St. Margaret Mary Parish School

I myself graduated there, and I have to say, it does not deserve 4 stars.

I had 3 children go to St. Margaret Mary's and I couldn't be happier. They are very successful and I believe they got a good solid foundation by attending this school. I live in the northside and could very well have sent them to a good free public school, but I chose to pay for a Catholic school education and was worth every penny of it.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended smm 6th - 8th grade; and like all other school, they have their pros & cons. Pros - excellent music teacher, fun & memoriable fundraisers w/band booster, family oriented; cons - inconsistent discipline & education needs some improvement. We as parents must remember fundraisers and tutition is what keeps catholic school operating. Private school will always be better than public - hands down. In public school, it is a revolving door for students and they are a statistic. Many students graduate high school not knowing the basic of math or writing skills - it's all about the number system. Smm & all private school have two big matters to deal with each & every year. Improving education & fundraising to keep operating - bottom line. We as parents have to be there for them for our kids and our future grandkids.
--Submitted by a parent

Provides an excellent education and loving environment. We loved our experience at St Margret Marys. Thank you!
--Submitted by a parent

My step-daughter currently attends the school. if it wasn't for daycare being so expensive and the cost of living going up I would not have her there. They need to focus more on education and what goes on in the class room, not on fundraising!
--Submitted by a parent

I have taught for at least 15 years at St.Margaret Mary School. Yes, we do have our ups and downs but I love my jobs and do dedicate many ends hours to students and how I can improve their quality of education. My greatest joys come when a student will come to me and say 'Do you want to hear what I can read?' or 'Do you want to hear me read?' These little comments make it all worth the a million dollars.
--Submitted by a teacher

My son loves the school and all of his teachers. I have some questions as far as organization when it comes to projects (ie. Halloween Carnival, school plays, etc). Even though it has it's little quirks, I have to admit, it is 100% better than a public school, and I love the fact that religion is a key in teaching.
--Submitted by a parent

Poor quality of teaching. they need to focus more on the education than on fundraising. Tuition goes up each year without improvment for the kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Both my children went there, I regret sending my children there it was not a good experience at all. The curriculm is poor , the teachers don't care what happens in their class, the principle and the pastor don't care either.
--Submitted by a parent

St. Margaret Mary School is a great school, a good home away from home environment, and one of the best schools I attended. Any child would be lucky to attend this school, as I , myself have been. I now am a high school student, but my fondest memories come from my few years at St. Margaret Mary's.
--Submitted by a former student