St. Germaine is a hidden gem! We currently have two children enrolled at St. Germaine (first grade…read moreand Pre-K) and when the time comes, we will be sending our son there. We have very different kids and both are excelling at St. Germaine! The teachers have a way of connecting with them and figuring out what each child needs. They will do whatever they can to help the students reach their potential. I appreciate the amount of STEM activities incorporated into the lessons each day. Even in preschool! My 4 year old daughter comes home after doing experiments and is able to tell me why polar bears have blubber! How cool is that! The extra-curricular activities are a bonus, too. In addition to Athletics and Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts, they have a variety of activities throughout the year including math club and craft class. There is something for everyone! If you are looking for an exceptional education with a great, inclusive community, St. Germaine is for you!

We are new to the community 2019, relocated from California to Illinois. My daughter started 7th…read moregrade and now she is in 8th grade, she does well in this school and she has made leaps and bounds academically, and socially. She feels safe, appreciated by her teachers and peers. So far have had nothing but a positive experiences. The community has been very welcoming. I've been really impressed with Principal Reedy, teachers and staff by the incredible measures that have been taken to get and keep kids safe in the building during the pandemic. The focus on making complex decisions in the midst of rapidly changing information has been a model of adaptation and innovation. In short, I am very proud to be a part of this school! - Mrs. Schiltz

Naperville North High School is a nationally recognized high school located in Naperville District…read more203. This high school has a very diverse group of students, teachers, and staff. There is a club for just about any/every interest. The school is very large and competitive on both an academic and sports level. NNHS offers tons of options for career exploration so students can tap into their interests and find out where they may want to go after high school. For many coming out of NNHS this means getting a college degree however NNHS does educate students on options outside of the traditional college route. NNHS provides students with the tools necessary to be successful in and after high school.

I was a chaperone with Lawrence Central's show choir attending the Clash of the Sequins over the…read moreweekend. We were all incredibly impressed by how polite, warm, and helpful all of the Naperville North HS volunteers were. Adult and youth volunteers alike were so nice and respectful. And that's not easy to do when the day is long and the stress is high. We really appreciated your hospitality!

This school has been such an amazing part of my child's development. They take special care of each…read morestudent and make sure that they have everything that they need to excel in their studies and life. Religion helps to instill those essential fundamentals that will make for caring and conscientious young adults. Looking forward to watching their continued development.

We love St. Scholastica! Wonderful environment to help our children grow. We love the dedicated…read moreteachers and staff!

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School is our family! The teachers are amazing, the students are…read morerespectful and kind and our children have thrived in that environment. My husband and I attended wonderful Catholic schools from kindergarten through college, so we had high expectations for our children's Catholic education. Saints Peter and Paul School has been exactly what we were looking for! I also have to say that the families at Saints Peter and Paul School are hard-working, generous and truly have become lifelong friends! The families really work together with the school to foster the loving, challenging, fun environment in which all of our children learn and grow! We know there are lots of choices for Catholic schools in this area, but we feel confident that we made the absolute best choice for our children's foundation in Christ.

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School serves each of its students with great care. Committed to…read moreexcellence, we've seen our children grow academically and spiritually due to the dedicated teaching staff and community. We love the school's long-standing tradition and Christ-centered curriculum. You are truly treated like family!

I am grateful for teachers & peers who encouraged me and supported me. Who uplifted me and pushed…read moreme to be a better version of myself academically and socially. I am grateful for teachers and peers who called me on my crap when I was being less than. I am thankful for teachers who went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure I understood something, felt seen and heard. To grow, to mess up, to learn. Academics that set me up for success to take honors and AP courses. Being well prepared for high school and college. I am grateful for opportunities for things such as student council led by Mrs. Rensi that taught me leadership & organization. That led me down a path of volunteering which lead to scholarships & awards later in life. Who instilled in me good habits and an outlook on a life of service & gratitude. Student council taught me about hard work, listening and honoring other people's opinions & service. I am grateful for sports. The leadership, the discipline and routine it gave me. My teammates who pushed me and laughed with me. (6th grade basketball champs ) I am grateful for a space that kept me safe, looked after me and fostered my growth. Religion classes that encouraged conversation & personal relationships with our faith. Tuesday morning church service, with our buddies (students were paired up with older grades for mass) As a graduate of St Joseph's I can attest that my time there was well spent. I am grateful for my time at the school & I know those who attend will one day look back in gratitude as well. Other memories: *Father daughter dances (often showing up in the same dress as my friend Kelly) *Every days a sundae after father daughter dances *Finally being old enough to walk down town Downers after school *Listening to the song "I'm proud to be an American" in the fourth grade *my 8th grade math teacher who helped me when I was struggling in class *morning announcements *singing to the principles flowers in kindergarten to help them grow *my first communion & confirmation *VIP day It is easy in the moment & when you're younger to feel jaded & hurt by situations when you are still developing and growing, learning and don't see or understand. I myself have felt hurt or angry at a situation or institution such as my school and my teachers. Feelings which dissolve with time, as I grow older. With education, reflection and communication.

Our kids love it here. I was worried as they were changing schools but the environment was very…read morewelcoming.

This is an amazing place. Not only do my children receive an outstanding education, they enjoy…read moreunique traditions such as maple tree tapping, the Thanksgiving program, Spring Fair, and using the outdoor natural setting to enhance learning opportunities. Avery Coonley is unquestionably the best elementary school in the area. It is academically rigorous, but they put the highest importance on the child as a whole (meaning academics + physical + creativity + emotional + social skills + citizenship). Art, Music, World Language, P.E., and computer skills are not treated as "specials." At Avery Coonley, these are core curriculum subjects. This school is a wonderful blend of traditional education, cutting edge technology, and ingenuity. Teachers are always innovating and children are stretched to explore subjects in a way that creates in them a love of learning. The teachers care for the students in a way that is just indescribable. This place is worth every penny.

Incredible school like no other, for students who are academically advanced / gifted and crave…read morechallenge and empowering learning experiences. The teachers are masters in their field, the school day is incredibly vibrant with PE every day and fine arts, language & stem classes. The extracurricular options are vast. The students are incredibly kind and supportive of each other.

Great school, it's part of who I am today. Good school though, I think it prepared me well for…read morecollege, and I still have a few good friends from there. They've done a lot of renovations since I graduated, like a new baseball field named after a Naz graduate who was killed in a tragic construction accident in 2001. They've also put in a hybrid football field, which is pretty cool, and just built an auditorium (we always had plays/musicals in the gym). I take off one star for the lack of options for classes. Outside of general education classes, there weren't many "fun" classes. I took Economics, woohoo (actually the teacher that taught it is one of the best teachers I've ever had, but it's still economics!!)

Beautiful school my child loves it teachers are great and sports games are fun to watch. BE THERE…read moreBE LOUD GO NAZ

I love Immanuel Lutheran Church and School! This is where my husband and I come for teaching,…read morefriendship, and an excellent Christ-centered education for our kids. Most importantly, this congregation is focused on preaching and following God's words as found in the Bible. There's also a great pastor, friendly and encouraging people, a beautiful church building, and an awesome school with dedicated and nurturing teachers. We love it here and are so blessed to call Immanuel our church home.

I was confirmed at Immanuel by Pastor Fisher, I feel the church now is lead as a Business than a…read moreChurch Church was always open for guidance and prayer from the Pastor. I see the church now has business hours and close at times for members when needed , Lead for Money not by the Holy Ghost, It was a beautiful church and well feed the word on Sundays ,it a change from from past years. as a strict Missouri Synoid church. I see the new Red Cross outside for show Like Christmas tree lighting or guiding aircraft at Ohare Field. I disappointed Immanuel was lead this way to serve the Lord