Annuniciation BVM Catholic School

1840 Church Road

Aurora, IL 60505

11 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on November 03, 2024

I am thrilled to share my experience with Annunciation B.V.M. Catholic School. As a parent of two current students, I can confidently say that this school is a gem in our community (Aurora, IL). From the moment we stepped through the doors, we felt welcomed and embraced by a warm, nurturing environment.The dedicated teachers are passionate about education and go above and beyond to ensure each child feels valued and supported. They foster creativity and curiosity in the classroom, making learning fun and engaging. My children have developed a love for learning that I attribute to the inspiring educators at Annunciation B.V.M.Definitely, B.V.M is a setting where academics, values, and faith are the main priority. #EnrollNow #BestElementarySchool #FutureLeaders
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2024

Our children have a faith based curriculum with amazing educators. We have a great network of parents who are welcoming and our school gives an inviting feel when you enter. Please come schedule a tour and join our school.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2024

As both an alumni and a parent of two alumni and two current elementary school students, I can’t recommend this school enough. It holds a special place in my heart, not just for the education it provides but for the strong sense of community . Growing up in this school created lasting friendships and cherished memories, and I see my own children experiencing the same.Each child in this school is known and valued, and the staff is very dedicated in everything they do. It’s a school where both academic excellence and personal growth are prioritized. From the quality of the education to the close knit community, this school has been and continues to be an important part of our family’s life.
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2019

There is a huge lack of extracurricular activities and sports available to Elementry students. Most educational institutions keep up to date. Annunciation’s educational materials and conventional lessons should be updated. Obviously funds are limited being a private school but as many fundraisers and/or vested parents can assist with costs of updating technology and classrooms. Teacher:student ratios are extremely high in some grades.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2018

Annunciation provides a warm, family environment with a terrific faculty. The teachers are very devoted to the students and work to meet the needs of all the children. The school has invested much money in upgrades to the buildings, including new flooring and roofs. Technology is very strong as Annunciation has a 1:1 chromebook ratio in 6-8th grades, 2:1 in 4-5th grades, and 3:1 in 1-3rd grades. It is also a Google school utilizing the apps for education. The principal is very devoted to the school and spends a lot of time with the students and knows each one by name. The school has made great strides under her leadership.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2017

The teachers and staff are superb! The many resources available to students and extra curricular activities are phenomenal. A great place for your child to learn the fundamentals, encouraged to succeed, in a caring and God-loving environment. Annunciation provides a well-rounded and rigorous curriculum so every child is prepared for high school.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2016

No Leadership. No Long Term Planning. No good Decision Makers. Father should be looking out for the best interest of all the students, but that is not the case. He allows a small group of parents and staff members to run the school. The school will have 4 principals in 4 years and the new principal has no administrative experience, no certifications and no masters. Father is allowing the principal to get the proper certifications and degree over the next two years. The worst part is the position was never posted to see if there were qualified candidates, but it was posted after the principal was hired (that is being dishonest!). Other than weekly mass, Father doesn’t interact with the children. He rarely attends school functions and if he is present at all, he will show up for a few minutes and leave. The curriculum is outdated and worksheets the kids bring home are so old that you can barely read the copy. Parents think their children are getting the best education, but in reality they are not. The school is lacking in several areas and you will see that when you check out what other children are doing at other schools. The class sizes are large (25+) and only the kindergarten class has aides. The average IOWA Basics scores for the school range between high 70’s to low 90’s with most of the scores falling in the 80’s (BTW, these numbers are not shared with families unless you ask). Check out other schools in the area and you will see the difference. There is no transparency, so you will never know how your money is used or how the school is performing academically. The building is old and they do not keep up with the maintenance. PROS: There are some very nice families at the school. Tuition is low, but sometimes you pay for what you get. The K-3rd grade teachers are very sweet. Before you commit, visit other schools in the area. Don’t make cost your deciding factor because your child’s future depends on it. School is about preparing your child for high school, college and the future so where you send them is important. Annunciation may have been the school to attend years ago, but it no longer is. Prepared students are not coming from this school.
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2014

I sent my Preschooler to Annunciation and it was an awful experience. I have a younger sibbling who went here, and had a much more positive experience. The curriculum is great, I will give the school that- for all grade levels. However, i was not impressed with the Preschool teacher. She was very condescending and my child did get bullied. I work far, and when trying to talk to the Principal and the teacher, I was given a 10 minute timeframe before my child started class. I rescheduled and made them sit with me for an hour. There was a boy bullying my daughter, including kicking her. My daughter told her teacher and when we addressed the situation, she said the child wasn't hitting her, he just kicked her- three times. I didn't understand what she meant, physical contact is physical contact. Since then, we had a horrible rest of the year. I volunteered to be on the field trip and sent the papers the week before. They day of (I took the day off from work), I got an email that they hadn't received the papers. Less than 30 minutes before the field trip! I was livid and did not attend. She was horrible, and the school never properly addressed that. I wasted a lot of money there.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2014

I have had 3 children graduate from Annunciation with great results. My children were well prepared for high school and college. This school helped to give them a well rounded experience. All 3 have thanked me for sending them there. This was a good investment!
Submitted by other on August 19, 2013

This is an amazing school! The teachers are so nice and we do fun projects and stuff we are actually interested in. It's nice because we dont have a million different teaches so we know who we are going to have. Also you dont have to worry about being bullied. One thing i would like to change though is adding more stuff for us older kids to do during recess . I would also like to maybe have them add a health class. But Other than those last 2 things Annunciation is a great school! I highly recommend it!
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2008

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