The school is great if your child can be a good little soldier and fit inside the school's tiny box…read morementality. My child attended there a few years but it became apparent that the school was woefully lacking in it's willingness and capability to meet my child where he was concerning learning styles and assignments. Even after a few meetings with teachers and school administration, I thought we were all on the same page. They did some things to try to accommodate his needs, but the school did not follow through with the plan we agreed upon. They recently informed us he was no longer welcome to attend WCA just a few days before school started. Imagine our stress to come up with an education plan with such short notice. If this was their intent at the end of the previous school year, we should have been informed then, not at the last minute​ - completely unprofessional on their part. I suppose though it is their prerogative to do so since they are private with closed enrollment - still an unclassy move in my opinion. One winter there was a fire alarm that went off. My child was in the after school care trailer when it happened. They rushed all of the kids outside without coats when it was bitter cold. Thankfully I was arriving when that happened and was able to get my son into my car which was warm and dry. I made a very constructive suggestion to the school on how to handle a future event like this so kids wouldn't be without a coat. Suggestion was ignored. My child is now in public school where there are definitely more resources available to him. Makes me question why we wasted all of that money on sub-par education and sub-par professionalism. I would not recommend this school as it is under-equipped, has mediocre facilities and resources and is out of touch with current educational styles. You are better off in a public school where resources are far superior to WCA. They proclaim a message of hope. However, there is no hope for your child if (s)he doesn't fit exactly into the school's less than flexible approach.

As a Westlake Alumni, there's a lot I can say about Westlake! It has it's flaws, the school is not…read moreperfect-but what school is? Many people criticize the fact that there are not as many resources and opportunities that public schools offer. However, every year they add more opportunities, more classes, and improve in every way they can. Most importantly, you get a Christ centered education. It is more important to go into college having a strong Christian background and a faith of your own than enter with 10 college credits. They left me with a strong foundation in the gospel, wisdom, and I learned so many practical life things from the Christ-centeredness that they so strongly focus on. It doesn't matter if you don't have AP this or that. Westlake is a school that helps your child be spiritually strong. As a little bonus, basically anyone can play on sports teams. My friend was a 5'2" basketball starter, I played volleyball for 4 years, and every sports team is a way to grow in friendships, physical strength, and in your faith.

This is best school ever! I am a 7th grader there and love it. The teachers are awesome and so are…read morethe class!

Adlai E. Stevenson High School is named after one of the area's most famous residents. This school…read moreis huge. It has five parking lots, a fencing team, and a credit union in the cafeteria. This is the first time that I've been here when the school wasn't being renovated. The classrooms are nice and have the latest technology. The hallways are big, bright, and have a huge two story plant/garden. I recommend Adlai E. Stevenson High School for students, teachers, and coaches.

This was my Alma mater some time ago. I had actually gone to 4 high schools, both large and small…read more I really loved going here for my senior year..The teachers were wonderful. They really cared for their students, and were always willing to help them to succeed in life. We only had 87 members in our graduating class. So it was a small school at the time, but I made many great friends, and will always cherish my memories from here

I question why this high school 's school board would permit the placement of a tournament soccer…read morefield in the community behind Virginia Lakes School where there is no parking. This resulted in total disruption of that neighborhood with Palatine police issuing parking tickets to unsuspecting parents.

Went here for high school and I am grateful for all the wonderful opportunities and education I…read morereceived here. Many years later, I still remember many of the lessons my teachers had taught me in math, science, choir, drivers ed, and other subjects. They were always a little tough on grading and pushed a bit harder for critical thinking and understanding rather than memorizing a subject. This came in use for college when many tests consisted of short answer and essay questions instead of simply reciting memorized facts. One of the best parts of going to school here was the robust activities program. From chess to newspaper to choir, there were always plenty of opportunities to enrich ones learning before, during, and after the school day. This was an invaluable way to learn new skills and make new friends while learning from highly qualified mentors. Palatine High School is a great high school that really prepares students well for success later in life.

big fan. dont go here but seems really dope and i wish i did. TREVIANS BLUETEAM NEW TRIER NEWTRIER…read moreWHOOP meangirls northshoreonly IL greenteam winnetka (please act like there are hashtags in front of those.)

New Trier is a special school, one that gives each student the opportunity to explore and develop…read morein every respect; academically, socially, philanthropically and athletically. That said, there are 1,000 students in a class. NT is probably best for those who are self starters. I spent the first two years there looking for my tribe. When I found small group of yearbook friends, it made going to school a far friendlier place. The students there bring tremendous talent in virtually all endeavors. It is a privilege attending school there, I am proud to be an alumnus.

Very great school. The staff and administration work hard to make a great learning environment.read more

I loved this school, many memories at both campuses. Because there is an East and West campus…read morethough, I felt like I lost a little bit of the actual high school experience. The teachers were all fantastic too, some how I was lucky enough to avoid all the bad ones. There weren't too many though, just a few. The atmosphere for school was great and I had a lot of fun during my high school years.

Fantastic Christmas Play put on by Quentin Road Christian Church/School…read more Of course my sister's great granddaughter, age 3 , was the star of the show LOL. Actually, it was a great performance by a cast of volunteers who sang , acted , and performed to a standing ovation for a job well done. Merry Christmas !!!

We recently withdrew both of our children from Quentin Road. Our son was attending for preschool…read moreand our daughter for after school care. The facilities are extremely nice, the campus is clean and safe, and the after-school transportation & drop-in options for school-age kids are very convenient. Those elements are genuinely appealing and initially made this program stand out to us. However, the school is far more conservative and doctrinally strict than was communicated during enrollment. The religious component was described to us as simple Bible stories and general values, which sounded acceptable even though we are not very religious. We want our children to be open-minded and respectful to people of all backgrounds, so exposure to a faith-based program wasn't a concern. The school's true stance became clear when our 4 year old son chose to wear a dress to school. Nothing up to this point gave us an indication that this would be an issue, but the reaction made it clear that this is a deeply & strictly conservative environment. This also gave us new perspective on the 'life lessons' (where students are taken into the church auditorium for Bible stories) that our kids described. The way our kids explained them, they sound more like preaching than simple story time, and not always age-appropriate for preschool and early elementary aged children. The frequency, intensity and rigidity of the religious teachings were far more than expected. Families specifically seeking a rigid, firmly conservative Christian program may find this school to be a strong fit. Those expecting a lighter / more moderate faith-based curriculum or a more inclusive environment may want to consider other options. Once we realized this was a level of religious conservatism we were not prepared for, the school handled our concerns respectfully. We had open and courteous communication, our unenrollment process was fast and smooth & they refunded our unused tuition. We appreciate their professionalism on that front, even though the school itself wasn't the balanced environment we expected.

This is the newest school built in the district. It's a typical middle school, nothing outstanding,…read morebut they offer a lot of ESL classes, which is very needed in the area.