this school is good but the after school got a new staff and shes a bitch which my child comes home…read morecrying because shes mean and I doenst make my job easier as a parent.

Nestled in a quiet family neighborhood, St. Joseph School stands proudly having educated children…read morefrom Wakefield and surrounding towns for generations. Visitors are immediately charmed by the school's architecture, well manicured grounds, gleaming floors and ornate woodwork. This same attention to detail is evident throughout the educational experience as well. From pre-kindergarten through grade eight, students are challenged as they are nurtured in an environment that is educationally and spiritually rewarding. A tight-knit community, fostered by a talented faculty and parental involvement, St. Joseph School is rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition.

If you have school-aged children, stay away from Saugus and its public school system. This…read moreelementary school is okay academically, but is extremely biased, favoritism, and discriminating. Teachers take sides of parents they favor and reflect it towards their students. Those deserving students who earn and achieve honors, volunteer, and show their enthusiasm towards school and learning, fail to get rewarded, while those who do not do as well and do not participate get all the accolades based on teacher-parent relationships and not on the student's abilities. This seems to be a pattern in the Saugus school system.

Great teachers great experience. Facility is very large and accommodating. The kids are not in one…read moreroom every so often they switch. My son loves it.

I'm so grateful for Carmelite Sisters Preschool. My son loves it. He's learned so much this year. I…read moreknow he will be ready for kindergarten. Besides the basics coloring etc they teach values and kindness. The sisters and teachers are wonderful! They truly care about the children. I love knowing he's in a safe and loving environment while I'm at work. I wish the Carmelite was an elementary school because I would keep my son here. I Highly recommend the Carmelite!

Plumfield Academy is everything we hoped for in a school - small classes that can meet our children…read moreexactly where they are academically, interaction with children of varying ages, and the kind of emotional support only a small school can provide. The staff at Plumfield truly sees the children and encourages and supports each one of its students' strengths and interests. They make learning fun while allowing ample time for socialization and outdoor play. Plumfield is a special place - whether your child is quiet or loud, sensitive or bold, artistic or sporty, there is a spot for everyone. The teachers are invested and I drop my children off every day knowing they are well cared for, safe, and supported. Plumfield allows its children to be who they truly are, supporting them wholly. My sensitive son's confidence is soaring and I owe every bit of his progress to this wonderful school.

We cannot say enough good things about Plumfield Academy. When my son was not excelling at the…read morepublic middle school we started searching for a school we could transfer him to that offered him a safe space to learn and be himself. I literally saw a sign, a lawn sign, and as soon as I pulled up the website I knew this was the answer. We went in for a day to check it out and participated in a class that asked us to write down emotions that were putting holes in our buckets. We then went outside and burned them in a fire pit. This was exactly the type of place I wanted my son to be. My son was stressed out about the grades and tests and homework at his public school. We loved that Plumfield doesn't "test" their knowledge but rather has them do narration for what they are learning, really thinking about and writing down or speaking what they've learned. Our son works through his math book at his own pace. Beyond the general academics Plumfield teaches scripture while allowing the children to share and have their own beliefs. I love that they do nature study, logic, and the arts (drama, music, acting, etc). And my son is currently working through 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens which he has very much enjoyed. We love the "nontraditional" approach offering our child broader, life oriented lessons. The teachers have all been wonderful and supportive. The director John is an honest, wonderful man who has developed a loving relationship with my son helping him through struggles in his life. Our son says Plumfield feels like a family. We feel incredibly grateful that we were able to find this gem of a school for our son to finish out his middle school years. He is working with Plumfield to apply to St John's Prep for high school and we truly believe Plumfield has offered him the best preparation for his high school career.

My review is for the park... Its wonderful, New, all exciting new structures…read more.. Tons of things for all my kids (Diff ages) to do. Plenty of great parking. Love coming to this park & there is tons of space & things to do & run around & play!

Our grandson is in kindergarten, and had their ceremony today. We could see how the teachers had…read moreworked with the children in learning to the point I had to go and congratulate them for a well done service to the children.