Don Bosco Prep School

492 North Franklin Turnpike

Ramsey, NJ 07446

12 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 27, 2020

Life changer!!!! The greatest decision I ever made was to attend this school. The faculty and staff truly care for the students and push them to learn positively. The academic programs are second to none while supporting a strong sports culture. You must maintain academic standards to play sports unlike other schools. I am more than prepared for college and was accepting into every college and military colleges I applied to. If you want a top academic school with great sports and want to be a leader of tomorrow than go to this school. Go Ironmen!
Submitted by other on June 10, 2017

The most impactful circumstance affecting our son’s education is best understood when contrasting the public school he initially attended versus the school he then transferred into, Don Bosco. It is unusual in the sense that his previous public school was once regarded as one of the best public schools in the state, but has since experienced a precipitous decline owing to field testing of experimental teaching/grading policies and unrestrained social-engineering leading to the disorientation and general detriment of its students. Traditional values are subject to questioning and/or cynicism. At Don Bosco, on the other hand, the academic and the spiritual are focused and well established. An excellent student, our son has thrived academically at Don Bosco. Although he did well in public school, the dynamic between Christian and the Don Bosco academic philosophy has induced a markedly noticeable vigor bringing him to a much higher level of personal enthusiasm and performance.
Submitted by principal on October 17, 2016

Don Bosco Preparatory is a Salesian, Catholic secondary school which since 1915 has prepared young men for life following St. John Bosco’s educational philosophy of reason, religion, kindness and joyful optimism. Each student is encouraged to grow in faith and love, to mature in character and responsibility, and to develop his intellectual, physical and artistic talents in order to become effective citizens in the Church and in the world.
Submitted by other on July 15, 2016

Don Bosco Prep has a strong sense of brotherhood and togetherness. I felt like I grew as a person over my four years. Academics were not very demanding. Thoroughly enjoyed playing a sport there and am still close with former teammates. Bosco has a great culture and atmosphere and certainly recommend it to anyone.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2014

Average school academically, but excels in sports. It is an embarassment to the Catholic Church as religion is optional..
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2014

Academically average at best. The administration is not approachable and incompetent. It has all the alcohol /drug problems of your local high school. Don't waste your money here, many better options.
Submitted by student on January 11, 2014

So far as a freshman I'm Loving it. Teachers are great. I made the right decision.
Submitted by student on April 05, 2012

Don Bosco Prep was the best decision I have ever made in regards to picking an academic institution. Looking back on my time, I would not have wanted it any other way. The feeling of brotherhood is unmatched and never leaves your mind whether you are talking with close friends you made at the prep or the alumni. The academics are what you make of it, and if you combine that with a solid sport record you are nearly guaranteed a great college. I know many kids in my grade who focused solely on academics (AP's, Honors, etc) and they all got into tier 1 schools, and I know others who focused on sports and also got into great schools. You can truly challenge yourself by taking advanced classes and involving yourself in many campus clubs/activities. Also on another note the alumni connections are very strong. I have leveraged/have been helped by ironmen alumni, and I base that on the bond and connections that you create at Bosco. I know I am talking for all my friends when I say I truly loved my time at Bosco, and nothing will ever match it. I plan on sending my kids there without a doubt.
Submitted by other on October 12, 2011

During my four years as a student I learned the values of honesty, integrity, and character. Though the perception of many that the priority of the school is their athletic program, I can very honestly say from my four years in attendance, the emphasis on academics far outweighs that on the athletics. I was challenged in the classroom by teachers who had genuine concern for my academic progress, as well as on the wrestling mat by coaches devoted to my success. Not once did I feel a lack of support or confidence from the faculty, staff, and/or administration. When talking to current parents about my days at Bosco, I always convey that feeling of support. The students ARE held to a higher standard of success. When a student shows some small example of extra interest, attention, or effort either in the classroom or an extracurricular activity the teacher capitalizes upon the opportunity for growth. It is this constant positive reinforcement of good qualities, coupled with the personal interest on the part of the teachers that sets Don Bosco Prep on a pedestal above all the rest. Boys ARE molded into men. I would not be the man I am today had I not attended Don Bosco Prep.
Submitted by student on November 23, 2010

To see Don Bosco in its real form, certain things need to be looked at with complete honesty and realism. We'll start with the most important period of the day for guys: lunch. A 20 minute lunch will pass by in the blink of an eye, and when you are waiting on line for food for a good five minutes, you hardly get free time with your friends. It also bears mentioning that the cafeteria food is downright awful. Not only that, but it is obscenely overpriced. What else? How bout gym class? "Here guys, take a basketball and have fun while we stand in the corner of the gym talking about whatever we please". Obviously not a real quote by Don Bosco gym teachers, but this is the essence of the class. If the teachers don't feel like having gym class, fine, they'll send everybody to the bleachers to sit for 40 minutes. Don't like basketball? Tough luck. You either play basketball, play hardwood (a popular racket-less tennis game), or watch. Typically, there are several basketballs (some deflated, naturally) and one volleyball (for hardwood). Sometimes there are a few more, but what happens to them is beyond any student's perception. Gym class is a joke. A very crowded joke, to say the least.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2009

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Submitted by parent on October 26, 2008

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Submitted by parent on October 17, 2008

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