I give this school a 5 due to their higher level, real life course curriculum, special needs…read moreaccommodations, and up-to-date technology.

In a word magical…read more I've never witnessed such happy engaged kids. Nor such knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers. It's what we always wanted for our child but didn't think existed in this area. We are so lucky to have found this place.

Our family's experience with Montclair Cooperative School was devastating. After touring and being…read moreassured that our son -- a twice-exceptional, academically gifted child on the Autism spectrum -- could be supported, we submitted his records. Almost immediately, the admissions office reversed course and told us they would not move forward with his application because of his disability, saying he would be "better served" in public school. His academic strengths and test scores were ignored. This is not just disappointing, it is discriminatory. The school has accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer-funded grants and forgivable loans, which means it is legally bound under the ADA, Section 504, IDEA, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to provide equal access. Instead, it shut the door on our son because of his diagnosis. We pursued every available appeal, including with the State of New Jersey. Even though the state acknowledged the facts, they declined to pursue the case further -- not because discrimination wasn't present, but because they lacked confidence in prevailing in court. Families should know that if your child has a disability, this school may exclude them rather than work with you. For a school that markets itself as progressive and community-oriented, our experience was the opposite. Parents of neurodiverse children: proceed with extreme caution.

I'm so grateful to the school in many ways. My son was very shy and wouldn't play with others. He…read morestarted there a few years ago aftr covid and he socialized quickly. He was nervous at first but very quickly made friends he talked about every day. The older students were friendly, and the curriculum is great. Lots of homework. Maybe too much tbh! Also, he used to hold his pencil funny but now his handwriting has improved with the assistance of his elementary school teachers. Now in middle school, we've been happy with the changes at the new building at the boys and girls clubs. Its also important for private schools to know that the fit is important, and we've had our experience at some in the area. I will say that we've had a great experience so far. Best of luck to others.

As an educator, I'm so happy to have found New Hope. The environment of learning is thoughtful…read morespecifically the culture of the students with the Students of the Month. So far, I've been impressed by the level of sincerity and kindness of the teachers. I appreciate as a parent that students can be themselves here, but also grow their character to become responsible members of the community. When the admin send out the newsletter, I look forward to finding out who the student of the month is, how the soccer match between staff and students went, and updates of many more fun team-building activities! Thank you New Hope, for providing a safe, supportive, and intellectually stimulating environment for our children.

This school's policies are completely and utterly unreasonable. There are about 180 days in a…read moreschool year, yet you get detention on the 6th day you are late. You cannot be absent more than 5 days per marking period or a total of 18 days per year. Mind you, a marking period is about 2 or 2.5 months. They do not care about the students at all. The administration has all these expectations for the kids. They don't even care if these rigorous standards stress them out to the point where they have breakdowns in class. I remember walking in the hall and seeing someone on the floor. My friend and I walked up to them and ask them if they were ok. The kid got up and said "I'm just mentally not okay and I fell and I didn't feel like getting up". We offered to take him to the nurse, but he insisted on not taking him because he did not want to deal with the harsh consequences. The administration and their rules and standards make kids feel this way and they don't care at all. You get detentions after 6 lates and 18 absences, but they do nothing to fix the reason why students are late. There is only one way to get into the school in the morning. Every morning, there is traffic because of all the cars trying to squeeze into the one entrance. But they blame lates on the students, not on the fact that there is traffic or that some students have to come from far away. They do not try to help the students, they only punish them and expect to fix their actions in order to avoid future punishments. Numerous studies have found that punishment is not that effective, yet it is their way of dealing with everything. And there is nothing that parents or students can do if they have a problem because they do not take it seriously. So many students have gone to Mr. Rotella regarding teachers and policies, but he basically just tells them that that is the way it is and they should suck it in. Why? Because the administration only cares about the students following the rules because they want to make them look good compared to PCTI. Their AP classes are a joke. Half of the teachers do not know what they're doing. While there are some good teachers in the school, a lot of them are just terrible. But the biggest thing is the favoritism and racism that is in this school. The school places so much emphasis on the football team, even though they aren't that good. Twice a year, they take students out of 8th period and force them to sit in the gym to praise the football team and cheerleaders. Not only that, but the VP, Mr. Settembre is racist. The students and teachers know it. He gives harsher punishments to Arabics, Hispanics, and Blacks. Whether you are a good student or not, if you're a minority, he has no mercy. He does not care about the reason why you got in trouble or what the circumstances were. If a student talked back to a teacher, whether that teacher insulted the student or started an argument with them, the student was blamed and punished for standing up for themselves (and yes this has happened before. What amazing teachers!) And another thing about the administration, they have no interest in any of their students unless they are troublemakers. Mr. Rotella and Mr. Settembre do not recognize any of the scholars at PV, but they are quick to recognize any troublemakers. In addition, they do not value the opinion of students. If you disagree with a teacher or refuse to follow their orders (whether they are right or wrong), you can get suspended for that. So if a teacher tells you to jump off a bridge, you better do it or else you'll get detention! They don't ask students how they could make the school better. And God forbid you rebel. I remember my sophomore year, some students were sitting outside of PV to rebel against them. What happened? They were all suspended and seniors were not allowed to walk at graduation. If you are planning to attend PV, I suggest to apply to PCTI or Paramus Catholic or any other school. The PV administration just does whatever they want to do. The administration for the most part is racist. They don't listen to students and they always protect the teachers whenever a student has a problem with teachers. This is not "the place to be" as they claim. They do not allow growth for students. The administration is stubborn and reluctant to change any of their absurd policies. PV is not a high school that prepares students for real life. They teach them to blindly obey rules without questioning and they teach you that there are no second chances in life (even though there are). They teach you that it is not okay to speak your mind when something is wrong. And most importantly, they teach you to put your head down and not speak up because you are only a student and students don't know any better. Despite what their social media claims, PV is NOT the place to be.

Hello, I recently went to this facility not too long ago.. and i was treated like nothing but…read morecomplete and utter rubbish..The Faculty is just downright insubordinate... churlish.. AND they play favorites.. Not going to mention anyone's name.. but lets just say this guy isnt exactly a "Good Man". i say this because he favors all the Jewish Kids.. in my opinion thats just so absurd.. also apparently this campus is too lazy to send out your School Schedule in the mail..so they put it in your student portal... yet i forgot the password to this account CREATED FOR ME 3 YEARS AGO... just Bologna... so i call this facility in hopes of retrieving this password.. but guess what?!?! no one picked up!!! what a great facility right? WRONG! get your act together or i AM PRESSING CHARGES

This is a great school. It has small classroom size. The teachers can spoil you with information…read moreand attention. I can't say enough good things about this school. I love the community feeling. The older students help out the younger students and everyone knows each other...a total community. There is fundraising but not to the point that it becomes annoying. I am happy with the academics. Love it..

My experience here at St. Andrews school over the past eighteen years, has been rewarding…read more This being my fourth child, has prepared all of them for an enriching future with a safe, fun, learning environment with catholic values. I also am pleased with the way teachers engage the learning needs of each student.Overall the school has exceeded my expectations.

This school district is only good for the average student. If you have a really smart kid you will…read moreend up paying out of pocket for a private school. If you have a kid in special education, you will have to fight non-stop to get services. There plan is to just get by doing what is required.

The school is cool I guess. Could use some more things. Coukd use some less things. It's fun…read morethough, I think. And the teachers are cool, most of the time.

I recently realized that my high school did not have a Yelp review, and I decided to make…read moreImmaculate Conception High School (ICHS) my 1000th review. As ICHS approaching its 100th anniversary in 2026, I am proud to be one of her graduates.  The education I received here -- and the writing, public speaking and critical thinking skills i developed here -- six decades ago have served me well in my life and career.  ICHS continues to provide an excellent college preparatory experience, and she sends her graduates to colleges and universities across the United States.  STEM here builds on a long history of outstanding science and math programs.  I'm particularly impressed by its robotics team. I am very proud of my alma mater ... and recommend her highly to parents of rising high school students.

As Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS) approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, I am proud to…read morebe one of her graduates.  The education I received here -- and the writing, public speaking and critical thinking skills that i developed here -- six decades ago have served me well in my life and career.  ICHS continues to provide an excellent college preparatory experience, and she sends her graduates to colleges and universities across the United States.  STEM here builds on a long history of outstanding science and math programs.  I'm particularly impressed by its robotics team. Outside the classroom, ICHS offers many student activities and competitive athletic teams. [I originally posted this review on Immaculate Conception School by mistake. There are not same.]

I visited at least 4 other schools and then found the Children's Studio. As a designer I…read moreimmediately noticed all the artwork was created by the kids or the teachers (some incredibly talented). The setting is warm and my kids stayed happy from day one. The safe environment and the way they care about the kids was evident from the beginning. One of my boys went through the whole program before we moved to another town and it was so clear he was more than prepared to integrate to other schools and on top of that was the only reading kid when we enrolled him in kinder. I liked that he was part of a loving community where social interaction was a priority and that learning was fun. He is 8 and still mentions the school fondly. My husband and I do so as well.