This year was my first year at Metro and will also be my last. I will be a sophomore next fall, but…read moremy freshman year here at Metro was like hell. For background, Metro is a STEM school that also pushes a very strict mastery agenda. You need to have a 90+ on all assignments to be considered passed with them. If not, you must remediate asap. My experience, as I said, was hell. One of the things I noticed, is that they do absolutely nothing about bullies and people saying slurs. I had this one kid on my class, constantly saying the n word and the f slur. Nobody did anything, they just scolded him and loved on. The school does nothing but maybe give them a suspension, even if it's a repeated instance. As someone who suffers from anxiety and depression, this is not definitely the school for me, and might not be the school for your child either if they suffer from chronic anxiety/depression aswell. Deadlines are deadlines at Metro, even with my 504, I would only get an extra day to turn assignments in. I understand they can't give me a week, but my teachers wouldn't even care for my 504. I was supposed to get guided notes, only got 1 packet out of the two teachers I was supposed to get them from in my second semester. If you cannot keep up with getting all A's and turning work in on time, I would NOT recommend Metro. I would also say's Metro worsened my anxiety. I had a lot of things going on outside of school aswell, and everything between that and the school got so bad I had to get on antidepressants antidepressant. I had friends who suffered from chronic illnesses, and they would have piles of work to do when they got back. If your child is apart of the LGBTQIA community, they WILL get bullied. I had a trans friend and he would constantly get called by his deadname and the same guys would constantly ignore his pronouns. There is also another trans student and she constantly got made fun of and talked about behind her back. I practically had no free time outside of school, it was all studying and homework. Sometimes on weekends I'd also have homework. Over the summer, before your child joins high school, they have to do a research project. Made absolutely no sense to me. The bathrooms, disgusting. I've heard stories form the boys bathroom, pee all over the walls. The girls bathroom, bloody tampons, pads, shit in the toilets. It may be the #1 STEM school, but that does not mean it is good. Please do further readership and read more reviews. I would only send my child here if I truly knew they could keep up. If I could, I would definitely give it a 0 star rating.

I've already wrote multiple negative reviews, but this is a shorter one. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT SEND…read moreYOUR CHILD HERE. for those who understand this reference, if this school was a musical, it would be HEATHERS. I was a student for a year and my friend group of four all still have trust issues. I still physicaly cringe hearing any sentence that starts with " my friend" because that was always the opening line other students would use as an excuse to harass us. If you want to see the really good reviews, check the " not recommended" section. I know it sounds bad, but trust a former student when I say most of them are written by my friends who all experienced the same thing. Just one last thing, I got yelled at for YAWNING TO LOUD.

The Wellington is a wonderful school. Small class sizes, great sense of community and an excellent…read moreeducation. We have been very happy with our choice to send our son there. Highly recommended.

All three of our children have attended Wellington since Pre-K. Our older two are now in the Upper…read moreSchool (high school). It has been an exciting, enriching and rewarding experience for all three. Even though we live in a community with a nationally ranked public school system, we chose Wellington because of the small class size and personal attention that a school of Wellington's size can deliver. We have not been disappointed. Our children thrive academically. They also have the opportunity to be in the band, play three different sports (lax, basketball and soccer) throughout the year without worries of being cut from the team (Wellington has a "no cuts" policy) and they can be in theater productions. Wellington encourages diversity in student interests and demonstrates its commitment to diversity in its teachers and in the students it accepts. Wellington parents are friendly, involved and welcome at Wellington. While some schools emphasize "rigor," Wellington seeks "engagement." Wellington students are engaged, active learners who generally are inspired to learn more, do more. It's an amazing place.

The place is very mid and they barely have any bike racks to park my e-bike at and also the place…read moreis packed on Friday nights at 9 pm for some reason

I went back to Upper Arlington High School pool and lap lanes are in a different way than the other…read moreway because it is 25-meter by 25-yard pool with 10-11 lanes. I had a great swim coming back to Sunday Swim at UAHS. The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation now has slots for 1 or 2 pm swims because of popular demand when registering online or by phone and still a great value $3 for residents or $4 non-residents with the $1 convenience fee when paying online. Still would like having the whole 2 hours and and adding 3-5 pm options. Just a thought.

St. Mary is a great school- excellent academically, a reasonable value for a private school, and…read moregreat staff. Lots of activities and fundraisers throughout the year: Christmas tree sale, food truck fest, a gala, etc. And, a huge expansion/renovation this year. A beautiful new cafeteria, completely rebuilt classrooms in the big building, and more. A new playground and play area out front, study alcoves, gifted area, computer stations, etc. Well thought out and flexible. The teachers and students are thrilled.

We love this school! The staff is so awesome. Caring, friendly, compassionate. They really care…read moreabout each student. The principal takes the time to learn each students name, and recognize their family. They do a lot of fun activities throughout the year. A really great community of people!

I love CPA! My son has attended for 3 years, and it is a classic educational environment!read more

My children started at CPA during COVID. It was already a very challenging time for them being…read moreremote and starting a new school. I appreciated the creativity and devotion of the teachers during that challenging time and it set the tone for when they went back to in-person learning. It takes very special people to be able to educate and mold children and the staff at CPA have exceeded my expectations! I am so grateful for the kindness, compassion, and obvious joy they take in teaching. My high schoolers will without a doubt be prepared for college and more!

As a recent graduate of this school, the memories are still fresh in my mind. Tree of Life is a…read moreschool unlike any other. While many may have mixed opinions on Christian schools for their belief systems and teachers, I can confidently say that the teachers here are here to guide you and help you in learning, both academically and spiritually. They care and want to show God's love to all who enter. While many schools require little effort in assignments, Tree of Life ensures preparedness for each grade up and beyond high school. It is a hard curriculum, but all teachers are committed to see each and every student succeed. There are tutors and plenty of opportunities for extra credit! Work hard, and you will see great results. Tree consistently scores higher than the national average on AP tests and other examinations. The extracurricular activities are also great, especially the theater department. I have performed in several shows and enjoyed them immensely. All thanks to a great director and good teamwork! The sports are also full of teamwork and some very good games. I have played little, so I can't say much, but Tree does do well overall. I have seen in some reviews that some people believe Tree of Life encourages "hate" and punishes students for different beliefs, asking questions, and is racist?? This is NOT what this school is like. There is no hate here, no racism; only diversity, support, love, and grace. Regardless of the situation, they are always open to talk. There are lots of opportunities to freely ask questions and engage in good, wholesome spiritual debate. What truly makes TOLCS worth five stars isn't their building or their technology, but rather how they allow God to thrive through each and every student. The community they have formed is truly a strong foundation and is supportive and loving, grace-filled. If you are looking to place your child in a private, Christian education, definitely give Tree of Life Christian Schools a try.

I would not recommend. While I was a student there I faced many racialized microagressions and…read moretrauma because I am Black. I was told I was aggressive when I wasn't. I was locked in a storage closet for asking relevant questions about biblical teachings. I was chastised for my body. Made to explain what the N-word meant. Often confused with another Black student which became a joke for the teacher. And the list goes on.

We are really disappointed in the school. For the most part they made empty promises. Only a few…read moreteachers really care to help the kids. A career for a few, just a paycheck for the others.

The teachers are ok but work study isn't as good as a real job. If I worked at a store, I would…read moreget discounts on jewelry.

As a group of adventurous eaters, we're always looking for that secret spot or overlooked standard…read morebearer when it comes to the Columbus food scene. Imagine our surprise that absolutely no one had reviewed this local establishment with more than 100 locations across the city. A lot of us have been eating here daily, or avoiding it, for most of our lives. We decided it was overdue for a proper review of both the fare and the atmosphere. Open Monday through Friday, its limited breakfast and lunch service only at most locations. Seating is rarely an issue, unless you intend to sit at the cool kids table. Then reservations are required. Everyone else is on their own. The hum of fluorescent lights, neutral tone walls, and stifling heat are certainly a mood. If the din doesn't overwhelm you, the absence of deodorant might. The menu changes daily, but repeats often, keeping things fresh. No, not that kind of fresh. The shelf life on most items ranges from almost expired to zombie apocalypse proof. Brown bagging it is a better bet for those with low threshold gag reflexes and/or weak constitutions. But for those who rely on school lunches for basic nutrition everyday, it's no wonder teen angst, self-loathing, and nihilism are so prevalent. We have to give it one star, only because zero stars isn't an option. However we definitely recommend that Superintendent Talisa Dixon and the Columbus Board of Education check it out for themselves.

This school district, every school in it, is an absolute nightmare. Unfortunately I have no choice…read morein schooling for my daughter. I can't afford to send her to a private school. I can't homeschool as I work full-time as a single parent. So a low class public school gets to scar my daughter, and fail to actually teach her anything other than misery, hurt, and heartache. From the age of 6 my daughter has been bullied, by the staff. In Kindergarten she was forced off the bus at the wrong stop 18 times. One time, the sitter called and said that she was not on the bus. It took 22 minutes for the school to find her, she was 6. When they found her, took her to the correct bus stop and dropped her off. Then called me (her mother) and told me that they dropped her off with her mother and they wanted to let me know. After being bullied by 2 different teachers in her school by 2nd grade, we switched to one of the other elementary schools within the district. Things didn't get much better. She was actually sent home with no shoes one time. Her shoes were stolen by another student, she reported it, the office told her to finish her day at school and then go home. She was a walker at this point, and had to walk 1/2 mile home with no shoes in 4th grade. The school never bothered to call me and tell me what happened. By middle school she was being bullied and having sexual rumors spread around the school. After several attempts to meet with teachers, counselors, and principal failed I contacted someone for legal help. School still didn't do anything except to tell me that 'students just do things like this to get attention. If we leave it alone they will stop picking on her'. In 9th grade, she wanted to do classes in the summer school program to get them out of the way. These classes were supposed to be online, aka she didn't have to attend a school building. I verified this - called and asked specific questions and was told that the only time she had to show up to a school was to take the tests, that she could do all of the lessons online at home. Wrong! After the first week of working from home, completely all the lessons for the first 4 chapters, she went to the school to take the first test. Only to be told that she had been dropped from the class because she had not shown up the first four days. No attempt to contact me was made to find out why she wasn't showing up. They just dropped her. Also in 9th grade, during a parent teach conference I was told by a teacher that she was doing great in class. Homework was all turned in on time, she seemed to be getting all the concepts, "One of his best students". Since he would not use the online grade book required by all the teachers I couldn't know any different, until I got her report card 3 weeks later. She had a 19% and it was noted that she had not turned in any homework. After trying to contact this teacher 4 times I finally got a call back, at which he told me he didn't know what I was talking about that he doesn't recall me even showing up to parent teacher conferences. All in all, the teachers don't care, they treat the students like crap - even worse than crap if the parents try to be involved (God forbid). They let students ride what ever buses they want, get off at any stop they want, even sometime refuse to let them off at the correct stop. Students can skip school, and the parents never get notification. Now that she is old enough to stay home alone I am trying to switch her to an online school. Because of the school district I am having trouble even doing that. They refuse to give us a transcript, have refused the new school even a verification that she was enrolled in this district. This district bends over backwards to make every moment spent here an absolute nightmare. If you have any way what-so-ever do not let your children walk through their doors. You will regret every minute.

Our son has dyslexia and asked us last year if he can go to Marburn. He had been going to Dublin…read moreCity Schools, which by all measures is a good school district. Unfortunately, they are not equipped to properly teach children with dyslexia. This resulted in our son being frustrated and thinking he was stupid. Since going to Marburn, his attitude towards school has completely turned around. He no longer dreads going and is excited to learn. We are fortunate that he is able to go there. A previous commenter, Vanessa B., mentioned that "admissions qualifications are as stringent as being accepted into an Ivy League University." I'm not sure what exactly their requirements are, but there's only room for around 300 students. Each individual class has 17 students and two teachers. Just taking that into account, there's going to be a bit of selectivity assuming that there is room available. Before they admit anyone, the child needs to spend a day at the school and sit in the class. If your child is not immediately admitted, please don't give up. I've heard it may take a couple of years to get in. We got lucky because there was an opening when we applied. Columbus is lucky to have Marburn. There are only three schools in Ohio that specialize in teaching kids with learning disabilities. http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/answers/independent-schools

This school saved our childs academic life, as well as restored balance and peace of mind to our…read moreentire family amd home life. We have a wonderful son who learns differently. He struggled in public schools. We met at times monthly with school staff regarding IEP Diectives and goals. The paper looked good but the learning environment could not achieve the goals. We were met in public school with multiple obstacles including unbelievably that public school teachers were not required any special training for learning disabilities. The pain we all went through included student and parent shaming amd other atrocities. Thankfully another parent recommended MARBURN ACADEMY. Right away they took our son to much better learning and social environment. We saw our son blossem and gain self confidence. The teachers are incredible. Our son is now succeeding in a graduate program in molecular genetics and biochemistry. Thank You Marburn. Please go visit this amazing school and consider sending your child.

Review for the playground only!…read more Came on a beautiful spring day, after school. Lots of kids on the playground- but it's so big it wasn't crowded. There are two playsets, one for smaller kids and one bigger. Plus, other areas: climbing stuff, music, swings, exercise equipment, etc. Loads to do. Only a few benches for tired adults, but that's the norm at schools. Beautifully kept grounds and equipment. Parking is not very close. Baby K loved it and we will be back.

I had a good first impression of this k-5th grade school. My kin moved to the area for the school…read moresystem. There was plenty of crossing guards to handle the heavy foot traffic. The principal stood out front with the teachers, greeting the wee, to not so wee, ones. It had a very welcoming atmosphere.