students love their school and are extremely respectful. Academics are top notch, athletics are competitive and there are so many extra activities and clubs, all interests should be met. I would strongly recommend St. Rose to parents considering elementary schools in the area.
--Submitted by a parent

St. Rose of Lima School has provided my three children with an ideal environment to learn and grow both academically and spiritually. Dedicated teachers coupled with a committed administration and engaged parents, creates a true sense of partnership and community. I only hope that the high school my kids attend meets the same high standards set by St. Rose of Lima.
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My son is in Kindergarden at St. Rose Of Lima. Really happy with the choice of sending him there. It is a wholesome community oriented environment where Religion is part of daily life. He has developed significantly both academnically and socially at the school and has improved self-confidence. A great school!
--Submitted by a parent

Our family has been part of St. Rose of Lima School for 8 years. Throughout these years, St. Rose has consistently demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence and Catholic education. Sr. Patricia Doyle, the school principal, is a devoted and experienced leader; the school has received Middle States accreditation twice since 1991. Our children are well-adjusted, well-disciplined, and very happy at this school. We highly recommend St. Rose to other families in the area.
--Submitted by a parent

We went to St. Rose because of concerns for the Freehold borough elementary schools. At the same time, we also put our house on the market. We are now thinking about staying because of St. Rose. My wife and I find the teachers to be very caring and attentive. The class sizes are normal (although the lower grades pre-k and K are smaller than normal). There is also a real sense of community amongst parents and amongst the children. I am really torn about moving now as I feel that St. Rose is what I expect from a school for my children.
--Submitted by a parent