Children came to purchase some grub at my local mcdonalds and were wild and rancidly behaved. One…read moreordered a burger and smeared it on the counter so id clean it up. They got two stars because kipling is similar to the name kippa of my late goldfish.

I remember attending this school MANY MANY years ago. This place is a great school. They have a…read morelarge field in the back, two playground equipment, a large gym and a multipurpose room that can be used as a second smaller gym. Their library is equipped with laptops and ipads. quite snazzy for elementary students. I kind of wished they had stuff like that back when I was in elementary school.. oh well

This school is a hidden gem. A friend of mine recommended it to me, and he found it by a…read morerecommendation, too. I think, it's a non-for-profit school, and therefore, they don't advertise their services. My kid is a 10-year old boy, and although he doesn't always want to go this school because of the extra work, he understands, how much it benefits him to attend classes there. Now, he is one of the best students at his regular school and attends an advanced math class! He also gained some programmer's skills at Stella Academy and built his own website. We are really proud of him. I hope the owners of the business wouldn't mind me opening this page. I just thought that more people should know about it. The teachers are good (Paul is our favorite), the prices are very affordable, and kids get really smart there.

Fantastic school, look them up in the rankings, this is the top elementary school in Northbrook. 3…read morekids pass through these halls. And they have a great IEP staff as well. My first child has ADHD and cognitive issues and they went all aboard to help. The principle Mr. T is a father with a child who had special needs and he is very understanding.

My daughter is in the parent tot program, Gilgool, and we love it. Her teachers, Ms Cherene and Ms…read moreSheryl, are the best. Such a loving and nurturing environment that really encourages social emotional development and a strong feeling of community.

When we moved to Northbrook in mid-2022, we left an amazing daycare in the city and were…read moreheartbroken to move our daughter out of the care of the people who had helped us raise her for almost two years. We came to Guidepost on a referral from friends who attended and it has been nothing short of a truly wonderful experience. We did not come here as Montessori-fanatics, but quickly realized what wonders it was doing for our child. Her growth, sense of independence, and creativity have flourished here. All of her teachers have been loving, attentive, and communicative. Abbey and Christine, the school leadership, are always reachable and open to discussions when I have questions/feedback. We love sending our daughter here because she know she is safe, loved, and engaged in her learning. We would absolutely recommend Guidepost Deerbrook to any family looking for a home for their child!

We've been with the Guidepost for a couple of months and it's been an outstanding experience!…read moreTeachers and staff are friendly and resourceful, and communication is prompt and clear. I compared over 10 daycares thoroughly prior to sending him here and I'm very happy with my decision. I love that my little one does a variety of creative and fun activities daily with Montessori philosophy as a foundation. I feel sincere care and love from the teachers and staff here, and I appreciate the teachers taking the time to do a parent-teacher conference to share detailed feedback on the child. It helps parents understand where we can better support him to enjoy his day and grow. I also like that the school puts lots of effort into building a community. The monthly gatherings/ events for families and kids, sending out weekly newsletters, and having a FB family communication page... they go above and beyond! I highly recommend Guidepost to my family and friends!

We are in the district for a high school that has an amazing reputation, but it's massive. Both my…read morehusband and I went to small private high schools so were a little nervous about the size of our high school and encouraged our daughter to check out the local private schools. I didn't have RZ on our radar since we are far from religious, but after hearing so many great things from friends who had sent their kids figured it was worth checking out. My husband and I went to a parent meeting and were super impressed with the staff we went and warmth of the school. We had visited other schools, which seemed great too, but this one really stood out. As we walked out my husband turned to me and said "how do we convince her to check this out?" When I first brought up the idea of touring RZ my daughter was not into it. I finally agreed to get her to look at it back in the fall with some type of bribery- always works wonders with 13 year olds. Their incredible admissions director, Staci, and a few inspiring students took an hour to show us around. I, once again, was incredibly impressed with the warmth from both the faculty and students. It really felt like one big happy family. We walked out of the tour and my daughter surprisingly said "I'm probably going to high school with my friends, but i liked RZ enough for you to sign me up for a shadow day" Shadow day arrived and she gave me a really hard time on the drive there saying that she wasn't sure why we were wasting our time when she clearly wasn't going to end up there. I dropped her off and braced myself for a pout face when she walked out later that day. Staci checked in halfway thru thru the day to let me know she was having a great day, but still I wasn't sure what to expect. I pulled up at the end of the school day (no carline by the way since it's such a small school and the majority of the population drives) and my daughter walked out with the biggest smile on her face carrying a water bottle full of candy from teachers. She got in my car and said "That was SO much fun! I think I might want to go to school there!" She couldn't stop talking about how nice and welcoming the kids were at RZ. While I had worried that each grade was so small, she seemed to get to know kids from all different grades and I loved the idea that they mix so much. When I asked her why it was so fun her response was "it almost feels like camp." (and she loves nothing more than her summers at overnight camp). After that we attended a few other RZ events from interviews to curriculum night. She walked out of her interview with the athletic director and informed me she would not only be playing tennis at RZ, but possibly basketball too. I reminded her she hadn't dribbled a ball since 3rd grade and she responded "well they told me anyone can play basketball at RZ." At curriculum night we were wow'd by the passion of the teachers and offerings. Even the jewish studies classes seemed fun. The curriculum was interesting and challenging and the faculty amazing (special shoutout to Staci who went above and beyond to get to know our family). However, what really stood out were the kids who go to the school. They went out of their way to reach out to my daughter to show their love for RZ and every conversation left me thinking "I hope my kids turn out like them when they are in high school." She was incredibly torn between RZ and our local high school and before spring break we forced her to make a decision. My husband loved RZ so much he wanted to just tell her to go, but I felt like it was important for her to make the decision for freshman year (and if necessary we could weigh in sophomore year). Ultimately, she decided to go to our public high school because she wanted to experience the big high school experience, but the fact that she ended up so torn (after being so anti private school) shows what a special place RZ is. I'm hopeful that my daughter has a stellar freshman year, but am thrilled to know that if we want a smaller environment where she'll get more attention (or perhaps her younger brothers) RZ is an amazing option.

As a parent of one RZJHS graduate and one current student, I feel incredibly blessed to have chosen…read morethis school for our boys. The decision to send them to Rochelle Zell Jewish High School has been one of the best we've made as a family. RZJHS is committed to preparing students for college and beyond, equipping them with the academic foundation and critical thinking skills they need to succeed. The warm and nurturing environment at RZJHS is truly unique; the teachers genuinely care about the students, providing individualized attention and support that goes above and beyond what you'd find elsewhere. Our boys loved the sports program at RZJHS, playing soccer, basketball, and tennis! We're grateful every day for the positive impact this school has had on our children, both academically and personally.