Coventry Christian Schools

699 N PLEASANTVIEW RD

Pottstown, PA 19464

16 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on December 10, 2024

Coventry has exceeded our expectations in every way. In addition to the excellent academic programming, our children are putting down deep roots in good soil as they learn to trust God's word while immersed in a Christian community.
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2023

On the contrary to the last review, I believe that the school does promote an atmosphere of diversity in terms of ethnicity within the boundaries of Christianity. They have many international students as well as other students of diverse ethnicity. My children have attended since 2020 and I have had 4 children in the school. The education is excellent and has absolutely prepared my seniors for a college education, even with the short time that they were there. The curriculum is Christian based and intellectually engaging. The school teaches the children to be critical thinkers. The children are engaged with fun activities on a regular basis with fun events like History Day for Grammar school, Fall retreat for secondary, and trips week for each secondary grade. My children have not been there long and immediately made meaningful, lasting relationships. Parents are involved in their children's lives and the students are the type you want your kids to be around. Pulling my children out of a government run school into Coventry Christian was the best decision we made for our family.
Submitted by other on June 20, 2022

The school isn’t very diverse or inclusive, and it’s very difficult to meet new people here as the students are usually just talking to the people that have been there longer. The guidelines at the school are outdated and discriminatory, and the “classical education” model is just a way to get people to join - but actually their type of education is probably worse than other charter or even public schools. Technology is severely prohibited here, and they promote an ideology and model that will not serve us good in preparing for college in the 21st century. Not enough hands-on activities, and lack of consistent education. Homework is unbalanced and overloaded.Many positive and enlightening teachers, most students are respectful and appropriate, administration is okay, campus is generally clean and okay.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2019

Ended up sending my kids to CCS bc of bullying issues reported by my neighbors’ kids in SpringFord school district. My kids love their classmates like family and have reported no bullying. The curriculum is a bit intense but that just helps them to develop work ethic and study skills. The school also cultivates their childhood and doesn’t push them to grow up too fast.
Submitted by student on May 09, 2016

My son has attended pre K here for about a year. The teachers are so nurturing and encouraging. They are organized with an eye for detail. They excel academically, socially, and even provide violin lessons when they turn 3. During the summer they run a camp that the kids love, and provide before and after school care al year.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2015

My two children have attended Coventry Christian Schools for the past 9 years; currently they are in 7th and 9th grades. My husband and I believe we have found the perfect school environment, where the focus is on developing the mind, body and spirit of the student. The small class sizes are led by nurturing teachers who get to know each of the students and encourage them to find their individual strengths. The rigorous classical curriculum focuses on developing a well round student who is prepared for the challenges of college. Students are encouraged to participate in a range of extracurricular activities and several successful sports programs.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2014

WONDERFUL!! We have all of our children here at CCS..and we LOVE it. After homeschoolingfor years, and another Christian school, God led us to CCS. We couldnt be happier. The curriculum is challenging and comprehensive. They teach LAtin early on, and the older grades combine History, Literature and Theology for a more well rounded view of all subjects. And the QUALITY of the curriculum is amazing! But the best part of the school is the people. The staff, administration and families involved are truly like no other. They set a Godly example for our children in life, attitude and word. We wouldn't have them at any other school. Thankyou CCS!!
Submitted by teacher on January 06, 2014

I teach music at CCS and am now in my fourth year. All three of my boys attend school here. We homeschooled in a classical method until we came to CCS. Up to then, we had no alternative. I can't help but take this opportunity to share what a fabulous culture there is at CCS, specifically with regard to music and theater. Because of our school's size and our close relationships across the different age and grade levels, I have the unique opportunity to craft a cohesive music education program starting at age 2 and continues through graduation in 12th grade. We don't focus on turning everyone into a professional musician, but it's important to make sure every child becomes musically intelligent and learns the skills of discipline and resiliency that will help them academically in their later educational years, even in sports. If you are interested in a school that cultivates relationships across all levels of the organization in an effort to make sure every child has opportunities to excel at their most effective pace, contact our school to attend an open house. You will fall in love with the teachers and the other parents you see volunteering.
Submitted by teacher on September 09, 2013

Coventry Christian Schools has the best school atmosphere that I have ever seen, after myself having attended Christian schools throughout my entire education. The faculty and staff are courteous and considerate. The students are helpful and kind. I have been surprised and delighted by the humility and unity that I have encountered here as a new faculty member. CCS has an integrated, biblical vision for education that manifests itself academically, socially, and spiritually.
Submitted by other on August 06, 2012

I was a Coventry kids 23 years ago. Though I only went to Coventry for kindergarden and first grade; they were the best school days I remember out of all my school years. Mr. Niehls always welcomed you with a smile, and you didn't feel like you were going to school, it felt like a second home. I remember fun fairs, and school bus rides singing " who stole the cookie from the cookie jar"?! I also sent my daughter when she was in kindergarden and it was just the same. You were welcomed with Mr. Niehls warm smile and hug. There is a warm presence when you enter Coventry Christian School. It's a feeling of Gods true love and support. And still after all these years I sing the songs I learned and Coventry to my children, " Blue skies and rainbows, and sun beams from heaven". I remember fondly of learning french and sign language at that young of a age;Funnily enough that is mostly the only french and sign language I remember. When my daughter first changed schools, we would drive by Coventry and she would say " can I go back there?" Mr. Niehls dedicated his life to Coventry Christian , and he always made you feel you had a safe place to turn too. God bless you Mr. Niehls!
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2012

It is with great pleasure that I recommend Coventry Christian School's nursery and preschool to you. It is a blessing knowing that we could drop our son off to people that we trust and will love him like we do. He was happy to go to school everyday and enjoyed playing with the other kids, staff, and toys. It was precious to receive little hand and feet artwork and mothers day presents throughout the year. This personal touch made us feel at home and apart of our sons school life. In addition to the TLC that our son received, the CCS nursery provides enrichment in helping the kids in their development. The sign language was simply amazing!! The consistency really aided his development. The staff was great at communicating with us as parents. Everyday we received a sheet of paper that gave us an update on eating, sleeping, and activities. This was great in planning our home life in terms of his sleeping and nutritional needs. We would receive periodic updates in terms of his progress in speech, gross and fine motor skills, communication, and relational attributes. CCS combines professionalism with a down-to-earth family environment. Thank you CCS for you love and care!
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2011

Our child is in her 4th year at CCS and we are thrilled with the education she is receiving. My husband & I attended public schools and the difference b/w the work I did by 3rd grade and what my child is taught is staggering. They begin to learn how to do book reports and science projects from 1st grade. They are taught Spanish from Kindergarten onward. These are fundamentals that I was not taught (at least thoroughly) until I was a teenager. What is as important to us as academics is the moral/character education she receives. Sometimes you don't realize how much of a diff a Christian education makes until you see your child with other children who attend public schools. These are good kids but there is a. . . coarseness or not as much respectfulness of others as I see in the children at CCS. it is a significant financial sacrifice for us to send our child to CCS but it is an investment in our child that is well worth it.
Submitted by teacher on November 18, 2011

Please note that the assessment of student performance on standardized tests below is inaccurate. I served as the Secondary School Principal for twelve years, moving on to another position in the school this year. Our current 3-year average composite SAT score is 1748. The cumulative average is even higher. This places our school second only to The Hill School in a comparison of all schools in our drawing area (12 districts and all private schools as well). This is even more remarkable since we include all students with learning disabilities and exclude all students who are in our program fewer than two years before testing. Many of those excluded students would be good for our average. Our curriculum does vary greatly from the state's, and this is intentional. We are a private school because we believe in a different philosophy of education. For this reason, we do not utilize the PSSA, which is a test of state curriculum. Our alumni perform well by national standards and are in the top 20% as a group on the nationally-normed Stanford Achievement Tests. We are committed to academic excellence in the classical Christian tradition, and our alumni are a testimony to this.
Submitted by teacher on November 18, 2011

Again, I am the Director of Advancement and previously served as Secondary School Principal for twelve years. The comments regarding numbers of students attending community college should be clarified. Here are the facts: Historically, 97% of alumni attend four-year universities. 2% attend community college or technical schools, and 1% join the work force. For complete information about colleges which our alumni attend, visit the school's website. Additionally, our teachers are highly qualified, holding state certificates, degrees in their fields, and graduate degrees as well. If you have doubts, when you come to visit, be sure to ask for staff credentials. We are also accredited by the National Christian School Association and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. If you read anything on this site that gives you concern, I suggest that you call the school, schedule a visit, and do your own research. By the very nature of anonymous web postings, you are unlikely to receive fair and balanced or even accurate assessments.
Submitted by other on September 01, 2011

I am a graduate of Coventry Christian Schools and graduated about 10 years ago. I simply cannot understand the negative comments below. I was accepted into McGill University in Canada, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. CCS helped to prepare me academically, even though teachers cross teach. I had no problems with this and found that students became closer with their teachers when they had more than one class with them. My teachers became part of our family and I can honestly say that there is no other school like CCS as teachers genuinely care about their students. As for students failing the SATs, I think it has less to do with the school curriculum and more to do with the individual students not studying enough or grasping basic principles. Please do not let negative ratings of one parent (as clearly those 2 negative comments were written by the same family) sway your decision to send your child to CCS. It was the best experience of my life and your child would be missing out on an amazing education experience if you choose not to send them there.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2011

Do not send your child here if you intend for them to succeed, first in Christ and then in the world. The school operates under the guise of being a Christian school but follows every secular past time you can think of - Halloween (symbol of witchcraft) is a great example. A large number of their students end up in Community Colleges. Many of the teachers "cross-teach" other courses for which they are not fully qualified and / or accredited for - consequently children learn in snippets but do not follow the FULL and REQUIRED Pennsylvania standard - these gaps are later reflected in SAT scores. NOTE: They DO NOT test to the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and it is therefore almost impossible to measure how far below the standard they really are. On a final note, the lower schools are where the problem begins and where it is at its worst. Here they teach the absolute bare minimum to get you to send your child there, but should you take the time to examine their curriculum and compare it to the State's performance requirements for K - 8th grade - you will notice how far below standard they are. Our advice, don't let your child be the next statistic for failure!
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2011

I started with my first born and now my third wll be attending CCS in 2012 if the lord wills. We have been very happy with school. A challenging education is very important to us as is a sound bible focused education. We are very happy with the school.The teachers are very involved with the kids and very capable. The KG syllabus is outstanding. My kids got a head start in math because of the curriculum at CCS. Compared to public school and other private schools in the area, , my kids are learning so much more. My friend stopped Kumon classes when their kid joined CCS. We love it. The kids look forward to school. I love that they have started teaching Latin in 3rd grade. This will make it easy for the kids to pick up other languages as Latin is the base for most languages. My kids have been going to the school for the past 4 years and we have been very happy. We live 13 miles away but still feel it worth it. Ofcourse there is no perfect school out there but so far I have only good things to say. Thanks you Mr. Neils.