Oratory Preparatory School

1 Beverly Road

Summit, NJ 07901

7 Reviews

School District
Grade

7-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on November 17, 2022

This is sadly a real review, and one that I never thought I would have to write. Our son was accepted last year as an 8th grade, mid-year transfer student, and we were thrilled. After nearly 2 years of remote learning, we longed to get him back into in-person instruction. We thought for certain that our straight-A student would have a guaranteed slot for the next 4.5 years. During his 1st wk @ OP, he suffered a freak medical injury. He had a concussion and a severe neck injury. It took months of dr’s appointments for a confirmed diagnosis. We communicated daily with the administration @ OP, as we were terrified that he would be forced to repeat the year, or lose his spot for HS. The administration grew impatient, and threatened grade retention. Our son proudly completed all assignments, ending the semester with a 4.0GPA. The school congratulated him by kicking him out and notifying us on 8/1.No compassion was shown by the administration, however, most of his teachers were lovely and patient.No child should suffer from a severe medical issue/disability, work so hard to complete all assigned work, earn a 4.0, and get kicked out of their spot for high school! Shame on the administration, for telling us, “we don’t care about the physician’s requested accommodations, as we do not derive any federal or state funding.”
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2020

Very happy with this school. Excellent teachers and leadership. My son is flourishing.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2018

The Best my son is so happy to be part of the op family
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2015

ORATORY PREP IS HELPING US RAISE A FINE YOUNG MAN; NOT JUST MANAGE THE TEENAGE YEARS.Our son became a student at OP in the seventh grade. Not only are we pleased with the friends he has made but we have had the opportunity to meet a community of wonderful parents. This school is academically challenging. Different academic tracks are available to all students. Athletics have become more competitive each year. The school does not only acknowledge it's athletes; the administration along with the student body equally applaud the achievements of students in academics, clubs and community . We look forward to the addition of the 10,000 SF building; enrollment in the school has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years creating a waiting list. There are other excellent high schools in this area but we are pleased that we have chosen this one. This is a school we will continue to support it after he graduates!
Submitted by other on June 15, 2015

I am a graduate of Oratory Preparatory School. I can say that the morals and values instilled by ALL of the faculty and staff at this great instituation have built a considerable foundation for success. I have seen time and time again where I have gone back to principles that I gained at Oratory allow me to succeed in situations where other peers may have struggled. The smaller class sizes, focused daily attention, and community centric spirit enabled my classmates and I to grow and become strong young men of all backgrounds and diversities. Oratory is a close knit community. And a place that truly believes in you from day one. They continue to help you throughout life and remain a supportive foundation through lifes experiences.
Submitted by parent on November 28, 2013

I am a parent of a current student. The programs, community and spirit is beyond comparison. The class sizes (80-90 per grade), AP and Honor level course offerings, sports, clubs and college placement success reinforces that OP was the right choice for our son. He has options at Ivy League, traditional Liberal Art and larger State Colleges and Universities. This is just a great place for your sin to grow from a teenager to a young adult.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2013

My son attends Oratory. I am unhappy with the fact that those parents who donate their time and or their money will get "special" treatment for their sons. This is especially true in the sports program. Want you son to play a sport where he is less than average, just give your time and or money and your son is in. This is a bad example to set. The music program needs improvement. My son likes the school but he also sees how they give special treatment to some of the boys and he does not like it. Not sure why the school's administration allows this to happen.