We are so grateful for this amazing school where our children have attended for the past 11 years!…read moreIt is the only hybrid school in Ellis County that is accredited with ACSI, and it has stood the test of time for the last 22 years! It provides a strong biblical education along with an active school culture and competitive athletics program.

Unfortunately, the individuals that are in charge of this school are not of the highest caliber. We…read morewere directly involved with the gun incident that occurred last school year, and it was not handled in a way that displays excellence and/or moral character. It's unfortunate because this school has the potential to be excellent, but misses the mark because of the individuals that are in leadership positions. Praying for everyone that was and is still in this educational system.

It was an answered prayer when we found Midlothian Private School for our Kindergartener and we…read morewere absolutely heart-broken when we had to relocate to the hill country. Our son was accepted to a Christian school where we will be living and and he'll be entering at the top half of his class which speaks volumes to MPS and his teacher, Mrs. Howard. His new school was very impressed with his assessment saying it was rare for a child to come in mid-year knowing what he knows. I'm so thankful for MPS and the love that's been poured into our son and his education. We weren't just seeking education for him when we found MPS. We wanted him to have the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and make a positive impact wherever he went - somewhere he could further his character and deepen his faith. Additionally, we wanted someone who would invest in nurturing his little soul with Christian values and MPS, Mrs. Howard, and the rest of the MPS staff have delivered 100%. So thank you, to each and every one of you, for everything you do to make MPS what it is.

Our first year at heritage and it has been amazing! A truly loving staff and my daughter has…read morelearned an incredible amount in her first 3 months of school! Feels like a family.

We are extremely please with our daughters academic, emotional and spiritual growth this past…read moreschool year at Heritage Christian Academy. The staff and teachers have a genuine love for children, they have very intentional learning goals and make it clear that spiritual growth is a top priority as they incorporate Christ and God into the curriculum each day. Our daughters teacher was phenomenal at meeting her academic needs and with regular communication we worked very closely to make sure the learning continued at home. She loves school, loves showing off what she has learned and she gets excited to see the staff members that greet her each day. HCA is a blessing to our whole family. We highly recommend this private Christian school.

I visited this campus because they had an Open House, which they advertised as an event on…read moreFacebook. I didn't know the best place to park, since this was my first visit since they moved to this campus. Disclaimer: my sister-in-law used to teach history at this school, while my brother coached volleyball and may have taught a Bible class. But they haven't been with this school since before I moved to Athens in 2014. But back when they used to work for this school, I got to meet some of the faculty and staff members, so I know some of them. This school used to "float around" and make their home in various church buildings before they moved to this location (a piece of ranch land). So they have really grown up since I have seen them! Currently, they have 60-70ish students from 7th-12th grades. Their "band" is a worship-leading band for their chapel services, and I'd love to sit in on a chapel service sometime! I like that it seems they welcome students of various denominations (the Christian School I attended was run by predominantly members of the Church Of Christ, which meant that our chapel services were accapella, but they welcomed students of other denominations). They also wear some sharp uniforms, the more formal version of which reminds me of what they wore in the "Harry Potter" movies, but most days of the week they wear more casual uniforms, as some current students (from the House of Gryffendor", Lol!) told me. I was also excited to learn that they had a cooking class, that was all year long (not just 1 semester), where they also learned how to grill food on backyard grills. Their library also has a small "coffee shop" with it, where the students can brew their own coffee while they study (that was the impression I got). There is also a small swimming pool right behind the Administration Building, which would be good for back-to-school or end-of-year picnic parties, or maybe even use it for a shallow-water aerobics class. During the summer, they also have a "Popsicle Summer Camp", full of different elective camp sessions for kids ages 5-13. If I had kids in those ages, I would definitely encourage them to go to a camp session or two. And if I had kids between 7th-12th grades, I would definitely encourage them to come to this school!

STEER CLEAR! - a former student…read more I was an Alpha-Omega who almost graduated from here. I transferred out in High School and found that every other school in this area is better than this cesspool of toxicity. First of all, faculty here is horrible. I would say 10% of them are decent people, 70% are rude and incompetent, and 20% are EVIL PEOPLE who should NOT be let around/allowed to work around kids. Over my time at the school, there was multiple issues with discriminatory teachers (who chose to belittle children off of race, gender, religion, etc.) and teachers who had questionable actions towards students. All of these issues get swept under the rug, of course, because the Oakridge way is to never take accountability for their wrongdoings and push it onto the child somehow. Any problem with faculty is dismissed by Admin, and if something of severe consequence happens to your kid, good luck getting anything fixed. I had many horrid experiences with teachers, as did a lot of my classmates (to the severity of which any other school would fire them for) and the school always conveniently managed to find an excuse or spin it to where it was on the kid. This was a common occurrence for a lot of students; more than just me. The Headmaster as of right now, Mr. Burgy, really cares about the kids at the school, but the board (filled of people who get free tuition and haven't been enrolled in 10-20 years) severely limits and hinders any meaningful and good progress in the institution. The board is the one pulling the strings behind Oakridge, and that's the biggest issue. They don't spend any time on campus to learn about issues, and instead go off of their outdated experiences. The students aren't much better either. Lots of bullying and hurt took place here, but that's the environment the school breeds. The school claims to care about bullying, yet when I was getting death threats and cyberbullied online, they wanted to turn a blind eye. (I've yet to determine if it was because one of the bullies was a teacher's kid, or just negligence like previous bullying instances with other students.) Seriously, save your kid's mental wellbeing and your pocket from endless therapy bills by avoiding this place. If you don't listen to anyone else, listen to me, someone who lived this school for 13 years; who grew up here, and was discarded and treated like trash.

I have enjoyed my experience here. I do not feel pressured to donate, and I do not think my child…read moreis treated differently if I do not. My child is getting an excellent education to prepare her for the world stage.

LELA has been a life-saver for me and my kids. I don't know how I would have got them through…read moreschool without LELA as they both had problems in public school. The teachers are patient but firm. LELA is relatively inexpensive compared to other private schools. This curriculum is flexible and tailored to each kid's needs.

Before earning my high school diploma, Mrs. Lilly, the owner and primary educator at LELA Academy,…read moretook me under her wing on my first day of 6th grade. She helped me succeed in any way she could over the years I was under her care. Mrs. Lilly has always been kind, reasonable, and helpful. She provides excellent guidance as both a teacher and mentor. She has a gift in helping others truly understand what they are learning. I highly recommend LELA Academy to anyone who doesn't do well in the public school system. Students can learn at their own pace at LELA which is helpful for the many people who struggle with the pacing in other environments. If for any reason your child is not happy or excelling in a traditional school system, LELA Academy is the way to go. I am still in touch with Mrs. Lilly today despite being 22 and on my own. I boundlessly respect her efforts to help me as both a student and a human being. I recommend her as well as LELA Academy to everyone.

Excellent school and excellent staff. They give back to the community and they are Christian based…read more They feed the hungry and always have a Christmas toy drive for qualifying people in the area.

Top-notch Private School of Central Texas! The teachers and staff have exceeded our expectations!read more

I graduated from Vanguard in 1989. It was a tremendous experience for me, even though I only…read moreattended for my final two years. The faculty and my fellow students pushed me academically, and I think it really made a difference. I remember when my English teacher, Ms. Davis, handed back a review I had written of a Shakespeare play. I had earned a B+ and indicated I was satisfied with that grade, and she stopped handing back essays to lecture me that I should in no way be satisfied with a B+ and that I could do much better. Small moments of caring like this matter.

We wanted a small community feel for the classroom setting which is what TMA provides and our…read moredaughter has responded positively to the environment. Teachers are great and keep us in the loop with what's going on in the classroom. TMA also has good Covid protocols and overall transparency related illnesses in the classroom. Our daughter loves TMA!

Our 4 year old daughter has been attending almost a year now and it has been such a great…read moreexperience for her. She has become more active and independent. She's developed relationships and made friends and really benefitted from being at this school. I hope to be able to bring her sibling to this school in the future as well.

Huge campus. From the outside it looks like they have very nice facilities. Plenty of room for…read moresocial distancing.

This is a huge school on a massive property. We came here for a touch football game, there were no…read moresigns telling you where to go or park. The stadium is clean, well organized and has seats and bleachers so no hurt back at the end of the game. The restrooms were clean. The staff was friendly, the concession stand open and operating with reasonably priced items. Make it obvious where to go so people are not roaming the parking lots looking for you.