This school has made an incredible difference in our daughter's life. She was diagnosed with…read moredyslexia in first grade, and after several years of trying to navigate the public school system, we made the decision to transfer her to The Briarwood School in fourth grade. At that time, she was reading at a first-grade level. After just two years in their program, she is now reading at a fourth-grade level, only one year behind her grade. The growth we've seen has been truly remarkable. We feel confident that the school is not only supporting her academically, but also teaching her in a way that works best for how she learns with dyslexia. Beyond academics, her confidence has grown tremendously. She now enjoys reading chapter books, something we once struggled to imagine. We are so proud of her hard work, as well as the dedication and support from the school. If your child has a learning disability and needs additional academic support, I would highly recommend this school. You won't regret your decision.

I cannot fully convey how much our family appreciates this school. My son started started Briarwpod…read morein sixth grade. He had great difficulty writing and expressing himself through writing. He also had limited math skills. We have seen tremendous progress in his reading, writing, math, and social skills at Briarwood. The administration, teachers, speech path, and writing interventionist have been wonderful. They have worked so hard to help him. I truly wish all schools put this much effort into their students academic and social wellbeing.

This is our second year at Grace and my son loves it. He loves his teachers. He is developing into…read morea great student. The school has a very nice facility and top notch security. School has a basketball court, football field, and two playgrounds. Glad we found this gem!

We love Grace School! Our son has been in primary school there for 3 years and will continue there…read moreuntil high school in addition to enrolling our other son. Their curriculum, teachers, and staff are incredible! They go above and beyond with STEM days, yoga, library, problem based learning, chapel and so much more.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Ms. Elena Morales and Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy !…read more Our son has been at the school since he was just 18 months old, and this place has truly become a second home for our family. As he now prepares to start elementary here, we reflect with deep gratitude on the impact Ms. Elena has had on his journey. Ms. Elena's dedication, warmth, and the thoughtful application of Montessori principles have been transformational. Thanks to her care and guidance, our son is not only well-prepared to start Elementary but he has also grown into a more confident, independent, and kind-hearted little boy. She has nurtured his curiosity, encouraged his growth, and helped shape the values he will carry with him into this next chapter. Thank you Smaller Scholars for everything you've done for our son and to Ms Elena for all the children lucky enough to be in your classroom. -- The Iannone Family

Great school and great community! We love the school and our daughter has flourished here. Any…read morequestions or concerns are always addressed immediately. I love that all the teachers know all the students name in the school regardless if they are in that class or not. Couldn't be happier with our decision to send our toddler here!

I'm a 13-year-old student at Memorial Private School in Houston, and because it's a small school,…read moreit's easy to get to know people quickly and feel comfortable from the start. Academically, there's a strong focus on **memorization**, but in some subjects we also do **projects**, which adds some variety. We usually take **five classes**, so when exams come around it feels **more manageable** to plan your studying, since you're balancing fewer subjects at the same time. Even though the school is small, the **6th period (electives)** has a nice range of options, including creative classes and sports like **martial arts** or **pickleball**. One thing I would improve is **Spanish**: if you already speak it, the class can end up being mostly **tests**, and you don't always get the chance to work on material that actually helps you improve.

Memorial Private School, in West Houston, is really different from most private schools. They are…read moreleaders in research-based education and pioneers in microschooling. They partner with top universities and companies in the U.S. to give teens a chance to experience practical applications to subject matter. Both life and college prep for grades 6-12, they get students excited and engaged in learning. Small classes, individualized attention, and traditional values are integral at Memorial Private School. As a former private school administrator for over 15 years, I am impressed. They are ranked in the top 10% in Texas by Private School Review and recently won the best private school by Living Magazine readers. - Posted by Administrator - Ann Peterson

Today was Starr testing and I had the most racist experience this afternoon. I went to pick up my…read moreboys from taking the exam..... when I got their I was point to another table that say exist. The lady asked for my id when I try to had to her ....she look at my id with disgust......she didnt want to hold it or take it......she had me hold it up to verify who I was.......then she gave me a weird smirk....then point at boys an was like " oh u can go now......like what .....how racist is that.....mine this school is pretty diverse.......I say took other folks id who didn't look like us....with no issues....wow

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My daughter is now in her 4th year at St. Thomas - and over those years I have come to know several…read moreof the faculty and parents, including the headmaster, Michael Cusack. They truly have my respect, not only as teachers.. but as thinkers, innovators, and leaders in education. The curriculum is challenging and encourages an understanding of the liberal arts and sciences, balanced by the values of forgiveness, love, and understanding deeply rooted in Christian belief systems. Their Scottish Arts program is unbelievable to see and I am constantly amazed at the artistic abilities of the students who have been encouraged over the years by the school. My daughter, who deals with sensory issues that affect her learning, has always been treated with the utmost respect and has been encouraged to embrace new ideas while being challenged by proven methods of teaching that instill an understanding of the world around her while teaching her to effectively communicate those ideas. I am not an alumni and I was only aware of the school through long time friends. But, having faced the challenges of the current public school system with our oldest child, my wife and I came to believe that a private school was our only acceptable option for our youngest child (and any future children). We explored several private schools in Houston and decided on St. Thomas' based on a tour of the school and talking with faculty and others who knew of or had experienced the school. Also, I believe that the tuition is quite reasonable compared with other private schools in Houston that we considered. We intend to keep our 8 year old at St. Thomas' through 12th grade and we plan to send our 3 year old there as well when she reaches school age. I would also encourage any parents considering a private school education to meet with Mr. Cusack and the faculty and see it for yourself. I believe that you will like what you see.

My daughter attends school here. She is currently in 9th grade and as been attending since 4th…read moregrade. This school offers a great classical education to its students. The teachers are awesome and the administration is very helpful. They also have a Scottish Arts program which is excellent. The band is full of bagpipers and drums. There is also a Scottish dance program which has produced many U.S. champions. If you are around the Meyerland plaza area around 4pm you will hear the bagpipers practicing.

Both my kids are at Yorkshire and it is the perfect school for them because of the low teacher to…read morestudent ratio, small total class size and strength & encouragement in the academic, music and arts. My children have loved being at Yorkshire and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity for balanced growth YA provides. The teachers are AMAZING and truly care about the students. Its Cottage class teachers are the best for 2-4 years old. I've also found the families warm and friendly and a great mix and diversity amongst the students. Such a unique school to be able to see at the Memorial Area!

We love Yorkshire Academy! We love the community it provides, the education with small classrooms…read moreand amazing teachers, and the activities that my children get to do are so unique and fun! Also, YA doesn't go by SBISD school openings and closings. So sometimes YA is open when public schools are not (due to weather or Covid etc). YA is much more consistent with school NOT closing. It's a lovely place to be, my children are ALWAYS happy and my 3 year old wants to be a teacher now because of her amazing teacher at YA!

I toured this school for my son who has autism and is struggling in a public school. It is…read morewonderful private school for high functioning children with autism for age 2-15 years. I like that they focus on academics as well as therapeutic aspects. I am impressed how involved they seem with the students and offer speech, occupational therapies and much more. I just wish they were more centrally located as we live south of Houston; it's a 70 mile round trip daily for us! The tuition is about 27k, financial aid is available.

My son went to WV from age 4 through middle school and had a truly wonderful experience. I highly…read morerecommend WV to anyone whose child has high functioning autism.

Our children attended The Branch School for many years. It was a wonderful experience. They…read morereceived a top notch education.. They teach respect for others, peace making, compassion, team work, as well a love for learning. We could not have found a better school for them.

My experience with Ms. Lifsey as a first and second grade teacher has been very disappointing. I…read morewitnessed her speak harshly to children, including insulting, yelling at, and unfairly punishing students, including my own child. A teacher working with young children should show patience, encouragement, and care, but Ms. Lifsey consistently failed to do so. It also seems these concerns are known by the administration, yet little has been done to address them. While many other teachers at The Branch School have been caring and supportive, this review is specifically about Ms. Lifsey and the administration's handling of these concerns. I would encourage parents considering first or second grade placement here to ask careful questions before enrolling their child.

Not a good school. Not even a safe one. Bullying is normalized and an everyday occurrence. My kid…read morewas hit, kicked, pushed, shoved etc on a weekly and sometimes a daily basis. Teachers would do this as well (bullying). My son was bullied by a teacher repeatedly. Admin would rarely respond, and if they did it was to find a way to blame the victims of bullying. I am not alone in this, as I met other parents who felt the same. Based on our experience - we would not recommend going to a school, where your child is not safe.

This is the WORST school your child could ever be inscribed into not only are the staff almost like…read moreghost because they never respond but also the fighting and bull in this school is horrible.