My child was lost 4 times for pickup. Limijoco is terrible she does not communicate properly and is…read morevery passive aggressive. We transferred immediately. I love the principal but her teacher was not my cup of tea.

Absolutely the worst school my son has ever attended. He was bullied the entire year and then was…read moreturned into the bad guy. Was suspended based off whatever the bully would say to get my son into trouble. No adult proof ever. Even with their 504 plan I have my son in they didn't help him whatsoever. Now because of them I cannot get my son into another school in the district we live in. As a single mother this is beyond frustrating and hurtful, they would never help or listen. The staff is beyond lazy they cannot deal with difficult children in any manner. So what my 10 year old doesn't get a chance to prove himself?? I chose this school based off the rating and reviews and it was the WORST decision I have ever made for my son and because of last year he now struggles from it and NO ONE HELPS YOU EVER. They don't listen. They do NOT CARE. I have never dealt with other parents with their self entitlement bs than I have with this school and it's disgusting.

I would give this place a 0 or negative -1000. Teachers aren't trained properly here and the…read moreprincipal backs them up for their horrible actions . Take your kids out or don't register them here . Save yourself the heartache and your child some trauma !!!

We moved our kids to Waggoner from a neighboring Kyrene school last year and we are so happy we…read moredid! We love Waggoner & could imagine our kids having a better elementary experience anywhere else.

This school is ranked #1 in the state for testing right now!…read more After moving to Mesa and looking at the public school reviews, I was bound and determined to find a better school for my kids to attend, even if it meant I had to drive! Luckily, I found East Valley Academy not too far from my new home. That was four years ago and I have to say that I couldn't imagine my kids attending another school. This school offers what we all want for our children that public schools don't offer. It's small, yes, and that is a huge bonus. Kid to teacher ratio is outstanding! The two classes for all grades is another advantage over other schools. These kids learn together and help each other! They also devote more time to learning the basics. They do plays and take field trips often and they have holiday parties that you can even bake for! My son was reading after only two months in kindergarten and now is reading at a 6th grade level in 3rd grade. My daughter ranked top 3% in the nation for her math skills on the state test in 3rd grade and she just recently tested into Algebra 1 for 7th grade that she will obtain high school credit for! If you are looking for a great education that does not teach the Common Core, then look no further! Check out their stats and I'll see you there next year!

I can't say enough good things about East Valley Academy. I'll start with a little background…read moreinformation to show the difference in quality. My daughter went to K and 1st grade at a public school in the Paradise Valley school district. We had problem after problem, such as bullying, and her 1st grade teacher lying to me and brushing off inconsistencies I noticed in my daughter's learning. She got A's, but I could tell she wasn't really learning much. My daughter is very smart but defiant. I was spending an extraordinary amount of time supplementing her education. I talked to other parents who had to do the same but seemed resigned to their fate. She didn't have a love of learning. However, during her last two years with East Valley Academy (EVA) everything has turned around. She learned more in the first two months than she did in the previous two years at her public school. EVA focuses on phonics based reading and Saxon math, not Common Core. They took her down to the building blocks of phonics she'd never learned and built her reading up from there. She went from a Kindergarten reading level to a 3rd grade reading level in her first year there (2nd grade). Her math became much more proficient as well, and she was doing well in every subject. Ms. Stoeppelmann also identified her ADD before I could. Both teachers were very responsive and thorough when giving feedback about her attention span, moods, organization, etc., while trying to find the right medication. This showed me how well they know each of their students. Most importantly for me, though, is that she now has a love of learning. I truly can't see her having this level of success at any other school. She has even scored high on more difficult tests than most high school students take. EVA has even positively affected our home life. I've always been an involved parent, but am no longer spending hours after school patching all the holes in learning that her last school was leaving, which led to many disagreements and friction between my daughter and myself. This school is small. Very small. Don't let that deter you. It operates similarly to a little red schoolhouse. It's not fancy, but the size allows for individual attention for each student in a way that the teachers can really get to know their learning styles and be able to work with them. Ms. Stoeppelmann and Mr. Ryan are excellent teachers, with years of experience, who have such finesse with conveying the information that the kids thoroughly learn it. That is crucial to me. The perks of this school are many. There is a sense of community among parents and kids, which also eliminates bullying. If something does arise it's easily resolved with the parents and teachers. This sense of community also opens the door for celebration of the different cultures of the students. The lunch break is longer so the kids have some real free time to recharge and focus better while in class. EVA also takes many field trips as well with plenty of parent chaperones. This school isn't the easy way out. My daughter works hard to get her good grades, and I've worked with her and the school to keep her success going. But for every bit of effort I put in, the teachers put in at least twice as much. Unlike the public school the dialogue between families and teachers is open. To me these are what make the difference between every other school and this one. EVA is there solely to teach kids and help them reach their potential. They care about these kids.

This is simple: great school, great teachers and the best education. This school is second to none…read more- we have two children there. It has shown a proven track record that will create the best chance for your child to succeed. Why would you say no to this?!! I would suggest taking the tour to get a feel for the environment. Some kids learn differently and this might not be the best environment for your particular child; however the education level is superb.

Newvista is a school that you would really like after a switch from public school but as you spend…read moremore time, you will realize a lot of things that need attention. Math and ElA curriculum hasn't changed over decades which they consider a strength ( may be it is in ELA but not in math) but kids excelling in math at nvce struggle anywhere and everywhere.Text books are so old that even school has had time stocking them.One of the reasons curriculum doesn't change is because teachers esp in advanced grades know how to teach that book but not necessarily that topic so they simply stick with those old books for comfort level of teachers. Teacher's qualification is not disclosed on website .Many of them probably don't hold any degree in what they are reaching.Bejng a private school, teachers don't have to comply with ongoing education/training .School doesn't participate in AZ standardized tests Infact has its own metrics/standardized tests so you are unable to really see where it stands compared to rest of the school. School really focuses on grouping based on kids levels which creates an unhealthy competition among class and parents.A lot of teacher tutor right after school dismisses and students taught by the teachers during those sessions, are then able to advance into higher groups so basically you spend more money after paying the monthly tuition.This is a very very common trend. School participates in national history day which is good but problem is the teacher who runs that is very biased.Years ago when her own child was participated in these competitions ( from middle school to high school), he would win awards in almost all categories.People felt nepotism at its very best. You pay for almost all the clubs and extracurriculars.Schools playground is too small.My child dreaded music and foreign language.Kids only do singing on music and no instruments at taught all.kids only learn numbers in Spanish pretty much the entire time.

Love this school and this principal. It's a very warm and welcoming environment while still being…read moreextremely competitive academically. I love that my kids can walk away with care for the environment and knowledge at their fingertips! Shout out to the wonderful kinder staff!!

A public school with a community garden, library and makerspace! I can't say enough good things…read moreabout this school. The teachers are amazing, like New York Times article, amazing. And the way they teach math and reading is so different from the way I grew up. I think the best part about this school is the community. Maybe it's because all of the teachers come from Teach For America or ASU teaching program but they all really care about the kids and are super knowledgeable. As a vegan and science geek, I love that this public school actually teaches science and fun things like gardening. That's really hard to find nowadays. So if you're looking for a school where your kid is going to get great foundational skills and a well-rounded experience I would choose Solano. They just really care about teaching kids how to "care for others" and care about their learning. And also they have cool educational materials for kids to learn new skills, like a 3D printer.

I've heard mixed reviews about this school and were on the waitlist and finally got in so we tried…read morea semester. I saw the test scores online and thought it must be an amazing school. But It was Way Too hard & serious & too much homework, really burned my kids out. The classrooms have 2 teachers so it's non stop emails and conferences. Also a Hard school to attend for working parents. I want communication but it's too much here. Maybe it's because my kids were behind the other kids that have been here since kinder? It just felt like they wanted us to leave. It's Not a very loving or fun school either. More like a school for Type A kids & super advanced kids that like to study all day. Wasn't the right fit for my kids. They still get PSD when we even drive

All three of my sons attended this school from kindergarten-5th, and we were thrilled with the…read moreexperience. Each of my kids has a different learning style, and each was supported in his education. The teachers are exceptional, the curriculum is rich, and the specials program (Spanish, music, art, PE) help form well-rounded kids. Each year, our kids had two off-campus field trips, several on-campus performances, two choir concerts, Olympic Field day, Fine Arts Night, and several in-class science experiences, such as dissections. We loved Archway Chandler.

My family recently moved from Denver where our oldest son was attending a really amazing charter…read moreschool and had maintained a 4.0 GPA. We were concerned about getting him into an equally dedicated school here in the valley. And we were lucky enough to find Paragon. The ladies in the office were more than helpful when I stopped by to get details on enrollment. Once my son was accepted to Paragon and I had the opportunity to meet his teacher, I was overjoyed to learn that she had obtained her Masters in Elementary Education and was starting her 9th year at Paragon. Obviously the teachers are educated and dedicated. As a parent, I can't ask for anything more to guide my child and shape his mind. Thank you, Paragon Science Academy. We are looking forward to a wonderful academic season! Sincerely, Kendra Morrow

The achievements are outstanding, both in state assessments and college-level AP exams. I'm…read moreincredibly proud of our students and grateful to be part of such a wonderful community!

We love Fulton. We have been a Fulton Family since the school opened in 2007. It has seen some…read moreadministration changes and some growing pains (who hasn't?) but through any type of change encountered, I've always felt like the teachers and staff there were first and foremost concerned with the children. The volunteer community here is strong and there are plenty of ways to get involved (and please do...). The campus itself is a very nice one and well maintained.