St James School

50 Harvey Place

Stratford, CT 06615

15 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on June 12, 2024

This is not a school you want to put your child through. They do not respect privacy or take into account the students feelings. When Mr. Lynch (rest his soul), was the principal, everything was perfect. It was a good school experience. When Mr. Robertson came into power, the school declined greatly. First, it started with new rules and many students ended up transferring. Kids were losing friends due to his lack of professionalism. He gives out unfair punishments to kids and has people go to his office over such little things that are a waste of the kids learning time. This school is a learning facility that should not have Christopher Robertson as principal.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2019

I have all three of my children at this school and have complete confidence in the school leadership. Character, integrity and kindness are taught and modeled on a daily basis. We looked at many schools (both public and private) before choosing St. James for our children, and we have been extremely satisfied.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2019

We have been at SJS since 2015. We transferred in from the public school system which we did not have a good experience with. I have always been happy with my experience at St James, and feel completely confident and dropping my children there every morning
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2018

I did not have a good experience at this school; preschool program is terrible. The teachers are not very good communicators regarding student's progress. The teachers don't seem to care about the kids who are a little different, they don't seem to like their job or want to be there. It was not a good environment for my kid, I am glad I removed my 3 year old from the preschool program. Don't want my child to hate school, when he should be loving school at this age. If you want a good preschool program for your 3 year old, I would not recommend St. James in Stratford.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2015

St. James is such a great community for the children and parents. From my experience, the parents are very invested in the children's education and experience at St. James. The main goal of the school, in my opinion, is to provide a great education centered around Christ.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2015

St. James school is not just a school, it's a community. The teachers, students and parents all care for each other. My kids love their teachers, they are loving, supportive, patient, kind and sometimes authoritative when there is a need (let's face it, kids sometimes need to be reminded that rules need to be obeyed.) There are lots of after school activities: sports, music, drama club, etc. St. James provides a safe and warm environment for the children. They offer support for students that have difficulty with the academics. It really is a great school.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2014

We love St. James. This school touches your heart and makes God a leading example in our child's life. Academics are strong and the teaching staff is caring and sensitive.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2014

Yes for Cathilic education and big NO for St. James school.our children din not have a positive experience at all. Some of the worst teachers!!! It seems like there is no authority, no leader. I am glad we have decided to leave this school. There are better schools in the area. Please consider them first. The teachers have no respect to parents and students!!!!
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2014

Yes, for Catholic education and BIG NO for St. James. It seems that there is no leader in this school. It was a very negative experience for my children and I am glad we mede a decision to leave St. James. Terrible teachers !!!
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2014

Our family moved to the Stratford area when my son was 2. We took the next couple of years to look at schools and talk to people about the pros and cons of the schools in the area. We settled in Stratford because the public schools were rated pretty high and it was affordable relative to the other areas. Once we started talking to other parents in the area we were told to visit St James and St. Marks. We visited both schools, and both were very nice. The one thing that stuck me the most at St. James, was that each time I went to go through a doorway and there was a student in front of me, that student (male or female) held the door for me. I was very impressed with the fact that the student are taught as a whole person and not just facts and procedures. They emphasis knowledge, respect, caring, family, and faith just to mention some of the high points. We have been at St. James for 3 years now and everyday my son always looks forward to going to school. How shocking is that! That alone says more than I could every say about the school. Do not pass up the opportunity to stop in at an open house, or just make a casual visit to meet some of the people at St James.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2014

Without a doubt sending my children to St .James was the best decision we made. They offer a comforting & secure environment for which our children can blossom and be whatever they want to be. Is it perfect ..no.... but what is?? And that's just find with us ! They have an involved community of parents that after our kids leave the school we will still be friends for years afterwards!
Submitted by other on November 06, 2013

i used to be a student at this school, and I can actually say, without pause that this school has emotionally scarred me for life. The teachers can usually be trusted to not actually teach you a single thing, the school is dirty all the time, and it did not prepare me at all for the strains of high school. I will not name names, but many teachers verbally abused the students, and if you try to ask a higher authority to tell them to stop, they take the teachers side. If you care at all about how your child develops and want them to have a healthy state of mind, do not send them to st james.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2013

Both of my children go to this school. I am very happy with it. They show they care for each and every student. The teachers are great and the principal listens to everyone.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2013

This school has taught my children unity and love and caring attitudes towards the children . I am very happy with this school and so are my children.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2010

St. James is the best place my son could ever be...we feel it is an extension of our family. Great, loving people who care about the children's academic, physical, and spiritual growth!!!
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2010

I cannot say enough about St. James School! My children are in a safe, loving environment where they are learning at a pace beyond my expectations. The individual attention provided by the teachers and staff is something that we did not experience in the public schools, and we could not be happier at St. James. The school community is truly one of gracious caring and enthusiasm. This was absolutely the right decision for our family - come take a look - you won't be sorry!