I'm really surprised by the review about the Seedlings Classroom below. My son just started in the…read moreSeedlings Classroom this year and so far our experience has been wonderful. There was a simple miscommunication when it came to his diapers (super minor) and the teacher rectified it right away and contacted me to clarify/discuss. The teacher and/or school are always reaching out, even for something simple, to keep me and my husband apprised and informed. We appreciate this so much and truly find it to be a reflection of those they hire to nurture and educate the children. We find their COVID protocols very well followed, and we're not nervous sending our son here a few days a week. The staff, teachers and administration always greet us at pick up/drop off and make us feel like our sons going to a special place and loved. In reference to the other comment on curriculum, they're under 2 years. They are just getting acclimated to going to school, let alone the ability to do a true art masterpiece. I think that's a bit unrealistic when it comes to an expectation of artistic ability at that age. Our son has come home with some really great art projects and we're really happy with his progress being he's not even 18 months old. He's learning so much already and we're grateful. Overall, we're very happy with Ridgewood Montessori and will continue to send our son for years to come (as long as everything stays as great as it's been!). In addition, once our daughter is age appropriate we would love to continue the legacy with her attendance as well. Thanks RW for a great experience and for showing our son love, attention, and teaching him every week. We're proud to be part of this school!

My son has been at Ridgewood Montessori School since 2018. He began in 3rd grade and is now in 6th…read moreand I can't say enough positive things about the personalized education he is receiving. From the incredible teacher to student ratio, personal education plan for each child, and all students in the elementary school even learn a real instrument (mine is learning guitar) ... the list goes on and on. I have even been impressed by the amazing handling of the past 2 years of Covid protocol.... All impressive!! I personally feel that these children have had the most "normal" school experience possible during the past two years giving them support and consistency that children need. Teachers are very responsive to emails and always make themselves available both before and after school for any concerns both in person and via zoom. Administration knows all the children by name and engages with them regularly. We came from another private school where our experience was disheartening and are so happy to have found our Ridgewood Montessori School Family!

The teachers, staff, and community create a welcoming environment that truly feels like home!…read moreExperience an outstanding academic program infused with Christ-centered education.

It is a school that serves kindergarten through 12th grade. Located right on route 208 north in a…read moregreat location. It is a part of the Hawthorne Gospel Church and teaches biblical values as a central part of their curriculum. The facilities are state of the art, the athletics get better and better every year, and the staff are some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated, and loving teachers in the world. The classes are small so the the student teacher ratios are always very good. Many of the alumni that I have talked to are still great friends with the people they went to high school with because the bonds formed at Hawthorne Christian last.

As far as a parish I chose to worship elsewhere however the school does a fine job in the education…read moreof children Pre K-8th but the sports program is limited. The predominantly lay faculty is female as is the administration, classes small and curriculum modern. The teaching methodology utilized is Differentiated Instruction and the entire curriculum is based on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. St. Leo's School Mission Statement "St. Leo's School educates children through a holistic pedagogy based on traditional Catholic and Franciscan values, scholarship in learning and innovation through the acquisition of 21st Century Skills - preparing students to succeed and live in a multidimensional world as faith-filled people of God." BSE13

We have two children attending the Village School ("School"), and have been there for over 5 years…read more When our first son started there at the Primary level (at 3.5 years old), it was not our intention to stay at a private Montessori school. However, each year, we saw our boys thriving at the School; not just academically but in their overall development as a person. This is a result of the experienced and dedicated teachers, principal, and staff. The Village School is one of very few Montessori schools in Bergen County that goes to 8th grade. We chose the School initially for this reason, in the event our children stayed on beyond Kindergarten. The School fosters a caring community environment within the school and beyond. It is an ethnically-diverse population of students, with many mix marriage households. The School was (and has been) proactive since Spring of 2020 in complying with COVID requirements to re-open school; so the students were able to start school in September in-person (for those who chose to do so). One week after the March, 2020 lockdown, the School was up and running for virtual learning; keeping a full day school schedule. The teachers worked tirelessly from June to September to get their classrooms re-oriented and ready for in-person learning; which is from 8:30 to 2:30 Monday to Thursday, with Friday being a 100% virtual school day. Despite the challenges this year, our family feels that our children are still being nourished socially and academically because of the support from the Village School.

An amazing place! The Village School is exceptional, not just with its curriculum and academics,…read morebut truly educating the whole child. It teaches not for the child to memorize, but to master and understand fully the concepts. They also hold executive functioning as a corner stone in its approach to education, something many children are loosing these days. It has structure, a robust and rigorous academic curriculum, and their enrichment programs harken back to what we used to have as children (woodworking, maker space, sewing, engineering, robotics, chess). They also teach Spanish beginning at the toddler level all the way through to eighth grade. We couldn't be happier that our children have thrived there and call it home.

Thank God I'm not here anymore. Teachers at new school are so much nicer. Glad I'm finally out of…read morethis place.

Love GSA. It's like a family. Everyone looks out for each other. I have two kids there and I see…read morethe great development they have year after year. Great academic program, and wonderful sports program. Besides all of that, kids learn about faith and discipline, so they consequently become better human beings.

I'm in love with how the staff treats their children here! Indoor/outdoor playground…read more Huge fish tank to occupy kids coming in and potentially distracting them from the Monday blues , hot lunch program and turkish program. Music, karate and gym included in tuition. Awesome director and leap curiculuum ensures that parents receive pics and videos daily.

Our daughter started in PK3 French last September and it has been amazing. Her teachers, the class…read moreparents, the administration team, everyone has been great. Strong recommendation.

Our daughter started at Tessa this fall and absolutely loves it. She is in the PreK2 Spanish…read moreprogram. Her teachers are fantastic educators and caring people. She talks about her friends and teachers constantly. The school has a really great community as well. We feel very fortunate to be able to send her to Tessa!