This is our second year at Sterling and I can't say enough good things. All of my children's…read moreteachers have been above and beyond anything I could ask for. I know that the administration prays over every child and every teacher before admitting and hiring & placing the students, and it shows! There have been some changes made with staff and curriculum over the last year & the school went from great to even better in my opinion. There is a HIGH amount of parent involvement, so if that is not what you're looking for, then this is not your school... but we love that aspect. My children are receiving a higher level classical Christian education at a comparatively more affordable price & I could not be more grateful.

Our experience with Sterling Classical School has been incredibly disappointing and, honestly,…read moreexhausting,for both students and parents. The part-time structure creates a significant mental strain on students. They are expected to manage a heavy academic load largely on their own, with minimal guidance or support. If your child cannot independently master material--and if you, as a parent, are not prepared to essentially take on the role of a part-time teacher, this is not the right environment. Communication is one of the biggest failures. Multiple follow-ups with teachers and even the dean, Ms. Taggert, often go unanswered. There is little accountability, and concerns frequently go ignored unless escalated to a larger group. For example, an entire class was failing a course this year, and it wasn't addressed until multiple parents brought it forward collectively, and even then, the administration seemed completely unaware. Student life is practically nonexistent. The workload leaves little to no room for social interaction or participation in outside activities, including sports. It's an isolating experience that can take a toll on a student's well-being. There is also a noticeable lack of stability within the school. Teacher turnover appears high, likely due to low pay, and student retention is equally poor. That alone should raise concerns. Another issue that stood out during our time there and even during tours is the lack of attention to basic standards. Hygiene concerns among students go unaddressed, and classroom environments can be unpleasant, which is surprising and concerning for any school setting. Finally, a serious warning: do not pay upfront. Families are locked into tuition with no refunds, and there have been issues with transcripts being withheld, adding unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation. There were many red flags that, in hindsight, we wish we had taken more seriously. If sharing this helps even one family avoid the same experience, it's worth it.

The Oakridge kids at their makers market. They had so much fun learning how to come up with a…read morebusiness idea and follow it through to sales.

Oakridge has been life changing for our daughter and our family…read more We first came to Oakridge because we were most interested in getting support for our 8 year old daughter who had gone through a big loss within our family. This loss caused a lot of anxiety and fear. It was critical that our daughter get personalized support at school to not just "deal" with the fear, but overcome it. I am proud to say that our daughter is now THRIVING. Her fears and anxieties are GONE and she is SO confident. Her emotional social and academic skills are light years above her peers. We love the guides/ teachers, peers, and community and we are now committed to staying at Oakridge Academy for the long-term. We have made long lasting connections and couldn't imagine being anywhere else.

Awful i went there , I am actually in this picture, I am traumatized, do not send your children…read morehere. I learned nothing and the staff bullied me.

I have really struggled with whether or not to write a review for our time at the Joule School. I…read morewill readily admit that we not only had a short stint, but we also came in halfway through a school year - Spring semester and one month of Fall semester in 2018. I feel like there are so many reasons why our experience turned out to be such a negative one, so I would not want to deter anyone from considering Joule if they feel it would be a good fit. But I do want to caution families about some of our final concerns, especially for younger children. Thus the rating - if I'm honest, our experience was more 2 Stars or less, but I can't bring myself to mark it as such so I hope you'll read for a full explanation. The positives about the school are extensive. When I first read their philosophy on their website I felt like it was written directly to me. I wished I'd had a school option like this growing up. Student-led, open to movement, encouraging of different ideas. Academics modeled around the whole child and multiple disciplines. Not teaching to tests or conforming to the ideas of school we've had since the Industrial Age. It was exciting and empowering. The teachers were also warm and welcoming. The Director was informative and knowledgeable. Their discipline was democratic and the children were all unique and inquisitive. I still love their ideas and principles in theory - but in practice, it did not always run smoothly. The lack of structure and student-led methods turned out to be a destructive combination for my 4-year-old son. He was bored at his previous daycare, so we thought the academic challenge would be good for his curious mind. However, he began to regress dramatically socially and emotionally. He started acting out with attitude changes and behaviors that he'd overcome or never had previously. And while I refuse to act as if he had no agency in those actions, he was clearly influenced by some of the other children in his class and in the school. Some of the subjects in the school were pretty mature. It also appeared that screen time and playtime was not always well supervised. Inappropriate language and actions were sometimes used by the kids and teachers without consequence or with varying consequences, which only led to confusion. I am all for "kids being kids". We went to Joule because we did not want our child to feel burdened with unnecessary rigidity. Yet we left feeling like he had been burdened instead with words, images, and thoughts unnecessary for a kid his age to be exposed to so young. We are now at a new school that focuses on a better mix of social, emotional, and academic intelligence - for us. Again, I want to reiterate that our experience may be unique. There were several families at Joule that were perfectly happy, if not ecstatic, with the program. There were chances to really bond with such a small group - it ran more like a co-op, really. Which can be great if everyone gets involved. When we left, I was grateful to see that it seemed like a lot of the new families were really coming together to beautify the space and make it safer and cleaner for the students. Unfortunately, there was also a complete turnover of teaching staff in the short time since we'd started. Therefore, combined with our son's disruptive behavior not improving with the new semester, we decided we should probably just change schools since there was already going to be so much more change. He has improved greatly in the month we have been at his new school. Joule simply did not have the resources or infrastructure to provide everything we needed or wanted. And it's not that our son has special needs - I would say if that were the case and point out that they are open about not having the tools to cope with certain kids' needs. If anything, since his experience at Joule, he now needs some additional help to process his feelings and emotions and overcome rude language and behavior. But since removing him from Joule, he's much happier, kinder, and more fulfilled. I am extremely sad that we had such a negative experience at the Joule School. I will continue to stress that others clearly did not. Every child is different. Every parent is different. Every family is different. I still love the heart, soul, and idea of Joule. But I did not love the stress, pain, or frustration we felt while we were there. I just want parents to be mindful. Especially for younger students. Ask questions. Get involved. But if it's not the right fit, don't hesitate to leave.

This is exactly the education my family and I have been searching for. Our daughter started at…read moreGrace this semester and is absolutely loving it. This is such a welcoming school that really focuses on the most important things in life. A classical education with a Christ centered focus. From the first time we drove onto the beautiful campus we felt that this was the right place for our children to learn and grow. If you are looking for something different than the run of the mill education for your children, this is the school for you.

I have two of my three kids at Grace Academy (third to start next year) and each year I fall more…read morein love with the school. Besides a fabulous education and a faculty that has high expectations of what our kids can do, their hearts are being filled to see God in all they do and hide His word in their hearts. I see kids checking on a classmate that is standing to the side, upper classmen giving hugs to my little kids and teachers praying daily with their students. I stayed for chapel just the other day (occurs most Mondays) and I couldn't help but be overwhelmed to know how my kids are starting their week, focused on God, and giving thanks to Him. There is a much to consider when choosing a school and these are a few of my reasons for choosing and staying at Grace. We are so thankful Grace is a part of Georgetown!

My oldest has been going to school here since preK she is about to start 5th grade and I can't…read moreimagine sending her anywhere else. The administration is the best out of any school I've been to. They truly love their students and families as their own. The cost of tuition is amazingly very low in comparison to the other private schools in the greater Austin area. The teachers are all amazing and have so much love and patience for all the students. They instruct their classes with so much grace. They take time to work with and help students who need extra help. They will be moving into their new permanent school building in July 2020 and I'm so excited to have both my kids attending in the fall!

My daughter just finished the Pre-K program here with Mrs. Iona Engelbrecht…read more She's our first child and our first experience with school. We checked out 8 different preschools and decided on RRCA for the curriculum, loving teachers who are all certified teachers, and their love for God. This pre-school was a good value for the level of academics she was receiving. I was SO pleased with my daughters experience. I will recommend this school to everyone!

Meridian is a public, tuition-free charter school that offers International Baccalaureate (IB)…read morecurriculum from Primary all the way to graduation. Residents of Williamson County are eligible to attend Meridian, and this school offers a worthy alternative to the good schools we already have in the area. My son attends the primary program, and we have really enjoyed being part of the Meridian community. Pros: The building and instructional spaces are high-quality and pleasant, especially for a charter school based in a converted office building. The IB curriculum is rigorous, and it offers a more balanced world perspective than the Texas public school experience. Teachers are absolutely top-notch. Meridian treats teachers well, and the quality shows. The optional after-school program (Triple A) is fantastic for working families. The cost is reasonable, the teachers/group leaders are great, and my son has a blast. The kids are constantly rotating through meaningful art, academic, and athletic activities. It's amazing! Meridian has very engaged parents and volunteers. There's even a school community garden that has been integrated into classroom curriculum. Administration is engaged, passionate, and empowered to move quickly to steer the school in the right direction. They are not beholden to monolithic policies of larger districts. They can experiment and deploy best practices (like the awesome Mind Up program) Cons: Admission is by lottery, and waitlists have been very long in recent years. Word has gotten out. With a campus located in a generally commercial zone, the grounds sport more of a warehouse/prison-yard feel. Green space is seriously lacking. The kids do have adequate outdoor space and play-structures, but there are no large grassy fields. With a funding gap versus public schools, fundraising and parent donations are a factor. I think Meridian might also face challenges in things like technology deployment, given that the school does not have access to the same kind of clout (like bond issues,huge budgets) of a RRISD. The campus is a commuter campus with no bus service or "walkability" like a neighborhood school. Also, the location is near I-35 in an area that frequently has traffic conditions that are far less than ideal. This school will require extra commitment for pickup and dropoff, but it is well worth it.

This is a place where administrators are rude to parents and the teaching are not straight forward…read morecurriculum when ask for a copy but their own agenda of DEI and wokeness. Most kids that reach high school drop out and move to a different school. Talked to many parents who took their kids out after middle school. The school is over crowded. They should be having no more than 16 kids per classroom and they have up to 21.

Kids are weird here but the teachers are nice. The school is old and the toilet sounds like someone…read moreate a taco at Taco Bell after you flush it. Good food though.

am uncertain how to start my review of this beautiful school. I feel that I would need to tell the…read moreworld the entire story for you to understand. A few weeks ago my wife and I decided that public school has lost its calling for education. Students are nothing but a test score to them. We found Summit through a mutual friend that referred us to the school. On a Sunday afternoon I was able to speak with The Elementary Director. Not because she was working, but she had reached out to us on her day off. I asked her a few questions about the school and set up a tour. Tour day comes and we arrive at the school. We are met by the Assistant Head Master. She took us around the school explaining everything that we needed to know about Summit. She never tried to sell us on the school. She just explained what they are all about. My daughter loved everything about Summit, especially the cafeteria. So my wife and I decide this is the place that we want our daughter to attend. She started on a Monday. Wednesday comes and my wife goes into the ER thinking she had bad heartburn and only to find out she has Stage 4 Colon cancer. The cancer has spread to her liver and lungs. I called the school to inform them of the situation the next day so that my daughter could still function normally. Without any hesitation Summit jumped into action. The Head Master got involved. He came to see us Saturday morning before my wife's emergency surgery. He sat with me for a few hours before he had to leave. He prayed with me and helped me through some tough moments. After he left I received another text message from a Board Member. He brought me food and sat with me until my wife got out of surgery. He just sat there and listen to me. He never judged. Today after going to get food for my wife I came back to find another Board member with a gift for my wife.they have extended resources to our daughter and family in ways that only a loving family would. They have kept our privacy and loved on our daughter in ways that I could never explain Summit is the best thing that could have happen to our lives. It is not just a school, it is a family. They truly care about their students as well as their families. I cannot say enough good thing about this wonderful institution of God and Education. They are a true testament of faith and have reaffirmed everything that my family believes in. They have forever changed our lives and I do not think I could ever repay them. I love everyone in this school and god bless them all.

Summit is great! I attended this school for four years in high school and made some of my best…read morefriends. Summit prepared me greatly for college as I now attend a prestigious university where I am making exceptional grades. All of the faculty and staff go above and beyond to care for students. The Christian community fosters more of family like community amongst peers. I would recommend this school to anyone and everyone!

My 2.5 year old son has been attending Good Earth Farm school for 6 months and we're just in love…read morewith it. As a single full-time working mom, I had a really hard time getting used to the idea of sending my son to a full-time school at such a young age. But I can honestly and truly say that he has blossomed there. His language and social skills have developed so much. He's in the Saplings class and loves talking about all of his little friends and teachers when he's at home. My absolute favorite thing about farm school is how they spend so much time outdoors. My son comes home tired and dirty and talks about his "nature walks". I love that it's play-based, and that they don't send home dozens of art projects per month. I love the all-natural materials, the wooden toys, and the home environment in a center setting. My son helps make lunches, wash dishes, clean up the tables, sweeps. And the ANIMALS! He's always raving about the goats and the bunnies and the cat. It's just such a wonderful, loving preschool. And the food for the young kids is vegetarian, organic, local, and seems to be quite tasty. I can't recommend this school enough.

Our experience with Good Earth Farm School has been outstanding. The staff genuinely care about the…read morekids, and it shows in how attentive, organized, and consistent they are every single day. The attention to detail--from communication with parents to the learning environment--is far better than what we've seen elsewhere. On top of that, their rates are competitive without cutting corners on quality. It's rare to find a preschool that balances great people, strong structure, and fair pricing this well.

It pains me to leave this review as we have just completed our 4th year at Young Minds and it is…read moretime for our son to go to kinder. We will miss the teachers, Jordan, Tanya, and Indu tremendously but will be forever grateful for the care and instruction they have provided to our family. In our current culture, where educational systems are pressured to meet the ridiculous and non age appropriate academic standards, it was non negotiable that our child was able to be a child. He has plenty of time to be pressured. The Montessori Work provides the true school readiness at my child's pace. Increasing his focus, self regulation, intentionality, task completion, and an understanding of the world around him. Not the rote memorization of letters and numbers that are as meaningless as us memorizing Mandarin characters when done inappropriately. There is definitely the introduction of these objectives, but they aren't pushed on the students who aren't socially ready to absorb the content. The teachers follow the student lead and support their academic readiness when students show the signs that they are ready. Kindly and appropriately challenging students by meeting them where they are at. I could write a novel about how this school has supported my child's social/emotional and academic well being. I will leave it with the fact that I have been in early education and public K-12 education for nearly 20 years. We need more schools like Young Minds who truly tend to student social, emotional, and academic readiness to inspire the foundation of life long love of learning.

Our daughter went here for 4 years and it was the best experience! The staff is wonderful and there…read morewas very little turn over. Most of the teachers and directors were there from the day she started. She loved going to school and came out more than prepared for Kinder. She made friends, learned to be independent and you can tell that the teachers and directors really love what they do. I would give a million stars if I could!