We are in 2026. Reviews from previous years praise the school. Yes, it was a fine school once! BUT,…read moreand this is a BIG BUT, it is no longer Montessori! Everyone BE AWARE of this fact!!! Country Day Montessori of San Antonio TX was sold over Summer of 2025, because the previous owner was diagnosed with cancer and they needed to sell the school because they needed the funds. The new owners are NOT INTERESTED IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION and are NOT USING THE MONTESSORI EDUCATION SYSTEM! This IS NO LONGER A MONTESSORI SCHOOL! Most qualified Montessori teachers left because the school switched to traditional education and is leaving Montessori behind. They hired traditional teachers who have NO IDEA what Montessori education is! Beware that Country Day Montessori of San Antonio TX is NO LONGER using Montessori!!! Country Day Montessori of San Antonio TX is now a HORRIBLE school! This may sound harsh, but that is the truth and reality: IT'S HORRIBLE! Most committed, dedicated parents are aware of these changes, and some, who have had their children at Country Day Montessori for 3 and 4 years have decided to leave, and put their children in other schools! They are charging top prices for Montessori education and provide NO Montessori education! This is FRAUD! STAY AWAY! Look for another school! If you want Montessori education, THIS IS NOT IT!!!

This school is wonderful and successfully implements the Montessori method. They are kind and…read morepatient with the children. All of the staff is helpful, and together they generate a community and environment that encourages emotional and educational growth for children. I highly recommend this school.

This is the best daycare! The staff is loving and caring. They treat the kiddos as their family…read more All three of my kids started in the infant room and moved up through classrooms over the years. They are wonderful with helping potty train and preparing the kids for kindergarten! My kids would run up to the door every morning wanting to go to "school" and some days, they would have rather stayed and played than come home. I can't say enough good things about New Horizons School!!

My daughter has been going to New Horisons since she was an Infant. She is now in the Toddler…read moreclassroom and every morning as soon as she is done with breakfast, she goes to the front door ready for school. She loves her teachers, and they are great about keeping me informed about her each day when I pick her up.

I started in 5th grade, and it was really hard to get used to the workload. However, back then,…read morethey had teachers who cared. When we got a new head of school, almost all of our good teachers quit or got fired. Additionally, they are very bad at following 504 plans. It took me 2 years to get a 504 plan, and they kept ignoring it. In 7th grade, I was failing math with a 30, and my teacher never communicated with my mom about it. If you don't want to be an astrophysicist or something, the school is not worth it. The one upside of this school is the community and Ms.Matchett, she was the one teacher who actually helped with my missing assignments and wasn't rude to me when I'd lose focus during class. Another thing that can affect your decision to apply here is that once I had a science teacher who tried to fail me for no reason and almost kicked me out for moving my chair "too loud." Thankfully, she was fired for being racist to one of my classmates but it's still something to keep in mind. (Also, the PE coaches are nice just PE doesn't really affect my grades lol)

This school is the reason I have never been the same. I used to be such a happy girl, and now my…read morelife completely sucks. That school had brought suicide thoughts, self harm, and depression onto me. I do not know why people even think about going here. Some girl cut me with a pair of scissors, which started my self harm mindset. But if you want to be bullied, have teachers LITERALLY HIT you, then go right here!!

I wanted to take a moment to share an updated perspective on Great Hearts Live Oak. Over time, I've…read morecome to appreciate just how dedicated the staff is. They continue to be supportive, professional, and always willing to communicate with parents. Whether it's through phone calls, emails, or text messages, they make an effort to keep families informed, which is something I really value. The curriculum remains challenging and encourages students to think critically. While there are still some concerns about the lack of specific cultural observances, I do see that the school focuses on deeper discussions about historical events rather than just surface-level recognition. I can respect that approach, even if it's different from what some might expect. One issue that still comes up a lot is the car line. The construction in the area has settled down a bit, but now there's a new challenge--sharing the road with other businesses. It definitely adds another layer of congestion, but I think it's important to acknowledge that a lot of the frustration comes from how we, as parents, handle the process. There are still too many instances of people not paying attention, blocking driveways, or leaving huge gaps in the line, which just makes things worse. If everyone followed the guidelines, it would probably run a lot smoother. The school is still a charter, which means funding is always a challenge. It runs largely on donations and tuition, but not every family contributes equally, which puts extra strain on resources. At the same time, the staff is stretched thin, and I know that makes classroom management tough. It's understandable that some behavior issues might be handled more strictly just because teachers have so much on their plates. One thing I've been thinking about lately is how easy it is for us as parents to rate and critique a school, but I wonder how the school would rate us. A child's education isn't a one-way street where only the school has to be accountable--parents play just as big of a role in making sure their child succeeds. Whether it's supporting teachers, reinforcing expectations at home, or just being mindful of how we contribute to the school community, it's something to consider. Overall, my experience with Great Hearts Live Oak has been positive, even with the challenges. No school is perfect, but I do see the effort they put in, and that matters. I just hope that as a community, we can all recognize that education is a shared responsibility, not just something for the school to carry on its own.

Our experience at Great Hearts has been extremely disappointing, especially regarding how my son…read morewas treated and supported. Despite having an IEP in place, the school consistently failed to follow it or provide the accommodations he needed to succeed. The lack of communication and accountability from certain teachers was alarming. Instead of feeling encouraged, my son became increasingly discouraged and dreaded going to school -- something no child should ever feel. There was little to no positive feedback or emotional support offered, and the overall attitude toward his well-being seemed indifferent at best. As a parent, it was heartbreaking to watch his confidence decline in an environment that is supposed to nurture learning and growth. Thankfully, we were able to move him to a school that values kindness, inclusion, and support -- and the difference has been night and day. I sincerely hope Great Hearts leadership takes this feedback seriously and makes meaningful changes to ensure no other child has to go through a similar experience.

Best elementary school that my son has attended. The teachers are amazing, his teacher was amazing…read moreand the upkeep of the school is always clean. I volunteer as one of watch dog DADDs and the times I have volunteered the school has always had a plan and the teachers are always great full for our help. My son absolutely loves it there and is always looking forward to going back to school. Probably the best elementary school in the NEISD.

My daughter went here 3-5 grade and we really enjoyed it. All her teachers were EXCELLENT and we…read moreeven go back each year for the fall fair they have. Great staff and up to date classrooms.

I have heard great things from other parents about Great Hearts schools and wanted to find out for…read moremyself. We applied this year and were fortunate to have been drafted through lottery. My daughter loved her old school and was quite disappointed when we told her that she was going to a new school. However, after 4 months, she has acclimated well and have nothing but good things to say about her teachers and classmates. She finds the work challenging and exciting. The school has taught her and our family a new way to approach reading. They teach Latin and have poetry wars. They also have an after school program that is an extension to their education and not just babysitting. The after school teachers help with homework and pick up is until 6 pm. They also have after school clubs with nominal charge. What is most important to my family was the school's faculty and their program for kids with special needs. My son was diagnosed with a rare disorder in October, that affected him neurologically. Some of the staff from school and after school program visited him, including Mr. Brogran (assistant headmaster). We love his teacher Mrs. Laird. She is a smart, kind, and loving teacher. She visited him in the hospital twice. My son had missed 2 1/2 months of school from being sick. Ms. Ernest (teacher), has been so patient in teaching him at home. She has been an important part of his education. We drive to school at least an hour twice a day, sometimes longer. We decided to move closer to the school since our kids loved being there.

horrible. the kids are extremely racist and form cliques and leave others out. This school is only…read moregood up until 5th grade after that get your kids the hell out of here. The faculty does nothing when something serious happens. My child has come home telling me that many children say the n word and many other offensive things but the staff does NOTHING. She would always come home depressed because she had barely any friends and the children would leave her out. I would never send any of my other children here. They have a long way to go. They a very small variety of classes and everyone does the same courses. I want to give them zero starts but that's not possible so l'll give them a 1. New! More ways to react to reviews.

This school sucks but ms matchett is the best teacher . any other school is betterread more

Safety is not a priority…read more While the curriculum is great the policies and staff seem to be subpar. We've had a few incidences while our child has been attending this school from first grade to third grade. One of which involded a non teacher (Mr. Koonce) photographing and recording students without authorization. On the contrary, we had requested that our child not be in any school photographs, other than the yearbook. However, Mr. Koonce and the school failed to uphold this request as only certain individuals are allowed to use school equipment to take photos and videos of the students for marketing purposes. The outcome of this was that our child was not in any of the photos/videos which we were glad to hear but we do not know if the other parents were informed. We were told that a training was in place to prevent this happening again. As for the second event that is currently taking place. Our child informed us that 3-4 girls ganged up on her to jump her while at recess. The 3 adults that were "watching" over the kids in a very small playground with virtually no obstructions did not notice a group of kids huddled around another. Upon contacting the school Ms. Tamiko informed us after talking to the kids they had concluded only one kick between our kid and another was exchanged. This was different from what our child had said so we pushed for the school to review the camera footage. We were then told that the cameras were for the safety of the building and the school was not able to review that footage. This is infuriating because with that footage, we would be able to get a clear story of what actually took place and who were the culprits and who did what. I want to clarify that me nor my wife wanted to see the footage we wanted it to be reviewed by an admin. We were told this is not possible which makes absolutely no sense because in the event there was a serious crime as a weapon on campus or a child being abducted you would imagine that footage would be reviewed immediately. And rightfully so however it doesn't seem that this school prioritizes the safety of their students whatsoever I understand policy is policy, but when dealing with kids, you would think that the policy would be catered to them. Please consider this before picking this school as there is no guarantee your child is safe nor the teachers are trained adequately.