Blessed Sacrament Elementary School

21 Westfield Road

Holyoke, MA 01040

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on July 26, 2023

This school has great teachers but horrible administrators. The administrators are so bad that they pushed out every middle school teacher from the 2022-2023 school year. It is a shame to see staff that is so remarkable not want to stay because of the way the administration treats them. The lack of respect and support from the principal and priest is outrageous, and sadly it is the students who will suffer.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2020

We've had an amazing experience at BS. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2020

Overall the small class size and responsive leadership trumps any problems we've had. My suggestion to anyone is to buy a textbook to keep at home so you can follow along what your child is doing. It's a very safe environment. And yes they give out homework.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2018

very positive learning environment - the staff work hard with what they havemy only complaint is all the fundraising efforts - I need more information about where funds go and how much to participate in them - suppose that would be on me to research
Submitted by student on March 15, 2018

There are little to no clubs and no sports. Electives are a joke. The teachers here are ineffective and don’t care at all about their students. They give unrealistic amount of homework and even if everyone in the whole class is confused about something, the teacher won’t try to help. They simple give them a test and couldn’t care less if everybody fails it. Students get in loads of trouble for ridiculous reasons, like having a Nike swish on their otherwise dress code appropriate socks or headbands, but they get away with bullying with nothing but a gentle talking to. The school is run like a military school and students are not encouraged to be social at all. In fact, in some classrooms, talking is extremely close to forbidden. I don’t know a single student who likes this school.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2018

The school is wonderful. It is a very structured environment and minimizes distractions allowing children to thrive. My child expresses her individuality in lots of ways and following a dress code is no big deal. The teachers are great and take a personal interest in the children. It is worth every penny we spend.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2017

I can't wait until my kid graduates. I hate how this school is run and she can't wait to be out either!
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2012

Blessed Sacrament is a fantastic school. i recommend it to anyone who wants a great education with a religeous background. The teachers really know their material. Both of my daughters moved on to very successful careers and i chalk that up to their education at thiis school
Submitted by other on December 29, 2010

This school is a bad choice. It is extremely clicky, and there is a slight bullying problem. The children here are immature. Most of the faculty is disappointing. Many teachers are irritable, mean, and unfair to the students. There is a lack of a sense of humor. If all catholic schools are like this i would thoroughly reccomend public schooling. Students from this school are well prepared for high school but are unhappy with the school itself.