Best school so far,we moved from city to Skokie last year and my son use to go to Middleton…read moreelementary as he moved in 6th grade he is going to middle school at and my daughter is still at Middleton elementary as she is in 2nd hrOliver McCracken Middle School yesterday was the first day of school and he already loved it, hopefully It will be a great year for my son

My kids went to Middleton and Oakview many years ago and I still have friends whose children go…read morethere...I think it is a top-notched school. Teachers are concerned about each child as a person not just a student to cram things in their brain but how they feel and how they learn is important!

My son had a good time at this school. The work was challenging, and they allow many kids the…read moreopportunity to take gifted classes. Teachers are obviously well trained and the parent community is nice - no one has to feel left out.

This school has great staff and brilliant activities for the children who attend. The sports…read morecoaches teach kids about life while helping them stay fit and healthy. They recently installed air-conditioning units to make the school more comfortable. This school provides a good religious education for your children.

From the owner: The Academy at St. Joan of Arc provides a premier preschool through 8th-grade experience built…read morearound the way we worship, learn, and live. Our small school environment offers high quality, values-based education in a safe space at an accessible tuition rate.

An amazing school that graduates smart, confident, and well-balanced students. It's been an…read moreunexpected gift to be able to send our child to Chicago Friends School. Being from the east coast, I'm aware of the values of a Quaker education - observing my child's (and other students') growth only highlights its impact even more - I wish more people knew about it. The classroom environment and skilled, caring faculty provide individualized learning rather than the tug and scrum between discipline and attention we've experienced in other schools. If you are searching for the right school for your K-8th grade learner, give Chicago Friends a go. Now more than ever, our kids need this kind of education. It's a great place.

We are new to CFS this year. Our child is in the 6th grade. From day one, the whole community have…read morebeen welcoming and the experience have so far been amazing for our child and our family. We were initially unsure about the pacing and whether the academic rigor will be there due to the smaller class sizes. But it hasn't been a problem. Our child comes back each day and tells us that he is being challenged in his classes and that he is enjoying the "difficulties" because it's "fun" which tells us the he is on track. He also tells us that the kids has been welcoming to him as "the new kid" and that he is free to be himself and make friends with kids both older and younger. We think CFS is perfect for anyone who is looking for a nurturing environment socially with a more individualized learning based of each child's needs.

Amazing staff! Such a special warm and caring environment full of creativity and smart guidance.read more

This is our 11th year at Roycemore, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to enroll both of my…read morekids in this school. Although we had a few hiccups with one teacher initially, they have since gotten to know my son better. The teachers at Roycemore are fantastic and genuinely care about their students. The most significant improvement I saw was when my daughter started high school. She became an excellent writer and developed a strong love for math. Thanks to the dedicated teachers, she was able to gain admission to an Ivy League school and now tutors other kids in math. When she ran out of classes at Roycemore, she was able to continue her studies in Mandarin and math at Northwestern. I love this school, the teachers, the staff, and I will be forever grateful for the impact they've had on my children's education and personal growth.

Small, Quiet church adjacent to its school. Open layout, nice seating. Everyone was very friendly…read more Lots of parking and easy access.

My daughter attended pre-school the past 2 years & the organization is phenomenal. The school…read moreoffers a variety of programs and the teachers are exceptional. We've had an excellent experience here and am so thankful to the entire organization.

Poko Loko Glenview is just a delightful place for little children. Upon walking in, you almost feel…read morelike you are being transported into a Mr. Rogers episode! There's color everywhere, a train track suspended from the ceiling, a piano, and many smiling faces. My daughter attended the Jr. KG class for only a month or so and really loved her teachers! They focus on various themes and split their day up nicely between learning and playing! Although we know learning does take place while playing. Haha! They have an attached outdoor playground, which is nice! Breakfast is provided if your child gets there by 8. Lunch and snacks are also provided. It is a nut free facility. Cubbies are clearly labeled if a child has an allergy! It is organized perfectly! Poko Loko definitely has a family vibe!

We moved from LA to Chicago and chose Poko Loko due to the great reviews and convenient location…read more Our son is 3.5 years old and has had some speech delay due to bilateral ear infections and although we were approved for all services by the state of California, he didn't receive any of them due to COVID. Since we moved to Chicago we have been doing our very best and paying out of pocket for him to get speech and occupational therapy. After just 2 months at Poko Loko and 3 separate instances of being called to pick up our son early due to screaming and hitting another child (he's 3 years old) we were patronizingly told by the owner Bonnie "in 52 years of experience I've only had to ask 2 other children to leave. You have until Fall." Statements like that aren't helpful, they make me feel bad about my son, and they are unprofessional. I seriously doubt that my son is the only difficult child they've had, and if so, then their experience is worthless, because they are unwilling to help or even give him time to settle in from a major transition like moving across the country. Before we were asked to leave the center, the manager and owner made no effort to guide us (52 years of experience right?), come up with an action plan, and offered no insight on local resources to help our son. They wanted us out. This review primarily addresses the Owner and manager. The teachers tried. The moral of the story is that they are simply looking for a frictionless tuition check while making little effort to actually help the parents and children. All while charging top dollar rates. I am very disappointed in the unprofessionalism and the downright rude way in which we were asked to leave the center. I made it known that the next time a child needs some help, offering more support and guidance using their years of experience might help the parents and kid more than a simple goodbye.

Not the school preview but the grounds surrounding the school are previewed- great park for…read moreneighborhood kids who want like to play sports - has a basketball court - large enough for soccer football and has a baseball diamond

This is a great school! This is the first year our child is going in person and is loving it so…read morefar. We're so impressed with the teachers, administration and the community.

This school has moved from Sheridan Road to Devon Avenue, so you might be confused from the Yelp…read morelisting. It comes up correctly when you Google it now. My daughter and most of her neighborhood friends went here for preschool, and we can't say enough good things about it. It is a wonderful preschool with caring teachers. The Montessori approach taught my child independence and helped her express herself creatively. We loved it, and we miss having it just around the corner!

Both of my daughters goes to North shore Academy for kids. 3 years already. I love this school…read morebecause teachers are great, they teach kids how to be a kind and social person, kids love new students and helps them to feel like at home. They use a Montessori program a lot there. Teachers and kids very friendly. They do potty training. Which is awesome!! You can ask any questions about how your child is doing at school and you always find the answers. Very recommended.