St Barnabas Elementary School

10121 South Longwood Drive

Chicago, IL 60643

11 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

Find Homes for Sale in this School Zone

Reviews

Submitted by other on June 07, 2023

My children have had a wonderful experience at St. Barnabas. They look forward to going to school every day (well, almost every day). The teachers and staff are dedicated and the school does a great job balancing all of the present challenges in education.
Submitted by other on June 06, 2023

St. Barnabas was an amazing g school years ago and is still an amazing school today. My children have excelled academically, emotionally as well as socially. I’m so glad I chose to give my kids this experience. Administration and teachers are top notch and truly care about the kids they teach.
Submitted by other on June 06, 2023

We have had four children attend St. Barnabas and we are so happy with their education. My two oldest children are now in high school and college and they are doing so well ! You can’t discredit what Barnabas has done for them. Currently, we have two children still at Barnabas and we couldn’t be happier. They love their school and we feel so happy to apart of this community.
Submitted by other on June 06, 2023

St Barnabas has a strong community of families. The parents are very involved. The teachers are very dedicated. Our kids are happy here.
Submitted by other on March 25, 2017

St. Barnabas has an outstanding program. Committed teachers and staff engage all the students and continually challenge the children to reach higher goals. After visiting several schools in Chicago and the northwest indiana areas St. Barnabas is by far on top of the best school list.Highly recommend.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2016

My children attended the school. The library,art,gym and technology are well done. The Afterschool Enrichment is very good. My children would have had a better experience is I had been on the school board or FSA. Their children get chosen for leadership or recognition. There is a strong distinction over families that get special treatment and the general population. My children are doing fine academically ,however I wish that the school would give all students opportunity to shine
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2015

St. Barnabas is by far one of the most segregated catholic schools in Chicago!!! I'm sure it's slightly improved since the non responsive Lenore Barnes is no longer the Principal. ***Use caution***
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2014

St. Barnabas is the best choice you can make for your child! I transferred my daughter from another private school because I was displeased with the administrators. They were out of touch with reality and they had no contrl over the children. Barnabas was the best decision we could have ever made. The staff is committed to the educational as well as emotional well-being of the students. They also want to help mold them into good human beings. They are preparing them for high school and excuses are not allowed. My daughter has to do note cards in 6th grade. She has to make sure her notebooks are kept up to date and that all the notes the teacher gave them for that day are included. Students receive "homework notices" if their work is not completed and it must be returned signed by the parent along with the work. I love it! Too often we let our children off the hook and allow the make excuses for not doing the best they can. Not here! The parental involvement is tops. They also have lots of extra-curricular activities for the children that you don't see at other schoolswhich is definitely a bonus. I can't say enough good things abou this school. I wish I had transferred her sooner.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2013

Strong parental involvement with access to tons of information to assist in the educational process. My kids love their school.
Submitted by parent on February 14, 2013

My son is new to the school this year (6th grade) and we have loved everything about the school! The teachers were welcoming and supportive and make every effort to reach out to us and make sure our child and us were adjusting to a new environment. Other parents have helped us get involved with volunteering. When we have had (minor) concerns, a quick email or phone call has been quickly followed up with a call from the teacher or administration to listen to our concerns and let us know how the issue will be handled. The specials offered are great and the smaller class sizes are definately a benefit! We tell all of our friends to look into St. Barnabas as an option.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2012

We moved our children from another Catholic school to St Barnabas this year and it is the best decision we could have made. Project Match ensures children are being taught and challenged appropriately for their own individual learning style. Its wonderful. The computers are state if the art and children are exposed to Spansh and Music. There is also a wonderful theatre program when they reach 4th grade. Math and Science club have a great opportunity to take part in Lego Robotics. Do yourself and your children a favor and go have a look! I'm so glad I did.