St. Anslem’s Abbey School Recommend ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lawsuit was a red flag for us. We chose a different school.

Heartening for us because it shows they suspend/expel violent students, unlike our previous HRCS where DS was attacked by a SN student (who was white BTW) and the response was a shrug because of the “manifestation of the disability” BS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lawsuit was a red flag for us. We chose a different school.

Heartening for us because it shows they suspend/expel violent students, unlike our previous HRCS where DS was attacked by a SN student (who was white BTW) and the response was a shrug because of the “manifestation of the disability” BS.

Grasping.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Non-Catholic family who sent our son to St Anselm’s. You will not find a better school in the region at the intersection of outstanding academics and a socioeconomic and racial/ethnic diversity that reflects the city. And the boys are genuinely kind. We have been so impressed.

Recent lawsuit filed against the school suggests the boys aren't all that kind.

The lawsuit is frivolous. IYKYK

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Colleague went there (so not very recently). Academically challenging, high expectations of students, but very good instruction. Laid a good foundation for colleague who eventually got a PhD in STEM.

Every private in the DVM can count a current PhD as an alum. This says nothing about St. Anslem's or any other private in the area.

Getting the PhD was not the measure of value. "Laid a good foundation" was the measure of value. Did not compare anything with -any- other school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Non-Catholic family who sent our son to St Anselm’s. You will not find a better school in the region at the intersection of outstanding academics and a socioeconomic and racial/ethnic diversity that reflects the city. And the boys are genuinely kind. We have been so impressed.

Recent lawsuit filed against the school suggests the boys aren't all that kind.

The lawsuit is frivolous. IYKYK

Certainly seems so, but the school could perhaps derive some lessons from it if they haven’t already. It’s a fantastic place for the right kind of boy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Colleague went there (so not very recently). Academically challenging, high expectations of students, but very good instruction. Laid a good foundation for colleague who eventually got a PhD in STEM.

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Colleague went there (so not very recently). Academically challenging, high expectations of students, but very good instruction. Laid a good foundation for colleague who eventually got a PhD in STEM.

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid...

Ha! Ferris Bueller quotes crack me up!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Non-Catholic family who sent our son to St Anselm’s. You will not find a better school in the region at the intersection of outstanding academics and a socioeconomic and racial/ethnic diversity that reflects the city. And the boys are genuinely kind. We have been so impressed.

Recent lawsuit filed against the school suggests the boys aren't all that kind.

The lawsuit is frivolous. IYKYK

Certainly seems so, but the school could perhaps derive some lessons from it if they haven’t already. It’s a fantastic place for the right kind of boy.

Sounds like a creepy school to me.

[Anonymous]

It is a wonderful place! We chose it over a big 3 school and two other well regarded privates for its community, academic rigor, and down-to-earth vibe. We are not Catholic, and at decision time last year this was my biggest concern. I called **a lot** of parents - some the school connected us to, and some I found through our neighborhood and work.

Our son has to take religion classes - but we, and our extended family, give him a different perspective. We are very mindful of that. He has classmates of all different religions, ethnicities, races and incomes. The class is about 50% students of color. There are many alumni parents, which we feel is another plus.

We were surprised last fall about the lawsuit that has been mentioned here several times. Our experience with the school has been that the kids support and care for each other, and the faculty looks out for them. We are sticking with our actual experience, which is that our kid loves the school and we see how much he has grown - not only in knowledge, but confidence and character.

The main thing is that our kid comes home in a great mood, loves learning, does not feel ignored, and has zero disruptions in class. All of these were issues at the public school he previously attended. We went with our gut (and our son's strong preference) and have had a great experience. Whatever your choices are, go with your gut for what is best for your child, and you'll land in the right spot. Good luck and best wishes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is a wonderful place! We chose it over a big 3 school and two other well regarded privates for its community, academic rigor, and down-to-earth vibe. We are not Catholic, and at decision time last year this was my biggest concern. I called **a lot** of parents - some the school connected us to, and some I found through our neighborhood and work.

Our son has to take religion classes - but we, and our extended family, give him a different perspective. We are very mindful of that. He has classmates of all different religions, ethnicities, races and incomes. The class is about 50% students of color. There are many alumni parents, which we feel is another plus.

We were surprised last fall about the lawsuit that has been mentioned here several times. Our experience with the school has been that the kids support and care for each other, and the faculty looks out for them. We are sticking with our actual experience, which is that our kid loves the school and we see how much he has grown - not only in knowledge, but confidence and character.

The main thing is that our kid comes home in a great mood, loves learning, does not feel ignored, and has zero disruptions in class. All of these were issues at the public school he previously attended. [b]We went with our gut (and our son's strong preference) and have had a great experience. Whatever your choices are, go with your gut for what is best for your child, and you'll land in the right spot. Good luck and best wishes.

This is everything. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Non-Catholic family who sent our son to St Anselm’s. You will not find a better school in the region at the intersection of outstanding academics and a socioeconomic and racial/ethnic diversity that reflects the city. And the boys are genuinely kind. We have been so impressed.

Recent lawsuit filed against the school suggests the boys aren't all that kind.

The lawsuit is frivolous. IYKYK

Certainly seems so, but the school could perhaps derive some lessons from it if they haven’t already. It’s a fantastic place for the right kind of boy.

Sounds like a creepy school to me.

What do you gain from posting such a thing?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Non-Catholic family who sent our son to St Anselm’s. You will not find a better school in the region at the intersection of outstanding academics and a socioeconomic and racial/ethnic diversity that reflects the city. And the boys are genuinely kind. We have been so impressed.

Recent lawsuit filed against the school suggests the boys aren't all that kind.

The lawsuit is frivolous. IYKYK

Certainly seems so, but the school could perhaps derive some lessons from it if they haven’t already. It’s a fantastic place for the right kind of boy.

Sounds like a creepy school to me.

What do you gain from posting such a thing?

I think your response/attention is that posters gain.
So, what do you gain by responding?

[Anonymous]

Here are the lawsuit details: https://www.publicjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025_06_17_Doe-v.-St.-Anselms-Complaint-final.pdf

doesn't sound like the saas I knew. Makes me afraid my son went through things I did not know about.

[Anonymous]

My son went to SAAS and found it a great experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here are the lawsuit details: https://www.publicjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025_06_17_Doe-v.-St.-Anselms-Complaint-final.pdf

doesn't sound like the saas I knew. Makes me afraid my son went through things I did not know about.

So ask him.