This school really rocks!…read more My twins knew no one on the 1st day and the kids and the facility made them love this school right away. Great teachers, great classes, and interesting programs and electives.

My daughter fell down the stairs and when she tried to compose herself the teacher yelled at and…read morekicked her out. She said that she "Doesn't care". I would not recommend this school.

Over the years I have been in South several times for the purpose of attending large meetings. My…read morechildren did not go to South nor did I. Therefore, I can only write about the location, the building, and the amenities. Location, it is a beautiful area of Denver right next-door to Washington Park and it's large lake..The size of the school appears to be able to hold at least 1500 students plus and is well designed. It has a very large cafeteria as well as auditorium, all of which are located in a four story building. The main entry needs some work - the painted murals need refreshing. All in all, very nice.

Spent a semester at this school. Definitely has an "inner city school" feeling about it. I met some…read moregreat people while I attended, but I also would chat with sone kids in class and Id ask "any plans after high school?" To which they would respond "I'm not even thinking of finishing high school." or "I don't want to go to college, Ill work fast food somewhere." The drive from many students was sadly quite low and it affected many students around them. I also thought it was very odd when I had a history class taught by 3 different teachers. One teaching in Spanish, the next Arabic, then the final one in English. It was quite distracting and was an inefficient way to teach. I transferred out after a semester.

This school is a great school! If you like the outdoors. Every semester you get to go on a "crew…read moretrip"! Basically you travel out of the state with you class for a week. The destination is usually tied to your current learning and you basically get to learn about it in real time and it is very fun. This school also has a great community with doing stuff from "RMSEL Olympics" to "the cereal box challenge" and many more. This school is nothing like I've ever been to and it is an amazing experience. 10/10

I attended RMSEL and graduated in 2008. After that, I returned to work at RMSEL as a Wilderness…read moreFirst Responder for their expeditions. Now, my husband (also an RMSEL graduate) and I are looking at the school for our kindergarten-aged child. While RMSEL has grown and changed over the years, I believe its core values remain the same. The key takeaways I received from my time there are life skills that have followed me into adulthood and served me well in my career--resiliency, problem-solving, and independence. The expeditions were life-changing in so many ways: they offered my first experiences with developing countries, and they required a level of self-discipline that shaped who I am today. We currently have friends whose children are in kindergarten at RMSEL, and we love hearing about their experiences. Small class sizes, meeting children where they are, and introducing expeditions at such a young age are key reasons we're excited to return as a family. As a teenager, RMSEL was a blessing to me, even when I didn't always see it that way. Returning as an adult, I could recognize how the expeditions build resilience--even when the students themselves don't yet realize it. This school pushes kids to step outside their comfort zones, and many won't appreciate the benefits until years later. The very things I resisted as a teen are now the things I credit most for my personal growth. If you're looking for a school that teaches more than academics--a place that nurtures real-world life skills that will serve your children well into adulthood--RMSEL is a truly special place.

Wonderful school. Caring teachers, consistent admin team, and great curriculum. We've been here for…read more2 years and our child is thriving. You can get as involved as you would like - plenty of opportunities to engage as a parent.

My child has attended 3 Montessori Schools in 2 different states. This was by far the least…read morehospitable and supportive environment of any school she has attended (Upper Elementary). A couple of things that I would call out. 1. The school itself is very cliquish and allows a "Mean Girls" environment to exist. This is very different than the kind and welcoming cultures we have experienced at other Montessori Schools. 2. Specialization between students is treated as a nuisance by the teachers. On multiple occasions we asked for our child to be challenged more academically after coming home every day in tears about being bored. In each instance the teachers made commitments but then failed to follow through. 3. For the last 4 weeks of Spanish class the teacher had them re watch the same Cinco De Mayo celebration again and again. 4. They used our emergency contact information to solicit money from friends and family. 5. Despite the items above and based in large part on assurances from teachers, we committed to another year at the school to avoid another transition for our child. Once we were locked into the pricey financial investment for the following year, the assurances fell through and the school refused to let use out of our contract despite a questionable ability to meet our child's needs. My advice to those who consider MSD would be to not let the tour fool you. If you are looking for education tailored to your child's needs in a warm environment, this is not the school for you. We are currently paying MSD tuition while sending our daughter to a public school. We get a specialized and tailored learning plan, a teacher that follows through on commitments and and a Spanish class that teaches Spanish. It is worth every penny.

The staff are not trained for what students needs are be trained for because it is such a small…read moreschool and the teachers are immature they don't have a social worker there or anything

So you have a shuttle driver operating a 25ft shuttle that has the exhaust pipe hanging off, not to…read moremention speeding through traffic at over 50mph in a 30mph zone, no use of signals, and the license plate being expired since 2/23!? I wouldn't even trust you with a sewer rat let alone my kids

St. John's is truly a remarkable school. From the moment you step onto campus, you can feel the…read morewarmth, intention, and joy that fill every corner of the community. The teachers are not only exceptional educators, deeply invested in academic excellence, but they also care for each child as an individual, nurturing both character and confidence. The small class sizes create a supportive environment where students are known, encouraged, and challenged to grow. What makes St. John's especially inspiring is its heart. Rooted in a strong mission and guided by faith, the school balances rigorous academics with compassion, service, and authentic connection. Families feel welcomed, supported, and truly part of something meaningful. Students thrive here; not just in their studies, but in who they become. St. John's is a gem: a place where children are loved, learning is celebrated, and community is genuinely lived out. It is a gift to see students flourish in such a positive, uplifting environment.

By far the best value in education in Denver. A great community, small classes, excellent teachers.read more

Vicki is the Memory Mavin and has been teaching, writing and speaking on memory training for over…read more40 years. I first met her in Los Angeles when she was teaching memory training to actors for her, "Off Book In Minutes," course. She helped me with auditions, coaching me with her method to help me memorize lines and most quickly get a feel for my character. She also taught acting as a teacher for Los Angeles Unified Arts Education Program for 10 years. I read her amazing book, "Love Remembers," about how she was in a car accident getting hit by a big rig truck and healed herself teaching memory to Alzheimer's and Dementia patients and they all got better together. I learned that practicing the memory system she taught me will grow new "brain sprouts' so that my mind will continue to get sharper and faster as I get older. I won't have to worry about those diseases I just mentioned because my brain will be so strong from practicing the memory system. She's a nice person too, very kind and cares about you. Check out her Mp3's on her website Brainsproutsmemory.com and her book Loveremembers.com. She's the real deal and can help you and your loved ones with any memory issues and brain function. Isky Reign

From the owner: Vicki Mizel is a teacher, counselor, author, and actress…read more Ms. Mizel has been teaching these innovative memory techniques for over 16 years to students of all ages and abilities. Her techniques have been used in business, corporations, schools, universities and even film studios. They have also been used in training stroke, brain injured, and Alzheimer's patients and their support staff. These courses have been offered from L.A. to New York. For twenty - five years I have worked in the field of: memory training, listening skills, career change. During this time I've taught and trained students in elementary, junior, senior high and college age. I've trained teachers, seminar leaders, and medical professionals working with Alzheimer's patients and their staff, caregivers and family members. I have a book coming out to help Babyboomers and Alzheimer's patients with memory training and alternative health tips to stave off the illness and improve those who already have it...

This school has been incredibly important to my child's development. The multi-age classroom setup…read morehas helped him thrive both academically and socially, and they're able to adapt his learning to keep him challenged as needed. The teachers are exceptionally caring and attentive to each child's individual learning style and needs. The community is truly unmatched. We've built meaningful family friendships over the years that have become deeply important to us personally. You can feel it from the very first tour, they really care.

Stanley did a good job for k-1-2-3 and then things got really bad. Everything looks/sounds great at…read morefirst glance but they are not the reality. The teacher turn over is very high and the school is academically mediocre. This is a Woke school. If you are OK with CRT, sexual ideology and having your kid and you as a parent singled out for not following the "trend" then it will be right for your family. Otherwise, look elsewhere. The lack of common sense is just absurd. As an example, in a subzero winter day, the kids were FORCED to eat OUTSIDE due to their COVID policy. The kids were freezing and when they tried to come back into the building to warm up, the doors were intentionally locked. When they found an open door, the teacher kicked them out. A complaint with the State of Colorado for child neglect and abuse was filed. I think Stanley used to be great but not anymore. I'm sure the recent positive reviews are from parents that fit the woke bill.

We enrolled our son in to CoIS in September 2017 and paid $3,100 in deposits & tuition. He attended…read moreschool four days when we received an email that the school was closing and moving 45 minutes away to Broomfield. When we told the director we would no longer be attending CoIS, we were told in writing that we would receive a $2,000 refund on October 22. On October 21 we received an email from CoIS stating they were not going to refund our money and to contact their Board with any issues. We wrote an email to the Board stating we would like the refund that was promised to us, and indicated it did not make sense for us to pay $3,100 for four days of school. We have not heard a word from them. I do not recommend this school for your children, and do not trust the director and Board that are running it. I believe they took advantage of us and multiple other families that did not receive their refund.

From the owner: The Colorado International School is a preschool through grade eight independent schools with an…read moreinternationally-focused curriculum. The Lower School accepts students from 2.5 years old and is a French immersion program, complemented with the study of English. The Middle School offers an inspiring, international curriculum designed for students with no foreign language experience, as well as students continuing in immersion programs in French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin. Colorado International School students take part in a strong academic program that allows each student to blossom according to his or her strengths. They develop a firm foundation in the traditional disciplines and a deep knowledge of at least one other language and culture. As curious, creative, and critical thinkers, they consistently perform above their French and U.S. peers in standardized tests, and move on to enroll in a number of academically challenging high schools and eventually universities. Colorado International School students are confident learners who understand the impact of global interactions and the changing world, are beginning to develop true cultural competency, and have a deep commitment to understanding the world and making it a better place for all...

Our family has gone to Highline for 9 straight years -- from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. It's a…read morefree DPS Charter school. Basically a private school for free! We love the staff, culture, teachers, campus, organization, uniforms, location -- they have it all! Great choice!

The Spanish teacher Ms. Ramos is horrible. She picks favorites, gets on to people for NO reason,…read moreand is just very rude. I am a student at Highline. One of my peers got in trouble for not hearing a question, because OTHERS were talking. I also just know that she is bad for everyone, because I asked one of my classmates their opinions on Ramos, and it was also negative. If you somehow manage to get rid of her, this would be an amazing school. But right now, this is a virus infecting the rating of the school. The other parts of the school is amazing.