St. Brigid of Kildare Elementary School

Be very careful. While I am glad some people had positive experiences at St Brigid, we did not. Read carefully the comments on excessive elitism (parents, teachers, administrators) class size (LARGE), and lack of tolerance for outside viewpoints. The comment on being involved and not expecting miracles is fine and I agree, but when all of the activities are run by a bunch of semi-elite busybodies, it is difficult to find the motivation.
--Submitted by a parent

We've been with St. Brigid for 4 years (1st thru 4th). While I agree with most of the 1-star comments, they require clarification. Class size is very large, making individual attention challenging. Parents (mostly the moms) can be snobbish. However, if you are a parent who pays attention and stays involved in your child's education, then St. Brigid is a great place. Forming productive relationships with the teachers & staff, understanding your part at home to subsidize the lessons at school, etc. If you are the parent who sends them to school and expects miracles, St. Brigid is not the place for your child.
--Submitted by a parent

St. Brigid offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with excellent, caring teachers and administrators. My child has been at St. Brigid for 4 years and it has been an excellent experience all around. Parent involvement is unbelievable--there is a lottery system for field trips because so many parents want to attend and be a part of this great atmosphere. Other Diocesan schools have to require parents to be involved and count service hours. For the best Catholic and all-around education, St. Brigid can't be beat.
--Submitted by a parent

Why is it that only unhappy people have time to write on these websites? Saint Brigid of Kildare School is a wonderful, warm, caring, child-friendly, and nurturing school with hundreds of happy parents, families, and children. It absolutely does not have an elitist mentality. What a shame that people choose to tear down rather than build up. It is always wise to consider the source.
--Submitted by a parent

If you want your child to have a Catholic education and be around loving caring professionals, stay away. It was a nightmare. Our child did not attend an elite prep school and was not used to classrooms--something that is ordinarily taken care of in kindergarten. The teacher made it clear she did not like our child and the administration acted as if they had never dealt with such a 'case.' They were mean to him and unprofessional to us. They want robots, not independent, non-elite happy children. The Dublin public schools are great! He is very happy there and so are we.
--Submitted by a parent

St. Brigid really pushes children beyond where they should be. They are teaching at the very least two years ahead of the grades and ahead of the students. A 3 year old preschooler should not be in the equivalent of kindergarten nor should a 4th grade student be at the equivalent of 6th-7th grades. I do not think they set children up to succeed. I am withdrawing both of my children from this school as they are as unhappy as I am. I regret sending them to a school where their carreers did not start off on the right foot. Not to mention this school is EXTREMELY overpriced. Agree with all the other 1 star comments below. Forced academics and blue ribbon does not equal positive educational experience.
--Submitted by a parent

Outstanding school. The blue ribbon national award speaks for the schools academic abilities. Higher % of graduates attend upper tier high schools and colleges then any other private or public grade school in greater Columbus area. The moral and ethical values taught in this school well exceeds what occurs in the Dublin public school system. St. Brigid values faith, service, and caring about your fellow student. Granted the class sizes are larger then Dublin public schools, but Dublin must be anything to everyone as they are required by state law. I believe St. Brigid offers a faith-based education for those that value a well rounded student - educated, caring, and not self-serving. If this is what you want for your child, then St. Brigid is the school for you.
--Submitted by a parent

If you are considering this school for your child, I would really look at the one star ratings and pay attention to the comments. I agree with all of the comments: uncaring, elitist, overcrowded, etc. The school might look good when visiting but beware.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of our children graduated from St. Brigid of Kildare. Both were above average students and have excelled in high school and beyond (both scored a 30 on the ACT). We found the school to be warm and inviting, but we also were involved in the school community. With any community, you will get more from it when you are involved. Our children received a lot of support and were challenged, even though they were above average students.
--Submitted by a parent

If i could give less then a one I would. The school is cold and impersonal, and the administrators don't really seem to care. The class sizes are huge (up to 36!), and only caters to the middle child. No programs for above average student, and no support for the below. The only
--Submitted by a parent