The only focus of this school Is the ib program. The other…read moreteachers come And go often and don't teach at all. They turn a blind eye to real problems and retaliate against parents who make their concerns known.

Took a tour for a family member becoming a freshman this year. The school had a really bad…read moremusty/moldy odor and lots of roof leaks, and the principal Dr. Hirsch was very difficult to deal with to get the tour scheduled, cancelling on me 3 times and then cancelling on our last tour. Luckily an office receptionist showed us around, which was really nice of them.

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!

I enrolled in Rancho Solano for my junior year, and let's just say; it wasn't exactly a caring and…read morefriendly environment. I went to Rancho thinking I would get one of the best educations ever, many reviews (i'm assuming are either payed reviews or the extremely rich parents who's kids lied to them about enjoying it) seemed amazing. However, when I arrived I found all the kids my age to be the most stuck up, snobby, rich kids I had ever met. So extremely out of touch, dimwitted, racist, and tone deaf. I was sitting in study hall when I overheard a group of people gossiping about a senior the previous year who cheated on some very hard/important finals and got caught. The parents allegedly paid the principal an additional 25k (which is the same amount as tuition) to stay quiet about it and let him pass. However, that could easily be untrue and just a rumor (wouldn't be surprised with the amount of liars enrolled). I was in Integrated 2 math class. The absolute worst math teacher EVER had. I was more of a quiet kid, I wanted to keep to myself and not talk to any of the out of touch students there. She would often call me out during break asking why I wasn't with my friends, knowing I had pretty much none (by choice). She was more focused on being a "tough"/"strict"/"intimidating" teacher than a good teacher. I learnt more about her unnecessary classroom rules than about what I needed to pass the class. On the midterm final, I spent 2 weeks studying everything we had learnt throughout the year. We weren't made aware until the week of that we weren't allowed calculators on the test, although we had practiced with calculators the whole year. The final felt like a whole new class, for a moment I thought I was at the wrong final exam when I saw what was on it. The housekeeping of this school is very poorly looked after. It's disgusting, specifically the bathrooms. I can only speak for the girls bathroom, there was always toilets that hadn't been bothered to be flushed. The janitors do not do a good job to clean it up, there would be the same unflushed mess in the same toilets for a week straight. More importantly maybe the adults should teach these kids how to flush a toilet as their maids have been doing it all their lives. I will be calling out another teacher who I thankfully did not have but I did witness doing some strange things to a sophomore girl. We were doing presentations in class and this teacher came in to watch a group of girls who obviously he gets along with and has for a class. I always think it's a little strange whenever teachers and students have oddly close or even flirty relationships with one another. I didn't think too much of it until out of nowhere one of the girls screams bursting out of laughter. This 35+ man was tickling a 15 year old girls waist. Absolutely disgusting and predatory behavior. I won't be saying names but all I know is that he teaches science classes. They always emphasized how strict their rules were about dress code. About how skirts should be 4 inches from the middle of the knee, most girls were walking around with their underwear visible and nobody batted an eye. This place does not deserve to be ranked #2 in Arizona's private schools. Disgusting, sloppy, shady, and overall a complete joke.

I went here, honestly pretty cool school. I met pretty chill dudes. Everyone was kindread more

Best school ever there is no bullying and so kind love this school so much I recommend…read moreit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are Super grateful for being able to be part of CLS. My oldest son was in a well known…read moreaccelerated program in PV school district and to say it lightly that was a hot mess. I went to the tour at CLS and was so amazed that I asked my Mom " are we being Punked?" From the piano music coming out of the chapel to the specialized attention and care my boys receive I couldn't be more thrilled. My oldest son is a bit ahead of his grade in some areas but his teacher went out of her way to create a secondary curriculum for him in these areas so that he stays challenged and excited. The level of character building and accountability that exists at this school is unparalleled. It takes a village:)

I decided to post my opinion about CLS because I noticed an unkind review. My children started at…read moreCLS this year and they are in middle school. The education is top notch, they do prepare your children for high school. Ms. Weber is the middle school teacher for social studies and she is amazing. My children are learning the Articles of the Constitution right now. She brings history to life. During the first week of school at CLS they did a lot of team building activities and it brought the students together, from that moment on my children had friends. The kids are great and I have not seen or heard of any bullies. The sports program may not have a lot of practices, but I think it so kids are able to do other activities outside of school, which most do. I think the two coaches my children have had in after school sports have been great role models. Thank you CLS staff & coaches for being so kind and patient with my kids. It is wonderful to see all the teachers model true Christ like behavior.

XCP says "Xavier College Preparatory does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or…read moreethnic origin in admissions ..." but this is completely a lie when majority of the students are white followed by Hispanic with African American & Native Americans having the lowest representation. They focus on accepting girls from specific backgrounds that fit their image, giving less chance for others who don't to receive the same opportunities. If you are looking for a school with diversity, XCP is not the school to attend. If you are a minority & are part of the small number that gets accepted, there is no one there who looks like or can relate to you culturally.

Love this school, my daughters a Junior and she loves it too. I am an Arizona Native and did not…read morehave the means to go when I was young

I am very happy with the WESD. My child has received a wonderful education through the Washington…read moreSchool District. They welcome parent interaction. Their teachers care about the kids personally and academically . All 32 schools are rated as excelling, highly performing, performing plus, or performing by the Arizona Department of Education. Open enrollment and full-day kindergarten opportunities are available at all schools. Gifted Services are offered at all schools, with approximately 1,700 students being challenged beyond the traditional classroom setting, including two self-contained programs that serve highly gifted students. Music, art, and physical education programs are offered in all District schools. Acacia Elementary is an A+ School of Excellence. Abraham Lincoln Traditional School is an excelling school, featuring open enrollment. Arizona Cardinals Preparatory Academy for grades 5-8 provides small-school experience through a community partnership with Cardinals Charities, University of Phoenix and Communities in Schools of Arizona. National Junior Honor Society organizations are offered at all middle/junior high schools. Parent teacher organizations (PTO/PTAs) are active throughout WESD schools. Forty National Board Certified teachers are employed in the WESD (including five who renewed their certification after 10 years), the third highest number of any district in Arizona. Pretty good stuff for free!!

This is a great district, especially for children with special needs. The staff genuinely cares…read moreabout the students, and are very dedicated to the students. There are a variety of placement options to meet the individual needs of special ed students. I have worked in other districts, and none compared to WESD! It's the best!

When looking for (pre)schools for my daughter, our priorities were to find a low-cost montessori…read morethat goes past kindergarten which was public and diverse - and Montecito far more than checked all the boxes. We are in our 2nd year of the dual-language program and I'm floored every day at some of the topics and concepts that she's learned from her guides and peers. We've decided to stay and deal with a 30minute commute after moving further away because we are so pleased with the community, programming, and overall experience with the school - even down to the quality of lunch provided by the district. Don't hesitate to tour or visit an open house to decide for yourself, but I know you won't be disappointed!

I can't say enough great things about Montecito!! We're so lucky to have a place where kids can…read moreaccess a Montessori education without breaking the bank. I researched a ton of schools, and the private ones were all super expensive. This public Montessori school not only gives us a quality education but also has affordable aftercare, clubs, and meals. I love that they offer different language options. One of my kids is happy in the English-only class while the other is thriving in the dual- language program. They partner with awesome organizations like amazing arts for aftercare and if we want extra activities we can pick a club for cooking, learning chess, or even dance! This peace of mind has made a big difference in our lives. The way the school focuses on the whole child is truly unique,. Our kids are tough to tackle problems and work together, which is so impressive. Plus, the emphasis on personal responsibility and making a difference in the world is really motivating. Just like any public school, there are budget challenges and some organizational hiccups since the program is new. But overall with a little grace, we feel this is the perfect place for our kids to grow into smart, kind, creative, and engaged individuals.thank you for making this accessible to everyone!

Excellent educational programs, dynamic teachers! The best!!…read moreStarted in kinder care And stayed into education due to outstanding programs!

Mission Montessori is a wonderful, loving, caring, and highly academic school. All 3 of our…read morechildren started in preschool and have continued at Mission Montessori. We have 2 girls and 1 boy, each child has a unique personality, and different needs and strengths. My oldest is in 6th grade now and is thriving! My younger children are in 3rd grade and 1st grade, sharing the same classroom, and doing beautifully. I love the multi-age classroom (1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders are together) and the fact that the children learn at their own pace. Many people have a misconception that children in a Montessori school wander around all day. I can assure you, that is not the case. There is a purpose to everything the children do, even though many times the children (and even the parents) are unaware. The children in 1st-3rd grades have workplans for the entire week and that provides the structure. 2nd and 3rd graders complete their own workplans (of course the teachers check them) and 1st graders start creating their own workplans mid-year after they have learned the skill. Each day children complete the work assigned for that day, but the children choose the ORDER in which they do their work. If they finish their work for a day, they may either choose a cultural work or get ahead by completing work assigned later in the week. The children work independently but may quietly ask for help from other children or from the teachers. The work is checked and the children must correct any work that is missed. Each child's workplan is unique, the work is tailored to each child. So there is a balance of structure and independence, but it is customized for each child. It's truly amazing! In addition to the classroom work, the children enjoy specials each day: Art, PE, Gardening, Sustainable Systems, Music, and Spanish. There are goats, chickens, tortoises, bunnies, and a plethora of plants and the children take care of all of them (feed the animals, plant, harvest, weed, change the water, etc.) The children also have the opportunity to do research projects both in the classroom and at home. This week, we finished the children's class presentations. Each child researched and prepared a report and visual aid on a topic. 3rd graders selected a country, 2nd graders a monument, and 1st graders an animal. It was fantastic to watch my 1st grade son present to the class and answer questions about his animal. My 3rd grader is a pro by now because she has done it so many times, but she loved sharing her information as well. This is our 8th year at Mission Montessori and all of my children are doing exceptionally well in this nurturing, yet academically challenging, environment. The teachers are wonderful, dedicated, and highly skilled. I highly recommend this school!