Hathaway Brown School for girls is a very well educated, sustained, and finical school. Except when…read moreit comes to lunch seats. My daughter is an 8th grader this year at Hathaway Brown middle school and she has been telling me how at lunch her and her eight friends want to sit together. So they have been sitting at two connected tables that equal eight seats for each girl (apparently this table has always been like this). But suddenly they've been noticing that the other half of there table keeps getting moved to be apart of another half table, so they keep having to move the other half table back and forth every lunch day just so they can sit together. (They can't switch to another table because all of them are taken up by different grades/people). So one day my daughters friend is moving the other half of the table like usual and then out of no where apparently a teacher comes screaming at her to not move the table and that nobody can move tables anymore. So now there is only room for six girls at the table so they decide to grab two more chairs to squeeze into the table to include there two friends, that is very nice. But the same teacher comes out and starts screaming at the same girl again about how they cannot move chairs at all. Why does it matter so much? My daughter said that the teacher said that it's ok the six girls will sit at a table and the other two will sit at a table alone be cause they need to engage with other kids an snake new friends. I'm sorry but that is excluding two girls from the rest of there friend group and that's also breaking apart a strong friendship with the girls. It's the 8th grade everybody has there groups by now and they know who they like and don't like, and if they don't have that then there is definitely something wrong with your kid. Hathaway Brown School is a good school but they are just so weird about the whole friend thing, don't send your kids here if you don't like this.

Excellent extra curricular activities. Just realize that you're sending your daughter to a school…read morethat will put her under extreme pressure. If you have a bright child who needs motivation, it's probably OK. But if you have an average child who is a hard worker or, heaven forbid, and under-performing child, this will be an extremely stressful environment for your her. My daughter has some special challenges to learning which were made extremely clear before we enrolled her. With the cost of the school (close to or exceeding tuition for an undergraduate degree each year) I was genuinely shocked that Hathaway Brown's first solution was to ask us for more money for a private tutor within a month ! If you have a child with additional needs, do not go to the school. I do believe that the teachers genuinely care about the students, other than one of the female math teachers who is basically a bully. Summary statement: if you're the kind of parent who has to ensure your child has every advantage to get into an Ivy League school at any cost, send her to HB. Just realize that the school caters to superstars. And if your daughter is not one of them, she will be made to feel pretty bad about herself and placed under extreme pressure until you unenroll her or comply with paying for multiple extracurricular tutors.

As a supporter of the schools in my directly surrounding community, I've been here a bunch of…read moretimes for various events. I'm always thoroughly impressed with the demeanor of the students, staff and faculty here. They are always super polite and professional but caring and kind. The buildings and campus are beautiful. Remind me of an Ivy League campus. Their academics are up at the top for Cleveland and center for research on girls are revered as one of the best internationally. They are cutting edge with their programs, second to barely any across the world. If you can find someone to take you on a tour (right inside the front door to the right), do it.

We are new to Laurel this year. I have two daughters in the primary school and we have had a very…read moregood experience so far. I love the fact that they have a center for research on girls. So fargirls are enjoying all the projects, adventure girls, and their time at the butler campus.

What an amazing learning environment! Our daughter has been a student at Cleveland Montessori for…read morethe past four years. She started in the primary program, completed that three-year learning cycle, and is now in the elementary program as a 1st grader. Cleveland Montessori stays true to the Montessori method outlined by Dr. Montessori, and in these turbulent times, especially in the public education and curriculum space, it is comforting to know that my daughter is learning from the time-tested materials. The other thing that is important to me about raising children in our culture is that the school is screen-free. The children have a warm, analog space to love to learn for a lifetime. Lastly, it has to be noted that the school is housed in a century-old building with character, nestled in historic Little Italy blocks away from University Circle, and they walk (in all weather) to a fabulous playground in the neighborhood! All in all, a very, very good choice for building an amazing foundation for life.

From the owner: Call us today! (216) 421-0700…read more "I love having my child show me the work he does at school. It is encouraging to see how much he has grown over the year in school." - Mother of a Kindergarten Student "The Montessori environment has helped my daughter become independent and grow spiritually. She has become a young lady, confident and mature." - Richard M.

Great recreation facilities, and offer a large amount of programs from tennis to computer camps for…read morekids. Their guides come out every quarter and provide a good summary of the classes kids and adults can take.

Baked cod was super delicious. $16. Came with well seasoned fries and slaw with a side of tartar…read moresauce. Only waited 5 min! Very well organized Lenten fish fry. The fried cod was the best fish I've had at the 4 or so fish fries I've been to this year. Lightly crispy but flavorful. Not dry. In good portion.

Went to hear the Western Reserve Chorale sing a variety of music. Wonderful concert! The Gesu…read moresanctuary is beautiful. It is very large and so bright, having light color stone and beautiful stained glass windows. Bulletin boards show the parish to be very active. Check it out.