Terrific School in a beautiful place. Our daughter thrived in it's caring atmosphere, and has…read moreblossomed into the strong and confident woman we see today. She learned much more about who she was during her time at Kent School, and has carried that through to her college (UNC Chapel Hill). All in all, a great experience for her, and her education was not only academic but also social and spiritual.

I always thought boarding school is where you deposit snotty, spoiled, incorrigible kiddies when…read moreyou have a pile of cash and nothing more worthy to do with it. Storm King is NOT such a place. Set on manicured grounds in the shadow of Storm King Mountain and just down the road from West Point, SKS is an educational community with an impressive 150 year history (see: https://sks.org). My nephew teaches here. He lives here, with his charges and family. He is an extraordinary educator and reflects the sensibilities of this place. His colleagues are just like him. SKS is exclusive in the sense of expense and rigor (hence not for everyone) but it is not your stereotypical UK snobatorium -- flush with secret handshakes and trust fund teens. It is elite, sure -- but in a good way -- like Yelp; with a Bohemian vibe. Were I in the market for a prep school that boards their students, SKS would be high on my list.

2 years ago my children struggled in public school. Today, marks another milestone for them. Since…read moretheir first Storm King report 2 years ago till today, they have been on Honors and Highest Honors and maintain a 3.7 plus GPA. Great teachers, a caring administration and an even greater student body have helped forge the character and discipline my three girls will need to compete in college and beyond,. Thank you Storm King

It's intriguing to me (an educator) that Northern Academy of the Arts offers a program in which…read morestudents can do real, actual science, in partnership with NASA. Students won an award for their science work. Northern is a fascinating example of STEAM--science, technology, arts, music. Northern offers ballet, classical music, and classical Chinese dance, along with the humanities and science programs. We visited an arts studio on campus, too, with student's skillful work displayed. A parent spoke of how flexibly the faculty designed course work for his sons--one was extremely good at math, and they let him advance into a much higher grade to do challenging work. Another was extremely poor at Chinese, and the school found two others who were novices and created an ultra-beginner class just for them. If only all schools could do such things! It's good to see a school restoring and using the abandoned Beaux Arts buildings that had become so blighted. Glad they preserved the graceful proportions and aged brick of the old buildings, while making it modern and bright inside.

What an incredible school. They have done amazing things with the area. The school has greatly…read moreimproved the surrounding areas as well. Its a beautiful environment and an amazing day lace for children to gain an exceptional education.

Gottesman is truly a gem! Both of my boys are enrolled in their Early Childhood Center (ECC) and…read morethoroughly love it there. They individualize support based on each child's needs and communication is excellent! I get weekly newsletters from the teachers keeping me in the know with what is happening at school. Brightwheel and seesaw are two apps used by the ECC- both apps share videos, pictures, and notes to parents all day long. There's an option to add aftercare which is a necessity for working parents like me. The administration is excellent and very responsive, especially Dr. Cheryl Bahar! Every interaction with her has helped put me at ease and fall more in love with the school and how it functions. We love all the teachers, staff, and other families- it's really a special place. So special that my brother decided to send his four children to Gottesman as well. Now our children are getting this incredible experience of growing up going to the same amazing school with their cousins!

We applied here two times. I wanted a smaller, caring, community integrated with Jewish studies…read morefor my family. The first time we were told to come back to revisit the situation. My son was using a walker. I spent the next couple of years doing intensive physical therapy with my son. My son is now walking with braces and does not need a walker. We applied again. I gave the public school information to Dr. Behar. Before all the paperwork was given, and before all the letters from his previous teachers were given , a standard email rejection was delivered to me. What bothers me about this school is that they didn't even give him a chance or meet him. They don't take kids with special needs at this school.

I was struggling to look for a place to send my toddler (2 years old) because there aren't many…read moretoddler programs in Long Island. Buckley's toddler program is amazing! They are extremely safe regarding COVID at all grade levels and separate everyone into cohorts, so whenever there is exposure, we don't need to shut down the entire school. This entire school year, we have not yet had to stay at home due to COVID, which wasn't the case at the last school we enrolled our son in. As for his learning, his language has really exploded while being enrolled in the school. He has even started playing with other children so well and being interested in their activities, which I attribute to the great socialization at Buckley. My son loves going to school every morning. His teachers, Miss Susan and Miss April, are so wonderful and provide great updates on his progress as well as his classmates. The Buckley community as a whole is very welcoming and inclusive. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Buckley Country Day School is an inclusive, diverse environment that nurtures the whole child and…read morelays the foundation for success in high school, college, and beyond. Buckley accepts students as young as two years old in the Pre-Nursery program, and admits students on a rolling basis through grade seven. The school’s mission, Opening The Eyes And Awakening The Mind, is at the heart of its curriculum, which seeks to inspire and prepare students for a lifetime of learning. Buckley sets itself apart from other independent schools by fostering a deep appreciation of learning, and developing students who are committed to making the world a better place through thoughtful inquiry, critical thinking, and community engagement.

Our daughter attends Summit School. She can't wait for Mondays, she's so excited about learning,…read moreher classmates, teacher and the school's welcoming and supportive environment. The curriculum is unique in the Poconos: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), combined with majority project-based learning, provided in a movement-rich environment, combined with small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a student-run civics and governance model which allows the students to partially participate in the development and enforcement of rules, as a means to teach responsibility and the democratic process. The teachers are wonderful. The administration is caring and devoted. Summit School is everything my wife and I had hoped in a school for our daughter. It's one of the reasons we remain in the area. We're grateful that this grassroots school was created, started and run by members of the local community, and now thrives.

I attended this school and for the tuition I was very disappointed. Even being in ninth grade the…read moreclasses were juvenile. We took out an hour of our day for snack and recess. We did not have a science teacher and it was not only one grade per classroom but anywhere from 2-4 grades. Before paying the fee we informed them that I have high levels of anxiety and depression. These things started to increase while I was attending this school. They sent me home for crying and made me leave the classroom while trying to calm down. I barely was able to complete course work. The kids have foul mouths that the teachers hear and then don't address. They don't take things seriously when it comes to feeling excluded or unwelcome. It is not worth the money. You are paying to teach yourself.

Fantastic school for toddlers all the way to 8th grade. It's a fully accredited school in NJ that…read morecombines the best of US and European (French) teaching methods. Although nominally an "Armenian school", children of other ethnicities go there including some of the teachers' children. Children are taught English, Armenian and French w/ a choice of additional languages in later years. A Parent

From the owner: Hovnanian School is a private school that seeks to preserve and elevate the Armenian community by…read morecreating generations of well-rounded and globally-minded leaders. The school teaches in English and French, with half of the curriculum taught in Armenian. Additionally, leadership, self confidence, and public speaking classes are offered in elementary school and continue into middle school. The target area for Hovnanian School is Bergan County NJ, which has a high population of unvaccinated teachers who must wear masks. However, this does not apply to the students. Tuition at Hovnanian School is affordable, but it is one of the few schools that teach in Armenian 50% of the time.

If you think this is a proper way to treat a family then go ahead an enroll you child at…read moreInspirekids. We set up registration and booked a tour. I brought both my children to a tour that was booked two weeks out to be turned away at the door. I was told my children would be not attending and to not waste my time. Jim, the owner said there was other plans for my children. He raises his hand to me in such a nasty manner I can't even describe it to you. Guess what there is no plan, they have no where to go to school. He lied to make something up. He gave my children's spot to another family, because we are low income and could only afford half day's. We had everything complete and done on our end. They took months to provides me with the registration packets. They clearly discriminate towards low income families. My children deserve a good school experience and Jim made sure I felt like a horrible human being and both my kids left crying. Did I receive an apology in anyway? No. Unacceptable from any business owners. If you decided my children are less deserving fine, but a common courtesy phone call goes a long day. Speak to me like a human, not a piece of trash.

This is a horrible place to send you children and to work there . One of my family members use to…read morework here and treated them with such disrespect and rudeness. The owner Jim and his director and business administrator do not follow CDC protocols or guidelines and walk around the building not wearing a face mask or other protection. They use and abuse their staff. They do not like giving them their personal or sick days. They will ask you verify that you are truly sick and if they don't believe you, they will make you come in. They do not give their employees adequate resources or training to effectively teach your children. The teachers have to use their own money to buy resources.