Sent my kid to a small Catholic school for 8 years. One teacher sucked but the rest were fantastic. Chose the school as the wee ones looked happy and upbeat and not beaten down by the staff. Academics were OK. I spent a LOT of time helping him with homework. My kid is now in a Jesuit high school. Chose that one as I liked their philosophy of educating the whole person. Academics is at college level. I like the staff who are mostly young and enthusiastic.