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.

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!

One of the best decisions we could have made for our children was to send them to Yorkshire Academy…read morefor their early childhood education. Our son attended YA for 9 years and our daughter for 10. They are both extremely well rounded, well spoken young adults with a broad world view. We highly recommend Yorkshire Academy to anyone who will listen!

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!

If your family doesn't have a legacy at this school, don't waste your time applying. When some of…read morethe school own faculty says that your kid has a better resume than 95% of the kids in the school and they don't get in, there is something wrong here. They denied my first kid in 2016 and now in 2025. It's a very exclusive country club for the elites. I'm sure the reputation is widely known through out Houston, but no one says anything about it and I'm sure many people share your feelings regarding legacy admissions and its woke culture.

My three daughters have been here since 2nd grade and 6th grade. We came from HISD public school…read more We are non legacy family. There are lots of smart kids out there- legacy or non legacy so it must be very hard for the admission team to decide. A little luck and a lot of hard work helped! My children have been very happy here. Teachers are great and the supporting staff are amazing. The school cares a lot about students' intellectual and emotional wellbeing. We are blessed to be part of amazing community.

it's a great school, our child has been attending for 4 years and we are very satisfied.read more

I've been at Awty since the pre-k3. Lower school was great--fun sports, good teachers, and solid…read moreacademics. But once I got to middle and high school, things changed. The school tries so hard to look diverse that they hire teachers with super thick accents or who barely speak English, and it makes learning hard. Some teachers even tell students they'll fail in life just because they can't handle them. There's also a serious drug problem in the high school that no one really talks about. Sports can be fun but also really toxic, and some coaches definitely play favorites. And teachers get way too involved in student relationships, making weird comments and texting about it in group chats. If you want a normal high school experience, Awty's probably not it.

I only know from years ago, but our kids both went there when it was a farm and Montessori school…read more It was so popular in the 70's that we car pooled from Tanglewood and our children never were late for school!! Ragsdill was the school all kids loved! Parents loved it,too. Our grown kids still remember school at Ragsdill fondly and lovingly!!

My kids went there from the time they transitioned from home-care until they were in elementary…read moreschool. Such lovely care was given to each child. Both also participated in their swim school and other wonderful programs.

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.