The entire staff here is amazing, from the administration to the teachers. My daughter is in Ms…read more Flanagan's Pre-K class, and the other day she literally told me, "Dad, I love school." I'm a teacher myself, and I can see how much thought and planning Ms. Flanagan puts into her teaching. She communicates constantly and I can tell that my daughter loves and feels safe with her. My daughter is four, and the other night we were sitting down at the kitchen table writing her list of favorite Christmas songs and saying words in Spanish. I feel so blessed that my daughter is able to learn here every day!

We've had the joy of sending both our children to this school--our daughter last year(Pre-K 2) and…read morenow our son (Pre-K) and the experience has been nothing short of incredible. My son wakes up excited to go every single morning, which speaks volumes about how nurturing, engaging, and supportive the environment is. The teachers are truly involved and attentive, and the academic curriculum is exceptional--it truly prepares your child for the next level with confidence. I'm especially grateful for the individualized support and regular updates we receive about our child's progress. We couldn't be happier with our experience here!

I attended this school during high school. I enjoyed it while I was enrolled. They have fun and…read moreeducational field trips. They are willing to work with late in the school year transfer students and provide all necessary school materials. I.E. text books, work books, art supplies for art classes, and a computer. The only bad ish thing I have to say about this place is that if a parent isn't home to help the student stay on track with their work it might not be the right school choice depending on the student because there is (or at least wasn't) mandatory log in times for discussions. You were required to log in daily but do not necessarily have to post any assignments while logged on.

Went here for 11 years. The school was amazing. They even gave all of us a chance to speak at…read moregraduation. Out of my 363 kids, I was chosen. Palcs Makes it Possible!

I spent only my freshman year in upper school here, as a day student. My family has sent a lot of…read morerelatives to 'Town, back to Hannah Hunt, 1799 (a founding student). My dad didn't want me joining the cool group at public school, ripped me away from my friends, & plopped me at W-town! It was framed as a punishment, which did not set me up for success. AT THE TIME I WAS THERE, this is how it was (may be different now, years later): - Very diverse student body, all over the world, all over the country, all religions (or lack thereof), several diplomats' kids - No prom b/c it's tacky - Good college advisor program - 600-acre campus is breathtaking! - Lots of tradition, joining a community, sense of continuity through many years - Boarding was mandatory for Juniors & Seniors, but not Freshmen & Sophomores (busses from local school dists transport day students for free) - Mandatory Meeting for Worship every Wed (mandatory on Sun, as well, for boarders) - Mandatory Quakerism classes - Academics taught like college courses (at a small liberal arts school, at least) - Westtown is not brash & obnoxious like many Main Line private schools. It is ranked well nationally, but it's for down-to-earth people, not snobs. It's not very Quakerly to be a snob. - Students have mandatory community service. They have outreach programs, from which you can choose, but it's part of your education to learn how to give to your community. - There were monthly assemblies with various messages, & speakers. Westtown is very politically & socially liberal, so this will always be the tone of their morals & missions. It was definitely preparatory for college with the lectures & talks we got. - Field Trips & outings are more sophisticated, like college - Sports mandatory all year b/c they do not have gym class. Underclassmen had to play 2 team sports out of the 3 seasons, +1 club sport, IF you got in before all the spaces filled up, otherwise, it was 3 team sports. - No football b/c a student had died from it before use of helmets - Stealing among boarders? Yes - Drug culture? Yes - Sneaking to co-ed's dorm for sex? Yes - Bullying? Yes PERSONAL REFLECTIONS Where Westtown benefited me: It is mandatory to have UNPAID campus jobs. Yup, Mom & Dad will pay tens of thou for you to go be a janitor. At the time I went, these jobs included everything from vacuuming classrooms, to doing dishes in the dining room. Humility is part of being a well-rounded, decent human being. W-town will teach it to you. I had a classmate who tried to pay off our advisor to get himself out of his work job. Guess what that got him? The crappiest job available. I had a hard time donning the bright yellow gloves & a rubber apron, & I whined & "ewwwww"-ed my way through it, but the kids who took it in stride, & did a good job, were the ones everyone liked. You learned a lot about how to grow the heck up, & take care of yourself & others at this school. I had a drama class, that made a huge impression on me. My art class introduced me to acid etching when I was a mere 14 years old! We did some amazing projects, with equipment I never would have had access to at public school. Going deeper... I met a lot of really cool people here. The international students were AMAZING people, for the most part. I was fascinated by their worldliness & chutzpah. My two close freshman friends by the end of the year were from Manhattan & Tanzania. I also really related to upperclassmen tennis teammates from China & VA. A great mix of kids! I was exposed to diversity & culture (literature & arts) that I would not have been at public school (although my AP ps education was exceptional), & I am forever grateful. I was on a step squad, & I sucked, but I still know my routine! Where W-town failed me: - Faculty brats in my class were mean & entitled. The daily putdowns (making fun of me for being a priss), were ironic/hypocritical at Quaker school, & a HUGE factor in making me not return. - A number of kids there were expelled from other schools, & had a lot of problems, which some of them took out on others. I had a really bad incident with one of these kids, which was a trauma I had to deal with in years of therapy. - Faculty was hit or miss. Some teachers did not have teaching certs, just majored in that subject. For example, my history teacher was so awesome, I still remember his lectures, but my French teacher was TERRIBLE & had no teaching skills or certs! Also, I could not take two languages in my schedule (but did at ps with no prob). The kids who'd been there a while knew which teachers to request, & got them, while others suffered. ------- In the end, the bad apple faculty & students spoiled things for me, & the trauma event I endured (which I did NOT report to the school), sent my OCD out of control. I returned to ps, for better & worse, but dealt with it. FUN FACT: Famous alums? Bob Marley's daughter attended (you can look up all the famous alums on Wiki).

Beautiful campus, especially in the fall!…read more Sports fields are large and spread out, but no netting so balls get lost into the woods and/or roll down the hill - away from the hill.

What a relief to have an establishment committed to following a standard that teaches today's youth…read moreto focus on lifting one another up and working together. Attention to detail in reading , writing and math without desensitization of iPads. I am pleased this school still values fundamental building blocks that no longer are exercised in public school settings. A gifted education for sure with the ability to move at a faster pace, with attention to detail, in a smaller setting. Daria E.

Our family has had an excellent experience over the past five years! This school truly helps young…read morechildren grow in God's word and thrive in the Lord's glory. The teachers are loving, dedicated, and truly prepare students for real life. With band, choir, sports, and so many wonderful activities, it offers everything children need to grow in faith, knowledge, and character. We are so grateful and highly recommend this school!

This center has been exactly what we needed. I love the small classroom sizes and the teachers…read moregenuinely care about all the children. Food and diapers are also provided which makes a parent's job a lot easier. I have so much peace of mind bringing my child here. Educationally I can see my child making great strides and learning as he plays. Thank you kindercare especially Miss Katie and Miss Betsy!

Lots of toys and activities, but very understaffed and randomly closes or asks for "parent…read morevolunteers" to come help run the classes (happened at least twice in the past 2 months, how is it legal to let random parents come watch my kids? Who certifies them?). Definitely not worth the high price of ~$1600/month with the instability. The final straw that made me pull my kid out was the staff openly wearing "pride" shirts and apparently discussing sexuality with my 4 year old? I'm indifferent to people's life choices outside of work, but won't have these people teaching my 4 year old about sexuality of any kind. https://disntr.com/2022/03/09/kindercare-lgbtq-curriculum-teaches-infants-and-toddlers-how-to-explore-sexuality-gender-identity-and-other-sexual-perversions/

Pros Uniform good…read moreprogram Special need is good Con Yelling Favoritism Classes are long Toxic

We learned about CCS via word of mouth. In 2009 we chose CCS for full day school for our daughter…read more Graduate in 2021 and upcoming graduate this year, 2026. Very happy with CCS and recommend highly for parents and students!

If I had known when I sent my daughter to Villa what I know now, I would never have made the…read moredecision. There are better options available for girls looking for either a private or parochial Catholic education. It is simply not worth the money for a variety of reasons. Academically, there is little to no accountability in the middle school. The science program has been deficient for a number of years, with students needing to self-teach based on YouTube videos. Languages last year moved to students teaching themselves with Rosetta Stone. The level of academic rigor for many of the other subjects is simply not there compared to other available options, including many of the parochial schools that surround Villa, and the girls are simply not being prepared for the rigor and accountability of high school. There are no end of year academic awards, so there is really no reason for the girls to try hard to achieve in the classroom. Athletically, the school has gone downhill from where it was years ago. Parent coaches with no oversight or training who use it as a forum to showcase their own daughters and friends rather than try to develop the girls and create winning programs are the norm. The school also does not allow any players to participate in diocesan all-star games where the truly talented girls can be exposed to a better level of competition. Partnerships with the local boys' schools like Malvern and Devon do not exist for things like the plays and service projects. It has been made very clear for the girls participating in Malvern plays that it is not considered a Villa-sponsored activity and there is no acknowledgement of it. Again, this was not always the case but appears to be something new in the past few years. Achievement at Villa is neither encouraged nor rewarded - a missed opportunity to create an environment where girls build each other up and celebrate each other's talents and strengths. The exact opposite environment exists at Villa. We were close to pulling our daughter last year but decided to let her finish her time and focus on high school selection rather than transfer her to another school. It is a pity because I've heard that, at one time, people thought very highly of this school, but in speaking with current parents, there is a definite sense of unhappiness and negativity rather than community within these walls.

From the owner: Educating: co-ed Preschool (three and four years), all-girls grades Kindergarten through Eight…read more For more than 166 years, Villa Maria Academy has been at the forefront of education, empowering a community of young women to assume leadership and service roles. We welcome you and your daughter as a part of our storied tradition. Villa Maria Academy's strong academic curriculum, with its emphasis on twenty-first century learning, is unrivaled. We offer a myriad of opportunities for girls to develop and share their gifts and leadership potential. With our fine arts, athletics, student activities, and outreach programs, Villa Maria Academy is a place for girls to discover their passions and prepare for a lifetime of learning and leading. We understand your desire to place your daughter in an environment where she will develop and flourish to become the confident and competent young woman God has created her to be. We are here to assist you, in any way we can, as you make this critical deci

As an alumni I can attest to the amazing education and foundation that Benchmark gave me to both…read morenavigate high school but that also allowed me to reach my goal of a PhD. I am a graduate from the 80s but I can say that their education today is as good or even better than when I attended. I have remained connected and involved with the school and love everything they are working towards for their students, faculty & staff!

Outstanding school. My son has grown so much since attending. He is more organized and reads…read morebetter.

US News & World Report ranked Conestoga High School as #3 in PA as of September 2011…read more(http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/pennsylvania). 'Nuff said....