The leadership team created by Annmarie Quezada is simply phenomenal. Our child has attended St…read more John School for the last 5 years and loves it. The majority of the teachers have master degrees from Boston College and are excellent teachers. The staff and other educators are meticulously chosen and contribute to the school at the highest level. St. John School is only Catholic elementary school (Age 2 - 6th grade) in the heart of Boston proper and is conveniently located in the North End - and close to all major employers for parents to consider. Many families attend from East Boston, Medford, Revere, Saugus and many Boston neighborhoods. The students are out-performing BPS schools on MAP testing and exceptionally prepared for junior high. The 6th grade students interested in exam schools opt in to tutoring and prep for the fall exams and outperform their peers in many instances. The school community is bar none the best. Families have left SJS and returned because the community of teachers, staff, parents, grandparents, and extended family are exceptional. You cannot find this level of care and community anywhere else! This is also the most affordable private school option for many families who want to instill a Catholic education. All the students participate in what's called the Tower Garden. Ms. Shay created a hydroponic garden that is tended by each class over the course of the year. After the greens and veggies are harvested, they are hand delivered by students to different local non profit organizations like St. Anthony's Shrine and ABCD. Having the option of afterschool from 2:30 pm - 6pm plus a variety of enrichment classes and music lessons, makes this school even more attractive and special. Tours are provided by appointment all year round. And parents are always willing to share their experiences. I should note that a 2 year old program begins in September. That's in addition to the 2.9 yo program. Definitely check out the social media pages too. Facebook and instagram @stjohnschoolnorthend

Where a school is more than just a great education - but an amazing community of families - who…read morevalue education and a responsibility to the world around them. The last remaining Catholic school in Boston proper one understands how it is still here 120 years later, it leads in educational programming from Greek-Latin Roots program, Scratch, Kahn Academy to language and arts. It is a wonderful place for any child to to attend from K3 to 8 - and for any family who is looking for a true sense of community. An excellent school on all levels!

I sent this school documentation regarding one of their teachers "Mark Sacco "and they refused to…read moreinvestigate him and then nominated him as teacher of the year. They did not respond to my inquiry and never responded to the accusations I made. They then attempted to remove my review of their apparent lack of concern for their students from Yelp. The community has a right to insist that children study in a safe environment and the school has a responsibility to address any legitimate inquiries. Maintaining safety should be prioritized over image control. Own it.

I graduated as the salutatorian in the year 2007 but yet I am struggling in college. Need more…read morefunds for AP Classes, Honors classes, college prep courses and Sex Education. I didn't give it terrible because this is a place people can go to if they can't make it to the exam schools.

This school is a public school of Boston . I went to high school here for a year . I moved so I…read morechanged schools. The school is over rated . It has public funding like any other school in Boston . So we lacked books and other things Boston public schools lack . The school is also dirty , old and has a weird. Smell . On the positive side trips to the theater were fun .

Boston Public Schools have a lot of problems but BLS is the best public school in the nation for a…read morereason. You know you're good when kids families commit fraud to get their kid in the school by lying about where they live

The school itself sucked. I graduated five years ago and I can say with certainty that some of the…read morestaff and educators are horrible. The physics teacher was condescending with his "I'm sorry you feel that way." Reply every time you had a legitimate issue. Some of the administration were horrible and one actually made an Acquaintance of mine cry because they made a threat to tell their parents about the people they were hanging out with (despite them having no issues). The worst one for me is that I had an IEP and they had a meeting with me about it without my parents even present or informed. I wasn't 18 or an legal adult and they had no reason to do so. Unfortunately the group of good people there doesn't outweigh the horrible ones.

Everything about Snowden International School at Copley is fantastic. This is a high school that…read morereally shows the students how much they care. There are limitless after school options, and four years of a language. When I went, they offered Mandarin, Japanese, French and Spanish. I took French. On top of everything else, they go on field trips to different countries every single year. I love everything about Snowden and even considered becoming a high school teacher just to work there, until I discovered I hate teenagers which is neither here nor there. Long story short, Snowden is a fabulous high school.

Commonwealth has been an amazing school for our child. They promote a genuine love of learning and…read morescholarship. It's a small school so the kids develop strong relationships with the teachers. And the teachers are amazing... true experts in their field. The academics can be intense but we never found it overwhelming. Overall a fantastic school!

This is an extraordinary school that changed both of my children's lives for the better. If your…read morechild is the right fit for this school, it will change your child's life too. Take the time to read up on Commonwealth's history and its culture (the interactions between students, staff and teachers), because it's nothing like the other private schools in the area. It's truly unique. I cannot recommend Commonwealth highly enough.

The Dearborn Middle School is a very special place. It was…read moreoriginally an all-girls school opened in 1912 to teach young girls how to become good housewives (honest!) but it is now a school teaching kids grade 6-8. The principal, Jose Duarte, is a really great guy - and he is very proud of his school. If you're in the area, ask for him to give you a tour. You will see and hear how much pride and love he has for this place. It's an old school - and it still need a lot of TLC, but it is making great strides to become even better. - The school itself can handle a much larger amount of kids then it currently has enrolled. I think there are about 90 students currently attenting - but the establishment itself is meant to handle a couple hundred. They are working towards becoming a high school, and they'll get there. The upward progress this place has made makes it easy to see that they will be a diamond in the rough that is Roxbury/Dorchester. - Some of the highlights of this place is the room on the third floor that was professionally re-done, as well as PCs for every student. The kicker is a giant touch-screen whiteboard at the front of the class. No markers, no chalk. Very high tech and very cool. The kids LOVE this and are 100% engaged in class when they are in this particular room. I wish all their rooms could be like this one. Up on the fourth floor is an old room used 100 years ago to teach young girls how to be good housewives. It's a cool piece of history you should see for yourself. The push towards college is felt here. Every effort is made to help these kids understand that education doesn't end after grade 8 or 12. College is where it's at. And there are a number of resources and reminders here keeping these kids on the straight and narrow. A BIG highlight is a that this place provides breakfast and lunch for every student. I forget if that is free or not - I'll have to check for you. But how great is that being a parent and not having to worry about that for your kids each and every day? - The kids - the kids are GREAT. You should see their faces. They love their school. It's great to see that pride that you'd think wouldn't exist these days. - Some of the hallways and rooms are unused, and they're working to rehabilitate them so that the school can expand. It's not easy, but they'll get there. - If you're in the area, I strongly urge you to get involved with this place. They welcome volunteers and help of any kind. It's worth it. This place needs and deserves it. There are a lot of jerks out there, and you know it - so make up for their immaturity and selfishness by volunteering here today!!!

I did enjoy my 4 years at Newman. The teachers act as if you're part of a family, which it…read moredefinitely felt like. I miss being in that building, but I don't miss half the people that went to Newman, all dramatic little whiney people. But overall, Newman was a great high school!

From the owner: The Newman School offers students in grades 7 through 12 exceptional preparation for college and…read moreuniversity. Located in Boston's prestigious Back Bay neighborhood, close to universities, Newman offers the highly regarded International Baccalaureate program. Newman's motto, Cor ad Cor Loquitur, "Heart speaks to heart" sets it apart from other Boston Schools. Our caring community has a world-class faculty, dedicated to developing life-long learners. Newman students are engaged in the process of becoming educated adults and global contributors using an enriching learning environment in one of the world's greatest cities, Boston. Sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, cross-country, crew, and sailing. Students can also pursue sports for credit outside of Newman's offerings such as ballet, swimming, figure skating, fencing and more. Matriculation: MIT, McGill, Columbia, Cornell, Swarthmore, Boston U., Boston College, Tufts, Tulane, and more.