Sandoval Elementary seems to be one of the best elementary school choices in the Highlands area…read more The DPS system does not have an excellent reputation. My son has been attending Sandoval a few years now. Sandoval is a little strange. The classes are grouped so for example 1,2 and 3rd graders are all lumped together for 3 years. I did question this method, but the bright side is that it creates some stability in class mates and teachers. It's half Spanish speaking which I feel is a mixed blessing as well. My son is learning two languages but I am afraid he may end up a "jack of all trades master of none" but the verdict is still out. The school is kind of hard to get into, so I think the parents and kids seem to take learning a little more seriously at this school.

best school in the world! met the greatest people in the world here and will miss everyone next…read moreyear. :( i owe to being the person i am today to joann trujillo hays. i hope she has a great retirement.

We're now entering our second year at DDES, and we continue to feel incredibly grateful to be part…read moreof this community. It's such an inspiring group of educators and families who truly believe in the school's mission. Our child feels supported, seen, and excited to come to school every day--she loves learning, creating, and being herself here. DDES doesn't just focus on academics; they're helping kids learn how to be good people and make the world a better place. The teachers foster curiosity, kindness, and confidence in a way that feels both intentional and joyful. It's a place that values character, collaboration, and real-world learning--and it shows in the way the kids talk about what they're doing. We couldn't be happier to be part of this community.

This school is amazing. The teachers and staff are so warm and caring. The school-to-parent…read morecommunication is phenomenal. The community is welcoming and supportive. The school has robust social-emotional learning and truly wants the best for all its kids, even (especially?) the quirky or hyper ones.

Karter Schools has been amazing for my daughter! All of the teachers and administrative staff are…read moreincredible and so caring. We've been very fortunate to be able to watch are our daughter grow and develop with Karter School. I'm just sad they don't do K-8 as well haha.

Great school & happy kids. The facilities are top notch & everyone genuinely cares about the kids.read more

My daughter was enrolled here in the infant class until we had to move out of state. She loved…read moregoing and lit up whenever she saw her teachers. When compared to other daycares, this place is not a part of any fancy chain and doesn't have all the bells and whistles of other places, but my daughter was definitely well cared for and loved. One thing to note is that the daycare does adhere to DPS closures and also has more in service and vacation days than most daycares (1 week in the summer, 2 weeks in the winter, scattered in service days), so you may need to plan your vacations off around it.

Monarch Montessori provides daycare and K-5 in the same building. We drop off both kids in one…read morestop. The First Step teachers develop bonds with the young kids and follow them thru elementary school. This creates a real family feel throughout the building. The staff, teachers, and administrators are great. Everyone knows my kids by name and really cares. The montessori method is also great at fostering creativity. I recommend the school.The test scores are lower due the Montessori method not always meshing with standardized tests and some demographic biases that affect the scoring. My children have grown in this atmosphere and show academic and developmental progress as well. One other thing, the dual language program is a gem. We are an English speaking family. My 5 year old is immersed in Spanish and can understand and is starting to speak a second language in just over a year!

We recently moved to Denver from San Francisco and dedicated a few weeks to exploring nearby…read morepreschools. Our daughter is excelling at Primrose. The director is incredibly involved, and the teachers are caring and understanding. We consider ourselves lucky to have discovered such an exceptional environment for our child. Version 1: Upon our recent move from San Francisco to Denver, we took the time to tour various local preschools. Our daughter is flourishing at Primrose. The director's high level of engagement and the teachers' considerate and patient approach have made us feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a fantastic place for our child.

Do not get on the waitlist if you REALLY want to enroll your child and DON'T have $150 to spend on…read morea waitlist. I have been on this list for 3 years and my child will be in public school before we ever get in to Primrose. They have been nice about updating me via email, but I wish I had not paid the waitlist fee. It was a waste of money.

This school has been one of the best schools I have transferred my kid in!!! He has been getting…read moregood grades and very good after school tutoring programs, I recommend this school for educated kids.

MLK has come a long way since the 90s! It's a great place for kids.read more

St. John's has been a truly exceptional place for our children, who have been part of the school…read morecommunity since they were just 18 months old. Under the nurturing and inspiring guidance of Mrs. Mari Koester and Mrs. Sarah Perez, we've had the joy of watching our boys grow not only academically, but also socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Their reading and math skills have exceeded our expectations, but just as importantly, they've developed confidence, compassion, and a genuine love of learning. Entrusting your child's education is one of the most important decisions a parent can make--and for our family, there is simply no other place we would consider. You can tell that the entire staff, including the principal, Dr. Barnard, genuinely cares and wants your child to succeed. St. John's offers a truly holistic approach that honors the whole child, and we're deeply grateful to be part of such a thoughtful and enriching environment!

By far the best value in education in Denver. A great community, small classes, excellent teachers.read more

Denver Academy is an outstanding school. It evaluates the students strengths and weaknesses and…read moreprovides students with the academic tools to succeed. Its greatest attribute is that it provides students with self-esteem so they feel they can succeed and are not dumb.

Denver Academy is not the solution you are looking for…read more There were many situations that happened at my expense including a teacher announcing in front of the whole class that I had to be in therapy, in order to embarrass me. Another time my parents tried to write an email to the school about how it was hard for me to do a "working lunch" (where you sit in the classroom instead of going outside to complete work) because of issues with eating in the past. They completely disregarded my parents' worries until they escalated it to the principal who finally and indignantly accepted that I could sit in another room to do my work. At that point I hadn't been able to eat lunch at school for around a month. At one point during the year I finally felt comfortable eating in class and the teacher made a comment along the lines of "well looks like your parents were just being dramatic because now you can eat just fine, huh?" The same teacher later allegedly "mistook" my name in an email for someone else, (whose name sounds nor looks like mine in any way so he took me out of class during my final exam, yelled at me in his office until I was crying, threatened to expel me and told me I couldn't get into any college if I had that on my record. When my parents emailed him about it, he completely denied it and lied about it. This was what ultimately led me to have to leave the school halfway through the year and now I am completing the rest of my sophomore year online in a different program. This school takes advantage of desperate parents who want what is best for their child who has most likely been struggling in school. Their signature quote "We teach students the way they learn best" should be changed to "We teach students the way that is easiest for us". Where parents and kids think they have finally found a safe space for their kid to grow and thrive it is actually the opposite. The sheer amount of bullying from teachers and students alike that I witnessed at my time there is more than any public school I have ever been to in my life. Please do not send your child here.