My favorite school by far. Excellent teachers, great…read morefacility, amazing gymnasium, overall great environment for learning. I can't praise this school enough. Only complaint will be the bathroom situation but other than that it's amazing. Highly recommend this to any family with kids starting middle school!!

I haven't went here yet but I'm planning on it but i hope o get in and it looks like a really good…read moreschool

As a parent of a future lifer at Sacramento Country Day, I can not express how happy we as a family…read morehave been over the past 9 years (so far Kindergarten through 8th, already signed our contract for HS!), with all of our experiences at the school. Academically, we could not find a better fit for our child. Country Day has allowed him to explore beyond a classic school day. With trips to the River, visits to the Crocker, exploration of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center as well as some of the great field trips out of town. In class experiences included dissection introduction in Lower School by the head of the HS Science Department, introduction to French and Spanish, daily PE, multiple art projects throughout the year that would often times tie with the main class curriculum, music programs to fill all of our parent hearts. Middle School (which any and every grown up knows can be the roughest time for kids, multiplied by covid for my son's experience) included Poetry competitions, March Madness - ping pong, electives to enrich and inspire your childs interests - pod casting, farm to fork, chess, knitting, finance, etc... Our son has had the opportunity to explore and learn with depth and creative teaching. Socially we have made lifelong friends, as the school truly gives families the opportunities to gather, whether those are through all school social events, parent events, volunteering (optional) with other parents to decorate for school events or even at morning coffee before a PA meeting. The school is more than a school, we are a family. I look forward to the next and final stage of our Country Day journey. HS is filled with opportunities for academic challenge, internships, community support (students, teachers, parents and grandparents), non-academic experiences - whether it's the Mock Trial team, Octagon newspaper, each year a week field trip, basketball with a retired professional, cross country with some of the most talented runners and coaches. The most important thing I can share is that the confidence our son has gained through the support of his teachers and his peers are what we as a family have always hoped for. He has no problem going to any one of his teachers or heads of school, to ask for help, share in his successes, and advocate for himself. A Country Day education is what your child and you want to put into it, the school is filled with opportunities.

I went to this school and it was so fun. They teach all aspects of social and academic side of…read moreschool. It also is Pre K - 12th. Which means a student of any age can attend. This I believe is the best school in the area.

I'm a fan but the fact that you have to have Montessori experience puts my son down the list even…read moreif he was lucky enough to win a spot from their lottery. One "verifiable" year of Montessori experience usually means that the child went to a private Montessori preschool ( at least in this area) Private Montessori preschools are expensive and so it puts many people at a disadvantage in their lottery system. I understand that they want kids (first and foremost) with Montessori experience but on the other hand this is a publically funded school so it seems elitist to me. Because of my son's visual/ tactile learning style, I know he will not be happy in a traditional public school setting that teaches to the test and is heavy on "workbooks". We didn't get in this year and will try next year but sad we have few choices.

We have attended CMP Capitol for 3 years and have been so impressed with the school. The teachers…read moreare smart and friendly. The staff is helpful and professional. If I have a concern it is addressed and handled well. We love how emotionally informed everyone is. I highly recommend this school!

I call Brookfield a unicorn school. We are parents of three children and I wish we had found out…read moreabout Brookfield for our older son who needed a more challenging educational atmosphere. He is now thriving in high school, but I do wish that we had the experience we are having now with him when he was in elementary and middle school. My middle son is a transfer student to Brookfield and my youngest is starting out at the Preschool. About our experience: First, touring the school my husband and I were so impressed by the diversity, the ideology of the school, the atmosphere and the attentive nature of staff and teachers. Second, the fact that they have a preschool/elementary/middle school in one space is dream for us and the way that each grade level has their own space is also incredible. Finally, we were beyond thrilled that our children are not only learning the standard subjects, but they are also have Spanish, Music, P.E and computers almost everyday. This is above and beyond the majority of schools we have toured and researched. Why I highly recommend Brookfield to families: + Education + Testing prior to acceptance to ensure your child/family will be a good fit for the school and assurance that they will thrive at the appropriate grade level +Diversity + Child care before and after school included in tuition + Spanish, Music, Technology and Physical Education classes almost daily +Teachers and staff have a true interest in your child's best interest + Option to have extracurricular activities before and after school + Caters to children who are in preschool-8th grade + Great playground and outdoor seating + Vibrant student culture + Safe and secure + Excellent communication and online access for parents to teachers and administration The list goes on and on...I am thankful to Dr. Jo and all of the staff for creating such an amazing space. Our children are so happy when they get home and look forward to going back to school each day.

Let's start with the good--small classes, some strong teachers, and a good community where my kiddo…read moremade friends. But we have to be honest with the downsides. Since ISP took over and Dr. Jo left, the school has changed. My sense is they will take any child who can pay. There is also less accountability when there are behavioral issues and the school does not feel like a safe place to send a child any longer. Kids are getting hurt, and there is inappropriate conduct. The teacher professionalism and turnover is an issue especially given the price of the school. They've hired some folks who don't have experience or a credential. And folks have left mid-year which is really hard on the kids. The school bills itself as accelerated--sometimes this ended up as a positive, but other times it felt too fast and mastery was lost in the process. I also think parents should know that some of these reviews were incentivized by the administration. I think the real picture is more of a mixed one.

Loved this school once u been here for long enough, staff is helpful, just have ur child or be a…read moregood student and everyone will be great towards you. Don't be one of those bad students as a tip, im going to high school now but very much miss this school.

Great school, they've been awarded the healthy food award 5 years in a row. The teachers are pretty…read moregood also. I have 2 children that go 2 this school. They absolutely love there teachers. Ms Ramos and ms shin. They also have a after school program, "start", which mr Cleveland runs. Awesome guy. He's a very helpful man that has the kids best intrest at heart. All and all, this school is a great school, the only reason I'm giving this school 4 stars and not 5 is its not on the best area. But that's where I live so that's the best we can do.

The vice principal Mr. Pham makes inappropriate jokes about girls. My sister came home and told me…read morethat she was playing with her friend's hair and Mr. Pham told my daughter not to touch "animals". Not only that, I attended this school before and I wont lie, the teachers are really good they're amazing and super nice but the vice principal should NOT work there anymore he should be fired. Whenever I had issues with other students or I needed to report something to the office he would choose sides. I had an issue with a girl in my class and I reported this to Mr. Pham and he called both of us into the office and he very clearly was choosing favorites. He would make jokes and say that I was being dramatic and the other girl was new to our school and just wanted to be my friend. If you want to be friends with someone you don't make up rumors. He said that I needed to prove to everyone that these rumors weren't true. Who would say that to a 13 year old? He's supposed to help deescalate the situation and he just added fuel to the fire. This isn't the only issue I've had with Mr. Pham but this review is already getting long. Do NOT put your child in this school if you care about whose running the school. The teachers are great but that man Is a horrible person. He used to make jokes about how his wife was "hot and sexy".

It's a good school but the bullying can get out of hand. There are fights but just stay out of the…read moredrama and u would be fine. The staff is ok but sometimes the front office lady's could be rude. The vice principal is amazing and is always trying his hardest to make the students happy. And the principal is great too. Overall I think this school is a 4 out of 5 because although it is a great school, it could be a little better!!!!

The community at AM Winn is kind, welcoming, and open-minded. Every teacher is dedicated and…read morefantastic. This is the underdog of the area Waldorf schools - we are scrappy, diverse, and creative. We have been growing every year. I moved my children here from another Waldorf school, first feeling like it was a risk, but my children and I are so happy we made the move. The low reviews seem to be from people who don't understand what waldorf education is, and are upset their children aren't getting drilled and rigorously tested. Your children will get a good education here, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. And the work may sometimes be disguised in song or helping the earth. Raising kind humans takes all those things.

This is a great school and a real community. It gets back to the heart of teaching and not just…read moretesting, and truly allows kids to be kids while reaching them where they are. Before switching my daughter from a college prep to AM WINN I scheduled a visit, did my research on the curriculum, and checked with some coworkers who grew up in a Waldorf education and found that there were so many beneficial aspects. The curriculum is based on what's appropriate for the age and fully submerges them in a subject. The kids learn actual life skills (think in the sense that most middle/high schools lost home economics, cooking, gardening, sewing, cursive, etc - these kids are learning it from K-8). All of the kids play an instrument each year. They transition through various handwork - finger knitting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. And after meeting several kids in the neighborhood I noticed they have such amazing temperaments and spirits and are so welcoming and joyful. I am truly glad that we found AM Winn as my daughter is blossoming in the Waldorf community and education approach. At first glance I believed Waldorf was something only "white, hippie people put their kids in" as I read some reviews on Waldorf education, but I was so wrong for going along with that belief, even if only for a moment. Consider that as adults we all learn differently and receive information differently - so why do we expect our kids to learn one way in school? AM Winn and the Waldorf approach reaches kids by incorporating every learning style. It's a holistic approach with a concern for the mind body and spirit of the child. They will not only learn about a culture/era, but they will build shelters, take a field trip to an exhibit, sing about it, write about it, draw it out, etc. Math is taught in a way for the kids to think through it in various methods, not just regurgitate information. It's age appropriate not where the district says they should be for their funding purposes. And I love that the school is VERY culturally diverse. Had I gone based on some of the school rating websites or testing sites I might have steered from the school, But I toured the school and fell in love. Some of the reports show that it's not diverse, the kids are far behind in subject matter, and it received some negative reviews - that I will say from my experience here that info is false. My daughter is multiracial, and she has a diverse group of friends that don't see color, she is just as knowledgeable in subjects as my step kids who attend another public school, thinks on a deeper level than they do, has developed a strong sense of empathy and justice for others, and we love it here. I've watched my daughter recover from some of the damage that her previous school did to her She previously attended a college prep school that I won't name but literally broke her spirit, and I've known many people who reported the same thing. The kids were expected to "slant" and sit perfectly still while others finished their work, she would get in trouble for READING in class or drawing because she wasn't slanting, and wasn't actually taught to work through a math problem only to memorize answers for timed lessons. There wasn't much play involved with only a tiny jungle gym in the parking lot - she didn't even have the coordination to do the monkey bars. Math was drilled in and time tested, without the proper attention for those that didn't understand. I had to make a change because my daughter who once loved school cried every evening and had anxiety with math. The college prep/common core was not actually taught in a way to solve the problem but merely to memorize and test well for funding. After making the change to AM Winn it was a drastic change in her. It took a moment for her to adjust but she loved it. She gets to be creative. She gets to be free. And most importantly she gets to be a kid- something that many children are missing out on in today's society as we push them to grow up quickly and test well. My daughter has become quite the artist, loves playing the guitar and singing, she's a great story teller and writer, an avid reader and reads 3 grades above her level. I say all of that to say this - just as everyone has their own taste in food, so too our children will have their own taste in learning. As a parent you have to allow them to satisfy that taste and not just force the norm on them. AM Winn might not be the best school for everyone, but for many of these kids a traditional public school that drills in information but doesn't address the heart of the child isn't the best for them. AM Winn reaches for their heart when material is presented and these kids WANT to learn because of it. So if you've made it through reading all of this it's because you're interested in the school and wanted a real opinion on it. I would say your next step is to visit and see if it's right for you and your child.

Best Catholic School in town... St Charles has the best teachers, really caring principal…read moreThe academic standards at Saint charles are on top of all other schools. I really recommend all the families to check it out. St Charles has computer classes , all sports like basketball , volleyball you name it. Thank you Saint Charles for been part of our community... My daughter Ashlee is so happy to be part of this great school.

what an awful school! had issues where if kids were struggling in school, they were expelled. im so…read morehappy theyre out of business. plenty of abusive teachers as well, carrie tharp especially. and lots of bullying which staff do not care to address. im so sorry if you go here and have an unconventional family, are using financial aid, autistic, or all of the above. they WILL single you out! thanks