St Charles Borromeo Elementary School

1801 Hazeldine Avenue Southeast

Albuquerque, NM 87106

29 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on June 03, 2022

This school has a strong academic program. Our daughter just graduated from St. Charles and is well prepared for her several honors classes she will be taking at her high school next year. The middle school teachers not only prepared my daughter academically, but helped her grow in her faith.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2022

This school is the best, my son has learned so much. The school promotes kindness and family. When we first arrived everyone was so welcoming. If you are looking for a school with high standards, kindness and a family feeling this is the place to be. You know the saying it takes a village to raise a child well come and join our Village
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2020

I had 4 kids go through St Charles and all we’re well prepared for High School when they left!!! They left with a great education, great morals and respect!
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2020

We love this school and community. Amazing place to educate our future leaders.
Submitted by other on February 03, 2020

This school is an awesome school. Students are always working on developing their mind, body, and spirit throughout their years here.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2020

We love St. Charles. This school has become a second home for our child, and we love the strong community the school has created.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2017

Great school with an outstanding Pre-K and Kinder program. Great families and kids. We'd been away from Albuquerque for a few years and were planning on going to another school prior to touring St. Charles. The principal and staff are caring, committed, and professional.. I am looking forward to many more years at this school with this wonderful staff and group of students.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2017

I have had a child at this school now for 7 years. I have seen the decline over the last 7 years. The current principal is a nice man however he has no idea how to manage students or staff. For a private school with hardly any students, there are some children that cause problems and he wont deal with it. He also has combined all classes so 1 and 2 share a class, 3rd and 4th grade share a class, 5th and 6th share classes. The school is on the cusp of closing. It's always the same 2-3 parents that run everything. This small school with a big heart is now an even smaller school with a smaller heart....
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2017

Love love love love love this school
Submitted by parent on February 14, 2017

St. Charles School is the Little School with a Big Heart! The staff is amazing! The families truly care for each other and look out for one another. My child is in a safe and loving environment. I highly recommend St. Charles School for any family looking for a wonderful, warm, and exceptional academic program!
Submitted by other on June 02, 2016

We have been with this school for 3 years now. Overall we have been mostly satisfied, the education up to now has been top notch and the camaraderie among the students, parents, faculty is amazing. We are going through some serious changes though that are rather concerning. We have a new Principal who has never been an Administrator before. He did inherit a debt that was left by his predecessor but the changes he is making are putting the education of our children in jeopardy. Several teachers were terminated at the end of this year and there are rumors of combination classes, elimination of programs, plus the increase in costs. He lost many students this year which didn't help the situation. He will have trouble recruiting new students with the decisions he has made. Not good for a first time Administrator. We are hopeful that the school can recover and move forward but at the same time we are shopping around for an alternative.
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2014

Both my daughters attended St. Charles K-8 and we had been with the school a total of 14 years. We were very happy with the service and education in the beginning. I believed principal BJ was great! She valued fairness and viewed all students education to be her highest priority. She left when my youngest daughter was in 7th grade. Although I only experienced Mrs. LaValley's leadership 1 year I was glad my daughter was graduating. The new principal seemed inexperienced and did not have things in order. In her first year there she spent a lot of money on things that just seemed unimportant (buying a soccerfield when we had a large field to begin with). My daughter had more run ins with this principal in 1 year than she had in all of the prior 8 years. I found it odd that instead of hearing these incidents from the principal, I heard them from my daughter. I believe that after the new principal was instituted the school went downhill. I have heard from other parents almost all the money was spent up in a short span of time and teachers who had been there for more than 9 years were dismissed. I probably would have pulled my kid out if she had anymore than 1 year left there.
Submitted by teacher on February 11, 2014

St. Charles is a positive, academically challenged, and faith-filled school. This is my first year teaching at St. Charles and I love it. The principal has an open-door policy that everyone seems to appreciate and that includes parents, teachers, and students. She handles issues, no matter how small or large, with care and follows through with what needs to be done; of course not everyone will agree with a person s actions and decisions, but the principal will always explain her reasoning behind her decisions and actions. As a new teacher at St. Charles I have been mentored by so many amazing teachers. Most of the teachers support and help each other in every aspect needed. The tuition expenditures have always been made available to parents and staff through numerous ways such as the State of the School, the CCC meetings, and the PTO meetings. Parents who are involved and take part in these activities stay well informed of the daily activities of the school. I feel really blessed to be in such a school that welcomes everyone with open arms.
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2014

This is our first year at St. Charles and feel it is a great school. From what I have seen the parents that complain the most are the ones that are not involved. As an example I have heard parents that say that they are unaware of where tuition is going for expenditures. If you had attended either the CCC meeting or a PTO meeting you would know because the principal presented the budget in each of those meeting at least one. It seems as if it only a small group of parents that continually are involved in the school. My only complaint is the the communication is a little lacking. Though with the principals open door policy it is easy to get any information I want.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2014

I am very sad to say this school has gone downhill. The principle may have an open door policy but she also only tells you what you want to hear. She does not follow through and she makes promises she can not keep. Over the past three years my child has suffered academically. We have lost great teachers and the new ones are not mentored and are set up for failure. Theis is the principles fault not the teachers. Your staff is only as good as their leader. Communication is key but there must be honesty behind that communication. Where is all our money going no one seems to know.
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2014

St. Charles is a great school with a great sense of community throughout. There are several of us families who are newbies to the school(first year at St. Charles). St. Charles is a dream compared to some of the other options (which we have experienced) available for Catholic education in this city. We were welcomed into the community from day 1 starting at the registration orientation. One issue I see are the behavioral problem children whose parents refuse to admit that their child is at fault. They are quick to blame the school or teacher for their child s lack of learning when the real issue is their child s lack of discipline and/or the parents lack of involvement. The administration/faculty/ staff are more than fair. There is no favoritism or seniority here. A first year family (like us) is treated with the same respect as an 8 year family. Recently there have been a few families who have tried to pull the legacy card to get their way and when it failed they became very outspoken about St. Charles decline under the new administration and are constantly threatening to leave I have yet to see them go. This is truly a wonderful school and we are blessed to have found it.
Submitted by teacher on January 08, 2014

I am in my 4th year as a teacher at St. Charles. This is without a doubt the best school I have ever worked at. The principal has an open door policy to all. This includes the students. Everyone has a voice. The staff spends countless hours outside their scheduled day to help our children learn. We have high expectations for our students. We instill the teachings of Jesus Christ. This is a school where your child can make mistakes and not be made to feel like a mistake. Yes, we have had turn over the last three years since our new principal has arrived. In most cases, the turn over happened because the teacher wanted a change. The school was stale and needed a new direction, a fresh coat of paint. I worked for both principals, the last one was good. This one is great. If you want a school where your child is held accountable then we are your school. If you want a school where your child is taught to his learning style then we are your school. If you want a school where your child is treated the way Jesus would treat your child, then WE ARE YOUR SCHOOL. I hope one day to teach your child Mr. Meyer 5th grade teacher
Submitted by teacher on January 08, 2014

St. Charles is an excellent school! It has an amazing staff that truly cares about the students. The Principal has an open-door policy, and families are always stopping by to talk, and they feel welcome to talk to the Principal at any time (she has never once turned anyone away). The students are wonderful. All around, it is a great place to be.
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2013

now being at another school has really opened my eyes to what the mrs lavalley was not doing as a leader. its ashame that she still remains there she should just step down and let the luceros run the school as they been doing. which is really sad that we pay alot of money for nothing
Submitted by parent on October 15, 2013

St. Charles School is the most loving school I have encountered. My children's academics are advanced and challenging. My children were shy before we started attending this school, now they are outgoing trying out for the lead in the play, performing in front of the school and believing in themselves. St. Charles School is the complete package, wonderful, caring staff and an outstanding Principal who is supportive and encouraging to the student body. I could not be happier with the choice we made to help our children grow, learn and become successful adults.