We are new from LV and the staff have been amazing at helping my 15 yr. old girl adjust.Carol Lowry…read moreat the front desk is like a ray of sunshine & makes every student feel special Her counselor helped her get into some classes that she loves, even though school was starting very soon.She is crazy about her teachers & her grades are much better here When my teen was sick, I called the attendance office & the woman was very kind. I was so nervous about changing schools, and we are so blessed that we chose Horizon.I just can't say enough good things about the staff there!!

Horrible experience. I was constantly treated with disrespect and looked down on, I transfered here…read morefrom Pinnacle High School expecting a better experience. That was a total letdown. It's one thing to be disrespected as a student, but to disrespect one's parent(s)? That is another level of rude, and is uncalled for. I was constantly called names, and bullied. The front office including counseling didn't give one cent about that and care more about "getting back to class." Stay away from this place.

We've had a great experience at Chaparral. Any time I've had a question or concern, I've been able…read moreto chat with an administrator or counselor and get my questions answered I think the education here is wonderful. There's AP, dual enrollment through Scottsdale Community College, and career programs like finance and culinary. The counselors really go out of their way to help kids find the right college and scholarships. The teachers are personable and you can tell they care about the students. The campus feels safe, friendly, and warm.

Chaparral High School holds a very special place in my heart! As a proud Chaparral graduate myself,…read moreit has been an incredible experience to return years later as a parent and watch my own children thrive at the same school. Our daughter graduated from Chaparral with an impressive 4.5 GPA, and our son is currently a senior, excelling in his AP and Honors classes. Seeing both of our children challenged academically, supported by dedicated teachers, and prepared for their futures has been incredibly rewarding. Chaparral offers an outstanding combination of academics, athletics, fine arts, extracurricular activities, and school spirit. The teachers and staff are committed to helping students reach their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom. I can confidently say that Chaparral continues to provide an exceptional high school experience.

So, I don't wanna sound like some random upset teenager who just doesn't like middle school in…read moregeneral, but Cocopah is really not the best for some people. And I would STRONGLY advise this comment should be read if you are interested in enrolling your child. I have witnessed many students being bullied to the point of suicidal thoughts and the teachers do absolutely nothing. The community in general are actually not the nicest people anyway. Also, there is not currently a nurse?? My younger brother is in seventh grade and nearly everyone isn't doing that well academically. Also, I've noticed some of the staff seemed to not care that much due to how much students they have. When I was here, only one staff member actually checked up on me and my friend (nope not the counselor) I remember I was doing very bad in math and not the best grade in ELA, both of the teachers were late to the student conference (and left early) that I had scheduled a week before, rude much. Also, they have a very interesting mindset, especially counselors, they would constantly guilt trip and gaslight me and my parents into constantly putting me in honors (which was definitely not a good idea) just add one more thing. This school is HUGE along with Chaperel, which it feeds into. So I don't entirely blame the teachers for being overwhelmed. But yet again, this is the job they signed up for, and they must have proper work etiquette. There is also a problem in eighth grade with pressuring into vaping and teen s*x which is not managed as much as it should. A lot of the kids there are a very bad influence. (and I'm not trying to be a saint, it's genuinely bad.) they should also be a bit stricter on the dress code, I mean, you can wear practically anything, and a lot of people bullied because they don't have a certain (expensive) clothing item. I know this is long, but it's very important and I could add a lot more. My family certainly got fed up with it and we switched in the eighth grade. I would overall not recommend this school sorry if this offended anyone. (one more thing, READ THIS apparently this school doesn't do much of a background check on its teachers since they literally hired someone who was addicted to child p*rn and g*re (shout out to Michael Gill I hope you rot in jail )

Horrible school. Horrible teachers. Horrible principal. Spineless principal who covers for ignorant…read moreteachers who pick on children they've decided they don't like. Teachers who attempt to intimidate the children and parents in meetings then get shown proof of their lies and manipulation and "Mr. Shrimp" principal goes "shocked" faced and pretends it's all new to him. Teachers who literally hate kids and treat them like crap are teaching here. Lazy and never update grades in their "awesome" app and when asked why they aren't up to date, blame the kids. Constant emails that go unanswered. Teachers giving excessive homework with unrealistic due dates (some with so much work that has to be "done only in class") and give no time in class to do it so kids have to give up their lunch and after school to complete it. Kids in tears because it's too much and teachers expectations are absurd THEN don't put the grades in the grade book because they "can complete it on their own schedule" causing kids to stress out and are upset their grades look like failing grades. SUSD has dropped the ball here and I will tell everyone every chance I can what a sh*tty school this is.

Rancho Solano:…read more Incredible teachers. Caring staff. Great kids and families. Between foreign exchange students, and our own children, we have sent all of our "kids" to 5 different high schools in Scottsdale. Public, charter, and private. Several have been great, but Rancho Solano high school has been OUTSTANDING! By far the best decision we have ever made for our children's education. The teachers are engaging, highly educated, and compassionate. They make class fun, and encourage CRITICAL THINKING! And let's be honest in a world where everyone sees what their favorite influencer or political party says first, raising a child who is supported for their independent, critical thinking skills is a breath of fresh air. Lots of families of the students are in medical. Yet the kids are 50/50 when it comes to the educational track they are pursuing. 1/2 are STEM, and the other 1/2 are focused on more creative fields. Rancho Solano is incredibly supportive for both tracks. Our son who always thought he was more science minded, thrived in creative writing. He is even considering that as his minor in college. In regards to college, a friend told me this: You either pay for high school, or you pay for college. And thankfully there are currently state tax savings programs that contribute to your child's private school tuition - so there are no excuses. You CAN send your child to an excelling school like Rancho. Our investment in our son's private school education payed 2x more in college scholarships that he was offered! (He was offered 6 figures in college scholarships!) Our other kids didn't receive anywhere near the same number of college scholarships after attending other high schools - which made paying for their college much harder for us (and them). Rancho even has a staff member whose job is to help your child get into the best colleges for them! We fully believe Rancho Solano saved our son's life - and gave him a reason to excel. He's perusing an educational track above and beyond what we expected of him (and we expected a lot). He says some of the best friends he made at Rancho are the teachers. He felt like his voice mattered. And he THRIVED there. You will hear me support ALL of our state's teachers because they are all doing the best that they can with the resources they have. And I will also tell you that the teachers at Rancho Solano are BEYOND! They reignited my son's love of learning after school burnout from other schools. And the administration took time to meet with me, listened to my concerns, and they TOOK ACTION to make things better. That never would have happened in a large school. Incredibly grateful for Rancho Solano and everyone there.

Joined a family member on a tour. School was very snotty and not welcoming. Entire campus has a…read more"cold" feel. The upside is the campus is modern and has a new look, downside is the staff and students both give off a Snobbsdale vibe. Didn't feel comfortable. Feels cold, lacks soul.

Parents of girls, please be aware…read more In our experience, our daughter reported behavior by a teacher that made her uncomfortable and that we believed was inappropriate. We brought these concerns to the school administration. We were deeply disappointed by how the situation was handled. Shawn Bell did not take action in a way we felt protected our daughter or addressed similar concerns raised by other students. To our knowledge, the teacher remained employed at the time we withdrew our children. Because of this experience and the school's response, our family chose not to continue enrollment.

Only one of my sons went here for middle school. I absolutely loved the seventh grade program. Mrs…read more Olsen is incredible with her social studies program! The Gettysburg and White House Dinner reenactment were fabulous! It's the 8th grade program that left a bitter taste in my mouth. Maybe it's the fact that Mrs. Kendrick the school principal retired and the school's feel changed. But I don't feel my son had any growth during the second year. I knew once Mr. Shappee left that there was no way my other son would go here. I saw major bullying at this school as well, among other issues. My son enjoyed seventh grade here, went to Costa Rica for 10 days which he will cherish forever but I really feel that PVUSD just isn't what it could be or has been in years past. Sad really.

I have had three kids go through NDP. All of them had a great high school experience. My daughter,…read morewho now attends a university in lower Manhattan, called me one afternoon well into her first semester, and I asked her, "Now that you have been there a bit how is it going for real? Are the classes difficult? What about the assignments?"  She said, "No, dad, it is pretty easy. I know what they mean now when Notre Dame says they are college prep."  As a parent, I can't imagine a better review, having come directly from the source.

Our family had a horrible experience at this school, and I fear retaliation for even sharing a…read morenegative review but as a parent I suggest that anyone is very careful in learning all the facts before enrolling your students here.

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. We absolutely love it here. From the…read moreteachers to the staff to the entire community, there is such a genuine feeling of kindness, love and care. I love that our daughter is not only receiving an incredible education but is also learning about God and the Bible in an environment that is loving, welcoming and nonjudgmental. They teach these values by actually living them every single day. The teachers truly care about their students as individuals and you can feel how much heart goes into everything they do. As a parent, there is nothing better than knowing your child is somewhere she is loved, encouraged, challenged and cared for. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this school and this community. I honestly couldn't imagine a better place for our daughter.

i love sca, the community here is truly different than any other school. Teachers and students are…read morelike family and everyone is so kind and caring!

We have been at Rancho Solano for 7 years and could not be any happier. My children have been…read morechallenged in each grade and are surrounded by such caring teachers and staff. In addition to a strong curriculum, my kids are also getting sufficient time with fine arts and of course time to just play and hang with friends :) We love their principal and the front staff, and of course are grateful for the teachers at Rancho. Starting their education at Rancho is one of the best decisions our family has made :)

Incompetent self serving administration choosing the easy way for them. Some not flexible or…read morewilling to accommodate documented special student situations. Was optimistic and hopeful, but big disappointment and mistake! Not a good supportive environment for all children!

Our son was not accepted into St. John for kindergarten, fall of 2026, because of his stutter,…read moredespite the fact that he is currently in speech therapy and has made significant improvement. That didn't seem to matter. We felt discriminated against, and it was made worse by how we were treated throughout the process. The parish office staff were rude and cold every time we reached out, and Leticia was no different. Leticia told me the reason my son was not accepted was because at five years old he cannot follow two-step commands. I had my son evaluated shortly after, and he passed with flying colors. So this was either a lie or a convenient excuse, and either way, it's unacceptable. We tried to be part of this community, and instead we were met with indifference. What makes this even harder to accept is that my mother worked closely with your current principal and assistant principal, as well as other staff members there, including the librarian, back when they were all at Notre Dame together. My mother was a dedicated counselor who gave her all to that school and her colleagues, working countless late nights over the years. Given those ties, we genuinely hoped for a different outcome and a warmer welcome, not just from the school but from the broader St. John and Saint Bernadette family. Instead, Leticia seemed almost annoyed when my mother joined me for the open house walk-through and stopped to chat with staff. On top of that, Leticia forgot she even had an appointment scheduled with us. It was, overall, a genuinely terrible experience. We've since seen other reviews online echoing similar concerns, which tells us this wasn't an isolated incident. In hindsight, perhaps this was a blessing in disguise. A parish should be a place where families feel supported, not dismissed, and we are leaving disappointed and, honestly, hurt that it came to this. A piece of advice: I would look closely at Leticia, as she is the face of your school, and for us, she ended up dictating the parish we chose.

As a parent with multiple years of experience at St. John XXIII Catholic School, I want to offer a…read morecandid and balanced perspective -- especially for families transitioning from other strong Catholic school communities like we did. We moved to the area after spending eight years deeply involved in a thriving Catholic school in Denver, where we served on multiple boards and led committees that helped shape a connected, high-performing, faith-driven community. That experience set a high standard for what a Catholic school can and should be -- and unfortunately, St. John XXIII has consistently fallen short of that benchmark. There are certainly positives here, particularly in the middle school program. The Social Studies, Language Arts, and Math teachers stand out for their dedication, creativity, and ability to make learning both challenging and enjoyable. Their commitment made a meaningful impact, and we're truly grateful for that part of our experience. However, the overall environment -- especially in the elementary grades -- has been disappointing. Instruction leans heavily on workbooks and iPads, resulting in a rigid, uninspired approach to learning. There's little emphasis on creativity, exploration, or developing a true love for school. Parent-teacher communication is minimal, typically limited to a single brief conference per year, with little else to foster ongoing collaboration. Leadership presence is another major gap. The principal and administrative team are largely absent from daily school life, and genuine community-building efforts are lacking. For families coming from schools where leadership was engaged, approachable, and actively involved in student life, the contrast is stark. We've found little opportunity to build meaningful relationships or feel connected to the broader school mission. We were also let down by how the school addresses student well-being. Though St. John advertises participation in the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, our experience suggests it's more performative than impactful. Conflict resolution has lacked consistency and fairness, and students who speak up often feel unsupported -- or worse, penalized. This was especially troubling in a school that promotes Catholic values. After coming from a school community where parents were seen as true partners, leadership was present, and students were celebrated for being curious, kind, and courageous, our time at St. John XXIII has been deeply disappointing. We are grateful for the few bright spots, but ultimately, the experience has not lived up to what we know is possible -- and what our children deserve. We're happy to be moving our kids out of St. John and into a school that better aligns with our values, expectations, and hopes for their educational journey. If you're seeking an authentic, engaged Catholic community with strong leadership, transparent communication, and a dynamic academic approach, we strongly recommend exploring other options in the area.

Our child has attended Early Childhood and Lower School at the International School of Arizona…read more(ISA). We HIGHLY recommend ISA for families wishing to give their child/children the unique advantage of an international, multilingual education in Arizona. It's great! The Spanish and French tracks are just as if your child is learning in France or Spain (in all subjects). The foreign teachers are very professional, respectful and organized. The US teachers and curriculum are equally impressive with advanced math, science and grammar (STEM) - all taught in English. It's the best of both. Your child will become "academically fluent" in English, and either Spanish or French. With multilingual fluency, children also become confident and emotionally thoughtful of others. Our experience has been terrific. Students enjoy the school day. It is safe, friendly, and respectful with engaged students, teachers, administrators, and parents from all other the world. What a gift. We wish this school went into high school, but we know our child will be prepared for any school we choose - in Arizona or abroad! Thanks ISA.

We were thinking about sending our kids to this school. Unfortunately disappointed by the feedback…read moreand the lack of back up behind the claim that it is IB accredited.