Our Latino Muslims Group hosted an Eid Party here. It is a very nice school, very clean. Parking…read morelot is huge. Can't really review the teachers or anything but for an event it's a nice place to have one!

Beautiful masjid, very clean and spacious. The Friday prayer is never that packed, well at least…read morethe times I went. A lot of Palestinian brothers come here masha'Allah. The sign they have in front with the la illaha illa lah in gold looks similarly like the one MCC use to have in the early 2000's. Hmm wonder if it's the same one because MCC no longer has it.

I have children that go to this school. The other reviewer has an ax to grind or something, but…read morethis school is known in the neighborhood for being tough to get into and that angers some people. This is a great school, the kids are perfectly happy and the programs are great.

Good education I think it's a very good school for kids education they will learn pretty fastread more

The middle school was HELL bad students but good resources. the faculty is very nice…read more Students : 2/10 Faculty : 8/10

We love PFGA! We've had such a wonderful experience at Pope Francis Global Academy! From the start,…read moreit's been clear that the teachers and staff really care about each student. Their dedication and warmth have made a big difference for our kids, and we always feel supported as a family. One of the things we love most is the strong sense of community. Families look out for one another, and there are always fun events happening that bring everyone together. Halloween parties, fundraisers, classroom activities - there's always something going on that helps build strong connections. Academically, the curriculum really prepares students well for high school. Our kids are challenged and engaged. And if they struggle with a subject, there's additional support. Most importantly, our children are in a safe, nurturing environment where they feel valued and encouraged to grow. The experience has been more than worth the investment!

The joy and energy is this building is unlike any other school. Great teachers, strong admin,…read morecaring all around. A Middle School science lab that rivals many high schools! All classrooms have a productive hum and great student interactions. This is a place where students express their learning and NOT a place where 'silence is golden'! Definitely worth checking out.

At 3:30 pm, avoid the commute down Berteau Avenue (especially if you intend to hop on the Kennedy…read morefrom Montrose and Cicero) as there is such an obstruction of traffic due to waiting parents. While traveling down Berteau Avenue, a gentleman of LatinX descent, approximately 50 years old with a plaid shirt stopped in front of me, exited his vehicle (in front of me), and continued adjusting a blue wooden sign labeled "Police Line - Do Not Cross". He left very little room for me to navigate around his vehicle and just added to the chaos. He motioned for me to drive around his car. I refused due to the minimal space provided, and he exploded in a fit of immature rage. He seriously had a tantrum. I would have easily side swiped his vehicle. I then laughed at him and rerouted as he remained uncompromising. I contacted the main office of the school to file a complaint, asking them to contact me directly. As of yet - no call. I indicated that I would be reluctant to enroll my child into a school that employs disgusting, angry, immature, misogynistic men.

Belding Elementary is a great school. I have been assigned to Belding for over a year as their…read moreschool nurse. All of the staff is very friendly, and are genuinely invested in their students. I love the special classes that they have for all grades. Every child gets the opportunity to learn Arabic, as well as participate in a dance class that teaches everything from modern dance, to tap, to breakdancing on a weekly basis. If students are having trouble in class, then teachers aides take them to the side to work on their problem areas. This is a small school, but that is perfect to ensure that all students receive the optimum learning experience. Fun note: The garden in front of Belding with the picnic tables is a certified wildlife habitat.

Belding Elementary has been home to my daughter for the past 4 years (having transferred her here…read morefrom a private school starting in 5th grade). The leadership under Principal Yutzy and the time and care that the teachers at the school provide each student is a joy to witness. Students are challenged according to their abilities and are gently prodded to excel. It is almost like an extension of your family when it comes to the care/efforts put forth by the faculty & staff for the students. As a parent I can honestly say that my interactions at the school were more enjoyable and inclusive than they were at the private school. The education provided by all the GREAT TEACHERS over the years helped to enable my daughter to be prepared for that arduous task of Selective Enrollment and it got her into Northside College Prep. If you are debating whether to place your child at this wonderful neighborhood school; take the leap of faith as you will not be disappointed. We will miss Belding, but in our hearts we will ALWAYS BE A BELDING BULLDOG FAMILY!!

Both of my girls went to three year old pre-school - 8th grade at St. John's. My youngest…read moregraduates this year. My oldest graduated in 2019 and was accepted to a top notch high school. St. John's prepared us for the next level in all the right ways! Each grade had many milestones and we loved every one. The teachers are amazing and we have had so many amazing memories. Too many to list but I'll try: Kindergarten graduation, volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, international night, the fun fairs (no more fish!), the 8th grade graduations, so many field trips, etc. We felt supported and cared for and have since the beginning. Thank you to all at St. John's! We are sad to leave but thankful for everything that you have done for us!

I grew up attending a Christian Church and they welcomed everyone in the neighborhood. This is not…read morea Christian environment. My Children and I were completely discriminated on. Jenna was very rude and the Principal kept ignoring/dodging my calls/messages. We definitely had the worst experience during our Tour etc... I still can't believe this is considered a Christian School. Be aware!! We gave them all of the proper Transcripts and they still turned us away. I can't wait to read your guilty response. I've uploaded photos against your response. I don't have much more to say. The Lord fights all of my Battles.

I used to go to this school, and I hated it. grade 1-4 it's not bad but when I start heading to…read more5,6, 7, and 8th grade I was bullied for following my culture, and what I wear. I used to cover up my body and hair because of my culture and because of that I was called a bomber, Terriots, and long nose. most of the guys in the school act very gay, around me knowing that in my culture i can't support LGBTQ2+ and was not allowed to talk or sit next to a boy. they made me feel very uncomfortable, and insecure about my face and nose, which made me hide it with makeup. they would always follow me while screaming and saying I'm gay, which people have spread rumors about me and how I was a pick me girl. because of that I didn't have any friends and would eat in the bathroom while crying. Teachers are horriable. I tried telling the teacher about this multiple times, and the same words she said was "boys will be boys, I mean you do look gay" after she said that those words haunted me throughout graduation. i now do online high school because I'm scared something like this would happen again.

Great school. My daughter is graduating this year and she was well prepared to face the challenges…read moreahead. Because of the great teachers and administrators she made it to one of the most sought after selective enrollment high schools in Chicago. Thanks Beaubien.

This is my local attendance school. My son has not yet started kindergarten there, so I can only…read morecomment on my limited experiences with the administration and what I've heard from current parents. This is a good school. It's a big school and like all schools in its situation, not everybody finds it a good fit. But the new principal, Ms. Sugrue, has been very responsive and even gave me a tour of the school after I attended an LSC meeting today. She's clearly very proud of all that they're doing and will be doing at the school. The brand new assistant principal also seems like a great addition to the team. What I heard at the meeting seemed to indicate that there is a dedicated team of educators and administration at the school that is working hard to provide a good educational environment with less and less funding and resources. The school facilities were in good condition. They even acquired funding for an art and dance teacher. With more community support, this good school could easily be an awesome school. But any prospective parents should at least reach out to the new principal and start a conversation. I think you'll be greatly surprised, in a good way. I will revisit this once my son starts school there and I have a sense from inside. But so far, things are looking better than I had expected.

This I school is very strict they make you be on time like k-4 you can get there at 3:15 but 5-8…read moreyou have to get there at 3:05 which is not fair to kids if they live far away. They give extremely hard homework. My son had a math packet of 33 lessons and he didn't get it at all and the worst thing is that he had it for 1 Day and he is only in the 5th grade.

i love this school!! they have great teachers and great students!! everyone is very helpful and…read morewelcoming. they have a new wonderful lunch room and my daughter says that the food is very good also. their special education teachers are wonderful and really care about the children and their special needs. i am glad that this is my neighborhood school and am very happy with the education my daughter is receiving. there are a few teachers that have went above and beyond their job and if my daughter did not have them for teachers, i really do not know where she would be today. ms Hesslau, her kindergarten teacher was amazing! she taught my daughter the basics of reading and she left that classroom a reader!! her second grade teacher mrs. simmons was god sent. she taught my daughter the most important things in life like respect and pushed her to achieve greatness!! she learned soooooooooooo much in her class and gave every one of her students her attention they needed and made them not only feel loved but accepted. she taught her how to be her own person and i love the way she excepted nothing less but the best out of her students and always made sure they worked toward their goals and achieved them! i always say that i dont know where my daughter would be today if it was not for mrs. simmons. we love you mrs. simmons and want you to know that you are one of those teachers that people remember for the rest of their lives and will never forget! i can not forget mr. rosensteil. WOW what a great educator! he taught my daughter so many things that made her the student she is today. the student love him because he is funny and never is boring! she had a blast in his room and was always coming home with a story about how cool mr R was. he always took the time to help my daughter and give her the one on one help she needed. he took the time to sit down and write me a letter many times to let me know what a great day she had or something she needed to work on at home. there are regular teachers and then there are the teacher that touch your soul. these 3 teachers i mentioned are the teachers that come into your life and are never forgotten for the rest of your life. there are 2 aides at Dever that shine so bright you need sunglasses. Miss Tony and Mrs. Bruno. these 2 aides go above and beyond their jobs and love the students as if they were theirs! i could never have asked for better aides for my child. these 2 ladies are keepers and it would be a huge disappointment to see either of them go. i just wanted to let you know that you both are greatly loved and i dont know where we would be without you! Dever school is really blessed to have some of the teachers and aides they have and i hope they are treated as the "gold" they really are!!

I'm a student here and the school is in great shape all the specials are awesome the teachers are…read moregreat but the Mac N cheese needs some work but overall the place is great for any type of kids are welcome my teacher ms dedios speaks English and Spanish and is very communicative and social and fun overall and The security guards are awesome they are very fun to talk so I like the school I recommend it