I'm so disappointed to write this review, but I feel like it is my only option as Prairie School…read morehas not communicated with me in over five weeks. After touring the school, we applied to the pre-k program for early consideration (2/10/25). While communication prior to the tour and the application was quick and helpful, we started to run into problems after our application and fee were collected. To keep this as brief as possible, we reached out regarding timing of the decision on applications three times (both by email and phone call) to finally be responded to nearly five weeks past the first email. Once we received notification that we were placed on a waitlist and "...should a space in the class become available, the enrollment committee will ensure that your application receives thorough consideration..." we had a couple clarifying questions regarding the waitlist and the review process (as it is worded, it sounds as though our application was not even reviewed). We have not heard back from the school in five weeks. We have tried multiple email addresses, including the enrollment coordinator we had been communicating with, in addition to calling the school. Unfortunately, my experience with Prairie School is this: To apply, a family must dedicate time to attend a tour, complete a lengthy application, and pay a $150 non-fundable fee to ultimately not even have your application reviewed (which leads me to wonder what the fee is for, if not payment for the time/resources it takes to review a family's application). Additionally, the school does not respond to questions regarding the application process once your payment is made. As I'm writing this it sounds so wild! I would not recommend looking into this school.

We have been with Prairie for almost five years and I have never heard my kids say they didn't want…read moreto go to school. They enjoy their classmates and teachers, as do we. It has been such a lovely environment for our children to enter into learning and socialization. They get to think for themselves, explore the outside world, think about their place in our environment and be creative in so many different ways. We love Prairie!

Local elementary school serving grades kindergarten to fifth grade. Friendly staff, great…read moreprincipal. Parking can be a challenge, my tip is to arrive early to pick up your kids.

I've been going to Madison for 6 years and it's the best school EVER. They have amazing fundraising…read moreprograms and clubs. Lots of teachers treat their kids to parties if they behave. Madison has the most wonderful staff in the world. They're just the right amount of sweet and strict. Gene Sikorski, the principal for over 25 years, just retired this past year. The teachers are always trying to help their students as much as possible. They are always positive and never ignore their students' questions or requests. The best education in Wheaton, bring your child to Madison. You won't regret it.

the first time I've went to this school, the teachers were too tall for me. UNACCEPTABLE. then,…read morethere were OTHER PEOPLE attending this school .I WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH THE MANAGER BECUASE I DONT LIKE IT. then, WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!?!?!? we have to bring SUPPLEIS?!??!?! in pre-school, we can move freely without a care. NEVER AGAIN. there's also RULES here. ULTRA RED FLAG. i don't like rules because they scare me. the kids are short or tall. UNACCEPTABLE AGAIN. they have to be equal sized because i like that. oh yeah, DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED WITH THE LUNCH. because, they serve SQUARE PIZZA'S!!!! i want my pizza's to be circle and it's insulting to a 0.1% Italian (aka me) because squares are BAD and circles are GOOD. but, i get candy and candy is awesome so instant 5 stars.

I love District 200. The staff are very caring and the administration seem to know how to manage…read moretheir schools. My daughter with Down syndrome and ADHD was kicked out of Naperville schools but they have opened their hearts to her here in District 200. She has sung in their choruses, went on their field trips, read in their awesome SRA reading program and been excited about going to school here. Both staff and students have been very kind and she has learned a lot as well.

1. Refuses to accommodate/assist a homebound child with Drivers Education since 2024 to date…read more Grievance forms were denied by Superintendent. Would like to know if others with IEP's &/or on homebound &/or disabled are able to obtain assistance & accommodations from this school district or if this student/family are being singled out. Student qualified for Driver's Ed in 2024 relating to credits. 2. Refused to provide a live teacher for online class curriculum through Edgenuity when inquired about only to change the online class curriculum to Subject.com the following year which has NO ability for a live online teacher. 3. These are some instances but not all inclusive. The drivers educations accommodation assistance aspect is contributing negatively to child's online class performance. 4. These aspects appear to violate the Mission & Vision of Community Unit School District 200: "Mission In CUSD 200, our mission is to inspire, educate, challenge, and support all students to reach their highest level of learning and personal development." "Vision We are an exemplary, student-focused school district that is highly regarded for the competence and character of our students and the excellence of our people, programs and learning environment." 5. Executive Director for Special Education has not been assistive in any accommodations either even with ISBE providing family with information for them. 6. "The district follows state and federal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensuring each eligible student receives an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that outlines supplemental services, accommodations, modifications, and supports" This appears NOT to be occurring when child has been on homebound for years which in itself, constitutes a disability. 7. Student was getting "A" grades basically before enrolling in Community Unit School District 200. Since enrolled, grades have diminished to a Sophomore level due to Driver's Ed. 8. Nothing is meant to be accusatory, false, misconstrued, misinformation, misleading, et. al.

I went to grade school here the longest. I went to five overall. I attended 2nd through 7th grades…read morehere so pretty much "the" school of my youth. They took good care of my family and the other two families that had parental deaths when I attended here. The teachers were great here I learned a lot. I was scoring in the high 90th percentile sin everything on every test I took after I left here. I owe them big time for that. They challenged me. I was in town the day the church burned...I saw it all smoky and crispy. Sad, sad, sad. I had my first communion here too. My mother, two classmate's parents and my great-grandmother's funerals were here. I was an alter girl too when I was a kid. I used to run around the church after school. This is the place that put the fear of G-d in me and keeps me agnostic rather then atheist as I go through that whole "I'm an adult - know what" thing. The spiritual education I got here kept me on a fairly straight path most of my life... The new church is AMAZING, huge and endless. They tore down the rectory and the convent and now have what I think is the largest and most beautiful community faith centers I have ever seen.

We absolutely love this school. Our kids have been here for Catholic school from 3-year-old…read morepreschool (they go up through 8th grade, with two classes for each grade). We are so grateful to the incredible teachers, staff, families, and children here. They are simply the best. 5 stars without hesitation!!!

One of my kids went here and we really liked it! It is affiliated with a Baptist church, so they…read moreteach about Jesus. Not why I picked it. I picked it because of the gym and playground. They have a great indoor gym for those days that they can't go outside to play. That's an important thing in preschool! They also do a good job of teaching them the basics - numbers, letters, colors, being nice to others, etc. As far as price goes, it's pretty comparable to the other schools in Wheaton. They have parent teacher conferences and even provide baby sitting for them, which is really great. Alas, our favorite teacher, Mrs. Craig is gone. She was the bomb!

Wonderful teachers, administration and learning experience! All 4 of my children went there and I…read morerecommend it to everyone.

I could not be happier with this entire school and staff. My 5 year old daughter just finished her…read morefirst year here and this has become our second home and the staff like family. Everyone in this school are some of the most caring, patient, and knowledgeable teachers I've ever met. I've never heard a single complaint from amy of the parents here and honestly we couldn't be happier. Probably one of the best decisions we've ever made.

We had our 3 year old son at Montessori Academy of Glen Ellyn (MAGE) and removed him after he came…read morehome with a dislocated arm. We understand accidents happen. However, we were not notified of any injury at the time it occurred or when we picked him up. To this day (weeks later) MAGE has been unable to tell us how or when our son was injured that day. Due to our son's age, he was unable to articulate what happened, but it is obviously unlikely he did this to himself. Due to the lack of information provided by MAGE, the pediatric doctor requested x-rays to eliminate the possibility of a broken bone. After x-rays revealed no broken bones, his arm was adjusted back into place. We were asking for 100% reimbursement of the $530 for the x-rays which was our out-of-pocket after insurance, and MAGE denied our request. We are very dissatisfied with how this was handled.

We are proud alumni and current attendees at St. Joan of Arc . The exceptional teachers provide…read morepersonalized attention, fostering academic, social, and spiritual growth in our children. The strong sense of community among parents, students, faculty, and staff creates a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and supported. The leadership's commitment to a well-rounded education rooted in faith, along with the seamless integration with the parish community, makes St. Joan of Arc School more than just a place of learning--it's where our family has found belonging, inspiration, and endless opportunities for growth.

Our daughters have been at St. Joan of Arc since preschool, and they have grown so much…read moreacademically and socially. The teachers challenge the students academically while also caring for them personally. The school community is incredibly supportive, and we've formed strong friendships. It truly feels like we're part of a larger SJA family. We feel fortunate to have found such a welcoming and supportive community at SJA!