My children have known no other school throughout their education, and they are thriving at Lyndon…read more Is it always perfect? Nope, but that is not a realistic goal for anything in life. My children don't even know how lucky they are to get daily foreign language classes, an entire staff that knows them by name, on-campus tutoring (if needed), and all the individualized attention they could ever want! As a parent, I'm obviously thrilled with the advanced curriculum, something my children see as the norm because it's all they've known. But just as important is what they DON'T experience: phone distractions, fashion-comparison pressures, classroom behavior disruptions that hinder learning, overcrowded spaces, or the risk of getting lost in the crowd. It makes me so happy that this is the schooling that they get to experience. *I read a review mentioning that funds weren't used for front door safety, but we've actually had a new front door code access system all year!

If transparency, honesty, accountability and safety are expectations you have in a school for your…read morechildren, Lyndon is probably not what you are looking for in a school. Our family attended for four years (2021-2025) and observed increasing concerns, especially with the administration run by the Murdock family. Key issues of growing concerns included: -High teacher turnover, dismissed by the administration as normal but found to be worse than other schools. -Misuse or unexplained use of fundraiser money, particularly for promised security upgrades that were never completed (e.g., a buzz-in front door system). -Negligence with bullying, where a known student repeatedly bullied others and was only expelled after a serious incident, despite parent complaints. -Lack of leadership accountability, as all administrative roles and the board are filled by family members, leaving no room for independent oversight or appeals. I can't speak to non-returning students and families for other grades, but can say that with many of the parents in our child's grade that nearly HALF (of the now 3rd grade), including their older and younger siblings in other grades, left after the 2024-2025 school year due to these ongoing concerns.

I encourage anyone considering Living Science Academy to look beyond the negative reviews and do…read moretheir own research. While every family's experience is different, reviews often represent only a small portion of the community. Take time to visit, speak with current families, ask questions, and see firsthand whether the school's approach is a good fit for your child. We've found that there is much more to the school than what is reflected in a handful of critical comments, and it's worth forming your own opinion based on direct experience. Living Science Academy has been an incredible blessing for our family. Both of our children graduated from there, our oldest in 2024 and youngest in 2025. What sets this school apart is its unique combination of academic excellence, hands-on STEM learning, leadership development, and genuine care for each student. The teachers are passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in helping students succeed both academically and personally. It's an environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and develop a true love of learning. The science-centered curriculum, with its engaging labs and projects makes learning exciting and meaningful. Beyond academics, Living Science Academy excels at building character and confidence. Students were given the opportunities to develop leadership skills, public speaking abilities, and strong friendships. The school's emphasis on mentorship and personal growth helps students become well-rounded young adults who are prepared for future challenges. One of the things I appreciate most is the partnership between the school and families. The community is welcoming, encouraging, and focused on helping each student reach their full potential. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about every child and work hard to create an environment where students can thrive. If you're looking for a school that combines strong academics, exceptional STEM education, meaningful leadership opportunities, and a caring community, I highly recommend Living Science Academy. It has made a lasting positive impact on our family, and we are grateful to have been a part of such a special school.

*****If you notice the timeline of the reviews behind this review, you will see that Living Science…read moreis attempting emergent damage control. I was essentially their school nurse. I know the ins and outs of the program. That is why you see such chaos and movement in the reviews that follow this one. BEWARE***** We are providing this account to inform current and prospective Living Science families of our experience with the administration's policy changes, lack of transparency and non-existent accountability. In the Fall of 2021, our family began attending Living Science Academy. At that time, our two daughters, were in 6th and 7th grade. We commuted daily from Dallas, GA, approximately two hours each direction, departing at 6:30 a.m. to ensure timely arrival. As a Registered Nurse, I served as the First Aid Volunteer, or FAV, for all Living Science science trips. My responsibilities included managing student medical records, administering and logging daily medications, producing medication packing instructional videos for distribution by administration, and consulting with a Cherokee County judge regarding legal requirements for traveling with student medications. I also handled inventory, ordering, and medication check in and trip departure days. Living Science is known for its Servant Leadership program, which begins in middle school and progresses through Junior Training, Training Servant Leaders, Apprentice Servant Leader or Science Team, and culminates in the Servant Leader position. Students dedicate multiple years to this program. July 28, 2025 Parents of Servant Leaders were called to a mandatory meeting. The sole agenda item was dating. The Head of School, announced that Servant Leaders would not be permitted to date other Servant Leaders. At the time, our daughters, age 15, and age 17, were in highly monitored relationships with young gentlemen in the Servant Leader program that began in winter to early Spring of 2025. The Head of School stated that students had five days to either end those relationships or withdraw from the leadership program. Enrollment fees had been paid in winter 2025. Schedules were set and books purchased. Withdrawing from the program was the only practical option for our family, as there was insufficient time to evaluate alternative schools or leadership programs. Our family determined it was inappropriate to require our daughters to end committed relationships of six to eight months. We believe it is not the role of school administration to mandate personal relationship decisions. We homeschool in order to remain independent from erratic mandates. We are actively involved in our daughters' spiritual, educational, and developmental growth. Example, our youngest daughter, 15, has been deemed ineligible for the Servant Leader program as a straight A incoming junior because she decided to keep her boyfriend. (Her boyfriend will be living 10.5 hours away in Chicago while she lives in GA.) September 8, 2025 Our youngest daughter, 15, was denied participation in Science Team due to her relationship with a straight A, dual enrolled, college bound senior Servant Leader. She had successfully participated in Science Team alongside him in during Spring 2025. - Our request to attend a board meeting was denied. -Our request for board meeting minutes from January, March, and June 2025, as well as minutes from the prior year when the previous female held a seat, was also denied. -Our request to meet with two specific board members that we knew and trusted were denied. ***No female members currently serve on the board, though at least one female served in ALL of the prior years. The Head of School's wife stated she was not permitted to serve on the board despite vacant seats and a desperate need for bylaw revisions. Our family completed the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Our oldest daughter graduated. Our youngest daughter is attempting to pick up the pieces of her shattered high school career. ***This statement reflects only a portion of our family's experiences. Additional documentation is available upon request. (ALL communication was in written form to prevent embellishment or inaccurracy.)

This an amazing school that adheres to conservative principles and values. I'm so glad this was an…read moreoption for our child. The staff truly care for the kids and treat us like family. We are proud to be part of CCS!

The teachers are cool. Food is alright but totally overpriced. One of the employees, Mr. Khan, can…read morebe a little bit violent at times but he's still pretty cool. Everyone wears the same drip which is not very cool. Overall: decent place but needs some work Bonus points because Coach Ingram worked there.

Love this school the people are so nice they have lots of fun events recommend for kidsread more

Magnificent staff the school is kept immaculate. This is a title I school with the cultural…read morediversity but I have not seen in many elementary schools. I work alongside them at the fire department and they are key to assisting and supporting our efforts in education. I would recommend the school for anyone that lived within the city limits or just outside the area. They love to have community involvement they even take a third-grade walking field trip into the city area.

A great pre-school program for starting your little ones on the right path. Very nurturing, but…read morenot preachy.

Absolutely shit jk kinda fun good and bad teachers. F mrs Fredricks so bad like Fr terrible. Lunch…read moreis fine but they should bring back the og cheesy bread sticks. Weird kids galore. Middle school trash

My niece went to this school she said it wasn't nice so I went to see for myself very dirty school,…read moreteachers had an attitude, and were teaching the kids what I learned In 3rd grade.

it's been 8 years since the 5 star review and there's a new principal who does things different…read more siblings don't like as much, and the after school programs don't help with bullying as they did when i was there.

My son attends here and I absolutely love the staff and teachers. They have awesome STEM curriculum…read morethat the kids really enjoy through lab days and classroom integration. Everyone at CCES tries to have parents involved in knowing what kids are learning and invite them to come in for Math night etc. I think this is what sets this school apart from others. There is a reason why folks want their kids to go here, it's an awesome school!!!

good school but im glad im out all the teachers were nice and im sad miss e died but how dare they…read moremake every upgraded the year i left