We began ACA in middle school, and the school is cliquey. It was an isolating experience for me as…read morea parent, and my son was never accepted for the type of student that he is. Both the school Christian culture and the acedemic culture is one-size-fits-all. Young earth creationists disparage science, and a fundamentalist teacher taught her doctrine of hell and condemnation. The school disparages other religions and gay people. I was told in a meeting with the principal where I expressed my concerns about this one teacher that his doctrine is better than mine. The school says that parents are heard, but that was not my experience. If this school should grow, perhaps an openness to people of different denominations would help. To his very last experience my son felt that he was misunderstood and that this teachers were trying to change his beliefs. He was called a Lutheran, instead of being respected an Eastern Orthodox Christian.

Great school for those looking for wholesome classical christian education! The community is…read moreabsolutely best!

CCS has been the most amazing education for our kids. The teachers are incredible, the culture is…read moreone that upholds high academic standards according to the true classical model, while also upholding and fully integrating it with the historic Christian faith. We love the 4-day per week model that allows us extra family time. With the small class sizes, fun and engaging lessons, and caring teachers and staff, my children are truly thriving!

We've seen incredible growth in our children both academically and spiritually since joining this…read moreschool. Their confidence, biblical understanding, and love for learning have flourished. The teachers truly care and create a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. We're so grateful for this school and wish they started sooner.

"After 12 years and two children at Challenge School, I couldn't be more grateful. The small K-8…read moresetting and diverse community foster lifelong friendships. The teachers are exceptionally dedicated and the academic preparation is top-tier. The accelerated math and focus on research/writing gave my daughter a huge advantage in her current IB high school program. While there are no formal sports or band, they had a strong musical program, and the kids stay active in competitive sports outside of school. It's a special community that I highly recommend, especially if you are concerned your child will be bored at the neighborhood school."

This school is amazing for students. The fast-paced classes are often hands-on and creative…read more Students are challenged daily to achieve to the best of their abilities. "Immersion" happens twice a year, and involves a few days of "deep diving" into non-traditional subjects to accommodate the way gifted children tend to learn. The topics change each time, so there is a wide berth of opportunities. The take-home workload often matches the pace of the classrooms, and parent/adult involvement is important to the overall success of children as they grow and evolve. Our family has had a fantastic experience here.

We love this school! All three of my kids have been students since pre-K. My oldest one is now in…read morehigh school, and my younger two still attend. The teachers, admin, and staff all know my kids by name and make them feel seen. We are really happy with the academics, and our test scores are significantly higher than the Colorado average. I love how the school feels like a community. We feel like the rules and dress code are reasonable, and they are there to help the kids thrive in life and the learning environment. We also love their sports and fine arts programs. My kids are involved in both, and they have had amazing experiences. If you are looking for a Christian worldview paired with a great education, we would highly recommend it.

I loved the people there but the teacher and other were just bad. The rules and dress codes there…read morewere way to stricked and it was awful I literally could not wear any of my clothes I just left like 5 years ago and have brother that goes and he still hates it. they my have good academics but the teachers and some students are terrible and teacher don't give a crap about bully's and stuff. LIES LIES LIES

Great pre-k program, kids come home with all kinds of fun and crazy projects. A lot of singing, and…read moremy 3-year old is starting to read sight words. Wonderful atmosphere, I have never felt more safe leaving my kids during the day.

Our family has been at Stanley since 2019, and we now have a unique perspective: a Pre-K student, a…read moresixth grader, and a recent Stanley graduate who is a freshman at East High School. Stanley is known for being joyful, warm, and child-centered--and it absolutely is. What can be less visible is how intentional and academically strong the education behind that joy is. Our oldest has been the best evidence for us. He transitioned seamlessly to East, placing into advanced math, English, and Spanish and taking honors-level classes. But Stanley prepared him for much more than coursework. He left understanding how he learns, how to advocate for himself, how to take academic risks, and how to make thoughtful decisions about what he needs to be successful. We're seeing that same development with our sixth grader. His teachers know him deeply as a learner. They have worked to understand how he processes information, scaffolded challenging concepts in reading and math, taught him strategies, and partnered with us to help him reach his potential. He has become a confident self-advocate, both academically and socially. And now, in Pre-K, we're seeing where it begins. Our daughter's teachers are calm, loving, and incredibly skilled with this age group. There is joy and play, but also structure and purposeful, age-appropriate learning. She loves going to school. After watching one child complete Stanley and thrive in high school, choosing Stanley again for our youngest was easy. The joy and academic growth aren't competing priorities at Stanley--they reinforce each other. The result is children who are prepared academically and, just as importantly, know themselves as learners.

Have two daughters that began SBPS since Kinder. Both kids can't wait to go to school in the…read moremorning - that says everything! Their focus on social emotion education is unmatched. The mixed aged classrooms allow students to have mentors and then become leaders. The teachers are just wonderful. I like to say that Stanley is helping my kids grow into joyful, healthy, kind, smart, curious, people. What more can you ask for?!

No complaints at all. The staff are so nice and helpful. Thank you guys for all that you do!read more

This place is great for your kiddos! My son is 1.5 and my daughter is 3.5, the staff is attentive…read moreand cares. Whats great is they even have an in house cook who spends her time preparing food for the kids and they do their best to accommodate kids dietary restrictions. In addition, if you don't have those, they provide a great balance meal for the kids with fresh fruits and veges. Like how often does a kid come home and say I ate fresh cut cucumber. Honestly, my son went into this school not being a good eater, but now comes out being an awesome eater and he slowly learning to add variety into his dies and I don't struggle with him eating at home. I dunno how they do it but my kids nap so well for them, and my son especially it helped him do really well with sleeping there and at home. My daughter will sleep for them but won't for me at home, but thats ok. The staff is super observant and kind and take good care of my kids. My daughter learned a lot of hand eye coordination that I struggled to get her to enjoy while I was at home with her for a bit. Overall this place is great for your kiddos!

I do not understand the one star review. This is an amazing place! After a lot of research, our…read moreclose friends moved cross country so that their child could attend Havern. They talk non-stop about how grateful they are for this school and how transformative it has been for their child. Their child did not like school and did not play with other kids their age - they were timid and frightened. Now their child loves school and is a social butterfly - finding friends in their age group and beyond. There child has complained that they don't want the school year to end because they want to keep going to Havern every day. We are supporters of the school because the love and dedication given to each child is who attends is easy to see. If a child is having challenges, they respond right away by trying different teaching modalities or a different teacher until they find the right fit for that child. I've never seen that kind of responsiveness from a school. Do not let the lack of reviews here fool you - there is a reason families move from other states, cross country, or drive over an hour each way to go to Havern. I think most families, like our friends, are private and want to protect their child's privacy, which is why there are so few reviews here.

Do not send your child here! The school and staff are pretty on the outside, but are rotten on the…read moreinside. They say all the right things, but what teaching goes on is something else. I watched unhappy parents taking their children out of the school in the middle of the school year. Beware!