St Patrick School

4101 Norbeck Road

Rockville, MD 20853

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 02, 2023

Looks like we have some parent bashers. Perhaps some parents feel their are entitled, not here. Kid learn real values of respect and hard work. Well I can share I have been a part of this school for 14 years! 2 kids k-8 and this school is Wonderful! my kids are better with the experience they received at ST. Patrick's. Many of the teachers have been at St Patrick's since day one 19 years ago, you don't see that in most other schools. Thank you St. Partick's teachers for raising my kids during school days
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2023

My kids go here and It is TERRIBLE!! The Principle Is rude and doesn't solve problems the right way!! My daughter got bullied once and when I told the teacher they said they would tell the principal but I have gotten no response! DON'T SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!! My Son is in depression Because of how many kids make fun of him. The staff do NOTHING! I REPEAT, DONT SEND YOUR KIDS HEREE!
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2023

There are definitely some devoted and hard-working teachers, but there are many that are just there for a paycheck. It doesn't help that there are too many kids in each class either. Unfortunately for my daughter's grade, most of the boys were out of control and constantly taking up valuable teaching time needing to be reprimanded or quieted down. Children were able to access way inappropriate websites (and in several different classes) with it all going unnoticed. No firewall in place I guess, but more importantly, lack of supervision. This went on for months until it was finally addressed.Even worse, bullying is not acknowledged nor handled properly. I should have followed my gut and left 2 years prior to finally actually taking both my kids out. The cherry on top is that my daughter was falsely accused of something absolutely absurd and the principal immediately shared it with our new school without even checking the validity. At first glance, it appears to be a loving community, but step outside of their beliefs and rules and you no longer exist to them. If you're looking for a strong catholic teaching experience, that is valued over academics, this place would probably be a good fit.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2018

Our experience at St. Patrick’s has been great. Kids really enjoy going to school. There is a very strong community.
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2018

Poor, after 5 years it is time to give up and go elsewhere. Should have moved last year.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2017

This school is a special place where children are nurtured and where values are taught and practiced on a day to day basis. The principal is caring and eager to help out whenever there is a concern or issue. Academically the school is strong. Kids receive smaller group instruction in both math and reading on a daily basis and Spanish (K-8) and Latin (in 8th grade) are offered. Kids are well prepared for high school and the focus on helping the disadvantaged/poor is taught by example. Helping others, being kind and developing character while learning academically makes the school a perfect choice for anyone considering Catholic education.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2017

We've been at St. Patrick's for 8 years now (K-7th) and we look forward to completing our elementary and middle school years here. We love this school. Small and caring environment, focused on developing character and integrity in its students. We are always complemented on the polite, smart and kind students that St. Pats sends on to other high schools and our surrounding community. The academics are appropriately challenging, and the small break out groups for Math and Reading are beneficial. A second language is taught from Kindergarten, and Latin is an option in 8th grade. So many positive things can be said about this school, and top among them it is the kind of school I hoped my child would have as his experience, and it has surpassed my expectations.
Submitted by other on July 02, 2016

Our family is very pleased with the school. We Love the close bond all the families have with each other. As in any school, you get out of it what you give as in time volunteered. The teachers are great and caring and the principal really gives all she has to the school and her students.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2016

Principal is not fair to students. How can she expect to teach and understand parents issues when she is not married or has children of her own. Certain families make the decisions at the school and drive the decisions. Even when it is not in the best interest of the child. Their image is more important than the child. Where are their catholic values?