LOVE this school! My son transferred to OH from a public school and I must say, he has…read moreexceptionally excelled in his reading, writing, and math capabilities. Not to mention, the staff, the headmaster and his family, are all so incredibly kind and an excellent reflection of core Christian values that I want my son to be influenced by. Ms. Weathers pours her heart into these children and my son adores her! She is incredibly sweet and my son always comes home talking about nothing but positive experiences with this teacher. I recommend this school to all my fellow Christians who want a solid Christian education for their children. They are doing it right here

Thank you Oak Hill Christian School for allowing our boys to grow in an environment where they were…read moretaught to live for our Lord Christ Jesus no matter the profession they might want to pursue!

My family toured many of the private schools in the area before landing on Nysmith for our child…read more The whole family, including our child, couldn't be happier with our choice. I am a Nysmith alum and know firsthand the value of the education they provide. It's been amazing to see how they've preserved and built upon the core experience and vision that founder Carol Nysmith built. To be clear, I have no incentive to post this review other than to help other families in the area consider Nysmith as a choice for their children. Before we chose Nysmith, e considered and toured a number of schools, including Basis Independent, Flint Hill, Ideaventions, Pinecrest, and Edlin. Most of these are among the top ranked schools in Northern Virginia. We felt that Nysmith had the best blend of factors for our child. - Academics: Nysmith has incredible academics, highly personalized to meet each individual child's needs. Nysmith's roots are in nurturing gifted/talented children, and with that approach comes the understanding that not every child is equally advanced in every subject. Some other schools will assign lots of homework to kids, which isn't really our vision for academic success. We like Nysmith's approach, which is to cultivate and nurture a love of learning rather than to put kids on a treadmill of endless homework. We also like that Nysmith integrates subject matter expertise into their curriculum from kindergarten onward: math experts teach math, science teachers teach science, rather than one teacher teaching all or most subjects - Size: Nysmith is bigger and more established than some of the younger "startup" schools. The classes are big enough that your child will have multiple sections of students to be friends with, they won't be siloed with only 5 or 10 classmates. Teacher ratios are still great - Teachers and Staff: Nysmith's teachers are qualified and smart, which you'll get at most private schools. But there's a key difference: they seem happier and more engaged than at any other school in the area. Retention is incredible: some of the Nysmith teachers have been there for over 25 years - since I was a student in the 90s! - Facilities and resources: Nysmith has a great facility that still has the DNA of a school rather than a country club. The facility is big, the playground is great, everything feels new, bright, and spacious - Community - We're still early in our experience with Nysmith but the PTO seems very engaged with many events scheduled. By reputation, Nysmith has one of the strongest communities of any school in the area

They tout coding and robotics, but their approach is likely to produce robots that code, not…read morecritical thinkers who can innovate. Beneath Ken Nysmith's slick salesmanship and the forced smiles that greet you, lies a far more sinister reality that belies the promise of "joy-filled, personalized learning". If you're seeking a school that truly nurtures your child's heart and mind, look elsewhere! Wellbeing and emotional support are woefully neglected at Nysmith. This place sees no problem in breaking spirits, crushing individuality and forcing students into a rigid mold that stifles their unique potential and confines them to narrow expectations. Question the status quo, and you'll be met with contempt. Conformity is the sole currency valued here! Think The Bible, Torah, or Quran -- immutable and infallible. . . I have met a few great teachers but admin pressure seems to leave them little bandwidth to connect, coach, or inspire students (despite the low student-to-teacher ratios). Humans are wired to thrive in safe, supportive spaces where even mistakes become stepping stones to learning. Nysmith is NOT that space. You've been warned!

My daughter has been going to The Boyd School Herndon for nearly 19 months. I can't say enough…read moregood things about this school. The director of this school is truly passionate about making this school the very best it can be. Any issues or feedback I have had in the past were always welcomed and resolved almost immediately. The director is engaged in your child's progress and wants to help each child meet their full potential. The teachers are wonderful, providing feedback on your child's progress regularly. I had some issues with my child at home and not only did they give me suggestions, they were willing to come and observe at my house. This is not your typical school. I am grateful that my daughter has such a wonderful environment to grow and learn.

I agree with the first reviewer about the school being closed too often, especially in the winter…read more Fairfax County Public Schools close frequently although on days that there are no reasons to be closed (the snow was already over and the roads were perfectly fine), and the Boyd School follows the Public Schools decisions. Public Schools are free so parents have to put up with it, but we pay a hefty tuition for a private school, we expect better. In addition to that, they close on many other occasions such as two weeks on Christmas, one week for Spring Break, teacher's service day, and more. My daughter is currently going there and I'm considering other options because of this. In terms of staff and curriculum, it's just okay. The teacher - student ratio there is quite high for the 3-6 year-old class (10 to 1). Considering how high the tuition is, the ratio should be lower. Overall the school is quite inflexible. If you want to cancel the contract, you have to notify them 3 MONTHS IN ADVANCE, which is an awefully long time to wait if you are not happy with the arrangements there.

Edlin School truly feels like a second home for our family. From the moment you walk through the…read moredoors, you can tell this is a place where children are known, valued, and genuinely cared for. The teachers are warm, attentive, and deeply invested in helping each child grow both academically and personally. What really sets Edlin apart is the sense of community. Families, staff, and students work together in a way that feels authentic and supportive, not forced. The school does a wonderful job balancing strong academics with creative programs in music, art, and enrichment that let students explore their interests and build confidence. Our child is excited to go to school each day, and that says everything. We are grateful for a school that nurtures curiosity, kindness, and a love of learning. Choosing Edlin School was one of the best decisions we have made for our family.

Love it! Our kids moved here from another private school this year and everything we were impressed…read moreby during the tour/application process remains! You actually know what your kids are learning and they have textbooks and read novels! if your wondering about the school do check it out.

Great Catholic Church and school. My child had a very strong…read morefaith and structure. Priest are very accommodating . We love the church and the community.

Most of the teachers are extremely disrespectful to students, My science teacher locks every…read moreassignment behind a code, and when I emailed her asking for a code to an assignment I missed she just gave me an explanation on how to get to class connects(basically saying 'sucks to be you, should've come to class') there isn't always a checkmark box for assignments I need to do so I can't always tell what's already been done, and the emails never let me mark them as read so I currently have 104 emails that need to be read individually even if I've marked them read

My child's computer broke down and was not charging anymore. I called k12 tech support and was told…read morethat a rush order was being placed and it should take 2 days to receive a new computer. its been 5 days and still nothing. I received an email and is supposed to be livered next Tuesday. 9 DAYS. 1.5 week of not being able to attend class nor school therapy. This is totally unacceptable, This place is getting worse by the day and no one is able to help.

Great quality Christian education. Great staff and facilities. Strong advanced curriculum with a…read moreChristian worldview.

My granddaughter has been in public school and we moved her to Fairfax Christian School. She has…read morelearned more this year than she learned in the public school. I love the way they teach phonics and language arts. They are even teaching spelling and have a pre- test and a final to improve their grade. Math is taught in a way the kids will learn and memorize the main facts of math.

First, racism comes from non-Saudis, and the school's bad reputation was the result of the actions…read moreof foreigners in it... Second, the school is primarily intended for Muslims, so it is obvious to teach them how to pray correctly and to teach them not to celebrate the holidays of other religions, and this is what public schools do. I have not seen a public school celebrate or support Muslim holidays.

Unfortunately I had to pay the tuition fee of $970/month for a bad experience with this school. I…read morenoticed there is a discriminations against non-saudi students also the teaching system is not profesional and teach students exterem things. I notice that they teach them that Christmas is bad thing, Easter is bad thing ......which I did not like it at all. I have to say that teachers are very nice and doing thier best but administration and principal are NOT professional at all. Do NOT get fooled about this school. if you want to teach your kids Arabic and Islam there is much better places than here. If you hear about this school just RUN AWAY.............................