Amazing school with passionate administrators and really cool field trips. Wish my son could go…read morethere until 12th grade! It is truly a small school that feels like a private school. Love it!

William J. Palmer High School is located downtown, near Acacia Park and kitty-corner with the…read morestatue of Palmer riding his horse. As a Palmer alumni, I can say I wouldn't have wanted to go to any other high school in Colorado Springs. The location is great, the teachers are in general good, and the feel of the place is great. Palmer also has the I.B. program, an international program that offers a 4 year accelerated level of study, which can give significant college credits, since you are taking college-level courses in high school. The program requires rigorous testing at the end of the program, which would make even the hardened college-student sweat, and definitely is a great program to prepare for college. Also, since the IB program is closed to IB candidate students, this means that IB students have the same classes with a small-ish (100) group of people for 4 years. This means many strong friendships can flourish. IB aside, the school itself still excels in academics compared to other schools in Colorado Springs. The sports are eh - ask someone else who cares. The administration however of Palmer was iffy at best, especially given the needless draconian hall-monitors, as well as the bumbling of the principle and vice-principle. Security is unnecessarily tight..so much so that I think the people there actually are considering that a terrorist might decide to go ape-shit on a random high-school in a random town in a random state. Ridiculous. Still, if you have an option, send your kid here...they will thank you later.

The French teacher doesn't know how to grade she bothers you doesn't leave you alone and has…read morefavorites she grades you if you look at her weird she grades whiteboards for nothing

I attended this school from 2nd grade through high school graduation…read more What makes this school unique is how it does not follow the traditional schedule of most schools. Breaks are taken from elementary school on to have students experience the world around them. Each year students take a different trip, starting in elementary school to places like MEsa Verde or Bent's Old Fort. In Middle School there are many programs to choose from that allow you to take a break from constant studying and explore topics that are interesting for you (I remember taking comic book art and acting). In High School the ECS program cannot be beat. A whole month off to study a topic in depth while traveling? I went to Italy and Bulgaria with these programs and felt that they enhanced my life and encouraged me to explore beyond what most students have when finishing high school. It also gives students the opportunity to play sports when they may not of had one in other schools. It may have changed since I was there, but anyone who wanted to play a sport could, and tryouts would only determine JV and Varsity levels. Small class sizes and dedicated and talented teachers make this school stand out. I owe a lot of my bright future to the great education I received at this school.

CSS is an amazing non-profit, independent day school. Easy access since they have a bus system. It…read moreis an age 3 to grade 12 college prep program with incredible life skills and social/emotional learning included in the program. Great sports and art options too. Absolutely no other place quite like it to receive such a well rounded education. Small classes sizes. Stellar faculty, staff, parents, and students. This is a place to call home.

We love Calvary! The teachers here are all wonderful and have taught my kids so much. The hours are…read moregreat, and the security makes me feel safe dropping off my kids. I feel like Calvary really set my kids up for kindergarten.

Our 2 year old started at Calvary this school year when we relocated from Arizona. We are so happy…read morewith our decision to join Calvary!!! The teachers are so caring and treat her as their own. She has grown leaps and bounds from the start of the year. The extra activities throughout the year are amazing ... Easter egg hunt, fun runs, Parents Night Out, music and gym class ... I could go on and on. An inclusive environment for sure, the security guards are even retired church members that dress up on holidays (the Grinch was our favorite) and watch out for the kiddos. We LOVE Calvary!

I have had 3 kids go through this Goddard school from newborn to preschool. They have all made…read morelasting friendships and went through social growth (conflict resolutions, best friends, etc). They were all well prepared for kindergarten and made the school transition easily. My kids loved their teachers and would talk about all the neat facts, silly songs, yoga poses and fun lessons from their school day. We did the option for Soccer Shots program as well. As a parent, I appreciate the early drop off (630am!) and late pickup at 6pm. The teachers assist with specific transitions such as introducing food (directed by parents/packed lunches/snacks), potty training (kids will help each other line up), and phasing out nap time for kindergarten. We weathered through COVID - the staff and owners were clear with limits and expectations. As a healthcare worker - the school remained open and an option throughout the whole time. There is some teacher turnover, but there are also staff/teachers who have been there for years (and taught all my kids - Ms Cheryl!) . I never had any issues about staff interactions with the children. Ms Anand (owner) is available on site and also responded via email quickly. She knew all the kids names and was always pleasant.

We visited their school for a tour, and got to meet the owner. Their waitlist is extensive, but…read moreafter getting to know us she gave us great referrals that she thought would align with our needs. Really appreciate the mindset, class and approach of this facility, and thankful for the owners thoughtfulness.

We can't say enough good things about Sidewalk's End Montessori School. Our 4yr old son has been…read morehere for 1 yr year. The family culture of the school is very warm and positive. The parents are very involved with the school and the outdoor environment, is great and green . His teachers (Mrs. Gloria and Mrs. Lyeen) are wonderful. They are dedicated, passionate and intelligent. We know our son is getting individualized attention and they are allowing him to grow at his own pace (i.e., not just at the common denominator of the class). They are cultivating and developing the whole child. We are simply amazed at how much he is learning and advancing. All while becoming a compassionate and polite individual. We always feel supported as a family. They have been great throughout the enrollment process.They are always planning activities and the children are never bored. It's an efficient and well run school. We are enrolling our 3 yr old son given how much his older brother enjoys the school.

My child has been here for 3 years, and it has been a great learning environment. This is a…read moretraditional Montessori learning environment, that encourages kids to develop a life long love of learning. The classroom is quiet and calm, giving kids the best environment to learn I have come across as a parent. No over crowding, lots of play time, and help kids begin navigating friendships and conflicts successfully. Having opted for the private Kindergarten, we hate to leave and wish they would add more grade levels.

Dr. Weed helped me with my med school app essay and is not only extremely helpful but also very…read morereasonable. I really appreciated how he was able to edit/guide my writing without taking away from my style, voice and story. He also gave extremely realistic and valuable advice in terms of schools to apply to when I was hesitant. I am extremely grateful to him now as I prepare to start my first year of medical school this summer :)

I worked with Dr. Weed throughout the 2014 AMCAS cycle. Dr. Weed's guidance and encouragement made…read morethe arduous process of applying to medical school so much less daunting for me. He helped me reflect on where I had been and where I wanted to be, and then we figured out how I would get there together. He has personal connections to students, alumni and faculty at schools across the nation, so he can offer you an insider's perspective, capturing the intangible qualities of a school environment that you simply cannot find through web-based research. As I prepare to send in my first-year deposit to the school of my dreams, I most certainly have Dr. Weed to thank!

This is an elementary school in northern Colorado Springs and in academy district 20. It is a more…read moreaffluent area of town but you can still bring your kids here through a program. I moved my kids here because the administration was a lot better than their original neighborhood school. My kids have loved it. Also the playground is ten times better than their old school. They recently enlarged their parking lot which makes it easier to pick up and drop kids. There is a drive up to pick up and drop off as well. My favorite program here is the dad volunteer program. It enables me to spend a day off with my kids when they are still in school.