I wanted to take a moment to share an updated perspective on Great Hearts Live Oak. Over time, I've…read morecome to appreciate just how dedicated the staff is. They continue to be supportive, professional, and always willing to communicate with parents. Whether it's through phone calls, emails, or text messages, they make an effort to keep families informed, which is something I really value. The curriculum remains challenging and encourages students to think critically. While there are still some concerns about the lack of specific cultural observances, I do see that the school focuses on deeper discussions about historical events rather than just surface-level recognition. I can respect that approach, even if it's different from what some might expect. One issue that still comes up a lot is the car line. The construction in the area has settled down a bit, but now there's a new challenge--sharing the road with other businesses. It definitely adds another layer of congestion, but I think it's important to acknowledge that a lot of the frustration comes from how we, as parents, handle the process. There are still too many instances of people not paying attention, blocking driveways, or leaving huge gaps in the line, which just makes things worse. If everyone followed the guidelines, it would probably run a lot smoother. The school is still a charter, which means funding is always a challenge. It runs largely on donations and tuition, but not every family contributes equally, which puts extra strain on resources. At the same time, the staff is stretched thin, and I know that makes classroom management tough. It's understandable that some behavior issues might be handled more strictly just because teachers have so much on their plates. One thing I've been thinking about lately is how easy it is for us as parents to rate and critique a school, but I wonder how the school would rate us. A child's education isn't a one-way street where only the school has to be accountable--parents play just as big of a role in making sure their child succeeds. Whether it's supporting teachers, reinforcing expectations at home, or just being mindful of how we contribute to the school community, it's something to consider. Overall, my experience with Great Hearts Live Oak has been positive, even with the challenges. No school is perfect, but I do see the effort they put in, and that matters. I just hope that as a community, we can all recognize that education is a shared responsibility, not just something for the school to carry on its own.

Great Hearts Live Oak review…read more I have two children, one is special Ed and the other was in gifted and talented program before starting GHLO. They have both gone downhill and are failing classes here due to burnout from the overwhelming amount of homework given daily (and over weekends) and also the bullying going on here has gotten out of control. I know it's everywhere but I thought it would be better here where it's smaller. It did start out better but over the years, unfortunately, they don't do anything about it and all the good kids leave and all the bullies stay. Horrible experience with special Ed here. They were fake and trying to convince me that they cared dearly about my child and wanted what was in his best interest. Believing they were only trying to help him I agreed to everything they recommended which isolated him from friends and made his depression and anxiety worse. Believing they were on his side I made him stay longer making him endure even more harassment by staff as well as bullying by students. When he told staff about students harassing him he was ignored. When I brought it up I was told he was lying and making it up (NOT oh, we will look into it). When I told them he felt targeted by staff they said he's delusional. The staff would unnecessarily escalate him to create a situation or excuse to send him home every day so they wouldn't have to deal with him. (When over stimulated he would put his head down on the table and practice what his therapist taught him & the staff would touch him and shake his shoulder which we discussed in meetings not to do because it made things worse) They would call me at work and exaggerate what happened so I would come pick him up immediately, such as telling me he barricaded himself into a classroom and they were going to call the cops on him when it turns out he actually was standing outside the special Ed classroom door wanting to come in and they where standing on the other side not letting him open the door (his IEP stated he was able to leave regular class if he got overwhelmed and go to special ed room to reset). Or telling me he has stabbed himself with a pencil and is at the nurses station when he actually scratched his hand with a broken pencil during an anxiety attack because they wouldn't give him a break or stop touching him and they were purposely escalating it. Then they played dumb and said they didn't realize he was having anxiety attacks and thought he was just being disobedient and not following directions. Which I believed until they kept doing the same things over again the following week after having a meeting about it. When I questioned them for escalating him to the point of self harm and not giving him a break (which is in his IEP). They don't answer but redirect me to look at his pattern of behaviors (behaviors that only happen at school and not at home, behaviors caused by them escalating situations when he is having anxiety attacks). They want all of their students to fit into their perfect little box and my son doesn't fit, he requires a lot of extra patience. During one of my meetings with faculty, Mrs Audello (the principal) had the audacity to compare my son to a mass school shooter and said that's why they need to keep suspending him and do investigations before he can return (he has never made any threats towards the school or brought anything inappropriate to school and they search his backpack every morning when he arrives at school) I am happy to report I have pulled both of my kids out of GHLO and they are now both homeschooled online through Acellus Academy. My special ed son has done a complete 180, they both have all A's as well as my son has not been hospitalized for depression since leaving that school, he does go at a slower pace than my daughter who finishes her classes early in the school year as my son usually keeps working on school all through the summer.

I started in 5th grade, and it was really hard to get used to the workload. However, back then,…read morethey had teachers who cared. When we got a new head of school, almost all of our good teachers quit or got fired. Additionally, they are very bad at following 504 plans. It took me 2 years to get a 504 plan, and they kept ignoring it. In 7th grade, I was failing math with a 30, and my teacher never communicated with my mom about it. If you don't want to be an astrophysicist or something, the school is not worth it. The one upside of this school is the community and Ms.Matchett, she was the one teacher who actually helped with my missing assignments and wasn't rude to me when I'd lose focus during class. Another thing that can affect your decision to apply here is that once I had a science teacher who tried to fail me for no reason and almost kicked me out for moving my chair "too loud." Thankfully, she was fired for being racist to one of my classmates but it's still something to keep in mind. (Also, the PE coaches are nice just PE doesn't really affect my grades lol)

This school is the reason I have never been the same. I used to be such a happy girl, and now my…read morelife completely sucks. That school had brought suicide thoughts, self harm, and depression onto me. I do not know why people even think about going here. Some girl cut me with a pair of scissors, which started my self harm mindset. But if you want to be bullied, have teachers LITERALLY HIT you, then go right here!!

I am very impressed with Fort Sam Houston ISD. This is the best school district my children have…read moreever attended!

My twins love Randolph Elementary this is there third Elementary school they have attended and by…read morefar there favorite. The teachers actually care and all of the ladies in the front office are friendly and helpful. We will be sad when it's time to move again.

horrible. the kids are extremely racist and form cliques and leave others out. This school is only…read moregood up until 5th grade after that get your kids the hell out of here. The faculty does nothing when something serious happens. My child has come home telling me that many children say the n word and many other offensive things but the staff does NOTHING. She would always come home depressed because she had barely any friends and the children would leave her out. I would never send any of my other children here. They have a long way to go. They a very small variety of classes and everyone does the same courses. I want to give them zero starts but that's not possible so l'll give them a 1. New! More ways to react to reviews.

Probably one of the most horrid schools I've ever seen. GET YOUR KIDS OUT! Teachers that are…read moreclueless of their own content, mostly women trying to protect each other by lying and making things up. Admin that couldn't care less about the students and try to catch teachers. All the reviews that are positive are either current employees or previous (how sad). A headmaster that relies on words rather than evidence while always staying in her office. Teachers that target students as well as telling their AT's to do the same. Lots of racism. Teachers can't do anything but use AI but even then aren't checking what they're giving out. And if you're a guy you won't last at all. Just watched two leave and one left before Christmas last year. They're all jumping ship. Students just placed into hallways and missing out on learning. BY FAR THE DIRTIEST, SMELLIEST, and most DISGUSTING classrooms. Mold everywhere because the humidity was 70% or higher all year long. No wonder so many people got sick. Incompetent maintenance worker who thinks vacuuming the mold from one spot is enough (it's all in the vents). The excuses just keep coming for us parents all the time instead of them even acknowledging that. My kid was non stop targeted by racist classmates and three teachers who did nothing. Looking into making a case to open a TEA investigation but the only one who had all the screenshots, recordings of teachers, and all that apparently left so if you're reading this please get in touch and we can save the future of these kids. Other parents seem to buy the admin since they shared the list of donations (accident maybe?) but somehow their kid is failing multiple subjects but get passed to the next grade. How can a worker not be appalled at everything? And the smell, it's terrible and everywhere. You can see how the classroom floors are littered with food stomped onto the carpets, gum, spill after spill. I will say again. This school needs to be investigated asap. Also, not sure how they can call themselves classical education. They aren't. Just because they have Latin doesn't mean it's classical. Where are my kids notes Cornell style? Why don't they know anything about Ancient Greece and Rome? Are they still using Singapore math? And the 10 year old version? Yes. Also, teachers will never allow a student to get ahead. They will keep every student at the same pace, inhibiting the higher learners and keeping them from being their unique selves. I guess you could say it's a type of brainwashing. Please, to the gentleman that knew pretty much everything, please get in touch.

We are in 2026. Reviews from previous years praise the school. Yes, it was a fine school once! BUT,…read moreand this is a BIG BUT, it is no longer Montessori! Everyone BE AWARE of this fact!!! Country Day Montessori of San Antonio TX was sold over Summer of 2025, because the previous owner was diagnosed with cancer and they needed to sell the school because they needed the funds. The new owners are NOT INTERESTED IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION and are NOT USING THE MONTESSORI EDUCATION SYSTEM! This IS NO LONGER A MONTESSORI SCHOOL! Most qualified Montessori teachers left because the school switched to traditional education and is leaving Montessori behind. They hired traditional teachers who have NO IDEA what Montessori education is! Beware that Country Day Montessori of San Antonio TX is NO LONGER using Montessori!!! Country Day Montessori of San Antonio TX is now a HORRIBLE school! This may sound harsh, but that is the truth and reality: IT'S HORRIBLE! Most committed, dedicated parents are aware of these changes, and some, who have had their children at Country Day Montessori for 3 and 4 years have decided to leave, and put their children in other schools! They are charging top prices for Montessori education and provide NO Montessori education! This is FRAUD! STAY AWAY! Look for another school! If you want Montessori education, THIS IS NOT IT!!!

This school is wonderful and successfully implements the Montessori method. They are kind and…read morepatient with the children. All of the staff is helpful, and together they generate a community and environment that encourages emotional and educational growth for children. I highly recommend this school.

Good school, great teachers, rude and condescending front office staff! Giving a 4 star because of…read morethat.

my kid has a big birth mark scar on his head and hes insecure about it so he wears a hoodies…read moreteachers told him to take off the hoodie and just get over it

Both of my children have attended converse Christian School and I am glad to say that my family…read moreabsolutely loves this education program and childcare. I have a two year old and now 5 year old who is absolutely thriving academically. Converse Christian School is the best

My Daughter has attended Converse Christian for close to 2 years. The focus on our children's…read moregrowth and development is truly amazing. This has been a great partnership and I love the family environment they create. I highly recommend Converse Christian school to all of those looking for a quality faith based educational experience.