Terrible. Always talking about preventing bullying and yet bullying is always happening. Be ready…read moreto burn a hole in your wallet with the costs for therapy!

I haven't figured out anything I don't like about this school. I wish I went here! I know my…read moredaughter is receiving a phenomenal education. Glad to sacrifice my life for my children.

I think the school is really supportive of a variety of learning styles. My child's teachers in…read morethe upper school (5th-8th) have been caring, nurturing and have offered her lots of scaffolding to grow her into an independent learner. There has been, overall, good communication about her challenges and action taken to help her with challenges. I know they want to prepare her for high-school. From other parents, I've heard their Norwood graduates were more than prepared for 9th grade--even at some of the more rigorous independent schools in DC. My child entered Norwood in 4th grade, so cannot speak to the lower school experience (and 4th was during Covid), but the upper school experience has been solid. My child loves and appreciates all her teachers--which is a testament to their kindness and real desire to educate young people.

Norwood is an amazing school with lots of opportunities for students. The academics are very well…read moredone and the sports and arts are great as well. Overall, the community is spectacular and students are able to thrive and form lasting relationships with one another. I would not hesitate to send my student there.

Excellent school in the Catholic tradition, but welcoming to all religions. My daughter is…read moregraduating this year from 8th grade and she is well prepared to move on to high school thanks to the rigorous curriculum and caring, knowledgeable teachers and administration. We will greatly miss the St Jane DeChantal family as our daughter begins her high school journey well prepared thanks to the wonderful staff at DeChantal!

I am currently attending this school, awesome teachers, excellent community, and great food…read more However, they do not have a bike rack, which for a neighborhood school, I find crazy, especially with PE shut down due to corona, biking would be a great way to encourage physical activities, however, without a bike rack, no one bikes to and from school. Also I will happily take this post down, if you install a bike rack.

We feel so lucky to have found B'Nai Shalom of Olney's Early Childhood School. Being new to the…read morearea, we were so nervous, but the team at ECS quickly put us at ease. They were responsive, caring, and professional. During his time at ECS, our son has grown so much academically, yes, but, more than that, we have seen him blossom into a charismatic, funny, and confident kid. We cannot recommend ECS highly enough.

My son attended this school for three years and my daughter goes there now. We LOVE ECS! Both of my…read morekids transitioned beautifully when they first started, and loved every minute of their time at the school. Eve is an incredible director - she is warm, welcoming, available, responds quickly to questions from parents, and has done an amazing job with the challenges and complexities of keeping everyone safe during Covid. All of the teachers at this school are wonderful! They are enthusiastic, care deeply about each child, create an environment for the children to learn, grow, and have fun, and my kids absolutely loved/love their teachers. I also appreciate that the school creates a community for the families as well so the parents can get to know each other. Even during Covid, ECS has been extremely creative in putting events together where we can be together in a safe and enjoyable way. (socially distanced 5K run, virtual Hanukkah lighting, etc) This school has provided so much for my children, and I cannot thank the teachers and staff enough.

My family has deep roots at Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences. My now 33-year-old son attended…read morefrom 2nd through 8th grade, and today my 12-year-old grandson is a student there. We also enrolled three additional children just last year. Having experienced the school across generations, I can say with confidence that Barnesville has remained true to something very special. I have been so impressed with Barnesville's ability to preserve its unique character while continuing to grow and evolve. In a time when so many schools feel increasingly standardized, Barnesville still feels deeply personal, intentional, and rooted in a genuine love of learning and childhood. There is a warmth to the community that is hard to describe but immediately felt. The teachers truly know and care about each child--not just academically, but as whole individuals. That kind of attention creates confident, curious, and kind students. What stands out most to me is the balance the school achieves: strong academics paired with creativity, structure alongside freedom, and a respect for tradition without feeling outdated. It is rare to find a place that nurtures both the intellect and the spirit of a child so thoughtfully. For our family, Barnesville is more than a school--it's part of our story. We are incredibly grateful to be back and to see the same values and magic still alive for the next generation.

Teacher turnover is high. Administration lacks experience and is not professional…read more Academics are lacking. We were there from 4th -8th. If had it to do over again definitely not ok for middle school. One middle school teacher never graded work and when asked handed me a folder of four papers nothing graded. They let in many kids with issues without having the proper counseling. Language teachers were some of the worst my child ever had.

We are so glad we decided to go with Education One! My sister was very concerned about her son…read morebecause he was seriously struggling with math in school. I helped my sister research after school programs to supplement and improve his overall math skills. After doing some research and speaking with representative of C2, Huntington, and Education One, we decided to try out Education One! Not only are they affordable but they have stellar teachers and program! My nephew's math skills and grade have improved immensely since January. We are beyond impressed with this center and definitely recommend Education One!

This is a new learning center in Rockville/North Potomac. My 4th grade daughter has been learning…read moremath and reading for 5 months. Her school grades have improved even in this short period of time. It was a pleasant surprise for us to see her highly motivated to go there. She absolutely loves teachers there. The tuition is cheaper than Huntington and C2 Education (where my older daughter used to go). We highly recommend Education One.

We're finishing up our fourth year at PGDS, and my son is going to start soon (my nephew is there…read moretoo). I can't say enough good things about this place (and I even waited four years to write a review just to be sure). For starters, though, there is a good chance you need to know this: the preschools in this area are fantastic. Your child will be fine, and you're doing a good job. I looked at 12 schools before choosing this place for my daughter who has a September birthday and misses the MCPS cut off (little did I realize how big a deal this is). I almost didn't consider this school because it has a Christian affiliation and my family is half Muslim and also not religious. Surprisingly, I found this school to be just the right amount of religious (do charity, be a good person, take pics with Santa) and non of the crazy things I thought it would be (like the documentary Jesus Camp). I was also surprised to find that the student body was very ethnically and even a little religiously diverse. When I was looking at schools, I really wanted a preschool as opposed to a daycare, and that is what this school is. My daughter would start class in September and stay there and have the same teacher all year. (Camp was more flexible, but we also loved that experience too!) The teacher retention at this school is incredible. Another thing, they are not strict about potty training by a young age in order for your child to move up a grade. (This is an important thing, but I didn't realize it would be when I was looking at schools.) So, back to my point about the September birthday, this school has a fabulous transitional kindergarten for kiddos born too late to go to MCPS, but too old to be in pre-K again. It was the perfect thing for my kiddo, and I'm grateful that her teachers (in all the grades) focused on not just learning but fun, kindness, understanding emotions and being a good community member. The families that attend here are fun too, and an added bonus to my daughter making friends is that I did too.

My son has attended PGDS from 3 years old - Transitional Kindergarten. My daughter is currently…read moreattending Pre-K here. I am so glad I found this school. The most important factor to me is that I feel comfortable leaving my kids here and I know that they are in good trusted hands. All the teachers they have had so far are amazing. Our favorites are Miss Gina, Leslie, Indira and Megan. The office staff (Bekah, Jackie and Angela) are very accommodating to our needs. Miss Karen who runs the aftercare is a gem. My children come home with a good balance of learning and playtime. There is a good mixture of History, Geography, Math, Science, and Reading in the curriculum. Their facility is clean. Their tuition rate is competitive as well. My daughter gets extremely excited when she knows she is going to school. The only con is that their Spring and Winter breaks do not align with MCPS.

Pro: diversity, somewhat good sport team, vending machine…read more Con: gangs, bomb threat, bad environment. I graduated from this school back in 2012. The 2011-2012 years was the peak of this school. The basketball team were 3 peat champion, teachers were good, and student life was balanced. I have a sister who graduated in 2016 & a cousin who graduated in 2020 at this school and it has really gone downhill. Lot of gang fights, bomb threat to this school, and the environment turning very ghetto. This place now sucks and I wouldn't send my kids here in fear for their lives.

Made good memories and built connections. I would recommend younger students choose Springbrook as…read moretheir main option.