Very nice and forward looking grammar school in the far south suburbs of Chicago. Opened in the…read moreyear 2000 (it was the first new Catholic school opened in 35 some years), this school has earned the Blue Ribbon designation from the U.S. Department Education for its wonderful programs for all ages. Programs begin at the Pre-K level, continue on for Kindergarten, and then progress through all grades First to Eighth. The preparation for high school is thorough and comprehensive. This school is jointly owned and run by four Catholic Parishes in the south suburbs: St. Elizabeth Seton Parish (also the parish on whose grounds the school resides), St. Julie, St. Stephen, and St. Francis Parishes. This Catholic grammar school is a wonderful ministry of these parishes. If you live in one of the parishes and are an active member, you can send your children to this school. Sending your children to this school insures they have a nurturing experience like no other. Highly recommended.

Cardinal Bernardin School is a great Catholic elementary school in the Southwest suburb of Chicago…read more Located in Orland Hills, just minutes away from Orland Park and Tinley Park. Enrollment is great with over 600 students. Impressive ACT ASPIRE scores. The school curriculum is designed to foster the growth and development of the whole person. Plenty of extra-curricular activities and they have before and after school care. Which is an excellent option for working parents. My children loved this school and were well prepared for high school.

We have been a part of the La Petite family for almost five years now, and I cannot recommend them…read morehighly enough. Not NEARLY enough! Ms. Stacy runs a fantastic program, and her leadership really shows in the quality of care provided. Miss Deanna is equally incredible, providing that extra layer of support and management that keeps everything running smoothly. Even when something goes wrong at home before the day at daycare! They're his driver Ms Michelle is so cautious and cheerful for the kiddos each day for school drop offs. SO convenient right?! What truly sets them apart is their tender hearts, safety and comfort of the children is al Amy's on top of the list and flexibility! They are incredibly accommodating; as long as you provide notice, La Petite Academy is always willing to work with you and your family's specific needs. It feels like a true partnership in raising our children. Our kids genuinely love their teachers--Miss Taylor is a household favorite!--and they look forward to going every day. After half a decade of experience with them, I can confidently say that if you're looking for a place where your children will be loved, supported, and truly known, this is it. Truly(: I couldn't have asked for a better person establishment to help raise our babies We love La Petite Academy!

Ms. Allie, Oh my goodness where we begin? This sweet lady has totally been our sons anchor. He…read morecompletely adores her. It's how we actually get him to school with a smile on his face lol. Her lesson plans and activities are well executed, fun, and Jack talks about them after school. So that's amazing! She is also an amazing "documenter" and communicator. She posts a lot and keeps us updated on what the kiddos are doing all the time. It truly makes being at work a little easier knowing that your kid is having fun and learning and engaged. Excellent lesson plans and execution (as well as showing you what your child is learning everyday) is an asset that helps set La Petite above the rest. Her work ethic, care, kindness, and knowledge really stand out. She even tries to time changing jacks diaper at the right time before pick up. Its amazing! And it means a lot especially when us parents don't know what the day will throw at us. Ms. Shae. Holy Cannoli. From the first time we met her we absolutely adored her. She is so smart. I can remember walking in the hall and she knew who everyone was, whose parents were who, when kiddos were getting picked up.... All the details. It's very impressive. It was very obvious that she knew everything and cared to the fullest capacity. Not only are her comfort and care immeasurable..... She engages the kids in a way that pulls them in and makes their minds think. She too has shown how amazing La Petite is. Ms. Shae has a light and knowledge that is also irreplaceable, she is an amazing asset to la petite and our lives. We want her celebrated. Both of these individuals make such a positive and powerful impact on our day to day. We can't thank you enough.

I could not imagine going to a better school. I attended HCA from kindergarten through second grade…read moreand later returned for seventh grade and graduated from high school. If you are looking for a school where your child is not just a number, but a special individual then look no further. The teachers care about every student as if they were their own. I truly believe this school helped shape me into who I am today, not only professionally but also spiritually. If you are on a search for your child's schooling, please do yourself a favor and take some time to meet with someone at HCA. It could be exactly what you are looking for.

My children have attended HCA for several years. I love the sweet, family atmosphere and the…read morecommitment to academic excellence. The teachers and administrators truly care for my kids and they work hard to make sure they succeed. Each year my kids score at least one year ahead of their grade level, as do most students. The tuition is comparable to other private schools its size, and I am pleased with the friends and relationships my children have made. I'm grateful my children are able to be in such a great learning environment everyday.

My child has attended for a few years and we both love the school. The teachers are nice and down…read moreto earth people. I love the small classes and great community feel. It reminds me of my childhood Catholic school experience - we all knew each other and we all knew our friends' parents, etc. For those working parents with younger students or pre-school students, they provide extended day programs before and after school.

St. George School has been providing quality Catholic faith-based education for 60 years. I am an…read moreAlumni of St. George and I am proud to send my children to my alma mater. Though things have changed since I have attended- new computer lab, large library, playground equipment, and awesome gymnasium- what I loved when I attended has remained the same- dedicated, experienced staff, faith filled curriculum and a strong sense of family. My littlest one just commented that he is so happy to see his same friends again this year. With new Junior high math teacher, new summer program, before and after school care, full day preschool and Kindergarten programs, and an exciting yearlong 6oth Anniversary, St. George School continues to evolve to meet their students and family's needs.

Dr. Jason Pascavage, principal of Bolingbrook High School, lives within the boundaries for Wood…read moreView Elementary School. However, he will not even send his stepdaughter to this school because he doesn't think it is a good school. Instead, he pulled some strings to have her go to Jamie McGee. As a parent and community member, I hope this option is available for other parents who want to send their children to another school in the district as well.

This is an amazing school in the heart of Chicago. The new building opened about a year and half…read moreago and it is really state of the art. The building may be new but this school has a lot of history in the city. There is a beautiful green space on the roof of the school. It is great to go up here and enjoy the urban jungle which is our city. There is also a fun play area for the students including nets overhead...we would not want a basketball going over the side and hitting someone in the head 3 stories below. Ouch!!! The staff here is great. They truly care about the students. The IB program here is also really great too. I wish I could go back to grade school and attend here. I also love the front office and the security guards too. Everyone here is so friendly and it makes the experience of school fun. I also must throw out some congrats to Kenneth Staral the school principal. He cares so much about education and the well being of all of the students. If it was not for him, I am sure that this school would not be this successful. He is a blessing for putting together such a great education plan for the students. In the warmer months, there is a guy that lives in the high rise, over the school on Oak, that will play his bag pipes on the top floor of his balcony. At first, I thought I was in some movie with hidden cameras but then realized this guy was up there practicing. So if you are ever walking around the school and you hear the music just look up and you will see this guy. I do get a tear in my eye when he starts playing "Danny Boy"! My little one will start to dance...he has even waved at us from 20 stories above. Fun Fact: The school is named after the first mayor of Chicago. Mr Ogden was involved in real estate, he also was involved with canals too. In fact, his company cut out the canal that made Goose Island in Chicago. He later moved on to the railroads and was president of Union Pacific. He built a railroad to Wisconsin to bring grain to Chicago and also a railroad out West too. He was on the cutting edge of progress and growing our nation. The parents, students, faculty and staff make the learning experience here at Ogden great and I look forward to many more years here.

When I was a kid, I had aced the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Did you know you could ace them?…read moreNeither did I. What I mean by that is that I scored a straight 99th percentile on every single one of my Iowa Tests and got a strange invitation in the mail. The invitation was from pre-International Baccalaureate Program to take an exam and potentially join Abraham Lincoln Elementary or William B. Ogden Elementary. Little did I know, this little invitation would change the rest of my life. At the exam, I met a friend that had moved away in third grade and we laughed wondering why we were both here. We both talked and said that Ogden School sounded better than Lincoln Elementary School, so that is what we decided. After taking their exam, I also had an interview. I was informed that I had scored the fifth best in the city and that I could pick Ogden or Lincoln. Seeing as my friend and I agreed on Odgen, Ogden it was. I missed my first day of school because the school bus did not show up until 9 in the morning, but by then I had already walked back to Volta Elementary as I did not know what to do. Over the years the bus was pretty consistent, except for the day that I missed it and decided to take the train downtown to school. Being eleven years old, sometimes you just don't know where you're going. I got off the train and started walking and then realized that I had no idea where I was. I walked into a police station and yelled, "Help, I need help!" After explaining that I was lost and late for school two cops drove me six blocks to school and apologized for swearing like pirates. I arrived to the playground in the back of a cop car and the kids thought that I had been arrested! With regard to the curriculum, it was a bar up from the Gifted Program that I had been in Volta Elementary and the adjustments took awhile because whereas before I was able to dominate, I struggled with the new social situation and had to take extra time to regain my bearings. By 7th grade, I was doing well in school again and liked French class the best since it was the most interesting. I still speak French today, which serves as a testament of the merits of Ogden's rigorous curriculum. At Ogden, you also learn to deal with kids coming from the deep south side and kids who live right around the corner on the Gold Coast. The pre-IB Program at Ogden set me up well for my future IB entry exams at Lincoln Park High School. The French curriculum is a must have for kids who will want to be speaking French in the future and is a cheaper alternative than sending kids out for private lessons. I also learned the ability to respect and tolerate the diversity of races and socioeconomic statuses of the various Chicagoans that will be found at this school. If you ever wonder who William B. Ogden was, he was the first mayor of Chicago. He worked extensively with land developers and reached the epic agreement that guarantees the land on our lakefront as public parks now and forever. Well forever until the city decides to lease it out for the next quick buck.