This is an incredibly special school and community. The teachers and staff are so committed to…read moretheir students and providing an excellent education. The leadership/ school administration are so invested in student success and opportunities to create a community that is supportive and engaging. I would absolutely recommend this school to anyone with children K-8. We have 2 children their and our experience has been exceptional.

We have been at SJS for four years now and are so grateful to have found this school. The school…read morehas won 3 blue ribbons, has consistently high test scores, and a wonderful parent community. We have felt very supported by the teaching staff and our kids are genuinely excited to go to school everyday.

St Josaphat has provided both of my kids a great education. The teachers and staff are amazing,…read moreand the kids are very well-prepared for high school and beyond. The parent community is active and very involved; some of our closest friends are other parents at the school. I have two very different learners, one with a 504/student support plan, and both of my kids have thrived at the school. I can't recommend it highly enough.

I will caveat this review by saying: If you are a parent looking for a school for your child,…read moreplease don't use Yelp. Talk to other parents, tour the school and discuss any questions or concerns you have with a staff member. Yelp is for finding a good recommendation for dinner, not for a critical decision like where to enroll your child in school. That said, we have two children in the PYP program and have been really happy. Our children are thriving, have surpassed academic standards for their respective grades, and the school is very responsive and communicative with parents.

I do not recommend Daystar based on my children's experience there…read more It has only been three weeks of school, and unfortunately, our experience has already been horrible. My older child has experienced repeated issues with other students that affected how safe, comfortable, and accepted he felt at school. Although we communicated our concerns and appreciated the attempts that were made to address them, the overall experience reached a point where my child no longer wanted to attend the school. I also became concerned about the level of care my 2-year-old was receiving. There were multiple times when she would come home with a dirty, runny nose that clearly had not been wiped or cleaned. I understand that toddlers get messy, but at two years old I expect basic care and attention to her hygiene throughout the school day. Another major concern was how distressed she became about going to school. Every morning, she would scream and cry for me not to leave her. At first, I tried to give her time to adjust because I understand that separation can be difficult for young children. But as the days continued and her distress remained so intense, it became harder for me to dismiss it as simply normal adjustment. The most disturbing concern came when my 2-year-old began telling me that her teacher, Mrs. Begley, had been pinching her on her bottom and yelling at her. My daughter is extremely articulate and bright for her age. She has a very strong vocabulary and memory, and people often assume she is older because of how clearly she communicates. She explained what she said was happening in a very specific way and even demonstrated to me how she said the pinching was being done. Hearing and seeing my child describe this was extremely alarming and upsetting. I take what my children tell me seriously, especially when it involves an adult responsible for their care. I cannot personally say what happened when I was not present, but I can say exactly what my daughter reported to me, how clearly she communicated it, and how distressed she had already been about being left at school each morning. I genuinely wanted Daystar to be a positive experience for my children, but within only three weeks we have already dealt with concerns involving my older child's emotional well-being, my toddler's basic care, her intense distress about attending school, and now an extremely serious report from my 2-year-old regarding her teacher. Every family may have a different experience, but based on what my children and I have experienced in such a short amount of time, I cannot recommend Daystar. My children's physical and emotional safety will always come first, and no parent should have to question whether their child feels safe, cared for, welcomed, and protected while they are at school.

The Children's Center of Lakeside Congregation is an amazing pre-school. There are many options…read morefor pre-schools in the north shore. As a new parent, it is overwhelming finding the perfect fit for you and your family. My family and I feel very fortunate to have discovered such a wonderful and nurturing school for our kids. When we moved to Highland Park, we had plans to go to a different pre-school in the community. A few people recommended the mom-and-tot program at Lakeside. I called, and after speaking to Paula (the director), I knew that we had to sign up. After a few months of the mom-and-tot class, we decided to continue with camp, and on to the two's (two year olds) transition program. Our love for Lakeside continued to grow as we got to know the teachers, Paula, and the congregation as a whole. It is a wonderful place. The pre-school is very nurturing but also provides a quality education. Lakeside also offers excellent enrichment programs, which is a huge benefit not only to the students but also the parents! The program is set up for your child to succeed. The mom-and-tot program and the transition program make it easy and comfortable for kids not only to adapt well into the pre-school program, but have a healthy separation from their parents. Thank you Lakeside for being such a wonderful, amazing, and special place. I would recommend this pre-school to anybody in the north shore, especially if you live in Highland Park, Deerfield, Glencoe, and Northbrook.

Naperville schools are great. Had the opportunity to spend a full day at my daughters middle…read moreschool (Croan) thanks to joe Sweeney. I must say I was very impressed. My favorite classes were math, science, and chorus. I especially want to make note of the chorus teacher. This young man was a pleasure to watch work!!!! He was incredibly patient, energetic, and engaging!!! I was in band in middle school as a kid and would have loved to have a teacher like him when I was in school. The other classes were fun as well. The kids were kind and friendly which says a much about the staff!!! Keep up the good work everyone at Croan, I feel my tax dollars are well spent.

We are so grateful for Carmel Montessori! My son would be in Kindergarten this year and he…read moreabsolutely loves this school, he does not want to leave when we go to pick him up and is often disappointed on the weekends that he is not going. The teachers have an incredible demeanor, they remain calm when there is a ton happening around them, it's very impressive! This school is truly a Montessori school. We've been to several other Montessori schools and we loved the teachers, there were some things that weren't pure Montessori, where this school is. I describe it as a Montessori home school on a farm. The benefit of the multi-age classroom really shows, he wanted to do work the older kids were doing so, my 6-year old is writing his name and date in cursive, as well as the date in Roman numerals, he has been motivated to read (which had been a struggle before) and is doing "math timings" with addition and subtraction daily. I love that they go on a field trip every Friday and I truly appreciate the parent involvement. We toured Carmel in the summer of 2019 (precovid) as well as several other elementary Montessori schools and we are so grateful he could go here this past year (and will continue for years) and have a more than normal year. Thank you to all the great teachers, the Director, the wonderful students, and all the great parents that make this school truly exceptional.

This school is truly special and unique. Our children have been part of the programs for four…read moreyears, from Pre-Primary through Erdkinder, and we've seen them thrive in a warm, supportive, family-centered environment. They've formed genuine connections with teachers and peers, learned at their own pace, and grown into confident, empathetic individuals. Learning here is hands-on and meaningful--through outdoor play, performing in plays, cooking and budgeting meals, and caring for animals. As parents, we feel supported and part of a community that values each child's growth, curiosity, and joy in learning.

I have three children who currently attend school here. You really can't beat the sense of…read morecommunity and the commitment of the teachers and staff. The Performing arts teachers are top notch! The parent community is committed and involved. It is an excellent option to consider for your kids!

This is our second year as a Tubman family and we are extremely happy! Tubman has checked all of…read moreour top "wish list" items for a school for our kids: great academic program (wall to wall IB program), different electives, diverse groups, strong parent-admin communication and, most importantly...an amazing community!!

This school is nothing short of amazing. Security is professional. The staff is friendly, warm and…read moreinviting. The classrooms aren't traditional and feel mail like home away from home. The rooftop is the icing on the cake.

Bennett Day School has quite literally changed the life of my daughter and myself. We joined in 2nd…read moregrade and as a single parent, it was the first time in my life that I felt what it must be like to have a supportive partner. My daughter is eager to go to school every single day and has been for the last 2.5 years. I couldn't be more hopeful about the conscientious, compassionate and curious human beings who will grow out of this school.