St Benedict Elementary School

3920 North Leavitt Street

Chicago, IL 60618

13 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 17, 2023

We have been a part of the St Ben's community for four years and are extremely happy with the quality of the education and how invested and caring the teachers are. St Ben's also has so many extra curricular activities for the kids, sport twice a week, Spanish, Art, STEM, music and many more. There is lots of school events to get involved with for example Daddy/Daughter Dances, Mom's/Dad's nights out, a Gala, Fun Run and great Oktober Fest that the Parish puts on. The communication to parents each week is very clear and informative. Our daughter is thriving at the school, we are very happy at St Ben's!
Submitted by parent on February 14, 2018

We have two children attending St Ben’s – 7yo in 2nd grade and 5 yo in Pre-K. This is our 4th year attending and we have nothing but positive things to say. Top of the list is the community at St. Ben’s – we are not part of the Parish, but regardless we have found the community amazingly welcoming and the parental involvement is fantastic. Activities, events, etc. are supported whole heartedly. The school has also defined and implementing a strategy that includes top line technology – 1:1 devices, STEM labs, etc. The teachers and stiff genuinely care – curriculum is tailored based upon student skill level.If you are looking for a faith-based academic institution supported by a great community, then take a look at St. Ben’s.
Submitted by other on September 01, 2017

As a former student, I would rate my experience as very good.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2016

This is a wonderful school with a great community of active parents, teachers, and administration. My older child is challenged by his teachers so that he doesn't get bored, while my daughter is provided with the extra assistance she needs to keep up with the schoolwork. They get this level of attention because the class sizes are manageable. I don't think that my kids have ever been in classrooms with more than 20 students. There are plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities, from clubs (like chess and science) to sports (basketball programs for pre-schoolers through 8th grade) to dance.And they both get enough recess. Recess? Come on, we're talking about recess!
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2015

We are so grateful to the administrative and teaching staff. They are all so helpful. St Ben's has a great receptionist that helps everyone in the school and the school nurse attends to children's needs with great care.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2014

We love St. Ben's and our children have experienced preschool through middle school there. The administration is very open to parent concerns and easy to approach. The middle school experience is great and really prepares them for the high school years. The kids shift classes in middle school just like high school, and because there is a high school they gave the opportunities to take higher level science and math programs. The new Agora program is fantastic for adding a love of learning for the kids. The teachers generally seem to care about the kids, and I've never heard of any complaints of favoritism, like another reviewer complained about. Overall the kids are engaged and challenged.
Submitted by parent on September 03, 2014

St.Bens is great until middle school. The elementary school teachers are devoted and great, but the middle school is horrible. It will be the most frustrating 3 years as a middle school parent. Some teachers favor kids and dont give other kids a chance. There are 2-3 great teachers in the middle school, who are devoted to their job, but only a few. The teachers dont let the kids mingle with who they wish. My child has recess 1 time a week, 2 if he's lucky. They claim that recess is four days a week, but they take any excuse to skip recess. For example, if a class wants to perform a play... No reccess. If they want to talk about the summer reading program... No recess. If its too loud in the lunchroom one day, and they want to talk about how it needs to be quieter... No reccess. Yes, its that bad. The only positive thing about this school is the sports program.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2013

Our children have been at St. Ben's for three years now; we are thrilled with the school! The teachers are the most dedicated I've ever come in contact with. They bend over backwards to help your child. In our experience, communications with teachers has been superb. The administration takes parent concerns seriously and is willing to work with parents to ensure that everyone has a good experience. The curriculum is top notch. Classroom size is small so as to ensure that each child gets significant one on one time with the instructor. The school also has sports and club options galore. Parental involvement is welcomed and very much appreciated at St Ben's. The teachers are kind, loving, and highly qualified (most have advanced degrees), the administration is excellent, and the support staff is great, too! We love St. Ben's and are thrilled to have found it.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2013

I have 2 daughters in Elementary School. Very strange what the previous reviewer stated. We've always had a great communication with the teachers and they all are quick to reply to any emails/questions we have. My daughters are more than happy at the school. There is a lot of homework for my 2nd grader. There are different levels within the classroom (normal, advanced, etc). My 2nd grader is in the advanced group and the level of work is very demanding. We are somehow involved in the parish but do not donate any extra $ and the level of attention we receive from all staff is absolutely wonderful.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2012

I wish I had a crystal ball because I would not have sent my daughter to this school. The curriculum is not wonderful. If you have a smart child but don't have the money to donate they won't even look or help your child. The teachers never reply to your emails. If your child has a problem with another student they don't care.
Submitted by other on September 03, 2011

I am in 8th grade here. I think it is an absolutely wondeful school. The curriculum is wonderful. There is a lot of 1 on 1 with the teacher.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2010

We transferred our son to St Bens after being disappointed with his kindergarten experience at Bell, and we are so happy with our choice. Small classes, excellent curriculum, responsive, flexible teachers - it's a wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2009

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