Research St. Cornelius Elementary School private Schools in Irvine, California

“I have been a Long Time parent of St Cornelius and I have been VERY pleased with my children's academic and personal growth. The teachers are dedicated and eager to teach and most importantly, teach for the LOVE of teaching. This school, in conjunction with our family values, has assisted in producing well-mannered, educated, and self-assured children. I feel honored to have my children attend a school of this caliber. The adminstrative staff is committed to excellence while setting the same expectations for the children. The school enviroment is loving and Faith-Filled. St Cornelius, by far, is and excellent school!”

“As a parent at this school, I have to say that it has been extremely sad and disappointing that this school has not changed for the better. The classes are crowded, (approx 38/40 children per class)the playground supervision is lax, which has lead to numerous incidents of bullying...If a complaint is made to the teacher, she seems to exhausted to give it much attention. The principal seems to be most concerned with cramming the already bursting classrooms with children who are sometimes discipline problems. It is with a heavy heart that I write this as I genuinely loved this school 3 years ago.”

“I was invited to attend my Grandchildren's school today as a guest. The children were polite and very well-mannered. All of the classes performed a song which was enjoyed by all. We then were able to visit each child in their very impressive classrooms. Their teachers were warm and inviting and the facilities were immaculate. It was a wonderful way to spend the day with my Grandchildren.”

“Even through the most difficult financial times, my decision to keep my children at St. Cornelius has been the best decision of my family's lives. My children receive many compliments on how well behaved they are. They have learned how to respect others, as well as themselves. My son is graduating from St. Cornelius this June and is well prepared to start highschool. He has been accepted into the Honors programs at Wilson, Lakewood and Bosco. I am confident that St. Cornelius and being an involved parent, has given him the wings to fly and the confidence to achieve honors in highschool and college. My daughter is in the third grade and is at the top of her class. She loves school, her teacher and the entire environment. I highly recommend this school for you child. They will never slip thru the cracks!”

“We are very happy with the whole experiance our children are having at St Cornelius. The academics have been great and the caring, loving enviroment is tops! Listening to other parents who have their children in public school and some of the issues they encounter, we are more than happy to write our tuition checks. Getting those great grades on their report cards is wonderful, but the fact that St. Cornelius helps reinforce what we their parents are trying to teach them that caring and respecting those around you is so important. A well rounded child is important to us and so we feel really blessed that our children have all the awesome opportunities to develop into prepared good hearted teens by the time they are ready for high school.”

“Good, solid foundation academics. Tremendous faculty and staff. Great K-8 facility that is welcoming to newcomers and oldtimers alike. Great environment for children to develop and learn. We have been very happy with our decision to have our children attend St. Cornelius school.”

“I am very happy my children attend St. Cornelius. It is like having a small and caring community in the middle of a huge school district. One of my children was struggling with a math concept. I went in to ask the teacher what I should do. She immediately went to work trying to figure the best way she could get her to understand the concept. She came up with 2 great approaches which were different than the way it was presented to the rest of the class. She got it! It's hard to see your child struggle and it is amazing when their teacher takes so much time to help. At St. Cornelius I fee like the teachers really care.”

“I have been a volunteer at this school for some time. I know of no other Catholic K-8 school in California that is so highly regarded that it actually has a waiting list for admissions, even after recently expanding for an additional kindergarten classroom. Back when my 3 children attended this school it was a very good school, but there was no waiting list. Now it is truly a 'Great School!'”

“As a concerned parent I have to say that the enviroment at St. Cornelius is excellent for the kids to learn and grow. I am impressed by the way the children treat guest and visitors with dignity and respect. The school also goes out of it's way to include those with special needs. Our first child started out in the public school system and transitioned, what a difference!”

“As a parent, I have been very happy with St. Cornelius. At all levels my children have benefitted. I am happy with the educational growth they all have achieved. The school's test scores are very competitive, if not better than many other schools in the area. In addition, there is a loving and cooperative environment. I am happy to pay my tuition, and I feel that it is worth every penny!”

“I am so happy with this school. I have found the faculty and staff to be advocates for all of their students, no matter where they are at academically. The parents are very involved and work with the school on many levels. It is a very welcoming environment.”

“As a long time parent I loved this school. The teachers are fantastic, however the focus has shifted. The classes are very overcrowded with the goal of the current administration to hit 40 per class (almost achieved). The program (academic) is exactly the same as the neighbor kid in public school however she has 20 in her class. There is a lack of supervision on the playground and there is a lot of 'bullying' occurring which includes hitting and name calling. Our wonderful mid-size Catholic parish school has become another Long Beach inner-city school with tuition. I have been a parent and a parishioner for a long time it is so sad to see the focus changed so drastically and it pained me to write this. Don't believe we have 'aids' in the class. The aids are rarely physically there (in assigned class) it is all up to the Teachers 40:1”

“Folks, if you are looking for a school that cares and that will get your children ready for high school and beyond, then you have come to the right place.”

“St. Cornelius is a child-centered environment with an excellent staff and caring student population. The parish and community are supportive and it can be felt within the halls of this school. I attended St. Cornelius as a child, taught there as a teacher (both as a substitute and full-time instructor), and sent my son there for the first 5 years of his educational developement. The teachers are caring and well-prepared, staff turn-over is minimal which is unusual. The principal supports and mentors her staff with consistency, fairness and appreciation for the jobs that they do. We would still be there today, had we not moved away from the area. I totally recommend this school both as a teacher and a parent.”

“This is a wonderful academic and religious school with a lot of after school activities and athletic teams. And this summer (2007) they ve added another new kindergarten classroom to help handle to demand for parents who want their children to become part of this St. Cornelius community. We are grateful for all that this school has done for our kids. God s blessings to all whose vocation it is to work at this parish school!”

“I would not reccommend that you send your children to this school. It was once the best of all local schools, but over time, the school has become one of the worst academically and socially. A lack of leadership is the reason for the school being a very poor choice.”

“I remember the first day I came to St. Cornelius, which was when I was in 4th grade, in the year 1974. The teachers were kind to me, and the kids were quite playful and polite. The Church Community was very active, and I had a great education. 29 years later, I still am grateful for St. Cornelius, and all three of my children go there. One in 7th, one in 5th, and one in Kindergarten. I think it is a great, active, and fun school.”