Update - The Acorn is based on learning thru play. The ratio is awesome when it comes to student…read moreteacher ratio. They have a lot of hands on activities the kids get to do and expect lots of fun arts and crafts being sent home. My kid loves it, and always talks about how much fun she had with Terri and Katie and Lourdes each time she comes home from school. All the teachers and staff there are amazing and keep you up to informed. Katie is one of my favorites, and keep us "in the know" with out us even asking. Wendy and Jo do an amazing job behind the scenes. I love that I get weekly emails about everything that's going on at the school and her class. If you are looking for a great school to call home ACORN is the place! They do have a wait list and going on a tour is a must. I recommend going online and check dates for the open house or call.

My experience at the Acorn School is unique in many ways but let's face it, as a working dad, my…read morelens may be difference than others. Bottom line, this school is different, and you are impacted by that as soon as you pull into the driveway. From the playground to the entrance, children are encouraged to play with their hands and truly experience learning. I just had an opportunity to attend a day fully dedicated to father and child (this was one of the most special events)! Thanks to the school and it's leaders/teachers who are so passionate about our children.

This is our son's third year at St. Paul's. He started at the earliest age. He has grown so much in…read morethis community through the caring of his various Toddler and Primary Guides and Assistant Guides. The Montessori Education is the best and he has so much confidence and independent skills. We can't wait to send our second child to St. Paul's once age-eligible!

My child is treated with *love at St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori School. Each school day, I…read moreentrust my child in the hands of a team of skilled and caring teachers to whom my child positively responds, and an environment in the classroom and on the playground where my child feels at home. I'm on a first-name basis with school staff who I consistently experience to be proactively communicative, easily accessible, genuinely receptive and to administer a well-run school organization. And, staff stand at the school door each morning to greet all children by name, which motivates me to get my child to school on time! My child is growing beautifully--intellectually, socially and spiritually-- thanks to the lived mission at St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori School, and our family has been embraced by a true community among fellow families. I wholeheartedly recommend St. Paul's!

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From the owner: We are a tuition-free college preparatory and career readiness public charter school serving…read morestudents in grades PRE-K (4) – 12. We provide a family-friendly learning environment, engaging parents to ensure whole-child development. For over twenty years, Southwest Preparatory School has been dedicated to creating an adaptive school program and nurturing environment that prepares students to be successful in the world!

I can't say enough good things about SLES. In her first semester, our 3 year old is turning into…read moreone polite and mindful little lady. All of her teachers and other staff members have such a concern for our entire family that this school has felt like home from day one. I will be sending our new son to SLES when the time comes. This has been the best educational experience we could have dreamed for with our family.

We absolutely love SLES! I honestly have not one single complaint! We are so happy we found such an…read moreamazing community for our son (PK3). He loves going to school, has met amazing friends and teachers who cherish him and his sweet personality. He is also involved in an after school enrichment program -gymnastics and absolutely loves it and the coach! This is such a loving and special place. When my daughter, who doesn't even go to the school yet, was sick and in the hospital, I can't even begin to tell you how many people reached out to us with concern and love, asking how she was doing and if there was anything they could do to help. We truly feel special and loved here, and the education my son is receiving is top notch! What more could you ask for?

My daughter loves going to AHPDS. The student to teacher ratio is very low. They have daily…read morechapel, extracurriculars such as dance and Spanish. The teachers are great, and prices reasonable for what you get.

We are so blessed to bring our daughter here! We love it just as much as when my son used to…read moreattend. They are amazing, nurturing and sincerely caring for the kiddos. My baby girl has learned SO much in such a short time and it warms my heart. Safety for the kids and staff is extremely important from COVID precautions to property safety and even practice drills for anything necessary. The Directors immediately get back to you and the app they allow parents to use communicates throughout the entire day with updates on meals, bathroom, accidents and even photos! It gives me comfort knowing my daughter is safe and having so much fun! She LOVES Ms. Valerie and Ms. Anna!

My daughter currently attends the Lullwood campus. Since she has been at Brighton she has…read moreconsistently made developmental strides. She is part of their Early Childhood Intervention program and the increased knowledge of their staff about recognizing and addressing developmental delays has been critical in her development. Brighton's practice of inclusion where both children with and without disabilities and delays are taught together is extremely important to me. It shows my daughter how no matter who you are, we are all important and worthy of understanding and respect. I can not recommend Brighton more.

Great school. The teachers are dedicated to providing the best education for our kids. Small…read moreclassroom settings, excellent student to teacher ratio with lots of individualized attention for students. Classrooms have the latest technology and students receive new chrome books without parents having to pay extra for them like in other schools. After school clubs are available for all grade levels at no cost. Excellent & welcoming environment for students and parents. Most importantly are the Christian values being taught. Students are learning to grow in faith, make a difference in the world and lead like Jesus.

Love this school! Our family has been a part of The Holy Name Family for decades but my little ones…read morehave been attending since 2011 and we love every educational minute of it. We've have our 2 oldest attending and next year we'll add our 3rd child to the 3K program. We are truly blessed to be part of the Holy Name Family.

The George Gervin Academy is a local charter school founded by former Spurs player and NBA hall of…read morefame player George Gervin, hence the name, and is run by an administration consisting heavily of his family- his sister Barbara Hawkins is the superintendent, and sister Frances is the CFO. Originally opened as a drop out prevention high school, the school has since expanded to serve PK-12th grades, spanning early childhood, middle school (mostly housed at a separate location) and high school. In addition to core classes, the school has a sports program including basketball, cheer, and soccer teams, and has a new gym facility that hosts basketball and volleyball tournaments. Teachers here, as at other schools, are of all varieties of background and education levels- quite a few possess Masters degrees or in the process of obtaining them, and all staff participate in extensive professional development and training. However, some teachers are better skilled and more experienced than others and it shows in the education and support they provide their students. Don't take this as a mark against this school in particular- you'll find that at any school. Recently, in addition to improving teacher skills through increased professional development and support, the school has also expanded course offerings and electives, particularly at the high school level. All students receive weekly gym and music classes, and they have also recently started an art program. High school students are able to take Spanish or German, and also have a Spurs Silver Dancer as a fine arts/dance teacher as well. Minor things that count against this school is the lack of transparency from administration, inconsistencies between classes and grade levels, and the fact that most grade levels only have one or two teachers- if you have difficulties, there really isn't often an alternative. However, on the bright side, classes are relatively small and the student body is small and feels more like a large family.

Worst school EVER! Leadership is horrible. If they're at work they're either unavailable or busy…read morewriting everyone up for not adhering to their teaching practices instead of best teaching methods utilized by individual teachers. The admin yells at teachers for taking time off but admin is absent far more often. The Academy's CEOs don't care about their staff, instead they focus on attendance to get more monies from the government, while ignoring the complaints of teachers.

Great school for 2 year olds! The Bright beginnings class is precious. The teachers are so…read morepatient and caring. I cannot say enough good things about our daughters first school experience. I highly recommend placing your little ones in their care. They are also accredited and offer classes for 2 year olds all the way through Kindergarten. The only downside I can give is that they are constantly asking for fundraising money. Be prepared to be called out by class mom's if you are the reason the class isn't getting an ice cream party for less than 100% "voluntary fundraising participation".