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Divine Providence School
(708) 562-2258
2500 Mayfair Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
Level: PK-8
District: Private

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Census Info	Value	Year
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	2.6%	(2008)
Hispanic:	14.94%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	3.9%	(2008)
White, non-Hispanic:	78.57%	(2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:	12.83%	(2008)

Divine Providence School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Divine Providence School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-10-30 “A very high persent of the students who graduate from D.P. go on directly into their to High School honors programs. Of that percent almost ALL make their high school honor rolls (my neice a 2005 grad was just inducted into the National Honor Society). Kids graduating from D.P. are extremely bright, their high school performance reflects this!. Many of them are doing High School work that they already hsd in 7th and 8th grade!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-10-16 “After doing extensive research of all of the Westchester Schools this school by far exceeds expectations. The education that the students receive prepares them for high school and beyond. The only unfortunate observation that I have made is that there is way to much parent involvement, if you are not in the in crowd you and your children are treated as outcasts. I have only had my children in the school last year and this year and don't feel welcome by the other parents in their classes. I try and volunteer as much as I can but have to work to send my children there and can't do some of the things the other parents do. To many clicks among parents which rubs off on their children and making other children whose parents can't be as involed feel very left out. Unable to socialize you won't feel welcome.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2007-09-01 “This school has loads of problems. The present principal is doing a poor job. There is a lack of leadership from the top. There are bullying problems running rampant. No one seems to address the problems. There is no science lab at all and a terrible library. There is no teaching of a language at all. The Family School Association is not well attended with only a few parents showing up to each meeting. A handful of parents do all the work. The pastor is not involved at all with the school.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2007-06-12 “I am a current seventh grader going in to eith grade. I have to say from attending this school since Pre-Kindergarten, I absolutely love this school so much. I will be sad when I graduate because while being a part of a catholic school, I have became a part of the Divine Providence family. I am proud to be a part of this school with a wonderful faculty, many kind students, the amazing academics, and much more. This is the best school ever!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-12-18 “My son is attending DP this year as a Kindergartner. What a fantastic school. Being a stay-at-home mom of two boys (the younger one will attend DP preschool next year), I wanted to get involved in many aspects of the school. I attend the Family School Meetings, am a room mom, and a regular volunteer for school events. I have made a point of getting to know the parents, principal, teachers and rectory staff. I have never questioned my decision to send him to DP. He is being challenged in reading, his writing is neat. He has as firm an understanding in God as a 5 year old can have. I made the right choice. If you have a child in the area, make the time to come and see DP. It has so much to offer your child, and your family.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2006-11-01 “This school has been a big disappointment. It is probably fine for most kids, but our fifth grader needs accelerated learning opportunities which have not been available. I have seen a big decline this year with the new administration. It has therefore given none of the advantages of a small school, with all of the disadvantages.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-10-13 “As a public school educator I always thought I would send my children to the public schools even though I am a practicing Catholic. On the advice of my older siblings I sent my eldest child to DP and I have yet to regret that decision. The teachers are dedicated, effective, and compassionate people who strongly believe in a rigorous, faith-filled curriculum. My two children, now in first grade and preschool, are not only thriving academically, but socially as well. Both of my children are making friends with their classmates and with others from various grades. As parents, my husband and I have met some amazing people who I believe we be life-long friends. DP provides a family environment not only for the children but for parents too. I have no doubt my children will be highly prepared for high school. I am extremely please with the education at DP.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2005-05-17 “My child is extremely curious & imaginative. He can also be a handful at times. However, he didn't fit into the teacher's neat little cubbyhole of what she thought a child his age should be like. She insisted that he had a learning disability. We had him independently tested twice, & none was found. He was found to be quite energetic & spirited with rather a creative streak, but no disabilities. The test results were shown to the teacher & principal. Despite that, they still insisted he had problems that they didn't have the resources to handle. We went to another nearby Catholic school instead. We're working with the teachers & principal at that school regarding his progress, & he's doing great now. If you don't fit into DP's narrow vision of what you 'should be', you're unwelcome there. Is that a 'faith filled' school? If so, that's a scary vision.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-05-05 “Sending my children to Divine Providence was an excellent decision. The teaching staff consists of caring and compassionate educators who do a great job in preparing our children for higher education. Graduates of DP are always given recognition for becoming honor students and National Merit Scholars at the high school of their choice.DP combines modern teaching methods with traditional values in order to provide your child with a well balanced education. All children are treated as individuals do to the high teacher/student ratio. You will never regret sending your child to Divine Providence.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-04-18 “Surroundings, structure, academics, discipline that is what Divine Providence provides the children. If I have any questions or concerns I know that I can contact the faculty and get a response by the end of the school day. The teachers dedication to the children is wonderful. I have met more people that have gone to this school and are now sending their kids and even their grandkids. The school has a wonderful before and aftercare for the kids. This is a wonderful asset for all involved. Parents and faculty are involved and really have a geniune concern for the children. The children have gone on to their choice of high schools. The school offers academic and extracurriclar activities that challenge the children. The friendships that my family have made over the years are wonderful and lasting. The academic and social skills taught here second to none. We are a Faith Filled family.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-04-13 “I love this school! I have 2 children who attend and I am more than satisfied with every aspect of the school. The student/teacher ratio is fantastic. The teachers are of the highest quality. My children are excited about learning and they are learning so much. I am consistently amazed by the level and scope of the curriculum. The after-school program is well-run and a wonderful addition. The parents are involved and really care about the school and the children. The principal is available and personable. He has often stopped me just to tell me a story about my son or daughter that I would not have known otherwise. This school is a family and I am so proud that we are part of it.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-04-13 “Divine Providence School inspires excellence, faith, friendship, and community commitment in its students and parents alike. It is a wonderful environment to raise your family in. The teachers are dedicated, not only to fullfilling the academic requirements of their grade, but to helping each child realize their individual gifts and potentials, while never neglecting the social development imperitive in a faith filled community. Our principal greats each student by name every moring at our doors, and sees them off each afternoon. My child has been at DP since pre-school, the best possible foundation for further academic and emotional growth. In todays day and age, to find a group of parents and families so interested in each others well being is a blessing. I now have a network of friends who can be a called upon to help with my children and family and who I would help in the same way.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2005-04-12 “I am very pleased with my choice for my childs education. Divine Providence has more than reached my expectations as a parent. They provide a challenging curriculum, and some of the finest teachers around. Our children score very high on their standardized tests, and always get into the private high school of their choice. The parents at Divine Providence are also exceptional. They are a close knit group of people that can be counted on. Divine Providence provides so much more than just an excellent education. It provides the 'more than' that we are looking for in Catholic education. I am glad I chose this 'Faith-Filled' community for my child. It is worth every cent and then some.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2005-02-16 “After my 3-year-old son was in the Pre-School program for 4 weeks, he had an accident in his pants. They called me & I came in 5 minutes to clean him up myself. The Saturday after that happened, the principal called me to tell me to keep my son home until he 'was free from accidents', & strongly implied I wanted the teacher to complete his potty training. A child that age can go weeks or months without an accident, until stressed by a situation or even just 'testing' to see what would happen. Some knowledge of child education & psychology. After that, we withdrew my son & went to Divine Infant School in Westchester (MUCH, MUCH better school). I ended up running into many other parents with stories of examples of DP's terrible administration, including other stories of kids being bullied & the administration unwilling to do anything about it.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2004-11-17 “If given the chance I would not have sent my children to DP. I think that it was quite possibly the worst decision that my husband and I ever made. The families at the school were not welcoming or helpful. The students harassed my daughter, the staff and administartion did nothing to stop those attacks. It was by the grace of God that my husband got relocated and we were able to get our children out of that horrible atmosphere. My children also did not learn anything, upon moving them to their new schools they were so far behind. If I can give fellow parents any advice it would be to stay away from DP. I hope that no other family has to suffer all the heartache that my family suffered at the hands of the DP parish and school community.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2004-09-03 “The social atmosphere at this school needs a reasonable amount of help. Otherwise the teachers are wonderful, the school is small and the academics are top quality.”

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