I call Brookfield a unicorn school. We are parents of three children and I wish we had found out about Brookfield for our older son who needed a more challenging educational atmosphere. He is now thriving in high school, but I do wish that we had the experience we are having now with him when he was in elementary and middle school. My middle son is a transfer student to Brookfield and my youngest is starting out at the Preschool. About our experience: First, touring the school my husband and I were so impressed by the diversity, the ideology of the school, the atmosphere and the attentive nature of staff and teachers. Second, the fact that they have a preschool/elementary/middle school in one space is dream for us and the way that each grade level has their own space is also incredible. Finally, we were beyond thrilled that our children are not only learning the standard subjects, but they are also have Spanish, Music, P.E and computers almost everyday. This is above and beyond the majority of schools we have toured and researched. Why I highly recommend Brookfield to families: + Education + Testing prior to acceptance to ensure your child/family will be a good fit for the school and assurance that they will thrive at the appropriate grade level +Diversity + Child care before and after school included in tuition + Spanish, Music, Technology and Physical Education classes almost daily +Teachers and staff have a true interest in your child's best interest + Option to have extracurricular activities before and after school + Caters to children who are in preschool-8th grade + Great playground and outdoor seating + Vibrant student culture + Safe and secure + Excellent communication and online access for parents to teachers and administration The list goes on and on...I am thankful to Dr. Jo and all of the staff for creating such an amazing space. Our children are so happy when they get home and look forward to going back to school each day. read more

Let's start with the good--small classes, some strong teachers, and a good community where my kiddo made friends. But we have to be honest with the downsides. Since ISP took over and Dr. Jo left, the school has changed. My sense is they will take any child who can pay. There is also less accountability when there are behavioral issues and the school does not feel like a safe place to send a child any longer. Kids are getting hurt, and there is inappropriate conduct. The teacher professionalism and turnover is an issue especially given the price of the school. They've hired some folks who don't have experience or a credential. And folks have left mid-year which is really hard on the kids. The school bills itself as accelerated--sometimes this ended up as a positive, but other times it felt too fast and mastery was lost in the process. I also think parents should know that some of these reviews were incentivized by the administration. I think the real picture is more of a mixed one. read more

Our family attended Brookfield School for two years, was going (all well) and they were supportive until they didn't and unfortunately, our experience was deeply disappointing. While the school presents itself as academically focused, we often felt that financial interests and maintaining its reputation took priority over the genuine well-being and education of students. We found the academic environment unnecessarily stressful, with significant pressure placed on children. Based on our experience, families should carefully consider whether the tuition and private-school expectations truly provide more value than a quality public school education. We were also disappointed by the school's sense of community and its handling of serious concerns. During our time there, our child reported inappropriate physical treatment by a teacher. Rather than feeling that the teacher was held accountable, we felt our child's credibility was questioned and our child was accused of lying. This was extremely troubling as parents and significantly damaged our trust in the school. Additionally, we became skeptical of the overwhelmingly positive five-star reviews, as it appeared that families were encouraged or incentivized to write them. In our opinion, these reviews may not fully reflect the experiences of all families. After two years, we ultimately decided Brookfield was not the right environment for our child. We encourage parents to do thorough research, speak with current and former families, and look beyond the marketing and online ratings before making such an important decision. Instead of them addressing the main situation, they "time for us to end ties" which were us that was a major red flag! Not surprised at all, but sometimes you can't force things. Most gaslighting thing they said was " unfortunately kids do lie" excuse me a child at the age of three are unable to fabricate lies about a teacher hitting them and being so precise with the same events. Told me everything, we needed to know. STAY AWAY DON't recommend read more

My children have been attending Brookfield going on 3 years, and I couldn't be more satisfied. The educators truly meet them where they are, providing the right balance of support and challenge while making learning fun along the way. I would definitely recommend checking this school out. You won't be disappointed! read more

Love Brookfield! So organized and great teachers/staff! Mrs. Roberts taught pre-school for one of the kids I nanny and me and his parents were so impressed with how thoughtful she was with his social and emotional needs. She went out of her way to include his interests and needs in the accelerated curriculum. (She gave him a Pokémon workbook for when he felt he couldn't focus and also to help with the high energy he had.) Now his sister will be having Mrs. Roberts next school year and is so excited because she has already been introduced to her during cheer practice - which Mrs. Roberts also teaches! Currently in pre first, the youngest has Mrs. Kahle, who has also done an amazing job and really cares about her education! read more

Speaking from a parent's point of view, break ups and changes are always tough. I had my two boys attend Brookfield this past 2023-2024 school year. One in pre-school and the other in 2nd grade. The now 3rd grader attended since he was in pre-first. I wanted both boys to continue going until they are done with 8th grade but unfortunately it didn't happen. Both boys loved their teachers and staff members. Most of the staff members knew my kids names. The class sizes weren't too big so they weren't over looked. The other kids were really well behaved and seemed to get along. Right now the younger one is attending public school and he isn't enjoying it because of bullying from a fellow classmate. He's stated that he wants to go back to Brookefield and that he misses it. Big brother is attending another private school and seems to be ok. If you are a parent and would like a challenging school that has a very safe environment I would recommend Brookefield. I miss it for my boys very much. No bullying and the boys were challenged academically. read more

We are nearing the end of our first year at Brookfield and it is time to tell the world about our experience! We have a "Pre-First" grader (Kindergartener) who takes off running into school each day and talks a mile a minute about the events of her day when we pick her up. I have been substitute teaching at the school as well, so I have experienced the school culture in my own way. In my experience, I have witnessed students in various classrooms completely excited about learning. Imagine all hands going up at once when the teacher asks a question! Picture giving a classroom of 3rd graders an afternoon project on a Friday, and all of them hunker down enthusiastically to do their best work. There is a sense of ownership and pride in doing a good job. The community is made up of self- motivated, hard-working individuals from the administration, to the teaching staff, and all the way through the school community. These are things we were generally told at a preliminary informational meeting. It all sounded too good to be true. At this point I would say that everything Brookfield presents itself to be is absolutely true. Having said all of that, the thing I care most about is also there: genuine warmth and love. We are amazed at how much our daughter is learning each day without anyone pushing her in any way to succeed. She has taken to the whole environment like a fish to water. I also want to mention that for as hard as the Brookfield kids work, they play just as hard. We are happy to see scuff marks on our happy kid's knees and mud splashes on her dress on a regular basis. I want to sing Brookfield's praises for attracting a culturally and economically diverse school community! My husband and I were impressed at the length the school goes to in minimizing the appearance of economic gaps. For example, even the lunch boxes we were asked to specifically provide were relatively cheap, well-made, unadorned mini-coolers. The kids sit on them and chat each other up during breaks- it's super cute... It seems to us that many of the different ways in which students could put any sort of status on display are generally removed. It is as level a playing field as I have ever seen. All that seems to matter at Brookfield is learning, growing, achieving, etc.-- without distractions. Is your child a voracious learner, maybe a future Ivy Leaguer? This is where you want to be. Do I see my child as a future Ivy Leaguer?... nope. I don't think so. We're a bunch of artists over here. We just wanted our kid to have a good work ethic and a strong foundation for whatever future projects she has in mind. Left to her own devices, we know our little wildflower would tumble out like a freewheeling tumbleweed. We thought we would give her some strong roots to go along with her free flowing creativity. So far so good. She goes into Brookfield all buttoned up and when she comes home, she throws on a fairy dress and writes a play or a song... I think we're on to something! I have one last opinion that may be helpful to someone: The workload moves at an extremely fast clip and it doesn't let up. It could easily be a recipe for disaster if it isn't a right fit. In our home, philosophically, we'll take a Brookfield "B" rather than an "A" any day just so our kid can skip homework here and there and have some evenings at the park with friends. That reminds me, I should say that the grading system isn't really A's, B's and C's, etc. It is a numbered system that relates to communicating wether or not the student has a mastery of the subject. It's really cool and we like it so much better than letter grades. The last thing I will say is this: if you like Dr. Jo, you will like Brookfield. I think of her as a multi-faceted, joyful, sincere, academic visionary who walks her talk. I feel as though I could keep typing all day about this... but I will stop there. I hope this was helpful to someone! read more

I am going to make a correction to my last entry as an update. Child Action apparently pays a CAP for daily attendance. It is likely that there was a copayment due for tuition, but because of the billing inaccuracies and the fact that the original handwritten attendance sheets were not attached for billing, it was unclear if there was any portion of the tuition due for my GC. It has now come to light that there may have been a small portion due, but there was ineffectual communication regarding the issue. Moreover, any portion owed was not over 60 days or near any time to cause dismissal especially since this policy had never been enforced prior. Another word of caution for recipients of third party payors - make a copy of your attendance log, know if Child Action is paying the entire monthly tuition or a daily rate, and communicate in writing by email for everything. Keep your records. read more

Since I posted my review, I have received a number of parents of former students and Brookfield teachers who have messaged me, in support of my assessment. Some are actually afraid of coming forward in fear of retaliation of some kind. This is unbelievable and so sad for all involved. You would think the administration would get a hint. Other parents who I still have contact with have been very disappointed at the lack of support from the administration when it comes to adjustment and behavioral issues. No suggestions or compassion for the situation, only straighten up or get out. read more

The only reason Brookfield gets a single star from me is that it's impossible to give zero stars. Our family sent our daughter to the Pre-K program for two years, during which time we experienced some of the most unprofessional and outright hostile treatment from the management and ownership. Truly, their behavior is baffling. What astounds me is the number of people who have had bad experiences at this school and how somehow Brookfield still manages to bill itself as the best money can buy. I promise you -- it is NOT the best money can buy. Not even close. Some parents had concerns about some serious issues: first of all -- security. There was often no one at the front desk after hours, so it was very easy for strangers to walk onto campus. A friend of ours picked up our daughter one evening when my husband had surgery and, not knowing where he was going, walked around campus for a full ten minutes before someone asked him what he was doing and where he was going. Our other concerns had to do with the director of the preschool program. She sent multiple, highly inappropriate, emails about staffing changes and gave information about why teachers were fired. Like, seriously, I cannot believe they haven't been sued for this. Her newsletters were also rife with misspelled words (fairly certain to this day she doesn't know the difference between "you're" and "your" or that "a lot" is two words), grammatical errors and mistakes. As parents we constantly had to clarify dates with her because it would say something like: "Picture day is Wednesday, April 1st" but April 1st actually fell on a Friday. There were also misspelled sight words on the board, and a million other small mistakes that added up to a very incompetent leader. This is the woman in charge of hiring teachers who are preparing our child for competitive private education. So, we bring these concerns to the management who conduct the meeting with such condescension and hostility that we walked out of there feeling like crazy people. I promise you -- none of us is. We simply wanted what was promised and what we were paying for -- an exceptionally high-quality program. Following the meeting, they promise to make a few small changes. Nothing changes. After a month or two, I bring this to their attention, and out of the blue accuse me of trying to recruit parents into some sort of negative super-PAC. People, I'm a working mom who is forever late to work, so I'm not sure when I would have time to start a resistance movement, but nonetheless the paranoid COO actually accused me of this. When I called him on this and told him how unprofessional and outright insane that accusation was, I received notice from the owner OVER EMAIL without even so much as a phone call, that I should pack my daughter's things up and not return to the school after Friday. This was a Thursday. Yep, one day's notice. Clearly, they care so much about kids. (insert eye roll here) Now, the indignant side of me wanted to tell the jerk to shove it, but since both her father and I work, we needed care for my daughter. And that's how they run their little fiefdom. They realize that they have working parents over a barrel so they use threats to keep you in line and quiet. It took my husband calling the owner of the school to ensure she could stay. We actually had to agree that I would keep my mouth shut. Since I didn't think it was in my daughter's best interest to remove her from school, start another school, only to start another school again in the fall for Kindergarten, I agreed to their terms. I literally watched in silence as these unprofessional crooks took money from parents every month for an archaic program run by people far less educated than most of the friends I know. The straw that broke the camel's back was the cluster-eff that was Spring Break care. The director of the school sent out a request for interest that was buried in one of her inane newsletters. No one saw it. So, when parents asked about that week she said they didn't have enough interest. Then, when there was interest she changed her story and said there would be care. Then, five minutes later we get an email from the COO that there wouldn't be care. Seriously, they are like a comedy of errors. I withdrew my child immediately and she spent the final two months of the school year home with me and a nanny. I simply couldn't abide their unprofessionalism and keep quiet any longer. I then went on to Facebook to write a review of my experience. I'm not kidding -- the owner of the school called my husband (NOT ME) and asked him to tell me to remove it. Of course I didn't because nothing I said was untrue. Still, he reached out to my husband in a whole "Keep your wife in line" sort of a way. Good riddance to this school. My daughter is now at Merryhill and thriving. I recognize this sounds like just my experience. I promise you it is not. Ask around, there are many parents who left for similar reasons. read more

My four year old son started in the preschool a few months ago and my husband and I are truly amazed at (1) how much he has learned in such a short period of time, (2) how cared for he is by all of the teachers, (3) the structure he is being given, (4) the integration of play and work/learning, and (5) what a loving, clean and safe environment he gets to be in everyday. They even incorporate Spanish and PE into the school weeks. Their preschool starts at age two, with a classroom for each two, three, and four year olds. The school, which goes up to eighth grade, practices in accelerated learning and really encourages and embraces learning and children who enjoy it. I cannot say enough positive things about this school. I highly recommend the preschool! Also, before and after school care is included in tuition, which makes the available hours 7:30AM - 6:00PM. read more

This school deserves 0 stars. This school is a joke. They don't care about your child's education. They're very unprofessional, lost packets and application with all our family's info on it. We needed help with financial aid process and Boice gave our family a hard time. We had all 3 children accepted with acceptance letters by the principal and withdrawn from the school because Mr. Boice stated "Brookfield isn't a good fit for our family". I just want to know why he thought we weren't a good fit and why our children got withdrawn from the school two weeks before school starting, with no explanation at all. Mr. Boice has never met our family and wouldn't even take the time to meet us in person. He simply stated he rather do things through email. Never once took the time out to try and help us. We've asked several times why the kids were withdrawn when they were already accepted and no expiation at all. The financial aid process was hectic so we stated we would pay full tuition without help and still Boice said our family wasn't a good fit. Honestly I feel our family has been discriminated and mistreated horribly. Our children shouldn't of got Acceptence letters at all, if the principal didn't think our children weren't a good fit. But because Boice is a member of the board he is allowed to just withdraw students with no reasoning at all? No one should be mistreated at any school but this is what happened to our family. I hope if you decide to find your child a private school you look else where. Please do not invest your money in this school. And as you can see with some of these bad reviews Boice is always the one responding with excuses. read more

There is so much to love about Brookfield School. Brookfield has a new campus, have small classes, dedicated teachers, proactive Parents and a great sense of community. Mrs. Janie Marquez the Preschool Director is warm, easy to talk to and is always ready to help. She balances academics and play for the youngest learners. This can be very challenging however, this comes effortlessly to her. She is a passionate educator and as a parent and an educator myself; I believe education is essential and laying the fundamentals that learning is fun especially in Preschool is crucial. Mrs. Marquez makes this possible for the very youngest students at Brookfield. read more

I knew that Jesuit HS was a top choice for high school but I also knew that it would be critical to choose an academic path that would prepare my son for the rigor and demand Jesuit requires. Brookfield served that purpose for us. I am still impressed with the literature covered and the critical thinking that takes place. My son enjoyed Brookfield very much: friends and had his favorite teachers. As a parent, you definitely need to be engaged in the investment of such a rich education at Brookfield. It will pay off as your student learns time management. My son walked away from Brookfield with a solid skill set that is often just scratching the surface at most high schools. Students are allowed to be kids and have fun during playful and cultural activities. It's a unique environment and definitely worth the experience in preparing your student for the next level of academics. Brookfield was an excellent choice for my son and gave him the confidence that he can learn anything -- whether it takes time to master or quickly grasp. Thank you, Brookfield!! read more

Brookfield is a great school and I would highly recommend it. The kids have fun, it's a complete education instead of just drill and kill, the technology program is amazing, and if you can ever go to an 8th grade graduation you will be blown away by the student's speaking ability by the time they finish. Ask to see the standardized test scores of the classes if you have doubts. The results speak for themselves. read more

My husband and I have had a wonderful experience watching our sons grow and learn at Brookfield. Our older son went to the preschool Giraffe class and then to the Butterfly class. Mrs. Lopez is amazing. We loved Brookfield so much we enrolled our younger son in the Ladybug and then Giraffe class. Really all the teachers are fantastic - Mrs. Carlson, Mrs. Claudia, Mrs. Judy, Mrs. V, and Mrs. Amanda. Their patience, kindness and passion to teach young children not only the curriculum, but manners and how to be kind to one another is inspiring. The principal, Mrs. Janie was responsive to us when we had questions. We really wish we could continue to send our children there but it is very costly-for us both in travel time, hours of service to the school and $$$$. To us, it was worth every penny. We are taking a chance on public school next year but will consider Brookfield again in the future if it does not work out. You will be amazed at what your child can learn. The teacher/child ratio can't be beat. The other parents are just as committed and involved as they come. One complaint that I have is that the parking situation can be....challenging. Especially since the pre-schoolers need to be walked into the preschool and it is all the way in the back. This alone should be enough to allocate some parking dedicated for those parents, but alas it is a mad dash. Once, I attempted to park in the drop off zone when there were no parking spots available and I was advised to move to the street, which is really not safe to do with 2 toddlers and all their various accoutrements. It left a bad taste in my mouth but honestly after 2 years that is my only complaint. read more

It's an blessing for my child to attend Brookfield school. The school has engaging staff, small class size...(13 in my son's class!), rigorous academics but after school homework support, an abundance of spirit days to keep the kids engaged. My son loves to go to school! read more

Brookfield school has been one of the best, most compelling, and friendliest school I have been to. As an alumni, I can say that this school has prepared me for my current high school in the best way. While the academics may be rigorous, the small class makes close relationships between each other and teachers. read more

This school is amazing, all age groups play with one another, the children are constantly intellectually stimulated & the faculty are engaged and driven. read more

My son, currently a Sophomore at Christian Brothers High School, attended Brookfield from Pre-First thru 8th Grade. He has always said that Brookfield prepared him for high school very well. As a CBHS Freshman he had an unbelievable schedule: 6 honors classes and religious studies. When I saw his schedule I thought it was too much, and asked him if he thought he could handle it. He told me. "Dad I went to Brookfield" - and managed to get a 4.0. He got to go on an overnight trip with all the CBHS students who got over a 3.5 GPA - and so did all the other fellow Brookfield graduates at CBHS. I think that's a good record. Brookfield is not easy - it certainly wasn't for my son. The experience was very good for him. It taught him to organize, work and have confidence, He also regularly beats his mother and I at Jeopardy. read more

I have a niece and nephew in Brookfield School and am so impressed with the work they are doing. They are writing like high schoolers, doing algebra in 7th grade and they can help me fix computer related issues if I have them. As hard as they work, I would expect them to hate going to school, but they love it! This past summer they couldn't wait to get started again and went on and on about the fun things they are doing there. Oh, and they speak French too! read more

I have volunteered at this school and from what I have seen of the staff and administration they couldn't be more kind and driven to help their students succeed. One of Brookfield's mottos is to help gifted children by pushing them to their fullest potential. From working with the kids at the school this couldn't be more true, the kids are well mannered and some the brightest young minds I have seen. If I was a parent and lived in the surrounding area I would choose to put my child in Brookfield! read more

I just browsed the reviews of my child's school and I was actually very surprised to see 3 low reviews about the preschool. My child has been enrolled at Brookfield since the preschool "Ladybug" class; now 3 years into it. I have to disagree with the three disgruntled parents' reviews of the preschool program. I am a credentialed teacher in education myself with over 20 years experience in grades kinder through 5th grade with 2 degrees and numerous credentials. To the parent who took her child out of Brookfield because you claim the teachers are not credentialed; take your child out then if that's what you need to please yourself. One does not have to be "credentialed" to educate. I can tell you first hand 99% of being an effective educator comes from classroom experience and 1% comes from a piece of paper hanging in your office stating your degree(s). Everything I learned from effective classroom teaching came from being in the classroom and not what I was taught in my credential program even if I did personally attend a private $22,000 a year Teacher Credential program. So to the parent(s) who dare say Brookfield teachers are not qualified; you are simply wrong. As an experienced teacher and parent I have nothing but RAVE, POSITIVE reviews about how my child is growing in mind, thoughts, manners, and experiences. And to the picky parent who complains about errors in their newsletters...REALLY?!!! Do you have ANY idea the pressures and busy schedules us teachers go through of being teacher, nurse, mediator, comforter, secretary, guardian, healer, parent, etc!! Brookfield teachers are this and MORE! To the petty 2 or more parents who posted poor reviews about Brookfield...."Shame on You!" The teachers and staff not only deal with 24 plus kids in an 8 hour plus day but they have to deal with parents like YOU! That in itself is hard enough; the parents that are never satisfied. To the parents who complain about the tuition and poor quality education; education is a two way street....school and HOME! Maybe you're not doing your part at home. I certainty know Brookfield is doing over and above their part! I taught kindergarten and my child is WAY above the academic level of my students in a public school kindergarten at the early age of 4 years old. That is all in part of the wonderful program from Brookfield school. To the parents who blame the preschool program; I know better first hand. I am highly suspicious that either your child is a "handful" to begin with, you don't spend quality time at home reading to your child, or you simply are one of those parents who are NEVER satisfied no matter what the teachers do. I know this because I live this day in and out. The simplest thing you can teach a preschooler.....if you have nothing nice to say, don't say it at all. Lastly, to the disgruntled parents who posted bad reviews......maybe its time you sit in on a preschool class of good manners, or better yet volunteer for an entire day in a classroom and you'll have a much better respect for teachers! Brookfield is AWESOME! Don't let bad reviews mislead you. Talk to an educator and parent like myself! read more

High academic standards, inclusive parent community, amazing teachers, diverse student population, excellent physical education (that my kids have loved every minute of since day one), and flexible hours for working parents (7:30 AM-6PM terrific before and after school care is included in tuition). I truly feel that every minute my kids spend at school is being used to develop their intellect and character. That said, it is a lot of work. No coming home and hanging out after school! Homework and projects suck up most of our time at home during the week. But they have developed the understanding that working hard is an essential part of a successful life, and that is priceless. read more

My friend was a student at Brookfield and she really enjoyed it. The small class sizes made it really easy to learn and the teachers worked hard to make sure everyone understood the concepts being taught. She also enjoyed the K-8 experience as she got to act as a mentor to the younger students. Also, she developed a strong connection with all of her peers, which she values. Finally, the accelerated program has her ahead of the incoming freshmen at her new school. She is entering Honors French 3 and Honors Biology. She strongly recommends Brookfield to everyone! read more

I have my three children at Brookfiled since they were two years old. Teachers are really focus in children education and well being. Additionally, the school is well maintain, clean and all areas are really safe. my wife and I we are happy with the advanced learning program that goes beyond any other school. read more

Our son is new to Brookfield and Dr. Gonsalves and her staff have been nothing but great. My son is coming home raving about the school, his classmates and teachers. We needed to make last minute changes to our son's schedule and Dr. Gonslaves without hesitation made it happen keeping my son's best interest at heart. Brookfield is doing a great job in meeting our expectations in our son's education. Thank you for giving our son a great experience and education. read more

I have to agree with other posts in regards to unprofessionalism of this school. My son was enrolled in the preschool program. The notes we received daily from the teachers contained simple grammar errors. I was surprised at first. I later learned that these teachers were non-credentialed. For the price we paid, this was unacceptable. I had to pull my LO immediately. Luckily, the other preschool - extremely professional and with reasonable fee - was able to accept my son right away (thank God!) read more

Love this school. Both my sons are challenged academically and are thriving. They teach our kids a year ahead and do an excellent job at preparing them for the future. Thanks to the school they are both very comfortable at public speaking and are confident young men. I can't say enough good stuff about this school! read more

My kids love Brookfiled, every single day they are eager to go to school and be challenged. They love the environment and don't mind the workload, they know the routine and are ready to execute according to Brookfield standards. The principal is open minded and always ready to help! read more

Dr. Jo has studied STEM, where it pertains to girls, specifically. I want to say her dissertation was on it, yet the school has no real planned INTEGRATED technology trajectory. They won't even provide computers for use in the classroom. You bring your own, which tells me that they don't have the funds to grow the school in a meaningful way. Sure, they are in the process of finally building a multi purpose room that WON'T include a real kitchen that provides hot meals. It's laughable the things they will try to offer as compensation for their lack of investment in the students. Beyond this, leadership leaves so much to be desired. I feel that their inability to communicate positively and effectively with parents was due to not caring and forging on with growing the student population and their pocketbooks. The Sitners are inflexible and defensive people. Don't even try to challenge anything that remotely asks them to accommodate the kids beyond what is provided. If you look closely enough, this place is a circus, but most parents are afraid to see beyond the accelerated curriculum because they're afraid to let their kids fall behind in life. If you are one of those parents, take off the denial shades and realize that other options exist where your hard earned money is put to work, in a real way. This is my first Yelp experience and I had a child in this school, until I didn't. I saw through the garbage and removed my daughter. Brookfield isn't Brookfield, anymore. It's a shell of what was once a great school with the same name on the door. read more

As an alumnus from Brookfield, I feel like they have not prepared me for the rigors of high school, as all the homework we got was busy work, and had no real meaning to it. Now I am at Sacramento Country Day school, and I wasn't well prepared for the thoughtful homework given here. Also, with so many staff changes, we were stressed from the three different English teachers we had, with each one bringing a different perspective, therefore confusing us with different assignments. Towards the middle of the year however, we got a stable, well learned English teacher who taught us well. Our later math teacher in eighth grade, didn't teach well, and was much better suited at teaching younger children, not elite eighth graders. I feel like this school is better off as just an elementary school, as the first through fifth grade teachers are extremely good. read more

Although we cannot afford to have our children attend Brookfield, I cannot express the appreciation my family has for the staff. Dr. Joe was very pleasant and friendly when assessing my children. She was realistic and approachable. Mr. Boice was a calming presence who always made time to answer our questions. For any families curious about the school, I can honestly say that our family had a wonderful experience learning more about this school and they do offer some financial aid to help with tuition. read more

I am truly thankful for Brookfield and the learning foundation they provided to my children. My children were a part of the Brookfield family from 2 to 4 years of age prior to them going to a TK in a school we had already determined to send out children to. In this timeframe, I was amazed by the speed of the learning curve, the subject matter taught in class (writing, language, math, science, reading comprehension, art, movement), and the topics taught by the teachers (e.g., planets, continents, currency, photosynthesis, water cycle, entomology, the list goes on). The teachers are loving, supportive, tireless, and creative (a big thank you to Ms. Lopez, Ms. Judy, and Ms. Andrea). They have a style of teaching all of these topics that helps a young mind learn so many things in so little time by using various learning approaches/methods including songs, games, visual tools (pictures or books), hands-on tools (art projects or activities). On the home front, we witnessed the learning that was occurring at school when our children were recognizing and drawing shapes on their own (drawing an octagon or saying "octagon" when looking at a tile pattern on a restroom floor), writing their name on their own to sign a birthday card, recognizing site words (spelling and pointing out the word "the" when reading a book), sorting any objects that were laying around the home by shape, size, or color, comprehending arithmetic (taking a cheerio away from the pile meant you are subtracting from the total sum and had one less cheerio remaining), and we often spotted them holding a yoga pose in the middle of the family room (lol). Extended care is an extension of the learning day. The teachers/assistants they have during the learning day (9-4) were the same teachers/assistants they had before and after hours. This promotes continued learning between the children and teachers and strong communication between the teachers and parents. I appreciate how the preschool had a dedicated playground to allow and encourage interaction between kids of preschool ages only. I recognize that the tuition is a financial sacrifice, but I appreciated how there were not multiple "asks" throughout the year. You pay once (with the exception of additional activities you can involve your child in, if desired). The school did an amazing job recognizing the holidays. The teachers put so much work into coordinating art projects, songs, skits, and potlucks for the holidays. The parties that recognized parents on their special day were much appreciated and above and beyond what was expected. All-in-all, Brookfield made safety, fun, and a love for learning their priority. I miss this school!!! read more

Brookfield School is, in my opinion, the BEST school in Sacramento. I know many friends/work colleagues of mine whose children went through K-8 at Brookfield, and their children are thriving and doing so well in high school and college. My daughter has been at Brookfield since 1st grade, and she has learned and is learning so much. She is being challenged, developing great social skills, and loving her teachers. Brookfield school has an amazing community of parents, students, teachers, and staff. Dr. Gonsalves is a wonderful principal who genuinely cares about all of the students. We absolutely recommend Brookfield school. Your children will receive an amazing education with the highest level of academic excellence, have the opportunity to enroll in outstanding before and after-school programs, and be a part of a warm and generous community. I hope you choose Brookfield school because your children will benefit in the long run. It's an investment in their future. read more

They have a wide variety of non-competitive sports and activities that introduces the children to a variety of options.

Brookfield is a school that not only holds high standards for academic excellence but an equally high standard for a respectable environment where kindness is an understood and valued expectation. Coming as a new student from a homeschooled background I am amazed at how quickly and easily my family has come to feel at home at this school. read more

First impressions truly last. The first time we toured Brookfield School, we were immediately greeted with genuine smiles by not only the principal, Dr. Jo, but by all staff as we visited each classroom and the rest of the campus. To this day, those smiles, concern for the children, and positive energy remain throughout the school. Our son is very happy here - from the smaller class size, to the amazing teachers, the camaraderie, and most especially, the advanced curriculum which will not only help him now, but in his high school years as well. Yes, Brookfield has an accelerated program that makes its students work even harder, but my husband and I have seen products of Brookfield who succeed in high school and in the work force. The knowledge, integrity, dedication, and respect for others will stay with our child and these alone give us reason to choose Brookfield over any other school! read more

BROOKFIELD is by far the best school from K-8th grade in Sacramento, if not the entire state. My kids are learning more than I could have ever imagined and are excited and eager to participate in every class. The teachers, the staff, the principal and the overall mission at Brookfield is to help each student achieve their best academic self. This has proven true for my children who most definitely need to be challenged at every level. Brookfield is consistent in its curriculum and continuously proves its success when graduates go on to the best of high schools and colleges. The school is also incredibly positive; never shunning a child that might not be at the top of the class. Each child is encouraged, not pushed, to learn and to continuously seek academic challenges at their own speed and in a loving and nurturing way. No school is perfect, but Brookfield is as close as they come. I have all three of my kids there and I can't wait to see what the future holds for each of them with such a strong, supportive foundation. read more

My grandchildren have been going to Brookfield for several years now, and I am so glad their parents chose this school! The teachers are outstanding; there are languages, art, and music taught from Kindergarten; there are field trips and special events and free extended care throughout the year; and the high level of learning that is happening is way above what it was in the other schools my grandchildren have attended. Other schools may SAY they are a year ahead in curriculum and skill level; this school really IS a year ahead and solidly preparing them for top-level high school classes. I love how the children are continually challenged to use higher level thinking skills while at the same time learning good social skills! But best of all, I love the fact that they truly enjoy going to school. After all, if you enjoy doing something, you'll almost certainly put more effort into doing it well. Thank you, Brookfield! read more