Full disclosure, my child has been interviewing here. We've got some specific needs that weren't…read morebeing met at the crummy local elementary school (no stars, HISD) and so we went on the hunt. A certain snotty school pretty much passed on us because of my child's needs and I was forced to accept that we might need a "special" school. Sad and nervous, I set up an appointment for a parent tour the next day. Whether we get in or not, I can honestly give them five stars for the work they are doing. Where we've never felt like we fit in, there was a school where we could. This school is K-8 and just off of Montrose at Chelsea. Their goal appears to be to give children the ability to learn and develop skills in a safe environment with the intention of getting the kids back mainstreamed. It was crystal clear immediately that these people have the best intentions and the knowledge to fulfill those intentions well. This place is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but it is clear where the tuition goes. The ratio of teachers to kids is incredibly low and the children and staff alike seem happy. Ah, I forgot what that looked like. Best of all, the school was filled with kids just like mine. He was very relieved to finally be in the class and not stick out like a sore thumb. I don't know whether we'll be here in the fall, but I would highly recommend Joy to any parent whose child's needs aren't being met in a classroom setting due to ADHD, Tourettes, Autimism or the like. Check it out and cross your fingers

From the owner: The Joy School is where kids go to rediscover the joy in learning. We teach kids in grades K-8 who…read morehave learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, social issues, expressive/receptive language disorders, autism and more.

it's a great school, our child has been attending for 4 years and we are very satisfied.read more

I've been at Awty since the pre-k3. Lower school was great--fun sports, good teachers, and solid…read moreacademics. But once I got to middle and high school, things changed. The school tries so hard to look diverse that they hire teachers with super thick accents or who barely speak English, and it makes learning hard. Some teachers even tell students they'll fail in life just because they can't handle them. There's also a serious drug problem in the high school that no one really talks about. Sports can be fun but also really toxic, and some coaches definitely play favorites. And teachers get way too involved in student relationships, making weird comments and texting about it in group chats. If you want a normal high school experience, Awty's probably not it.

We have been a St. Mark Lutheran family for two years- my only regret is that we didn't discover…read morethis hidden gem until recently. As a former educator and a current Licensed Professional Counselor who works exclusively with children and adolescents, my expectations for a school are HIGH. I cannot say enough good things about SML...this school is truly a family and they care about each individual child. The teachers are engaged and responsive and support the kids by attending extracurricular events on their own time! We just love the school and staff and HIGHLY recommend this school!

We just started this year and what an amazing school! The teachers are so helpful and surround the…read morekids with positivity that they need to flourish. The school is beautiful and the kids are just family to one another, which is hard to find these days in the classrooms. I would highly recommend this school to everyone!

Very good school but the area is Humble and in Humble ISD. Previous review noted Houston but that's…read morenot so. Located inside Fall Creek sub division.

There is no school in Houston like The Post Oak School. It is a rare and special gem, and we are…read moreso grateful to have found this amazing place of learning, community, and kindness. We have been part of the school for 10 years and have experienced multiple classrooms and grade levels across 3 children who each started in the Young Children's Community (as toddlers). Our eldest is on the verge of entering the Middle School, and it is clear that her experiences at the school thus far, along with the experiences of our other children, have established a deep love of learning, curiosity, self motivation, and innovation. It is such a special place. If you are looking for a place where your kids can both excel academically and also understand the importance of kindness, gratitude, and service, this is the school, and it is without equal.

This is a great school for pre-K through Middle School. When I first learned about this school, I…read morecould not believe I hadn't heard about the amazing Montessori method before. As a member of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), this school is one of the top. The children learn thorough academics, develop a true love of learning and exploration, and become very independent and responsible. "The Post Oak School is an educational leader both among Houston's top private schools and among the more than 5,000 Montessori schools across the country. Post Oak serves students from age 14 months through 8th grade, and is one of the U.S.' oldest Montessori schools (the oldest in the Southwest and one of only three Houston AMI schools). It has attracted an accomplished team of faculty and staff and built a campus dedicated to learning. The Post Oak School helps shape consistently high achievers."

Literally the best elementary school in the area. I went there when I was little up to 5th grade…read more All the teachers were sweet as can be and truly cared about us kids. PTO was on top of their game and always was getting stuff done. I couldn't recommend Oak Forest Elementary any more.

I moved my little guy here in the middle of the spring semester because I wanted him to be in a…read moregentler environment, one that was holistic to his being, and also a place that really appreciates the outdoors and caters to that. My child has really grown in his language skills (he came from a Spanish immersion school where he really was learning a lot of Spanish, but he was also missing a lot of English). The best part is that while there isn't anything formal about the pre K class as there shouldn't be anyway for this age, he has retained everything he learned from his two prior schools which means the school is still integrating that learning somehow. He loves being able to take off his shoes in the classroom and that it feels like home. He comes home singing the meal time song (he's been there less than two weeks). He's proud of the work he does there and asks us to hang it up. If we didn't have to move schools for other reasons I would keep him there as long as I could because my three year old who was partially potty trained (just urine) has become fully potty trained after two weeks there. I think a lot of the influence is that the school goes up to the 6th grade so seeing and being around older kids who are leaders has really encouraged him to feel like he is going to a big kids school too. We absolutely love this school and the people there.

I would not waste my $100+ dollars just for application fee and then being told my daughter could…read morenot attend this school waste of money and time only to be turned away with no explanation!!!

Wonderful church. There is a strong, long standing community here. I attended for the first time…read morerecently and was welcomed by everyone. Breakfast is usually served after mass as well for a small donation. I look forward to being a part of this church.

Amazing little school! They always have the coolest events and seem to have lots of involved…read moreparents/community. More importantly, the kids seem to love their school & teachers. This is the kind of elementary school you probably have envisioned for your kids to be in. Hopefully, they will be able to keep their "specialness" and autonomy in these trying unprecedented HISD times. Bravo to this school, its teachers, admin & staff. Great job!

This is the closest elementary school to me. They have 6 basketball goals. Two 10 feet goals that…read moreyou can play full court. There are also 4 smaller goals around 8 and a half feet. The goals are covered so it helps with the hot summer sun. There is full playground equipment for the kids, soccer goals, and a mini running trail. I come here pretty often just to shoot around. On Sundays, there's a group of adults that play here after church. The competition isn't great but a nice bunch and always welcoming.

My daughter attends this school and the crazy thing about it is they don't have a principal and…read morehave not had one for sometime now. They do not have a nurse, whenever the kids are not feeling good. They just ask the parents to come pick them up immediately. They do not have any kind of law-enforcement at this school. I've been hearing about multiple incidents where they have had to call the police and wait until they arrive to handle a situation that could have been resolved if they only had someone already there on campus. I do not feel like my child is safe there. They are very last minute with informing the parents about anything, most of the time they don't communicate at all.

This school is absolutely TERRIBLE. The children do not learn, and teachers are not certified! This…read moreschool needs a lot of fixing inside and out, missing sinks and restrooms, holes in the roof, and dirty! My child tells me that they are fights EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Also the average school grade is dropping at a rapid pace. THE FOOD IS HORRIFYING. My daughter tells me the milk is literally ice! and my son got strep throat from the hot dogs. But there is a amazing teacher miss rasmus who helped my daughter and son with their writing so much!! overall do not let your child attend this school.