I'm writing this to share an honest experience for other families who may not fully understand how…read moreprivate school policies can impact them during difficult times. My children attended this school and were happy there. It was the only school they had known, and they had built relationships, routines, and a sense of stability within that environment. When our family experienced financial hardship due to job loss, we were no longer able to meet the tuition requirements. As a result, our children were asked to leave. I understand that private schools operate as businesses and rely on tuition. However, what was difficult was the lack of flexibility, support, or transition planning for the children. The process felt abrupt, and there was little acknowledgment of the emotional impact on them. For young children, being removed from their school environment is not just a logistical change, it's a significant emotional disruption. That part did not seem to be considered in how the situation was handled. I'm sharing this so other parents are aware: If your financial situation changes, there may be limited options, and the outcome can be immediate. If you are considering this school, I would encourage you to ask detailed questions about: -financial aid policies during unexpected hardship -transition support if a family can no longer afford tuition -how the school supports children emotionally in those situations The education itself may be strong, but families should understand the full picture before committing.

We have been a Chapin family for eleven years…read more My older daughter had attended Chapin since pre-k and graduated last year. She was more than ready to take on the challenges of secondary school. Her freshman year was an academic success! Throughout her years at Chapin, she has grown to be an independent, well-rounded individual. She's not afraid to email teachers about assignments, ask questions when she is uncertain about something discussed during class, or voice her opinion about anything. We owe those positive attributes to Chapin. My younger daughter has also attended Chapin since pre-k. She continues to amaze us with how much she's learned in just a short amount of time. We owe that to the excellent Chapin teachers who not only educate their students but also care about their growth and development. My husband and I are excited for my little one to experience all that Chapin has to offer in the coming years. Chapin is an extraordinary school. The decision to send our children here is one of the best decisions that my husband and I have ever made.

We can't imagine our child elsewhere. Our daughter comes home eager to share what she's learning,…read morewhether it's a history project, a science experiment, or the beauty of a poem. The Charlotte Mason approach is transformative: she is developing habits of attention and self-discipline, and contemplates the created world with a sense of wonder. We love that Wilberforce is as committed to shaping character as it is to shaping minds. The teachers know our child and care for her not only as a student, but as a person. They celebrate her strengths, gently guide her through struggles, and encourage her to see learning as a lifelong pursuit. It's the kind of education I wish I had. We've felt so welcomed into the community of families who share our values and genuinely care for one another. As Catholics, we've felt fully at home, living our faith in step with the magisterium while also enriched by the perspectives of Protestant and Orthodox families here. Deo gratias! Thank you, TWS!

Classical Christian school Teachers and staffers are very…read morekind and nice. We are like co-parenting for our children to do their best in the school not only academically but also their spiritual growth. Highly recommended

Being a student at SciCore has afforded me with many academic opportunities. I am now off to…read morecollege and even though I could only pick one college, SicCore's academic rigor and classes have granted me many college acceptances and the chance top continue my studies at a high tier college.

This school taught me the value of honesty and strong virtues. Through a rigorous education that…read moreincluded many AP and honors courses, as well as diverse extracurricular activities, I experienced significant personal and academic growth.

My son is a Freshman boarder at the Peddie School. He loves it here! The kids are friendly, the…read morestaff and administrators are caring and attentive, his professors are excellent, and their financial aid office is generous - so don't be afraid of the $60,000+ per year sticker price.

Two of my sons attended Peddie. What an incredible school. Amazing. Caring. Challenging. Inspiring…read more Obviously, the education is top-notch. The Peddie Community is what makes it unique and special. Teachers who genuinely care about their students, an environment that fosters inspiration, self-confidence and accountability. The curriculum is challenging. There are no easy A's and no participation trophies. If Peddie is a fit, you will know it after spending a few hours on campus.

General a good, above average school district. Teachers are great, other staff are hard working ad…read morededicated. Usual political education bureaucracy and chaos of everyone thinking they know better but the actual classroom experience is great. We had kids in the area school system for 18 continuous years.

My son just entered Kindergarten this year and I can't recommend the school enough. Great caring…read moreteachers and a very nurturing environment. They have a weekly class blog so that you know what is going on in the class. Its only been a month of school and they already learned how to do tallies, graphs, probability. Its very focused on the core academics. My son is taking the after school program so now he is learning 2 languages Mandarin and Spanish. I thought he would hate it instead he looks forward to it and comes home talking to me like hey do you know how to count in Spanish? (He learned this just after 1 week of class) They also have yoga classes and the teacher is amazing, he can't wait to show me all these poses. I have seen his confidence grow so much in the past month. In his previous school he was a very quick learner and I was worried he wouldnt be challenged and just bored. I couldn't be more wrong. They tailor the homework and work to your child and aren't afraid to push them. If you are looking at private schools, in my opinion PJS is the top tier. I toured all of them in the area, PDS, Chapin, Friends etc. and at the end I took a chance with PJS only because I loved the open space. I was worried that academically it might not have been up to par with the other private school or public schools (I live in one of the top districts in the area). I have two friends going to the private schools mentioned (Kindergarten) and PJS quite frankly raises the bar. I think it is because of the new curriculum they have been using. This is a great school. You will not be disappointed sending your child here, if I only knew then what I do now. The choice would have been a no brainer.

Princeton Junior School (PJS) is a very special place. Our son has been lucky enough to be a…read morestudent at PJS for four years. The school has helped him grow and learn, but most importantly PJS has helped him grow to love learning! In his lessons he has found a joy in discovery and growth and a curiosity that will serve him well for the rest of his life. Our PJS student tells me that "This school is the best! The teachers are all really nice, we have great lessons and projects, and we learn a lot!" The IB orientation helps to teach in a way that each individual student can get the most from the lessons. Being part of an international community as an IB school is present in the population of the school and the curriculum they teach. Princeton Junior School is not just important to our rising 5th grader. Our entire family has found a community in PJS that supports our child and all of us, that has introduced us to families that have become our friends, and that we are proud to be a part of. Our child is the most important thing in our lives, and Princeton Junior School is a place that has earned our trust and our gratitude in helping him develop and grow into a strong student and curious global citizen.

I have 2 kids enrolled at CP. Both are doing very well for their age group based on recent…read moreperformance in a Kumon entry assessment (scoring is not tied to a particular school system or program). A unique element of the CP curriculum is that it is a dual English/Spanish language program with some subjects being taught in English and others (like math) taught in Spanish. Although my kids are learning math in Spanish at school, they still placed very well in the Kumon assessment conducted in English. The CP academic program and teachers prepare students well in core subjects while also preparing to read and speak an additional language. Overall, I am pleased with CP. My kids are developing well and seem to be pretty happy there.

We were quite disappointed with Community Park. One of our son's kindergarten classmates was quite…read moreuncontrolled and sent him to the nurse after punching him repeatedly at lunch. This incident was followed up with others, including a chokehold while being pushed down the slide and one where he was dragged around the playground. The school was unable to change this situation, with one of the incidents happening the very afternoon after we'd had meetings with his teacher and the school counselor. We were directly told that our son, "needed to stand up for himself more," and that the school, "had no disciplinary policy." We ultimately transferred him midyear to the Wilberforce School, which has been superb. We had other less serious disappointments in the school. The library sent home books that were often not even aimed at the right age. At scholastic day, after encouraging us to send money with our son to buy books, he was sold direct commercial advertising for ninjago (compete with figurine) and dc comics. The classroom experience that seemed most prominent to him was the time spent playing an iPad game with the refrain, "I am a kitty cat, meow." We thought well of his teacher but had evidence that the school lacked a coherent educational philosophy and certainly was unable to deal with violent incidents at lunch and on the playground.