Great school! Small class sizes support the individual attention given to each child. The college…read morecouneslor begins working with the students in 8th grade which leads to an amazing college acceptance list. Kids develope character through the program as well as a strong academic base preparing them for college. And of course, the campus is beautiful!!

The two negative reviews of The Wakefield School are so bizarre! I think the reviewers…read moreare bogus, or they have the wrong Wakefield School. The one in The Plains , Virginia Is an outstanding school (lower school, Middle and high school). The school has a diverse population of bright, enthusiastic students and teachers. The Head Master is supportive and is always ready to meet with parents to help with any concerns parents or students may have. The curriculum is challenging and creative. My granddaughter was enrolled in order to benefit from small classes and stimulating courses. It is the best decision our family has ever made! As a former teacher, I recommend it highly! PAt C.

I am a member of the class of 2025 and I want to share what four years here have felt like from the…read moreinside. The biggest problem is consistency. Rules exist in the handbook but they rarely get enforced in daily life. Students notice this quickly. When deadlines get ignored and consequences rarely follow, effort drops. Many classmates stopped studying because they know they will still pass. Instead of learning material, a lot of students copy work from each other or rely on AI tools to finish assignments and even quizzes. The environment slowly trains people to aim for completion instead of understanding. Teaching quality also varies a lot. Some teachers explain clearly and care about whether students understand. Others rush through slides, assign work without context, and move on whether anyone gets it or not. When students feel lost and no one checks in, they stop asking questions. Over time classes turn into grade management instead of education. Students memorize short term facts, submit work, and forget it immediately after. Lunch is another daily frustration. Prices are high compared to portion size and quality. Meals often feel closer to convenience food than something prepared fresh. I got sick after eating there once and several friends have said the same. The cafeteria also only has two microwaves. Because many students bring food from home, lines stack up fast. Waiting ten minutes is normal and arguments happen over who was first. I have seen people push in front of others and threaten them over a place in line. Staff rarely step in unless it becomes loud. Substance use happens more often than people expect from a private school. Students leave class claiming they need the restroom and go vape or smoke. It is common knowledge which bathrooms people use for this. Yet students almost never get caught. When problems do surface, they tend to disappear quietly. Discipline does not always feel equal either. Some students face harsh punishment while others seem protected. There are also situations where administration response feels more focused on avoiding attention than addressing behavior. Incidents get handled internally and rarely discussed openly with the student body. Because of this, rumors spread and trust drops. Students start believing rules depend on who you are instead of what you did. Tuition is another major concern. The yearly cost is close to college level unless families meet certain religious qualifications for a lower rate. At the same time, resources inside the school do not always match the price. The campus added a new building recently and money feels tight in other areas. Programs shrink, teachers leave, and students notice classes getting larger or combined. From the outside the school looks structured and high achieving. Tours highlight facilities, uniforms, and college acceptance banners. Daily life feels different. Many students focus on getting by instead of improving. Cheating is common, discipline feels uneven, and basic services like lunch and supervision struggle to keep up. After four years here, my honest view is simple. The school has potential and some great teachers, but the overall experience does not match the cost or reputation. Families looking at it should talk to current students and not rely only on appearances.

Let me preface this by saying that I am a senior at PVI in the class of '25. I am not writing this…read moreout of hate, but of experience. Most of the teachers here never enforce rules, nor do they teach in a way that students can easily understand. This latency leads to many students developing (if not already developed) an entitlement ideology, which leads to them using things like chatgpt in order to cheat on assignments and tests because they don't feel like they need to complete them. The cafeteria food is overpriced, not safe for regular consumption, and not that good. I got food poisoning one day because I had something from the cafeteria. They also only have 2 microwaves in the cafeteria for those who wish to reheat food, leading people to either over-pack microwaves or wait upwards of 10 minutes at a time to get their food. I was even threated by another student that he would "slime me" because I wouldn't give him my spot in the microwave line. They have a large drug problem, kids often get out of classes to smoke or vape or huff in the bathrooms, and are not usually caught. The only way this doesn't get out to the public is because they are scarily good at covering up the bad stuff here. During my freshman year one of the male juniors had sex with a female freshman in one of the confessionals and when the school administration found out, only the freshman was expelled and the situation was covered up. The charge what is worth of a college (More than $22k per year), unless you are both baptized and confirmed (I believe it is around $12k per year). They are in a great state of debt due to their latest purchase of a new building and will do anything (including firing a teacher) in order to avoid getting sued. All in all, do not go to this school. Its education prowess is at the same level as a regular, public high school. Most of its students cheat on tests and do not care about having sex or doing drugs at school. It costs outrageous amounts of money and will cover up any discourse in its property. It is all empty looks with nothing going on behind the scenes

This school is great !! My son has been here since he was 4 months old and he is now 2yrs old and…read moreis still going to goddard. They have been kind and helpful. They have family events throughout the school year and those are our favorite. Summer camp is also great as the little ones have time to enjoy outside activities especially on water days ! I would 100% recommend this school.

The Goddard School has made a tremendous impact on my daughter, who had previously been there for 5…read moreyears and is now a 1st grade student in public school in Loudoun County. She has excelled in Reading, Writing, Math, Science and now being in public school, is far and ahead of other students in her class. I believe the environment and teachers she previously had in Kindergarten made a big difference in her confidence, her ability to work well with others and her personality overall. I can confidently say if the Goddard School had a 1st grade program we would have kept her in the same school. My son who is now 2 is also at the Goddard School and hoping for the same impact on him as he gets older. I highly recommend this school.

Plain and simple -We love Good Shepherd. It's a school that feels like home. The Director,…read moreTeachers, Assistants, Helpers, Volunteers, everyone makes the children and faith their priority. Two of our three kids have gone through Good Shepherd and we couldn't have been more pleased with all that they learned to prepare them for elementary school. The teaching staff have a passion for Christ centered teaching and truly find loving and creative ways to share this passion with the children.

My husband said it best..."I wish Good Shepherd Preschool went through high school."…read more The facility is immaculate. The director has an open door, a big smile and a full heart for all her students, each of whom she knows by name. The teachers are seasoned, creative, deeply kind and attentive to the needs of each child. I have watched both my sons blossom and learn under their thoughtful instruction. My older son is now thriving at a local kindergarten. But just the other day, he confided in me, "Mommy, you know, Good Shepherd was more fun."

Not the best school, tardy policy is the worst part. If you're 10 seconds late for class you better…read morebelieve you're getting a tardy, and eventually a two hour detention.

Terrible school annoying kids, unmotivated teachers, non challenging assignments, and a overall…read moreawful place 0/10 don't go here

I fell in love with Montessori based education after watching my daughter thrive during her…read morepreschool years. What we were looking for was a smooth transition between preschool and Kindergarten. We had narrowed down to 3 Montessori schools for my now 4yr old son. We decided on Center Stage after touring the facility with Heather, the Director. She is truly passionate about education and that reflected wonderfully in the little details she mentioned while she gave us a tour. My son has been going here for a month now. Within the first few days his vocabulary and conversation skills improved leaps and bounds. He is excited to go to school and learn every day. Being a parent who already has experience with an older Montessori educated child, I can confidently say that Center Stage is easily at par or higher than any Montessori schools in and around Loudoun. The teachers are awesome! They are straight forward and ask us about our goals for our children and are ever willing to work with us. The child to teacher ratio helps them give a lot of individual attention to every child. They communicate everyday to us and send us lesson plans and pictures of our child throughout the day. I would highly recommend Center Stage to anyone looking for a good preschool or daycare for their kid. They are Montessori and more!

Center Stage is led by Director Heather Carboneau who has been doing an amazing job at staffing the…read morepre-school with exceptional teachers and communicating continuous updates with parents highlighting their child's progress. Center Stage is a pre-school that follows the popular Montessori approach; however, they've changed it a bit to make it more practical and engaged in today's world. What makes Center Stage great and unique is that they have a team that really cares. They truly take a personal approach with every child they have. We put our son in Center Stage two months ago and have been very pleased on the progression that he has made so far. What we appreciate the most is that the teachers are very honest. They will tell you the truth where your child's strengths are and his/hers areas of improvement. As a team, they will then work diligently to make those improvements and have a curriculum that will keep the child highly engaged. We could clearly tell that Heather and her team are very passionate about early education and child development. Center Stage truly has a unique curriculum and approach compared to your usual pre-school or 'daycare'. They really strive for the best. Thank you Center Stage! Keep on rocking!

I went there it was a fun experience overall fun events and everything however one of the…read morecounselors seem to pick which students they automatically don't like so wouldn't recommend going to them for any personal issues. Fun overall just gotta check on a counselor.

I know there's no such thing as a good 6th grade expirience, but I was hoping for a better one. I…read moreknow some of the teachers are trying, but at least 50% just suck. The food is terrible. and It's cramped. I know it can do better, but at least for now 2 stars is what it deserves. Also, there is no way zena wasn't forced to post that review. If you work here, don't take this personally. I'm a middle schooler going through puberty with more opinions than there are people on earth. -thanks for reading.

The high school has approximately 1,500 students. Events are fun to attend. The staff and…read morevolunteers are invested in the success of the school. The annual Rock and Roll revival play was a blast.