This five star review is for the facilities, faculty, and academics. The administration, on the…read moreother hand, has bungled matters in the past and continues to bungle issues as they arise. I attended Marist and I have multiple family members that also attended this institution. The education was top notch. The facilities were very good and they have only improved. As an alumnus I have an obligation to defend the school and its honor against online trolls that have been appearing in Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter. Unlike the trolls, I have standing to speak as to the environment and the product that Marist puts out. So what's wrong with the administration? For starters they need to defend the school and not bow to the online mob. Marist is a private institution and they are under no obligation to give a platform to those that wish to attack it. Any controversies or matters that occur on Marist grounds should be addressed by Marist and not by the public or politicians. A strong administrator would see to this. Unfortunately, the current administration seems to be more interested in appeasement which never works. How long will it be before the mob comes and tears down a statue of Saint Champagnat? Anyway, the education is top notch. Students go on to excel at universities across the nation. Being a Marist Man or a Marist Woman (since the 90s) is impressive. The athletics programs are outstanding. Traditional sports and clubs are available for nearly every student. If you can't find an extra curricular activity in which to participate then you are not trying. Some of the other reviews here are just plain ridiculous. Clearly, some of the reviewers have an agenda or grudge. Hey, if you don't like the school then go someplace else and fail.

Woah! This is a nice field, creepy vibes because we are next to a cemetery. This field is clean and…read moreclearly well kept, I can tell this school is a good one because of this field.

I attended COMS from 1st-8th grade and have many fond memories. The teachers and staff genuinely…read morecare about the students. I never understood why children at other schools hated going to school so much because we were always a happy bunch with Montessori. I believe I was very well-prepared since I ended up attending a prep high school and doing well there. Definitely a believer in the Montessori Method and plan to send my future children to a Montessori school one day.

My daughter had an IEP at public school but was stuck in a room with 7 boys and no other girls and…read moreshe was very unhappy. We tried homeschooling her for a while but that didn't work for her because she wouldn't listen to me as a teacher. We enrolled her at COMS and she immediately. Lived it and was happy, made friends and she has been doing well there. I highly recommend this school.

Christ-centered, with great staff support and academic excellence. my kids have been attending thsi…read moreschool for the past 2 years and I'm grateful for it. I highly recommend it

Great private school with a Christian believing faculty teaching in Christ like manner. The cost…read moremay seem high but there are ways that you can get assistance. Love this school and the community that they have among all, staff, families, and student. look no further for your private Christian school.

I am a current student at MPA. MPA gives away a fifty percent scholarship in addition to a 2nd…read moreplace of a 25 percent scholarship, and then a third place scholarship in five different areas. Add that on to substantial financial aid, and MPA really does give a lot of money to students, the vast majority, in fact, that don't go to Morgan Park Academy. I am the recipient of one of the scholarships, and went to public school my entire life previously. I come from a working class home, I have a job. On behalf of all the other parents, my mother apologizes for picking her child up from school. A long standing MPA tradition is called Service Day. The entire upper school picks a project, usually in Beverly, but there have been projects at the various Museums, and public schools a bit further away and spends a day working there. Past trips include Washington and Jane Smith Village, Clissold, local churches, Park Forest, a home for mentally disabled people, and the annual senior trip to clean up the Dan Ryan Woods. Funny, a favorite memory of MPA students and alums is being chased by our groundskeeper, Richie on his snowblower. He can be seen working at six AM the day directly after a snow. Morgan Park Academy is really not the neighborhood monster, in fact I've never heard Anyone speak of it like that, unless you're a senior suffering from acute senioritis that is. =D. Having been around for 125, I don't think it's going anywhere, so why don't you come in for a visit and check it out?

MPA is a awesome school no matter what anyone says I'm a Student there the teachers are so nice and…read morethe staff is also nice it has a very nice look and there is no Bully's there everyone is super nice. I really recommend Morgan Park Academy

as a student myself I love it its nice,clean,good food and I've never had to worry Abt bein bulliedread more

Awesome school! Friendly secretaries, Ms. Harris & Ms. Pulliam. Students were walking in single…read morefile lines. PE Teacher was having students playing volleyball! Very fun! School seems to be very clean! For a Public School in a diverse community SD132 is able to keep the school very organized!

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

This high school has definitely changed alot over the years. I come here to watch some sporting…read moreevents that I have family come here and compete against other schools at. They've definitely reworked this school, beautiful inside and out. Bunch of additions and modernized stuff they have now. It's still a Dwayne Wade Memorial Museum that I'd remember. Also great place to check out fireworks on the fourth of July. Definitely will come back here, not a fan on how some of the hallways are all white and looking uninspiring.

They know parents come to a complete STOP on Central Avenue to let students hop out. Super unsafe…read moreand inconvenient for oncoming rush hour traffic. Smfh! Called the school and spoke to "Liz Flores" who told me they're completely aware of it and if I have a problem call the Oak Lawn police department. Well,ummm ok! Nice. And where the f&$k are the Oak Lawn police if they're aware? You should have a squad out there then. Do better Richard's and Oak Lawn Police Dept.

If I can give them zero stars I will. Do not take your child here until you want them to be…read moreunattended and abusived by other children when the teachers that are supposed to be watching them instead the teacher are huffing and puffing because they don't want to be there. Hope this place gets shut down immediately

Reading the other comment on here is unfortunate someone would bash this daycare when it's one of…read morethe safest, licensing implemented I know. My experience since the daycare has been open has been phenomenal and the quality of staff continues to improve. The director Mrs. Wilmeka is attentive to the classes and respectful to me and other parents when resolving any issues. The teacher's priority is the children's safety and development. Also the kids always leave happy. Every daycare will have children who get hurt or hurt another child and it may be your child who causes the harm. That doesn't make the school bad when so many families have been here still since they opened including myself. I value Anointed Child Development because I TRUST them and its RARE to have that in 2025. I recommend this daycare to anyone I know so thank you to the owner Ellise who vets staff and doesnt keep anyone who is a problem.