I have a 9th grader who spent her entire middle school years at Sutton. We had a very positive…read moreexperience with involved teachers and parents. She met many new friends and was in yearbook club. My 7th grade son is an athlete who played baseball unenthusiastically for several years, and he was introduced to both cross country and lacrosse at Sutton. My kids didn't experience any behavioral problems at school nor did they experience any issues with other students. Both also went on school trips to Williamsburg, Washington DC and New York City. Principal Dr. Merriweather and the admin team listen to parents and lead this school in a positive way.

The fights are good and all but the teachers and faculty are hella mean especially Dr.Howardread more

Woodward Academy Lower School (4-6 grades) is not the place to send your child. The administration…read moreis nice, until you complain about the bullying or a teacher. When you complain Mrs Bragg quickly becomes rude and dismissive. They won't honor simple requests like classroom changes or any other suggestions, regardless of the situation. The counselors shouldn't counsel a trash can, definitely not a child. Mrs Lauchlan is pretty good at accomplishing nothing. Mr Lawrence isn't certified and he has the maturity level of a 6th grader. Bottom line: Look at the test scores compared to other private schools. The kids complain about the lunch. The co-curricular and athletic options are good. Your kid will be bullied. Your kids will receive a public school education with perks. Don't waste your money.

I learned so much here! This school is incredible. I went off to college leaps and bounds ahead of…read moremy peers, not only academically, but also on an EQ level as well. FYI that is not me, that was all Woodward.

My son has been at the school now for four years and I could not imagine where we would be without…read morethis amazing school. The facility, faculty and services are truly encompassing and incomparable.

If your child has a moderate to severe LD then this is a school you should look at hard at. We…read moremoved my son to Howard at the start of the 6th grade. He had been struggling to learn his entire academic career. His self esteem was low. Homework was a 2-4 hour struggle every night. Within a month of his attending Howard, we noticed a dramatic change in his attitude towards his education! His self confidence soared! 4 years later and we are still amazed at the education he is receiving! Warning! The school is far from cheap. Money well spent in my book!

This is a fantastic school!! There is an international community that is unparalleled at other…read moreprivate schools in Atlanta. The school is adding a 3-year-old immersion preschool program in Fall 2012. They also have 4- and 5-year old Kindergarten and 1st through 12th grade following the International Baccalaureate program. It is a beautiful campus and getting better all the time!

From the owner: Atlanta International School offers all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs to over…read more1350 U.S. and international students from three-year-old kindergarten to grade 12. Rigorous academics are enriched by a world-class language acquisition program, which begins with a full-immersion preschool program in Spanish, French and German. The school offers STEM-and STEAM-endorsed and bilingual diplomas in addition to the prestigious IB diploma. Beyond the classroom, AIS students participate in award-winning performing and fine arts opportunities, competitive athletics and global experiential learning.

1,000. Days? Meals?…read moreFriends? . . . Reviews?? How to mark a relatively minor yet personally important milestone? I didn't want to just do an *average* review, nor did I want to be so aggrandizing as to create a new "listing" of my own Yelp life. [I did think about that one, though...]. Then it hit me: where it all began. Sure, I didn't start at Westminster til 6th grade (that little spurt in Chatt for preschool then another Atlanta private school came before) but it is the most formative educational experience of my life. Even - I think - more than UVA. What I learned, from the "Christian preparatory school for boys and girls" [Note: the specifically Christian part has changed since I was there in the 80s and 90s] is . . . hard to concisely explain [there are some negatives, which I will also mention]. Highlights: *How to think. My parents planted this seed early and they wisely knew I should be in a place where I was challenged, motivated, and importantly - intrigued. *How to create. So many friends have gone on to do amazingly creative, artistically or otherwise, things [see John Pringle http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=john+pringle+wednesday+with+steve+mcqueen&FORM=VRMATS&mmalsid=&mmsosid=385bcb7f-e962-3d3d-e30d-9cf6536fea31&crslsl=0 and Rob Lathan - http://www.roblathan.com/ Zach Hanks http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1189565/bio, just to name three . . .] *The dynamics of social hierarchy: put a lot of bright kids together - and I assure you not all rich WASPy kids - and you've got to learn some social skills, life tactics, motivation . . . [negatives: much like any JH and HS environments, cliques, snottiness, general *rivalries* exist] *Exposure to language and travel. From JH language classes and my first real foray abroad with my French class in 8th grade (I ultimately ended up with enough scores and credits to place out of any college requirements) to trips like Young Life's Western Tour that took us to TX, CO, Mexico, CA and back, with lots of stops in between (Have you climbed Half Dome? Pretty awesome). *The advantages to having so many interests at your use (and waiting or required, depending) - language! science! theater! oh my . . . *An athletic environment par none in Atlanta at my time, and amazingly even better now (and, frankly all "extra-curricular" outlets are as well- have you ever been forced to do a swing jump then safety catch as part of your high school curriculum? Didn't think so - oh, and I had to do mine in a cheerleading skirt). *Simply outstanding teachers (97.2% of the time) [Some pretty stern faculty members-in-charge could use a reset] *Wayyyy big preparation for college - I (and many of my classmates) say Westminster was more challenging than college (and we went to places like UVA, UNC, Dartmouth, Princeton, etc...) Negatives, so to speak, other than I have noted above? Intense competition and pressure; example: a typical weeknight for me as a high school sophomore was two hours of [cross country/cheerleading/tennis] practice, then homework from 8-11 pm, back up at 630 am. Varsity athletes who were also striving to keep being honor students did this every day, every week. Even Type As like me were . . . working hard and beyond. Social pressure - the flip side of acquiring those adult social skills. It's going to be in any Jr High or High School world, but it is amplified in such a brilliant environment. The Type Bs, so to speak - there for family reasons, because it is a phenomenal school, because . . .a really tough place to be as a kid and teen. Super spendy. A smart kid can learn well and go on to do well, regardless of their surroundings, but this kind comes at a price, which I believe is worth it, but it's a pretty big one in terms of dollars. Bottom line? I wouldn't trade it - the experience, the education, the whole shebang - for anything. As much as this smart, Type A, blonde cheerleading captain, WASP girl might have "fit in" and "excelled" - despite the expectations and challenges, on many levels, it is a privilege to go to a place like Westminster for education and way more. And a lot of other kids, different than me - can feel the exact same way. My parents didn't do everything right for sure, but they are the ones who made sure my hide was in that chair in Mrs. Norman's 6th grade English class, and taught me all about diagramming sentences. Part of why I get to write my 1,000th review. Exit, Stage Left.

The Westminster Schools is a private K-12 Christian school in the heart of Atlanta's Buckhead…read moreneighborhood. If you go on their website, you can find the facts that almost speak for themselves: stellar college placements, consistent state champions on a variety of teams, and a campus that rivals many liberal arts colleges. Beyond all of that, however, this is where I learned to study hard and grow as a human being. The religious nature of the school allowed me to gain a comprehensive education in Christianity, and the teachers here are second to none. Even five years out, I still keep in touch with many of them. The price tag is steep, and the social and academic pressure is high, but Westminster gave me a middle school and high school education that made me who I am today. For that, I thank you. Five stars cannot cover what I learned here.

The school is great, very diverse. But every week I get dentition for speaking my mind about the…read morecivil war. Also, some of the teachers are rude, and I want a school where all of the teachers are amazing and sweet. So, in conclusion, the school is only good if you don't have opinions. P.S. Watch out for Sebastian Eugene Hansen

Love this school! What a special place to grow up. With great staff, award winning theater,…read morejournalism, and sports. The skyline of midtown is your backdrop, and Piedmont Park is your front lawn! Could it get better! Fire it up Grady Knights!

I walk at Mays High one day a week and I look forward to it! For starters, the school is beautiful…read moreand sits atop a hilly area of So. Fulton County, Atlanta. I've even run into deer in the parking area below the school. Come out and take a walk around Mays! I think you would love it!

This review is for the track not the school.** I love this track, it's great for trying to get in…read moreshape. I feel safe here and I love that so many in the community come out to get in shape. You can either walk the track or up and down the hilly area around the entire school (which is two miles). Sometimes like during my walk today there are practices or classes that make it difficult to walk in peace but what can you do, it's their track lol. But I enjoy seeing them and watching them strive to become great athletes. If you're looking to start working out and prefer not to spend money at the gym, or endure the awkwardness of "gym politics" then this is a great alternative.

Wanted to first off saying that the growth I see in my son from Kindergarten to now (1st grade) is…read moretremendous. Not only is he reading, has great penmanship, he shows great confidence in his work and is always eager to tell me when he is learning something new. His kindergarten teachers were Mr. Gaskins and Mr. Pearson. Such a great team and set the foundation with him to support his growth in various areas. They always encouraged him and collaborated with me to prepare him for first grade & for him to see representation and excellence in black men on the daily was a great big deal for us. I wanted him to know all things are possible and he can be anything he put his mind too. I just wanted to say thanks and give some positive recognition And a big shout to his first grade team Mrs. Hudgeons and Ms. Sadler he will be overly prepared for second grade. Thank you guys for all that you do. Your hardwork never goes unnoticed or unappreciated.

My son has being going her since kindergarten and now is in 3rd grade. I will say this is by far…read morethe worst year I've had at this school! I don't know why there aren't more reviews. The teachers have stop caring they are only there to pay their bills! When you meet with them you can tell they don't care about teaching children! My son comes home angry and frustrated every day and this has never happened. It's only two months left and I didn't want to pull him at the end of the school year but he will not be returning next year. I feel like I have failed my son letting him remain here.