So thankful to have found St. John. All of the teachers care so much about the kids. The…read morecurriculum is impressive, but the way it is taught really instills a love of learning.

I had two daughters who attended St John from kindergarten thru 8th grade. While my primary…read moreobjective was to provide a solid, Christian education I found the smaller classes and individual attention prepared my daughters extremely well for higher education. My younger daughter is now a HS junior and is near the top of her class. My older daughter has completed college and is now a working professional. Besides being well equipped to continue their education both girls are deeply rooted in their faith and have a true understanding of the value of service. I am thankful for the instruction and guidance they received at St John during their years there. I would strongly recommend this school to any like-minded parents looking for quality Christian education.

Both of our children attend Da Vinci Waldorf School. One is in the grades and the other is in…read moreKindergarten. I cannot say enough good things about the well rounded education my kids are receiving at Da Vinci. Waldorf has instilled such creativity and a deep love of learning in both of my children. They are not just learning facts and numbers. They are learning how to learn and how to think and do and create as well. My favorite example is when my older child started reading. He recently found a series of books he is just devouring. But, on top of his voracious reading, he is also applying the hands on skills he is learning at Waldorf by drawing his own images for the series and he is even now writing and binding his own stories. I am the owner of a technology company. When I see my son and daughter learn a skill, then make the connection to roll up their sleeves and create something on their own, I get a big smile on my face and it shows me that they know how to apply the things they are learning. I know my kids (like all kids) have an innate passion and curiosity for learning and the Da Vinci Waldorf School is the perfect place to help it grow.

Two of my kids went there for many years and there are some nice things about the school. The…read moreembracing of imagination and use of hands to create is unique and not found in many schools. But the people running the school (in many cases, is your kid's teacher) left a lot to be desired. It was like no one is in charge. Communication was unclear, rules were unclear and always changing. We left because we did not have confidence in the school to be the primary education source for our kids as it seemed that no one was qualified.

We have been a part of the Quest Academy family for almost 4 years now and it is honestly the best…read moreschool for both of our kids. The curriculum is carefully thought out and planned, with customized education for each student. Communication between the faculty and parents is frequent and informative- we always know what our kids are learning. There is also an emphasis on character building and teach students how to leave a positive impact.

As the parents of two kids who attend Quest Academy, we've had a great experience so far. The…read morestaff and faculty are amazing and very qualified when it comes to gifted children. We've been at Quest four years with and each year we're happier as parents. Our kids also love it. We really appreciate how Quest personalizes the learning experience for each child. It's a great school with very strong academics. Also, the families of Quest children become fast friends and we all spend a lot of time together. We highly recommend it!

This school is nothing short of amazing. Security is professional. The staff is friendly, warm and…read moreinviting. The classrooms aren't traditional and feel mail like home away from home. The rooftop is the icing on the cake.

Bennett Day School has quite literally changed the life of my daughter and myself. We joined in 2nd…read moregrade and as a single parent, it was the first time in my life that I felt what it must be like to have a supportive partner. My daughter is eager to go to school every single day and has been for the last 2.5 years. I couldn't be more hopeful about the conscientious, compassionate and curious human beings who will grow out of this school.

2 and a half months later, my daughter is still excelling due to Lindamood Bell. Very worthwhile…read moreexperience-she's reading so much I can't get her to stop!

My son participated in the 8-week summer intensive about 8 years ago. I have been meaning to write…read morea review for a long time but needed some distance in order to think clearly about it. At that time, I paid $1,580 per week + $645 for an evaluation or $13,285 all together. I am not the type of person who could afford this at all but I wanted to get my boy the best early intervention to get him on track. My son struggled a lot in Kindergarten with reading and writing. When attempting to read, he would look at everyday words as if for the very first time--he just could NOT get the sight words and to this day struggles with memorization. The director at LMB noted that he could see what a bright boy I had and he believed the program could help bridge the discrepancy between his bright mind and his reading/writing abilities despite the fact that they could not determine the exact cause for my son's difficulties. The Deerfield center had a very positive ambiance and my son happily spent much of his summer there. By their evaluation tools he made great improvement. Unfortunately, this progress did not carryover into his schoolwork when fall came. Don't get me wrong, I believe to this day that I was dealing with good people at LMB. The LMB director offered at one of our last meetings to come to my son's IEP meeting (Highland Park school district) and talk to the school team on how to carryover the work that my son did over the summer. For my part, I should have been a better advocate but I was overwhelmed by the situation--watching my bright and confident boy become increasingly frustrated by school after the intensive intervention and then also struggling to pay back my loan for LMB tuition. It took me sooo long to pay it off. My advice to LMB in Deerfield is make follow-up calls to clients. Be invested in your clients. For the price tag you're charging, you ought to.

We visited several other schools, and were drawn to Sacred Heart School in Winnetka. This is such…read morea warm and inclusive community, and we're so fortunate to have decided on this school for our child's education. Our son is on to 2nd grade this fall, and his kindergarten and 1st grade education, care, and experience, continues to be extraordinary.

I have never been part of such a caring community like the one I have found at Sacred Heart. I have…read morefour children at the school ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade, and they have built so many happy memories, made lifelong friends, and have received a top notch education. The staff and the principal are second to none and have gone far and above to make school fun and safe during the pandemic. People really take care of each other here. When someone is dealing with something tough, or having a hard time, this community shows up, supports you, and lifts you up. Plus, there are many fun parties, sports, fine arts, etc., it is easy for kids and adults to make friends! It's an awesome place to be!

Great school. My kids were so well prepared for college. Environment is supportive and there are so…read moremany things ls to do outside of the classroom. I highly recommend St Francis.

I urge you not to send your child here. The courses are too easy and basically all the homework is…read moreonline so my child hasn't learned anything. if i had to guess, id say the most stoners in the state come from this school and the environment is hostile and unloving. It embodies nothing that a catholic school is supposed to be about. My child has been depressed with his mental condition in the school since day one. The main problem starts at the top. The school inst about education, its about money. I have never seen a school deliberately portray themselves as a cash grab. The 11K a year cost was the biggest waste of my money. Private school would have been better than this dump. The teachers are also rude and the corporate leaders of the school dont give a s*** about the kids. Actually i would probably say NO ONE in the entire school cares about anyone besides themselves despite there being a few good teachers. I urge you to stay away from St. Francis

Small Catholic school grades PreK 3 thru 8th grade. We have sent all three of our kids here and…read morehave loved being a part of this community. Top notch education while being surrounded by those wanting to teach them Christian values.

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This is a high school in a rough neighborhood. They have so much going against it, but still manage…read moreto produce productive citizens. Through the years this place has been getting a bad reputation, but it's with the community's support that this place will be a great school. Go Warhawks!