Our son started at SMES in 2nd grade and just graduated from 8th grade. He is a better person for…read morehaving gone to SMES. There have been bumps, challenges and big changes along the way, and obviously we went thru COVID, but in the end the full St Martin's Community is rich with love, care, and passion focused on building kids with character that can go out into the world and make it better. There is every kind of sports and activity you can imagine (they are always working to come up with new options) & it's very inclusive...for kids of all skill levels that want to have fun. The school is rigorous but not cut throat. The kids are pushed but aren't stressed 24/7. At Smes your kids is in a community that lets them be a kid and stumble and grow. I grew up in public school (which I loved!) but having seen one of our kids go thru a K-8th independent school education (and one not) there is a noticeable difference in their confidence and readiness to jump into high school!

Warning, if cliques form within the middle school campus the admin, staff and parents will place…read moretheir heads in the sand. For a school that professes a caring, God centered community, the values do not match the actions, leaving much to be desired from this learning environment. There are teachers who demonstrate professionalism but the average middle school social drama is at a toxic level and you can tell that admin doesn't know how to keep up. Girls in middle school are even teasing a teacher who had their name changed due to a divorce.

ODENTON Christian school is a bad school one if there teachers who is white called my son the n…read moreword and when I reported it they did not reach back to me. This is unacceptable behavior for a Christian school and this isn't the first time they called him the n word. I do not recommend by the way odenton christian school is silencing other peoples reviews they removed 5 bad reviews don't trust them.

Odenton christian school is amazing . The curriculum is wonderful and challenging . My daughter…read morecan easily keep up with other private school kids where tuition is 4 times what they charge here ! The teachers are great. They really take their time wirh the kids and its shows. The teaching of the Bible is a much needed and added value that I am eternally grateful for .

This is a private, Christian Pre-K-10 school located in Howard County, and run by the Seventh Day…read moreAdventist Church. Class sizes are small, usually around 18 children per teacher plus a classroom assistant. Before and after-school care is available for a very modest charge, and allows parents to drop children off as early as 6am and pick them up again as late as 6pm. My daughter has attended since Pre-K, and all of her teachers have been wonderful and caring. Tuition is incredibly reasonable for the calibur of education provided, and there is a limited amount of financial aid available. There is no reason for us to consider the much more expensive private schools in the area when Atholton Adventist Academy is so great.

St joseph's regional catholic school is a great school , My daughter has been here for 3 years and…read moreshe loves it

My son has been a student at Saint Joseph's for two years. He is currently in kindergarten From…read moreday one I have been impress with the teaching staff . My son is also in the after care program which runs till 6pm and every day I see teachers who have worked a long full day still at school working on new lessons and projects for the students! To see my son have teachers who care so much about him and work hard to make him the best student he can be makes me so proud of my son and this school. Once word gets out on this school it will become very hard for new students to attend. Yes the school is that good.

Three of my four children attended YS Kendall Ridge over the last five years. My last two graduate…read moreand move to Kindergarten and I have been so lucky to have them be a part of my village. Every single employee has been kind, caring, and receptive to questions or feedback. The curriculum is child-led, nature-based, and reflexive. I love the cottage system - it really sets the school apart. Most of the school has received new furniture (including the new loft!) and it looks amazing. Ms. Melissa and Ms. Hanna are amazing leaders who listen and pivot when needed. They really listen; the moral compass of the school is the child. Your child will experience natural learning in a real way. They are only young once; why not give them the best experience they possibly could have?

We had a premature baby in the middle of our move to Maryland. We thought we had lots of time to…read moreget the house ready but it didn't work out that way. Needless to say having a half furnished house with a newborn was very challenging. We were nervous about the idea of putting our infant in daycare at such a young age. We researched and toured four local daycares and ultimately chose the young school. We are glad we did. Ms Susan and Ms Kimi have been great and the administration staff is super attentive and friendly. The school is clean and well run. Their communication has been excellent and they take great care of our son. We particularly like the SproutAbout app which provides regular activity updates on everything from bottle feeding to activities which makes us feel like we are involved even while away and provides a sense of security in understanding what transpires during the day. The hours are also convenient for us as is the location which never has morning traffic. We are so glad we found the young school and recommend them! - Darren

The Legacy School is a small, independent school for children with language-based learning…read moredisabilities. My son is in his third year and and is succeeding in school because of the private tutoring that is a part of the school day and the very small class size.

Our son attended LSCA for four years and was able to graduate early after receiving all the…read moreindividual help he needed that he was not able to get in a public school. The Christian education and influence has helped him to continually grow in his faith even after his high school years. My daughter has just started attending LSCA for high school and we are all very excited to know that she will receive the same great Christian education and support that her brother did. Tuition is reasonable, teachers are very qualified and the learning environment is a positive one.

Let me count the ways NCCS is the perfect school for our family:…read more1. ACCS accredited! The documentary "Geronimo, Amen!" (about the founding of ACCS) inspired us to seek a classical, Christian education for our four children. We were ecstatic to find an ACCS school so close to us! If you haven't watched it, do! Watch for free here - https://classicalchristian.org/geronimo-amen/ 2. Amazing teachers! From the moment we started our oldest in Mrs. Kord's amazing Kindergarten to the special care and extra effort the teachers take in helping our children succeed, we couldn't be happier. The teachers are excellent in their craft, joyful in the duty, and encouraging as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Our children are challenged and brought higher by the brilliant lights there. 3. All of the events! If you want to be amazed at the accomplishments of ALL our students, look no further than the Christmas Concert or the Recitatio in the spring. In addition to the school wide events, each class has multiple creative and immersive events that bring the learning to life. 4. Security! In this day and age, security is a top priority. Our school has upgraded systems. I would say more, but it's mostly just something you have to see for yourself. So schedule a tour today! https://www.nccsmd.org/schedule-tour 5. Lastly and most importanly...how Christ honoring the education is! Chapel is so encouraging for every age. The scripture the whole school memorizes is amazing to watch them all recite. Their memory work always include scripture. The teachers and staff will stop and pray with you or your child, will offer words of encouragement, and have blessed us with their faithfulness. The culture at the school is pointed toward and aligned with what matters most, the kingdom of God.

New Covenant Christian School is a wonderful place for students to grow both academically and…read morespiritually. My children experienced challenging curriculum, as well as a nurturing school environment. They use a classical approach to learning which has helped my children not only gain an understanding of the content taught, but to also have confidence and a conviction to share their faith and articulate their thoughts with peers and adults. There is a strong focus on student safety, and the school has recently upgraded its security system. The teachers are very knowledgeable in their subject matter and take time to build in special events to support the students' understanding of content and aid them in cultivating a love of learning. As a parent who has worked in the educational field for over twenty years, I would encourage you to consider visiting their campus and seeing how they are different from other schools in the area. If you are looking for a school that is focused on strong academics, while fostering a Christian world view and nurturing environment, New Covenant Christian School is an excellent place to consider.