St. Benedict School

My oldest daughter is in Kindergarten at SBS and so far we could not be more pleased with our decision to send her there. The atmosphere is very positive. It is very much a community. Academically, I feel it's challenging. My daughter was beginning to read by December and is now reading easy reader books on her own (Feb.) In math they are already working on concepts like probability! We were encouraged by the fact that Spanish, Music, Art and Computers were part of the curriculum beginning in Kindergarten. So far my interaction with all of her teachers has been very positive. Although the Catholic education part of the scenario was secondary for us, I must admit, I'm now thinking it's going to be a very good thing in the long run. The respect for oneself and others that is expected is a good thing. Ms. Lilly is phenomenal!
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. The principal is amazing. My child loves it here.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been at this school for a few years and love it. I have high grades and th teachers and principal embrace it. They put I and others in classes, offer programs, and my classmate even went to the NJLC. With small classes, I know everyone and have many more friends. Great school!
--Submitted by a student

Despite the fact that I am a public school math / science teacher with 12 years experience teaching both elementary and middle school grades, I choose to send my children to SBS. It is a wonderful school! My daughter is hearing impaired, and the education, care and devotion that she has received from all her teachers (and Ms. Lily, the principal) far surpassed what she received in the public school system. All the teachers and aides that I have encountered in SBS have been caring individuals who always go the extra mile to meet my daughter's special needs. Their curriculum is also more challenging than that taught in the local public schools. I am so glad that my daughter is in the care of SBS and can't wait to send my younger daughter there too!
--Submitted by a parent

I am an 8th grade student from St. Benedict School, and i love it. I have been here since kindergarten, and our principal, Ms. Lily, all of the teachers, and all of the students are kind people. The students respect one another, the teachers are excellent, and our principal is very caring. I have had a great education at St. Benedict School, and I can't picture myself going to any other school.
--Submitted by a student

I recently pulled both of my students out of St. Benedict School due to allegations of institutional abuse. I found the principal to be very unprofessional, especially when the incident was reported to her. The classes are very crowded and differentiated instruction is not offered. The current pastor, Fr. Dan, could care less about children and has made that very clear.
--Submitted by a parent

I don't feel St. Benedicts prepares children for high school as well as the public schools do. I've had children go through both the local public school and now St. Benedicts, and my overall opinion is the public schools offered more and prepared the students for life much better.
--Submitted by a parent

We have two children at Saint Benedict. The Principal and teachers are always receptive and accommodating. They tell you as it is, no sugar coatings! The atmosphere here is very close knitted and our children take that attitude out to the outside world. We are very happy with the academic counsel and their extended day program activities.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers really care about their students.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a student from SBS. I love having such a small class size because I know everyone and no one is mean because we have no clique problems. I do 5 sports and I love them all. My parents are both involved with PTA and the Sports Association. I love SBS and all my classmates do to because we learn the meaning and power of God.
--Submitted by a student