St Giles School

1034 Linden Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302

18 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 12, 2024

Our family has been part of the St. Giles School community for four years, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The teachers at St. Giles genuinely care about each child's well-being and academic growth, which is evident in their attentive and nurturing approach. One of the highlights for us is the small class sizes, which allow for personalized, one-on-one learning that significantly benefits our children. It's clear that the school values each student as an individual and strives to provide an enriching and supportive environment. We are truly grateful for the exceptional care and dedication that St. Giles offers and highly recommend it to any family seeking a school that prioritizes both academic excellence and a caring atmosphere.
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2024

We have been at St. Giles for ten years now, starting in preschool. We now have a student in middle school and could not be more grateful for the educational experience my children have received. Both of my children are excelling academically and have had the best experience with the school. They extracurriculars have made it such a great experience. Sports that start in fourth grade, plays three times a year that K-8 can participate in, awesome community moments like Christmas Around the World, Mother's Day Tea and more. It's been such a wonderful place!
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2023

My family has had a wonderful experience at St. Giles the past 8 years. My children have been nurtured with strong academics, lessons about how to behave, how to be kind & inclusive in their school community and made lifelong friends. My husband and I have found the community to be incredibly supportive and fun to be a part of.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2023

Our experience at St Giles has been wonderful. The staff has been very responsive to our questions and needs. The parent community is amazing as is the opportunity for sports and arts for the kids. I am also frequently meeting alumni who rave about their times at the school.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2023

Saint Giles is a wonderful school community. The teachers are qualified, committed, and care deeply for students. The pre-school program was an engaging and fun option for our kids. The Kids Kare after school program allows working parents to manage their schedules while their kids spend additional time in a supervised atmosphere with their friends and classmates. Parents and families are engaged and friendly. We are very happy at Saint Giles!
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2023

Amazing teachers and great community. The teachers and administration are responsive to the individual needs of their students. Teachers and the principal regularly respond to questions or e-mails the same day (or no later than the next day). You can tell that they truly care about our kids' education. I cannot say enough about the school community. It is a close knit community where everyone is included in activities.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2023

Our three children have had a wonderful experience at St. Giles. Each has developed strong bonds with classmates and is a part of the school community. Academics are a priority with students gaining strong foundational skills in preparation for high school. Extracurricular activities help to round out the St. Giles student identity with opportunities in arts, music, and team sports (co-ed soccer, basketball, volleyball).
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2023

I am an alumni of St Giles and could not be happier with my children now attending. The faculty, families, principal and most importantly Fr. Carl are all in tune with every child and their developmental needs. This was the only school we looked at and know it was the best decision.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2023

The academics at this school are far and above what you would get at any other school. All students work in honors level curriculum. The teachers are caring and work to help each student individually. The Administration is fantastic. This school is such a blessing!
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2023

Terrible experience at this school with my preschooler. This school is lacking in diversity and inclusion. Beware of taking your younger children; preschoolers and kindergartners to this school. Especially if you are a minority. Minorities are used for photo-ops. The wickedness and bias that exist is unimaginable.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2020

St. Giles has been a real blessing for our family! My kids aren't just learning, but THRIVING. I've been delighted by the preschool program -- which is exactly the type of joy-filled experience that you want to be your kid's first exposure to a classroom. And the teachers -- they are just pure love. We've been thrilled with the growth of our oldest too. The small class sizes make a huge difference so that the teachers really are able to work 1:1 with kids. My son has benefited from the personal attention, for sure. The community we've found at St. Giles has been an incredible blessing for our family!
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2019

Teachers, administration, and staff need anti-bias, anti-racism and diversity training. Diversity is not integrated into the curriculum and teacher don't often supplement with outside resources. I would not recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2019

Great!! We love this community of parents and are very pleased with the academic program.
Submitted by other on October 05, 2016

I have worked with the early childhood team and found them to be a welcoming and dedicated staff. The children were engaged in fun and exciting projects. The teachers planned open-ended activities that were showcased during the Science Open House.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2016

St. Giles has been a great experience for all of my 3 children. They are still young and the youngest is still in the PreK 3. Preschool is a great initiation for what is to come in their future education. They are taught to be kind, share, listen and interact with others. I certainly didn't think I put them in preschool to become an Einstein- but to learn basics and enjoy time spent with teachers and new friends. I really appreciate what the preschool and early education has done for my children. The community that surrounds these ages is wonderful as well.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2014

My daughter is currently enrolled in the PK4 Program at St. Giles. I have been thrilled with the entire academic environment both years we've been attending. I'm a stay-at-home mom and know that the knowledge she had gained this school year has not come from me! The curriculum has been clear from the start, as well as the academic goals. I see my daughter achieving these goals and standards, and the teachers are completely to thank. She is proud of her accomplishments, and I'm so glad we chose this school. There is a lot of experience being utilized in how the PK4 program is structured, and it is evident in the materials and work that comes home every day with my daughter. Also, she is completely transformed socially, and is respectful of the school environment, which she's learned at Giles. I am so confident she is ready for kindergarten, 100%. Above and beyond.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2014

Preschool is not equipped for preparing students for Kindergarten; teachers are nice and are well equipped with playing with children or allowing them to nap, but if you are looking for reading/writing/math readiness, pass on this preschool; the school is poorly run, and administration is lacking in everything. Great history of the school and from others that attended in the past, but currently, the school is not what you would expect. Diversity is lacking also. There are better places to send your child.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2013

This is our second year at St Giles and we love the school and teaching staff. We've had an exceptional experience with (Pre-K) Katie Trankina and (Pre-K) Bridget LaPietra and team.