One standout curriculum feature is that they teach Spanish from K through 8th grade and we were…read moresurprised to hear that most 8th graders test into Spanish 2 and some even Spanish 3 as freshmen, which gives them a significant advantage in their language studies. Additionally, the new Principal has done a fantastic job of fostering school spirit and a sense of community. We are excited about the years to come and feel confident we've made the right choice for our child's education.

St. Mary's is the best kept secret in Boise and the surrounding area. The staff is incredible. They…read moreare focused on each student individually. They work cooperatively to provide the best education to each student in every grade. The parish is incredibly supportive of the school. You can sense a true partnership between the school and the parish. Parents are welcomed to be engaged in their child's education and the school. Parents are encouraged to attend daily prayer and Mass each week with the children. The students are challenged differently as they progress from Pre-K to 8th grade. St. Mary's students primarily head to Bishop Kelly, where they have a strong reputation of being academically prepared as well as being some of the most welcoming and kind students around. I strongly encourage you to check out St. Mary's incredible community.

Our son attended Hillside for over a year, and during that time we saw his behavior greatly…read moredeteriorate. As he struggled the director made no effort to figure out why he was acting out, she just punished and belittled him. We eventually pulled him out when her behavior became unprofessional and unkind towards our son. We also raised a few safety concerns like the front door being propped open, which has immediate access to Hill Road. I would not recommend sending any child to Hillside.

I really wish we would have found Hillside Academy sooner. My son has just blossomed since I…read moreenrolled him there. He loves to learn now and comes home every day full of new knowledge. Highly, highly recommended.

Ugh I hate north. Students were not good and some of the teachers were really good but some were…read morerude and mean . The bathrooms were the most disgusting things ever!!! And the school was falling apart. Oh and there was radon in the basement! oh and... the list goes on

-Interfering and retaliation against parental and student rights…read more -Interfering with Presidential elections -Does not give you meetings or paperwork requested pertaining to students special education or safety plans. -Does not respect Students boundaries -"Passing the trash" -look at local news reports -A special education teacher was written up for verbally abusing my student, as well as bullying tactics. -Principal will retaliate against parents seeking help with these matters by trasspassing parents from the campus. -If you are facing these problems+, you are not alone. Please contact the department of education civil rights commission to file official complaint.

This Just For Kids location is great! My daughter learns a great deal because they actually provide…read morea structured curriculum. I would highly recommend this Just For Kids for before and after school care as well as Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten care.

I can't say much about the curriculums yet since my boy just finished his kindergarten year here…read more But I'm very pleased with the friendly and willing staff there. Also I was pleasantly surprised by the racial diversity in the classrooms. In a small city like Boise, it can be difficult to expose children to different cultures and races, but again, I'm rather happy that is not the case at the White Pine.

My two children are extremely happy here. My daughter is in the 6th grade while my son is in 2nd…read more They both come home with almost always positive feedback! I love the diversity in the school. It's sad that in most places they don't get that much diversity. The staff isn't the type to spoil the children, but help within reason. I love boise, and I know this school is the right place for my children.