Mark Day School

Eight years later, we’re still impressed with how thoughtfully Saint Mark’s teaches their students the values of compassion, responsibility and respect. The students learn how to think critically, advocate for themselves and build life long friendships. Saint Mark’s is a school where the students love to learn and they want to be there. We love the fact that each child’s talents and learning styles are valued and appreciated. We have been most impressed by the innovative and academically challenging curriculum throughout the grades, where learning is fun and collaboration among the students builds community. Although the school does not emphasize standardized testing, the students consistently receive high scores. High schools love Saint Mark’s students because they are confident, articulate, well prepared and balanced. Definitely a place where your child will receive an excellent well-​rounded education!

Simply AWESOME school. Our family has had a great experience at this school. The Headmaster is one of the the most amazing men I have ever met. Teachers are engaged and aware of the needs and abilities of every child. Sounds too good to be true but it is true! We have had four (very different from each other) children go through the school and the experience has been very, very positive for all! As far as the previous poster and no time for sports or anything but studying… NOT our experience. Our daughters who were interested in sports were able to play competitive basketball (CYO/​AAU) and soccer (Class I) while still making good marks in academics. The schoolis demanding to be sure but the kids are taught how to manage their time. Yes it is expensive… Do you have something better to spend your money on?

AMAZING School. They teach 3 different languages (French, Mandarin and Spanish– as well as English of course)… The Head Master (sounds creepy but it really isn’t)…is amazing. He has this ability to remember everyone’s name that he meets. So, he knows everyone’s name that walks onto campus. All the students have to get up to do public speaking at least once a month (they will get up on stage and tell a joke usually). They have a full music program, an art and theatre program and a full science program. They have a garden where they grow all of their own veggies… and they have a butterfly garden that harvests the butterflies that all of the students had the opportunity to help build.
Can’t say enough of this school– it is definitely one to check out. FYI though, the application process is very difficult and it is not easy to get in– even though it is pricey (it is a private school– what do you expect).