I could not love this school more. We have two children enrolled. One in 3rd and one in 7th. They have both blossomed at the Elizabeth Academy. They look forward to school every day. I am impressed that they are learning Biology, Geometry, Geography and not just math and science. They are specific in the field they are studying. They take intriguing field trips that we talk about for weeks. The educational experience is very integrated. They love helping their peers and getting to know the children who are younger and older. Children are respectful and quiet. They are fully absorbed in the learning experience. We have been at the Elizabeth Academy for 3 years now and I only wish we had found out about it sooner. I wish all children could have an educational experience that is as magical as the Elizabeth Academy. In response to the two other reviews... My daughter who is in seventh grade has muscular dystrophy. She was a new student in sixth grade and was heavily encouraged to return in seventh grade. She, in particular, loves the school. For the first time in her life she is not the only child who is different. She is one of two children at the school with a severe physical disability there are also several children with profound mental disabilities. There are many, many children with mild disabilities of varying types. I know that some of these children are there on scholarship and I have seen them return year after year. The school tries to accommodate therapies within the school day. We have been at several schools in two different states. I have never had an educational experience with my children as good as the Elizabeth Academy. I think they do a fantastic job. read more

My child has been a student at Elizabeth Academy since they were 3 years old and are now in the 3rd grade. They have thrived being in the Elizabeth Academy program. The confidence in learning is so evident. They were able to spot a reading difficultly in my child and intervened early and now my child is thriving in reading! Something that I really prize is how the program leads to my child being kind and caring for others. The joy they have in helping the younger children by reading to them, spotting the classmate that doesn't have someone sitting by them and how excited they are to tell me about helping a fellow classmate with a difficult lesson. read more

I'm not sure I have it in me to write full review so I'll just give you the highlights. My oldest went here for 4yrs. First couple years were great then leadership changed and it's just not a school I would pay to send my kids to anymore. There were 2 disturbed and violent children in my sons class and they were never kicked out. Instead the teachers cut back on instruction in order to "maintain safety in the classroom." My child learned very little and came home crying a lot even though he's typically a very happy child. I pulled him a couple months before the year was over and it was the best decision I ever made for him. He's back to his happy self and learning a ton at the new school. I also live near EA and see the infant class out on walks. The teachers do not appear to be remotely engaged and are on their phones. Today it was pouring rain and they were making no attempts to cover the babies or even put down the stroller shades to cover them. read more

this school is beautiful I'll give them that! it is stunning but the people who work there are what's wrong with the world. My boys have a scholarship and every time I ask about them coming there they just tell me they are full. Even after I was told there was room. They are judgemental and in my rich people are allowed. kids who TRULY need a school like this aren't welcome. I've sent emails and can't get anyone to respond much less call me. it's left me feeling really sad. my boys were micro preemies and NEED something good. I'm just upset that this is how they treat people. I want to cry. read more

*****BUYER BEWARE***** I have a 6yr old who is 2E/twice exceptional with acute ADHD. I found this school hoping that it would be the answer for him and his two normal functioning sisters (5 & 8) to be in the same school together. My son was not accepted, but they did accept my two girls. I enrolled them at the end of April after the enrollment contract was mailed to my home, but decided to withdraw them 6wks before school commenced. When I emailed EA, I was told I owed a balance of $6500!!! My girls never went to the school or took a single lesson, but they begin their 'pay period' in May to get parents who enroll their children to have to pay thousands of dollars before they even prove their school is a good fit. I demanded they send me my contract and a page a never saw had an 'x' next to 12 monthly payments (again, most schools still start charging in Aug; the month they begin their services). There was no signature or page number on this one page, so they finally backed off and voided my 'balance', but these people are scammers who prey especially on families with a special need. read more

My daughter has fallen in love with learning being at Elizabeth Academy! She talks about all the things she's learns all the time! On the last day of school she asked how long she has to wait to go back for Kindergarten. I also love how they teach peace and respect for everyone. My daughter loves everyone and is always sharing information about things from around the world. read more

We are so blessed to have our daughter at this school!! She has Down Syndrome and is thriving here!!! The teachers and staff are exceptional!! Our daughter has made tremendous progress and is happy here. A big heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Elizabeth Academy!! read more

We have had three great years at Elizabeth Academy and while I rarely spend any time providing reviews anywhere am doing so here because of our outstanding experience. My daughter has had three great years (3rd-5th) at this school and two of those years were during the pandemic. They are maintaining a Montessori curriculum but then also welcoming of children with additional needs creating an inclusive atmosphere. But really the reason I am offering this review is because my daughter found an incredible caring community of teachers and staff at this school upon moving to Salt Lake City in the middle of a pandemic. It was already tough with the move and the pandemic but this school worked extra hard to welcome my daughter in and create a 'home' here. When my daughter was facing some challenges in the learning and social-emotional space, the team rallied (teachers, social worker/psychologist team, and administration) to create strategies to support her. When I raised some issues around her learning needs, we came up with a plan to address. The school is incredibly beautiful and the classrooms are a dream for any kid. Any given week, there are any number of interesting activities the kids are doing whether it is cooking, science, arts creation, field trips, science projects, altruistic endeavors, volunteering for the community. The curriculum has the kids truly thinking about the world we live and how to be a global citizen. I can hardly keep up- there is always something! I never worry whether she is getting a well-rounded, diverse, and interesting education. I was especially happy with the fact my daughter was with kids different ages so she could 'teach' the younger kids and learn from the older kids. I can't speak to these negative reviews but always felt like the safety of my kid was the top priority. Truly, I never experienced anything but the best from the school administration. I truly encourage any parent to look closely at this school, do the tour, and learn from others. It's worth a look for any family no matter where you are coming from. We will always have a special place in our hearts for this school. read more

Accidentally stumbled upon the yelp section for EA as was going to their actuall website to email the entire staff a huge heart felt thank you, as today is the last day of school. I have 2 normal functioning children whom attend EA, both of which have Downs children as well as Autistic children in their classrooms. The entire staff at Elizabeth Academy has become my saving grace as a mother, a young one at that. The sense of community they have provided my family is above and beyond. My only complaint is amount of learning my boys are getting because their knowledge is going right over my head ;) I think if a family is turned away, its most likely an honest truth that the EA Staff feels like they don't have the exact means to benefit a child as much as the child deserves. As much as the school has grown, I believe their vision board is to be able to serve any and all children and have all the means necessary. Amazing school! I feel so fortunate to be giving my children this opportunity! read more

Inclusive school? Don't count on it. Don't even bother applying if your child has special needs. And even if your child is "accidentally" accepted, & attends school there for a couple of years, they seek out any & all opportunities to decline to readmit your child for another year. They also promise a bully free atmosphere, but special needs children are subject to bullying there just like anywhere else, despite what they tell you in their fancy brochures & on their website. In fact, the teachers do not intervene at all. They instead expect all of the children to work it out our amongst themselves, regardless of how vulnerable they are, & how much difficulty they have expressing themselves. My child had a great experience her first year, it's true, but her second year was not great. The bullying got so bad she often refused to go to school in the morning. Then, suddenly, despite assurances from the staff in the front office, the school refused to take her back. They emphatically said that because she had Special Needs, she cannot return. They are accepting NO SPECIAL NEEDS children for Middle School, even if they are already attending the school. In fact, the school became popular with patents because of the inclusion of special needs kids, but now it's so popular they pick & choose their students, choose only neurotypical ones, despite their mission to offer an inclusive education. Shameful! read more

Children with even very minor special needs are emphatically not welcome at the Elizabeth Academy. I agree completely with Martina W. And don't get me started on the "Work It Out" model for resolving problems between the students. The bullied kid is prompted to tell the bully just how much the bullying hurts. That provides real satisfaction to the bully, reinforcing his or her behavior. The Children's Center gave up on that approach several years ago. The staff there finally realized that expecting a bully to have empathy with his or her victim was unrealistic, to put it mildly. read more

Elizabeth Academy is a very beautiful and unique school. For the past six years my children have had the honor of attending Elizabeth Academy. I have a child with special needs and one that does not. Both are growing strong in this Montessori environment. So what is Elizabeth Academy's formula to success? I believe it is a school with a heart. It started with such a pure vision. "We are all unique...Imagine the Possibilities." It's well educated and loving staff along with strong parental support makes this a reality for each child. I am so impressed with the talented teachers and enrichment specialists. They really care! I have seen parents give countless hours to support the teachers, staff, children, and families at the school. A Montessori school community that comes together! Elizabeth Academy is a leader in schools. read more

When first looking for Montessori schools for our 2 young children we had a few options, but I knew right away Elizabeth Academy was the right choice. My first impression was that this school had a real community feel. Three years later I have come to understand just how right I was. I love this school so much, my children love this school so much, I eventually joined the PTO and my husband volunteers at the school as well. I couldn't be more thrilled about Elizabeth Academy. The classrooms come with 3 teachers, and my children have been attended to in so many ways. I used to think my son was a little distracted when it came to learning, I felt he was just really disinterested in academics. The teachers saw something that I didn't, he has a learning disability that I didn't even know existed. Not only did they come up with all sorts of ways to work with him on this but we also put our son in Speech and Music Therapies. Elizabeth Academy is an Inclusive School, allowing my son to take part in his therapies right at school and during school. The therapies have helped him tremendously. I also feel that because his therapies are given to him at school it hasn't faltered his confidence one bit, he feels like the therapies are just a part of his curriculum. Afterwards his therapists communicate with his teachers and myself and it's this triangle of a team and we are all working on the same goals with him. My daughter is considered a 'typical' student and she just lights up when she goes to school. I'm amazed at just 4 years old how captivated she is about learning about Antarctica and the Solar System. I am so grateful we found Elizabeth Academy and we plan have our children there for years to come! read more