Holy Redeemer School

4902 Berwyn Road

College Park, MD 20740

55 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 13, 2025

Small class sizes are perfect at keeping little ones from being overwhelmed. The faculty makes sure each kid understands what the goal is and how to get there in an efficient way. I can't say enough nice things about the people who I trust with my kids on a daily basis.
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2025

We have 2 students at HRS. The teachers are what make this school so awesome - I have never seen more commitment and dedication to ensuring students thrive. Whenever we need extra support, the teachers have gone above and beyond to make sure my kid's best interest is priority. I am really happy to see a strong focus on STEM related subjects. The community is welcoming and close knit. We love all of the extra curriculars available - our kids participate in Girls on the Run, CYO, Girl Scouts - all run by awesome parents and family members who go above and beyond to give the kids opportunities to learn and grow.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2025

As parents of two students (currently in 1st and 2nd grades), we have been delighted with our experience at Holy Redeemer. The school creates a wonderful balance of faith, academics, and community, providing a nurturing environment where our children are flourishing. The Catholic identity is expressed through prayer and Mass, but also through service and values-based education. It’s wonderful to see our children growing in their faith and learning compassion, kindness, and respect. We also appreciate the focus on STEM. Our kids love the hands-on learning, engineering projects, and problem-solving challenges. The teachers are fantastic and create an interactive, fun learning environment that sparks curiosity and instills a love of learning. The sense of community at Holy Redeemer is one of its greatest strengths. Parents, teachers, and staff collaborate to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. Events and volunteer opportunities foster relationships and make families feel connected. Each grade level has a buddy grade which also fosters a strong sense of community within the school. My kids love when they get together for a project with their buddies. It's wonderful to see them developing bonds with older students, their role models. The recent changes in leadership and administration has been a challenge for sure. It has been stressful and the bonds of our community have been tested. While these changes have presented new challenges we remain hopeful that together we can solve the issues at hand and come out on the other side stronger and more committed to our mission. I feel confident about the growth and success of our school. Overall, Holy Redeemer is a fantastic place where faith, learning, and community come together. Despite the challenges of transition, the school continues to provide an excellent environment for children to grow academically, spiritually, and socially. We look forward to its bright future!
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2025

Our family has been parishioners and parents of three students since 2013. Holy Redeemer is a large part of our children’s upbringing and I give the teachers huge credit in shaping our son’s lives and to be good and compassionate people within the community. The curriculum mixes cutting edge technology while instilling a genuine push to be a better person and practical teachings of the Catholic faith.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2025

As a parent, finding a school that truly meets both the academic and personal needs of your child can feel like a daunting task. But from the moment we walked into Holy Redeemer School of College Park, we knew we'd found something special. This small, diverse, Catholic school has been an incredible blessing to our family, providing not only a great education but a supportive, nurturing environment where our children are encouraged to grow in every aspect of their lives.One of the first things that stood out to us about the school is its commitment to academic excellence and support. The curriculum is rigorous but tailored to the needs of each student. This is one of the few small Catholic schools with a dedicated Special Education Resource teacher which meant a lot given the needs of our child. Teachers know each child by name and take the time to understand their strengths and areas for growth. With smaller class sizes, our kids are able to engage more directly with their teachers, ask questions, and really dive into their studies. The personalized attention they receive fosters a genuine love of learning and helps them succeed in ways that are sometimes difficult to achieve in larger, more impersonal institutions.In addition, at the heart of Holy Redeemer is a firm commitment to Catholic values, which are seamlessly woven into every part of the school day. From morning prayers to whole school service projects, our children are growing not just in their intellectual abilities but in their character. They’re learning the importance of empathy, integrity, spirituality and community, all of which will stay with them long after they’ve moved on to the next phase of their education.
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2025

My wife and I could not be happier with our decision to send our 2 children here. The faculty and staff is amazing. Truly a family enviroment! Community events bring all ages together. Course curriculum is Catholic based but also STEM oriented. My children are challenged everyday to use their minds and imagination.
Submitted by parent on January 01, 2025

We have our two kids at HRS. We've loved the Pre-K, K and 1st grade programs. The teachers are nurturing and great with the children. We feel our kids have learned a lot in their time at HRS, made great friends, and become part of a positive school community which is dedicated to an academically rigorous Catholic education with STEM aspects as well. They have activities for the students such as Lego club, CYO sports, etc.
Submitted by parent on December 31, 2024

We love Holy Redeemer School! It is an incredible, close-knit school with a community that is fully committed to its success.We were first drawn to HRS for its reputation in our neighborhood as being a welcoming school with a firm anti-bullying stance. The teachers and administration work hard to maintain a supportive learning environment where students feel welcome and wanted.What sets HRS apart from other area schools is its small class sizes, its balanced and integrated STEM curriculum, and its committment to developing the whole person. HRS students are some of the nicest kids I have ever met. The teachers here are incredible educators that encourage collaboration and inspire a joyful curiousity in their students. What I love most about the school is how the teachers (due to the small class sizes and their tenure at the school) really know my kids and are able to encourage and support them one-on-one. This personal attention has really helped my kids to thrive -- both academically and personally. In short -- if you are looking for a welcoming school where your child can get a phenomenal eduction in a safe environment, please join us!
Submitted by parent on December 05, 2024

We absolutely adore HRS! Since joining the parish in 2006, we have felt a genuine sense of belonging within this wonderful community. When our children came along, it was clear that HRS would be the ideal school for our family, and we officially became part of the HRS family in 2019.What truly stands out to us are the small class sizes, which foster a nurturing environment where each child can thrive. The sense of community is palpable, and the extracurricular activities offered are both enriching and engaging. The teachers are nothing short of exceptional; their dedication to going above and beyond ensures that every student has the support they need to excel. We couldn’t be happier with our decision—our children are not only thriving academically but are also genuinely happy. HRS has truly been a blessing for our family!
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2019

My husband and I couldn't be more pleased with Holy Redeemer School. Our children enjoy going to school and really feel like they are part of a family. The teachers and staff keep a watchful eye on the students and make them feel comfortable and welcome. They both have made tremendous progress in reading and math. We truly feel like Holy Redeemer is a wonderful way to invest in our children's future.
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2019

I am so pleased with HRS. The school is organized and effectively prepares students for the future. As a high school teacher, I’ve said several times that the students who come from HRS are often above their peers in terms of academic readiness. They are friendly and polite. They show integrity and the desire to persevere even when work is difficult. I’m excited that my own children will follow in the footsteps of students like these as they continue their journey through elementary and middle school.
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2019

I love this school so much! I am impressed with their special education accommodations. I have seen first-hand how well they take care of students who have IEPs, medical conditions, etc. The proof is in the pudding, and that can clearly be seen for the graduating 8th grade students. Their high school placements are amazing, their test scores are great, and the high schools are extremely impressed with how well prepared they are for high school. I know many parents complain out the homework and mid-terms in middle school, but it is to prepare the students for high school and beyond. I cannot be happier with my investment in this school for my children!
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2018

If you have a child that is intellectually curious, or has any learning related disability, or in any way deviates from the norm, stay far away from this school. HRS is not equipped in any way to deal with out of the box thinking. The bullying policy is abominable, and even physical assaults are swept under the rug, if the kid belongs to a favored family. Xenophobia is rampant.The academic standards are sub par. There is no differentiated learning. They lower standards and hand out As and Bs - as my kids discovered when we moved to a more rigorous public school system. Leaving HRS was the best decision for my kids, who are now thriving.
Submitted by other on April 27, 2018

Terrible. I hated all 8 years here. Teachers are blind to what goes on, rude and only act right around the principal. Teachers worry about the smallest things in the classroom that don’t prepare for high school. They have no clue what lies in these catholic high school because they’ve never attended these schools.
Submitted by parent on January 20, 2018

We love Holy Redeemer School! This is a wonderful school and parish where families are very active and engaged in the school. The school has an amazing principal, terrific pastors, and outstanding teachers and staff. The principal has been recognized as an outstanding principal in the archdiocese, and several teachers have received Golden Apple awards for excellence in teaching from the archdiocese recently. The entire team cares about the students, the school, and the community. This is our sixth year at HRS, and our two children are doing very well and thriving. The teachers are exceptional -- they guide the students' growth academically, socially, and spiritually. They are creative, skilled, and passionate about their calling as teachers, and they have fostered our children's love of learning. We appreciate the well-rounded education our children are getting -- including music, art, library, Spanish, phys ed, time for recess, and religion. The religion program is excellent, and we appreciate how the entire school focuses on a new faith-based theme to learn about together each year. The classes take several field trips for enrichment experiences each year, too. The technology, textbooks, and classroom materials are terrific. HRS has classroom sets of iPads, a new computer lab, and smart boards in every classroom. The facilities are clean and well cared for by the staff. Our children have very good friends from nice families, and students are together in the classroom, in aftercare, on the playing field in CYO (Catholic Youth Org) sports, and at extracurricular activities like science club, scouts, choir, band, and more. We are always impressed by how bright, friendly, respectful, and caring HRS students of all ages are. HRS is an excellent school and a real community.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2018

Holy Redeemer in College Park has been teaching not only my 2 children but my 4 grandchildren. When my daughters went to college they were very prepared and cared what they learned with the. I thank holy redeemer for preparing my family for life and a awesome education
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2017

Best decision we ever made sending our kids to this school!
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2017

Wow! I was just thinking about submitting a review and noticed the most recent one. Its good to know we aren't alone. I don't typically write reviews, but felt it was really important to share our experience. The amount of homework is insane in the upper grades, most of it doesn't seem to be very valuable. The goals to have more technology aren't successful because teachers aren't willing to simply update the simplest of homework assignments. Teachers seem to be available to hand out study reminders, but not assignment help. There seems to be urgency to raise the bar, but I don't think they are quite prepared for everyone to do what it takes to get there. We are so disappointed and are still trying to figure out if we can stick it out a couple more years. IF I could offer advice to the administration it would be to ASK parents for more feedback then maybe they could resolve some of these things.
Submitted by other on October 20, 2017

We have been here a couple of years and really wanted to like it and make it work. But we feel let down and disappointed. The goal to get a "blue ribbon" seems to take more importance than the true well being of students. Bullying seems to he on the rise, especially in younger age children. And there is no call to action. Overworked teachers that assigned a massive amount of homework even to 2nd graders! This will be our last year, if we don't see massive improvements.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2017

This is our 2nd school year at Holy Redeemer and we are very happy. I attended Catholic school myself and being part of Holy Redeemer has brought back alot of great memories. The teachers and staff are wonderful, I have not encountered any issues. My son is learning so much both academically and faithfully.