Finding Park Century School (we are currently finishing up our first year there) has been one of the best things to happen to our family. The staff, the teachers - all incredible and everyone is focused on the same goal - our daughter's academic success. She was starting to disengage at her previous school because it simply wasn't set up to meet her needs. Since joining Park Century, she has transformed. She is thriving, happy, and settling into middle school with a confidence we weren't sure we'd ever see. Middle school is a hard transition for any kid, and even harder when you learn differently. Park Century makes it feel manageable -- because they have a plan, decades of experience and a proven method. We are so grateful to have found a community that sees our child for who she is and gives her the tools, on her timeline, for independence and success. We can't recommend Park Century highly enough. read more

This school is horrible I went there for 2nd through 8th and if it wasn't for family conflict I would have loved to have left after the 3rd grade after the extra help I needed was reached. The school is called park century and yet no park we were promised a park the entire time I was there and I think to my knowledge they still don't have a park. There where good teachers at points but after Doug Phelps was hired he kind of did away with anything positive and made it into a helicopter parents dream it was ridiculous honestly how fast it got so bad and I had to stick around through all of it so I might just be a little extra angry quite honestly. As well i remember by the science room it would always smell bad and the majority of the school would honestly smell sort of bad which was always strange also the fact I still remember this has got to mean something as I left 6ish years ago. As well I remember the art teacher we had was horrible (Christina) and a bore that was far from insightful on anything and I mean anything artistic she would just show slides then make us make copy's of Mondrian or whatever artist she chose that week. I think this is kind of indicative of how the entire school operates, a lot of saying they encourage hands on learning but then only actually allowing a very small amount of actual hands on learning and having just endless lectures on what felt like nothing. They treated the kids as if left alone we went be able to survive for 30 minutes alone which is just silly and it's just far too much cuddling to actually allow any real experience or learning. Also everything said by other reviewers about allowing the children of wealthier families preferential treatment is entirely true. Also there was a bullying problem but that's a completely different story. Also they where just incredible ridged the entire time and made it feel like you couldn't be a kid or have any natural experience unless it went with their very very strict rules that I imagine cater to some parents with more sway over the schools wishes. At the end of the day just Dont send your children there even though there where some positive it's like so heavily outweighed by the amount of bad like a grain of rice versus the sun on a scale and if your kids are there already pull them out and demand a refund. In short the school is a joke and horrible dont send your children there unless you want to ruin their futures it's a horrible farce of place and there is nothing more to say about it really. read more

We started PCS in the middle of 2nd and Allyson and Corey are top notch! 3rd has been a hot mess. The first teacher left, the 2nd teacher isn't very experienced. My child got a new math teacher who couldn't really tell me much about him, she left and now he has a new one. There's a pattern here...The small group reading is amazing with Christine F who is a gem. I just feel like they coddle the kids too much overall. It's outrageously expensive and going up for next year. Due to the small classes, there isn't much of a social experience. I'd be doing my son a dis-service if I sent him another year. read more

Park Century changed significantly after the previous Head of School retired and the board brought in a new head who did not have the skills to lead. However, the problem does not fall on teachers or administrators. From my experience many of them are dedicated and hard working. The main problem is the Board of trustees. I'm not saying all, but the few who are making key decisions are doing so with only sustainably in mind. Yes, they are former parents but from decades ago and at the end of the day, they do not care or respect the faculty, administrators and staff that educate the students and keep the school running on a daily basis. They walk on campus not acknowledging any member of the faculty; not even a hello. They only express "appreciation" in emails when there is some change they are making. A few board members came in at the start of the school year after over half of the faculty expressed major concerns about the culture state of the school. They were completely ignored only to be told that the board stands by the former head and essentially they don't care about anyone else. It's all about sustainability. As a result the school lost a lot of talented, experienced and veteran teachers. The consequence? A lot of staff turnover and low enrollment. The faculty as a whole are dedicated and wonderful teachers. The administrators now are great but if the school is to turn around, they need to change certain members of the board who are making decisions for the school. They have no background education in this field. It's a wonderful community because of the people who are there every day making a difference. read more

We love PC. A fantastic school for bright kids who do better in smaller classes. The students are all so kind and polite. The teachers are pro, and very attentive to students needs. My son loves this school, after we were so badly treated by Wildwood, PC is a breath of fresh air. Do yourself a favor and check this school out if your child is not happy with over crowded schools with heartless teachers like Wildwood, etc. At PC students, parents and teachers are like a big loving family. They allow the kids to have their own individual style of learnings, and believe me it works beautifully..., no pressure, no rush and most importantly having great deal of fun while learning... We highly recommend this school.. read more

Wanted to add a shout out to some other excellent teachers so that they're not clumped in with the deplorables. Lorraine was an amazing tutor and helped my son to feel better about himself. Meryl was a lovely teacher who seemed to understand and care about my sons' learning issues. Rachel was hilarious and so effective - my son loved her. Sharon, David and Molly were also special and helpful. All were appreciated by my son and were appropriate and kind educators. read more

amazing school i joined in forth grade and i am in fifth and i love the school the energy is amazing i recomend this school no more bad revies this school is great! read more

This school is the best! So much care and individualized attention. My daughter is thriving and continuing to excel academically. Their Parent / Teacher conferences are thoughtful & thorough - you meet w/ the 'team' of your child's classroom teacher & specialists and my daughter's report was more than 20 pages long! I wish that we found this school earlier! read more

Park Century is fantastic, and I can't recommend it highly enough. My kids are happy, well-adjusted, and confident and go to school daily with smiles. They are upset when we are occasionally late. Go figure :) The school is calm and beautiful, and the educators are top-notch. The support that we have received on all fronts is unparalleled. The decision to go to PCS school has been the BEST scholastic move we have made for our family, and I do not doubt that it will stand the kids in good stead moving forward. read more

Both of my kids came to Park Century School in 3rd grade and graduated at the end of 8th grade. My daughter is now out of High School and my son in 10th grade and flourishing. But the journey for out-of-the-box learners -- to be in a place where you can feel SEEN and HEARD ... and build SELF ESTEEM which is by bar the MOST IMPORTANT takeaway from all primary education -- is why Park Century is the GOLD STANDARD of LD education! read more

My son went to Park Century School for 5 years. My gratitude to Park Century is boundless as I am quite sure PCS forever changed and made better my son's life. Not only did the school treat my child with great compassion and respect, but they also held my hand through the hard years. Years filled with worry about my son's future and his ability to learn in general. They listened and replied that my son was going to be fine, in fact, better than fine. They created a student who is tenacious and curious who embodies grit and resilience. The school, I am sure was the single best decision I have made for my son and his future. Thank you, thank you, thank you Park Century School. P.S. Nora, a wonderful 8th-grade teacher was instrumental in my child seeing himself as a student and intelligent. A gift that is with my son to this day. read more

Are daughter went to park century for 6 years It changed her life The glass is always half empty or half full and there is not one school that is perfect for one person That said the girl that wore a hoody and baggy close every day feeling dumb walked out of there feeling smart and knowing how to avocet for her needs It was the best thing we ever did for are family and her read more

i love this school - its philosophy - dedicated staff - and wonderful children everywhere u look - its been amazing for my daughter - in every way read more

There are not words to describe what an impact Park Century has made on my sons life, in too many remarkable ways to count. He arrived traumatized, unable to work independently, and was terrified of school. He was unable to read at age 8 when he started there in 2nd grade, and believed he was just 'stupid'. We are entering our fifth year now, and our son is like a different person. He is confident, independent, able to self-advocate for his needs, and has a belief that he can do anything if he puts his mind to it. School is very hard for him, he has a lot of learning challenges - but the teachers, deans and specialists at PCS make it their mission to create an individualized learning plan for each and every student at the school, so that their challenges can be met with strategies that will make their ability to learn successful and positive. Our son is reading, writing and LEARNING. Not only that, he loves his school, and is so proud to be a part of it. It is an amazing place. read more

This is a fantastic school. The teachers are amazing with the kids and their attitudes are very positive. It's a smaller school situated on a small property than most other schools. There are not soccer or football fields but they do have a great gymnasium and offer PE everyday. The school also utilizes the park nearby. Overall we Re very happy with our child attending this school. It was a long and hard search but I'm thankful we found Park Century! read more

We were so lucky to have our daughter enter Park Century in 2nd grade! Although she learns differently, the respect, support, acceptance and care she was given from day one was amazing. She graduated 8th grade with confidence, the ability to advocate for herself, executive functioning skills and the acceptance of her strengths and limitations. If you think your child needs the extra caring support, the earlier they start, the better. My older daughter went to another school but always enjoyed joining her sister at Park Century's SCAMP summer program. We are so grateful we found Park Century. read more

Reviewing as a teacher: excellent school with clean, modern facilities. Low student to teacher ratio ensuring that students with mild learning disabilities receive the appropriate personalized attention they need and deserve. Teachers are very friendly, personable, and flexible for each individual student. read more

Although this school specializes in learning disabilities, they are lacking HEART, which is vital in helping children who have been traumatized in other regular school settings. We had a very uncomfortable experience attending this school and, being one of the most expensive special education schools on the west coast, you would expect a lot more patience and empathy. read more

I was a student at this school, the experiences I've had here traumatized me for life. I went through 6th grade fine, enjoyed my teachers and 7th grade was alright as well, it was my 8th grade teacher (Nora) who really was quite psycho. She would constantly favor the wealthier kids, constantly bully me, she literally put me through hell. At one point she looked me blankly in the face and told me I had no personality. She would always tell me I needed to go shopping for new clothes. Once she turned lady Gaga music on, skipping around the classroom with a spray bottle and sprayed all the students working on a laptop and then she would complain to my parents that I wasn't 'focused' on my work. She sent me home once because I was wearing gym shorts and she wanted me to wear pants because we were going on a field trip. I would come home having panic attacks every day about coming back to school the next day. She made students run out of her class crying constantly, as I had seen while growing up in that school; and I was dreading being in her class, but I had no idea it would be that bad. How she still works there is a mystery that still confounds me. read more

This school is fantastic, fabulous, outstanding. If your child has LD issues and you want a school that really teaches your child to become self aware, self-sufficient, and academically excel, this is the place. It is expensive but worth every penny and then some. Small classes, excellent teachers, responsive faculty and administration, personalized attention, individualized learning programs, lots of parent/teacher feedback. If your child has LD issues but still shows signs of being able to academically "get it", then this is the place for them. The facilities are outstanding. While they don't have an athletic field, they have a superb gym and they have access to nearby parks for PE and after school sports that require an outdoor field. read more

Not sure about what Charlie L. experienced, but this school changed my daughter's life. She was reading at a third grade level when she started seventh grade at PC and thought she was "stupid". Now, a mere two years later she is excelling at a demanding east coast prep boarding school and regularly expresses confidence in her intellect. Just as important, when she needed patience, understanding, and forgiveness, the staff (and especially Headmaster) gave it to her. I can't say enough about this amazing place and the incredibly positive effect it had on my daughter's life. read more

We had a very painful experience at this school. This school promises so much yet we found them lacking in expertise and empathy. There was a problem with bullying that was never attended to and we found that wealthy students often received preferential treatment. My child never had any homework and was extremely behind in all subjects, especially math. Worse of all most problems were dealt with in punitive ways. I would not recommend this school. read more

PCS provides a caring environment for kids that need some extra attention. My son attended Middle School at Park Century and thrived there. We loved our teachers there, include Nora in 8th grade. Tough love was what we needed. He is now thriving and confident in high school. read more

Under the new head of school, we were extremely disappointed in Park Century's competency. After a couple of months, we pulled our child out of Park Century. It became obvious to us that if we kept her at Park Century she would NEVER be ready for a "main stream" high school. First, they did not challenge our daughter academically. She would finish 5 days worth of school work in 1 day or so. Second, they put their high profile celebrity students ahead of the other students. This caused our child a lot of pain as all the students weren't treated equally. Despite it being very costly, we had to pull our child out of Park Century for her academic and emotional well being.P.S. Note the 5 star ratings came before the new head of school. read more

I think this school is absolutely excellent. They teach kids based on the way they learn. They individualize each program to each child. They promote team building and community. I find all the teachers truly care about the children. My child's confidence has soared since we moved her here. read more