I go to this school. It's amazing, it's spectacular, their food here is booming, I could never be…read morehappier. The teachers are soooo nice and they have a after school program: 21st Century. It's so fun. The teachers help with homework and we do activities.

As a alumni of this school, class of 2018, it was the best school i've been to. The environment is…read morewelcoming, you get the help needed for your child to succeed, the teachers as well as staff are so helpful and accommodating when it comes to special attention. Plus the after school activities offered are just a plus.

I am so glad I chose Guardian Angels Regional School for my children. They are learning and…read moregrowing every day. The teachers are invested in the success of the students and there is plenty of opportunity for parent involvement. They have sports, choir and other activities in addition to their strong academics. My children are receiving a well rounded education that will prepare them for high school.

Guardian Angels Regional School provides a superb, well-rounded education. Over the past year, my…read morechildren have grown tremendously in their faith and developed an appreciation for what it means to be part of the Catholic community. I value that GARs teaches Spelling, Phonics and Grammar individually to develop better writing and reading skills. In addition to the traditional subjects of Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies-GARs offers the children special area subjects that include Music, Art, Spanish and Technology. The teachers are dedicated and nurturing, while providing individualized support to each student. My children are very well-rounded and enjoy going to school each day and participating in the unique activities and celebrations throughout the school year. My children were previously in public school and I made the switch in 2021. I couldn't be happier with my decision to have my children in Guardian Angels Regional School. -Elissa C.

Advantages: * A foreign language and the great French…read moreteachers * Declamation * The small class sizes * The backup care as a flat fee (takes it off the mind about getting care for most needed days) * The school spirit activities Disadvantages: * The horrible, unorganized administration * The small class sizes Don't expect any Einsteins to come from here -- due to Einstein not speaking until he was 4, this school would have filtered him out as an inappropriate student. The fact that they post a poster that says "Everyone is welcome and accepted here" is misleading. The administration are only concerned with low maintenance children, so don't go to this school unless you are sure that your child is cookie-cutter. There is tons of busy work, which I'm not sure results in learning, as my child got 80-100% on everything, but the administration told us that our child was underperforming. The administration of the school didn't even congratulate us when our child got an external award, which left us with a cold feeling. I know that this review will not make a difference since the Philly school system is so messed up, that you're desperate to get your child ahead and will send your kid here no matter what. So, let me be honest here -- St. Peters is good until it's not (meaning that if you have a child that's out of the norm). So in most cases, you're probably OK and will have a pleasant experience. Given that most parents reading this are sending their kid to pre-k/kindergarten and have no idea what their child will be like in their academics, let me give some advice. If this school asks you to get a psycho-educational evaluation, DO NOT DO IT (or do it eventually on a long wait list at a more affordable college but refuse to give it to them). We did it, spent a fortune, and St. Peters hardly tried to accommodate the child given the evaluation. We thought that they would truly take it to heart and that the "personalized attention" that they try to imply through the small class sizes, would materialize. NOTHING. They just used it to get rid of the child. It was quite disappointing because the teachers seemed really lazy about trying new things... they would occasionally try something that worked with my child and then would stop and complain later about the child and I would have to ask "why aren't you doing X incentive that worked"? Beyond this, if they do go after your child, do not feel alone. I have heard countless stories about them getting rid of perfectly normal and especially gifted children who just cause them extra work. I feel like they create an atmosphere that parents are constantly in fear and panic because they put pressure on parents to do their heavy lifting. For me, "homey don't play that" with their large tuition. But they don't care and kick kids out all the time. Apparently, they don't need the money because of Philly's lacking schools that create desperate parents. Moral of the story: Elect officials who will build Philly's public schools, give to your public schools (even if you don't go there). Because without good competition, private schools don't have to care about every child and surely don't care that children are unique, fragile blooms. Extra negative notes: There is so much evidence of lack of organization -- some major announcements are not until the last minute, I got the initial advice to read the newsletter like a bible because there are things buried in there, and their graduation took 3 hours, with kids as young as 7 having to wait without dinner until 8:30 to get out. Extra positive note: At least they organized an afterschool program with a flat fee.

We LOVE St. Peter's. Our children started in kindergarten and are now in the Upper School. The…read morecurriculum is challenging but engaging, the faculty is top-notch and so positive, the administration is responsive and not only willing to have conversations about problems with the school, but proactive in finding solutions. The families are now really so many of our best friends and our kids are being prepared for an ever changing world. It's definitely a small school, but we feel that gives our kids such confidence as they get in the upper grades - they are the big kids, looked up to by the younger ones, sort of avoiding all the unnecessary pressures of a typical "middle school" at a time when they are so vulnerable emotionally. If we could go back in time we would send them here all over again!

It's a good school if u want your kid to have a Christian education although I find that a lot of…read morethe rules they have are very pointless and it's almost as if the principle just makes the rules as he goes and he just likes the fact that he has power.

Once the heart of Chesilhurst, the elementary school close its doors due to a low student count…read moreback in 2009. Now operating only for the board members as a meeting place. This building is up to code a due to the hard effort of one gentleman Mr.O Due to covet 19 all board meetings are now being held remotely by Google meet but once the epidemic is over they will start meeting again back inside the cafeteria like before.

The best teachers, it's a good school my children are happy to go to study there and learn new…read morethings every day, the best

Awesome! I love that I get informed about everything happening at the school and the district from…read morethe school and the association run by the parents. They do tons of fundraisers so it helps other parents with not having to put out a lot of out of pocket expenses. I don't know if they don't have AC here though. My son came home the first week of school and was so drenched in sweat. He also said it was really hot at school. But, I'm excited to see all the learning activities he comes home with.

My 1st thought while touring this school was wow, they really do not seem diverse at all. Hardly no…read morebrown children OR faculty. After being waitlisted then informed a month later that I did not receive a seat for Kindergarten I then thought, wow this is just how they intend to keep their school. I can't help but wonder if their quota for 1 or 2 brown children was already made. The private school we were accepted into after actual administering a test to assess readiness, and interviewing our family seems like a better fit for us. I find joy in knowing there were actual steps taken and guidelines followed to access our kids appropriateness for their school. TPS speak of wanting to diversify their school, and encouraging brown families to apply and see the application process through, but in reality they want their school just the way it is. They have no clear guidelines on assessing potential students, as no test are given like most private schools. They just handpick who they want for obvious reasons. I can't help but to wonder what type of behavior my child would have been exposed to had they been accepted.

If your child is academically average--neither slow nor gifted, and has no anxiety, ADHD, food, or…read moreother issues, this school is probably okay for you. Otherwise, look elsewhere. There is a strong emphasis on group learning, which is good for many kids, but it means any child who does not fit into the group is going to have a very hard time fitting into the school and will not be treated well. There is little flexibility or support for children who need it.

I find this place to be unacceptable as a pre-school and day camp. They state that they are well…read moreequipped to handle small children, how that is a lie. My 4 year old grandson, who is very large for his age, and was only there for 2 hours, was separated from the other children, because he was doing his own little thing. We explained this at his interview, which we did bring him, and they saw how he acted, and still told us it would be OK, since in the summer they hire young college students who are trying to get their teaching degree to assist. His father was met today and was told that his son could not go back. They need to be shut down. DO NOT SRND YOUR CHILDREN THERE.​

We sent out children here years ago and now our grandson attends. The director Cindy is amazing…read more They are so wonderful in the 18th months old program teaching independence and active play. They abide by the Covid guidelines and teachers and assistants all wear mask with the 18mth olds. It's a gentle structured program and a great place to start with your toddlers

This school gave me a sense of home and community in a difficult time of my life. They have an…read moreamazing faculty and beautiful facilities. The curriculum set me up for an amazing high school career. I'm not even religious but this school was an important part of making me.

I've been here a few times for basketball games. It's comfortable, clean, and the St. Margaret's…read morefolks are friendly.