This is probably the nicest school in the entire Philadelphia district. The facility is beautiful…read more The faculty has a high turn over rate but for the most part everyone is super friendly. The unfortunate part and why I leave 3 stars is because of the funding. This beautiful school built well over 10 years ago now has not been taken care of. The technology Bill Gates originally designed for this facility is now completely failing. The sound system has needed replaced, lighting is failing. It's a beautiful pillar in the district but definitely needs to be maintained better. The grounds are always maintained well and the inside is always nice and clean. This is a building that is shaping the next generation. Let's not let it crumble. Support Philadelphia School Districts

Our family loves Little City! Joining as a toddler, my son loved the transition to school from…read morebeing home full time and the care the teachers gave him to help him develop socially and academically. The teachers and staff are passionate about providing high-quality care using the Montessori method. As parents, we appreciate the communication from the teachers AND staff. The parent community at Little City is so strong and families have developed strong connections through the school. Throughout the year, my son learned to be independent, took pride in his work, and applied many of his learnings at home. He began putting his shoes away in their place, hanging his coat on the hook by himself, setting the table during dinner, and wanting to help out while we cook in kitchen. His growth over the last year has been so impressive!

This school, the people who run it, the teachers and the family community have been like an…read moreextension of our family (especially living through a pandemic). The school communicates clearly, openly and inclusively on all matters regarding the health, safety and growth of the children. They treat their employees with respect and support --- and it shows through how they in turn treat all children/parents. They are rooted in and supportive of the community that surrounds the school. Definitely a gem within the neighborhood and city! I highly recommend this as a place to entrust your child's learning and development.

My kiddo LOVES going to daycare here. They do fun enrichment activities every day that would cost…read moreme more time and mental energy to do at home than I currently have. The director is responsive, the teachers all seem to care quite a lot about the kids, and the facilities are clean, bright, and filled with fun learning opportunities. They offer part-time daycare (three days a week), which has helped me balance getting things done and having more actual time to bond with my kid. He loves daycare so much that he only takes one nap a day there (he takes two at home!). He's just so excited to be there, and the teachers send photos of him with huge smiles every single day. We feel very lucky to have gotten a spot here.

We have been very happy here so far. Teachers are very nice, our son has enjoyed each day at…read moreschool and the facility is clean, organized and engaging.

We had our child enrolled for 2 years at this school. The first year it was amazing, I couldn't…read moresay enough good things about the program and teachers and recommended it to several people. This year, however, we have had nothing but problems. From favoritism, to lack of supervision to policies not being enforced. Something has changed drastically and it is such a shame. We have pulled our child out of this school; 2 months before the end of the year; for these reasons. We had a meeting with the director months ago and brought our concerns to their attention, and thought things would change. We were mistaken. It is so sad to see such an amazing program go downhill like this.

Best preschool EVER! A member of the church recommended…read morethis preschool to me and I am so thankful. All the teachers and staff are friendly and loving. They truly provide a great environment for the children. Given that my son has speech issues, I was worried about taking him to preschool. From day one the teachers and and staff were great with him and because of them my son has evolved tremendously. Thank you Lil' Angels staff for being so great to my son!

If you are looking for a warm, wonderful preschool - look no further! Class sizes are small, there…read moreare at least two teachers for each class, great indoor and outdoor play areas, great specials (like yoga and movement), and really nice, friendly families. After moving here 2.5 years ago, I was nervous about selecting a school for my soon-to-be Pre-K kiddo. I am so lucky that I ended up at Adath Israel. My daughter had an amazing experience here and was incredibly well prepared for first grade, both socially/emotionally and academically. My son is in the "3-4" year and I am amazed at how comfortable he feels in this school. He started when he was two, a few mornings a week, and next year will be full time. I love the flexibility in the schedule as well. I can even have him stay for a random afternoon and pay per diem! It's amazing to have such an accommodating place; it's a relief to know that they are so willing to work with the craziness that life can throw at you :) And lastly, I have made some amazing friends along with my children. Wonderful, down-to-earth, fun, friendly families make preschool functions something we all look forward to attending.

We are very pleased with the Middle School having transferred from private elementary school in the…read morecity of Philadelphia to Delaware County. Teachers are engaged, talented and hardworking. Administrators always accessible and helpful. We are happy to be a part of the community here.

This is my first year at this school from the Philly district. I love it so far. The teachers are…read morereally kind and show care

As a proud parent of an 8th grader who is in his 3rd year at Hill Top, I will tell you this school…read morehas had a profoundly positive impact on our son and our family. After serious issues in public school and being enrmilled at HTP, he has been given the space to heal, grow, and start to like himself again after a long time. He is excelling academically, has made lifelong friends, and has discovered many new hobbie. I sincerely and without hesitatio, encourage paren to consider HTP.

Okay, I'm gonna be as honest and objective as I can. This school has some major upsides to it. Most…read moreof the teachers there are fun to be around, easy to talk to, and hard working when it comes to getting their students to succeed. The fun Fridays are a genius idea where you pay once a month to go on a field trip with all your friends and classmates. The spirit of the hawk is a basic yet catchy way to remind students of the expectations of the school. Most importantly, the reason why many of you are either at the school currently or looking at this school, they have excellent programs in place to help students with ADHD, and Autism. That is all surface level. This is exactly what Hill Top Preparatory School wants you to see. It's all true. When you go past this surface level though you uncover an iceberg larger than you could ever expect. Disclaimer: I started here in 9th grade and cannot speak for the middle school. At Hill Top Preparatory School I was alone. I graduated in 2023 bitter, badly traumatized, and angry. To spare all of the details I will try to quickly explain all of the reasons why I will never allow my future children anywhere near this school. As a queer black male, I was subjected to bullying worse than I could have ever imagined. I spent 9th grade with very little human interaction as all it took was 2-3 unchecked kids to get the entire school to believe I was a r*pist with no knowledge or reason to indicate that I actually was. While rumors spreading is common amongst highschoolers the problem lies with how it was handled in such a small school. David Vandyke is by far the worst person on staff and unfortunately serves as the head of discipline and student life. When I had gone to him about these rumors I was told nothing could be done, no one could be punished, everything was just "he said she said". After losing all of my friends to rumors and false allegations that had gone unchecked by authority I as a 14 year old boy was left to fight for myself and eventually get everything cleared up. 10th grade skipped due to lack of space. Just racism towards my mixed races relationship. 11th grade comes and by now Mr Vandyke had threattened to expel me twice now. Once for pushing a kid that was bullying my girlfriend and causing him to hit his head (he bled a little but was fine), and a second time for a "cyberbullying incident" in which several people had come forward saying it was just an argument and I was the one getting attacked in the first place. A third incident happens (that was actually my fault this time) and I am once again threatened with expulsion. It was always this looming blade held over my head as a way of scaring me into line. It actually worked with my mother. Every time I came to her asking advice on my mistreatment or the mistreatment of a friend by the school administration my mom would say to just drop it for fear of me getting expelled. 12th grade is finally here and its probably tied with 9th for the actual worst schooling year of my life. I'm running out of space so I'll go over the rest quickly. I befriended an 8th grader and a third of the staff assumed I was grooming him, I came out as a femboy and was told I was looking for attention by mr vandyke (a year later I'm now transgender), I was threatened with expulsion one final time because I started to open up about my hallucinations and dissociative identity disorder (yes my trauma was that bad), and the staff actively encouraged a relationship between an 18 year old and a 15 year old (they're both white). Just another day at Hill Top Prep. Now I will admit it wasn't all bad but there were definitely a LOT of very avoidable things, questionable bordering on racist action being taken, and honestly a lot of dark things going on when you look past the happy atmosphere this school projects. I will be back as an alumni to visit the few teachers who were unconditionally good to me through my hardships and the administration is lucky I don't sue for negligence and discrimination.

This will be my nephews last year there. Been a struggle. After the new principalcame most of the…read moregood teachers were fired? or quit? Every year teachers leave even after school starts. Very high turnover. So your kid can have 2 different teachers in the same year. Police has come there. Some Teachers andparents complain about the principal being petty and vindictive. Seems to be a lot of problems and many people aren't happy there and it trickles down to the kids. My nephew said kids were fighting inside. It used to be a good school. There was no tolerance for that before. They painted walls and made improvement, the kids are getting a good education, but at what cost? I was a proud alumni. Now the reputation it has in my opinion is embarrassing.

Unequivocally, my husband and I made the correct choice when we chose to enroll our daughter and…read moreson at St. Peter the Apostle School. They are now entering the 4th and 7th grade in the 2024-2025 school year. The way the teachers have helped them develop their individuality, while at the same time emphasizing discipline and respect towards others, has truly been a heartening experience. The improvements to the school go beyond the brick and mortar changes that have taken place (new lockers for the middle school, AED and emergency preparation items in every classroom, new cafeteria floors and water bottle stations/fountains on every floor, updated smartboards in every classroom etc. just to name a few). The principal Sr. Danielle Truex, came to St. Peter's three years ago and addressed nearly every concern that the parents brought to her, and the improvements continue to happen with every passing year. The diversity of the faculty and how much they care for the children is also something that we continue to appreciate. Sr. Danielle holds the faculty to a higher standard, and the quality of the lessons we see our children bring home, and the way they have improved in all of their abilities reflects that. If you're a family looking for a safe and loving environment, I encourage you to contact the School for a personal tour, so that you can see for yourself. Sr. Danielle is super responsive to any inquiries, and we have zero complaints about the many, many years we have been a part of St. Peter the Apostle School! Our children can't wait to come back in September.