St. Lawrence School

231 MAIN ST

West Haven, CT 06516

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on November 07, 2023

My son attended this school at 2th grade. I can't even believe what they did to him. The food is absolutely horrendous and when my son came back he threw up all over the carpet! Now I'm stuck with this mess writing this review. One day when he came back from school, my baby boy told me that his teacher punched him in the face while I saw he he was covering his cheek with an ice pack. I will NEVER come back to this school for what they did to my kid. The teachers are cruel and terrible, one time my son said that a group a boys ganged up on him and his virginity was stolen, WHILE THE TEACHER WATCHED!
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2022

I went to this school for 6th to 8th grade. Out of all the schools I’ve been to in my entire life this had to have been the worst one. The bullying was bad, the food was horrendous especially in 8th grade it was barely edible that people in my class had to being their own spices because it was so bland and disgusting. I wouldn’t recommend taking your child here ever.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2022

My child has attended St. Lawrence for the past two years, and I couldn't have made a better choice. I prefered to have my child In one school and K--8th. I love the staff and the parents.The curriculum is great and the extra events.
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2016

This is our first year at St. Lawrence and I am very pleased. My son is in kindergarten and is doing great! He had a hard time adjusting to full day kindergarten and his teacher was nurturing and patient. He is now excelling and already reading beginner books! Classroom sizes are small so your child gets more hands on learning. Unlike OLOV, this school is acrredited and has a much better curriculum. The staff is fantastic and responsive. So happy we made the decision to send him here!
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2014

We interviewed at both catholic schools in West Haven. My kids spent a half-day here last year and they were immediately drawn in by the supportive, friendly environment. They started three weeks ago and they both LOVE their teachers and have easily made friends. My son, who was bored and discouraged from going above and beyond in public school is finally being challenged, and my daughter, who was struggling in public school is finally getting some extra help! We love the teachers and administrators, and the parents are also all very friendly and helpful.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2011

Very good school overall, small you know who is who after your child attends there for a while, which is great! All staff members take action immediatley if anything is brought to their attention. Teachers are good, small class, your kid dont have to be crowded on a 30 student classroom for lack of attention. The only thing is the name calling, kinda true as stated on another review, however I did addresed that matter with the principal and the situation was gone. Other than that, I guess it would of be worst on the public school system...for now Im planning having my kid finish her 8th grade here.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2011

My son attends St Lawrence School and this will be the only year that he attends. Next year he will be going back to public school. I wanted him to attend Catholic school because I thought he would be around smart, caring and catholic children. Boy was I wrong the children that attend this school are stuck up snobs that abuse each other with their mouths. There is so much name calling and mental and emotional abuse that goes on between the children at this school. Much more than any public school that he has ever attended. I feel like I wasted alot of money and a whole year of my childs life was wasted. Do you and your child a favor and stay AWAY from this school.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2010

Having an older son graduate from Our Lady of Victory we thought it was only natural for us to send our youngest, attending pre-k & kind. After enough politics of the school, lack of principle support, we decided we needed to leave and went for an interview at St. Lawrence. We were immediately drawn to the warmth of everyone in the office and the principle personally walked us around to meet each teacher and tour the school. We were amazed how all the children we met smiled and said good morning while he knew their names. We learned that the principle comes from one of the middle schools and has been implementing a variety of new projects to improve the school, including Smart Boards. So far our daughter, "LOVES" her new school with an abundance of new friends. We are totally content with the decision to join the St. Lawrence Family.
Submitted by teacher on March 26, 2007

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