St Peter Central Catholic Elementary School

865 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01610

6 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on October 17, 2022

The school has no training and no structure or capacity. If your child is not a "little angel", they suffer from lack of emotional assistance, they have a huge amount of children in Pre-k, and they don't have a fixed room, they mix more than 50 children between three classes, they are never with the same classmates and that is why children have difficulty maintaining bonds with each other, making development difficult in all areas. the teacher's assistants are not qualified to the point of blaming the child for lack of emotional development, without feedback after all there are many students for only 4 teachers, the school has a shine, the children do little physical activity. Finally, the school does not have any emotional development program, it does not have any training for children with developmental difficulties, on the contrary, the teachers are sometimes rude to children and parents. I definitely do not advise you to enroll your child in this school.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2018

Our 2 boys enjoy going to school and are leaning a lot!! Great School!!
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2015

St peter's central catholic is one of the best schools. The teacher's are really caring ,its just a loving environment. Worcester diocese should add a high school instead of preschool to eight grade it should be to 12th grade. my child is home schooled now because He/she is enjoying the high school I placed He/she in. please use this week to do something about the high school situation
Submitted by parent on November 20, 2014

This school does not provide a quality education. Teachers are there for a long time because they are not certified in their profession and have no place else they can go. Principal is everywhere, but not in the classroom. She spends all her time fundraising and as hall monitor. She does not provide academic leadership or oversee the teachers or their instruction. She does not maintain academic standards. Tried this school for my son from kindergarten through second grade then pulled him out halfway through second grade. Put him in a wonderful Worcester Public School. Because of low academic standards at St. Peter's he was way behind when he went to the public school. He is bright and the very dedicated public school teachers worked extra hard with him so he caught up quickly. There are many better public schools in Worcester. I regret greatly our decision to send him to St. Peter's and cannot recommend them to any other family.
Submitted by parent on December 19, 2012

St. Peter Central Catholic is a beacon in a sea of poorly funded, urban schools in the city of Worcester. I am a resident of Worcester and a teacher in a nearby school district, but I was unable to send my daughter to the city public schools. My husband and I love living in this city, and we are more than willing to tout its many positive features, but the schools system and the subsequent peer group is one area we could not support. SPCC has proven to be the best choice for our daughter and our family. The principal is a ubiquitous presence on every level: she is at the front door in the morning, in the hallways, in the yard at dismissal, in attendance at every event from the Christmas fair to the Father/Daughter Dinner Dance, and even volunteers at Bingo! The teachers are caring, positive and keep in constant contact with parents. They truly love the children in their care. There is a sense of mutual respect and gentle discipline that permeates every classroom and event. The curriculum is rigorous and accessible - my daughter was able to read after two months of kindergarten and Wilson! We will be sending our younger son to SPCC. It is worth every penny of tuition!
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2012

It says something about the school when teachers have been teaching there for many years. And it says something about the school when teachers agree to no raises in order to keep the tuition from sky-rocketing. I am impressed by how much these teachers and administration know their students and their needs. This school not only has many certified to teach the Wilson method but math is huge part of the curriculum. Impressed with the community-building, presence of principal & headmaster and overall respect that is expected and taught at every level. Parental involvement is encouraged and parental volunteers are always in abundance. My daughter's self-esteem, confidence, and reassurance of her abilities has grown more and more each year she's attended. BRAVI to the best elementary school in Worcester. We couldn't be happier and neither could our daughter!