I go here, i start as a 6th grader soon. I've already met some of the people and teachers, but some…read moreof the kids seem unkind. thats it! Otherwise, it'd be a 5 star.

When I went there the past three years, .i used to fear the haunted hallways, not having a locker,…read moreand was bothered by those teacher always making another assignment, always pushing us to do more....but seriously, the best teachers I had were at New Bridge. The best science teacher I ever had was Mrs. Anderson. She let us be scientists! I learned more from her than anyone! Dr. Barnes and Mrs. Buckner are a dynamic principal and assistant duo! They actually care and want you to learn! New Bridge has a lot of rules, but you will thank them later, great teachers!

My child is leaving the 8th grade in a few days and is so prepared for high school. We considered…read morehome school three years ago, thank goodness we made the decision to go to Newbridge. They are serious about school and serious about getting our kids ready for high school. When they call home about issues, they mean business. I was always able to stand behind the decisions of the principal and teachers. We love Newbridge!

Over priced and under delivers. Basically educationally on par with public schools or even a…read morelittle behind it seems. My kid is repeating stuff at CFA in the 6th grade that he did in 5th at Porters Neck Elementary. When my kid was at another private school, he was academically, a year ahead of the public school. My kid is not challenged at CFA. I feel he is falling behind academically. There is some bullying going on and there are some disruptive students present which distracts from the other kid's learning opportunities as well. For example, a teacher's kid who is a student there had a tantrum and broke five cell phones belonging to other students. Another kid was punched in the face twice. My kid mentioned they have seven 3D / media printers but only one works. Obviously I am putting him in a different school next year. Although the teachers and staff are friendly, overall I am disappointed. For me personally I see no benefit to sending my kid here except it may be somewhat safer than public schools. While safety is always number one, school is for learning. Nothing personal, just my pragmatic opinion which I hope will be helpful / appreciated. Another consideration is that Wilmington has limited educational opportunities even if you can pay for them.

Cape Fear Academy Summer programs are outstanding . Our five year-old absolutely loves it. He will…read morebe attending kindergarten at CFA this year and we can't wait, mostly him.

This school does not reflect the values it claims to uphold. Instead of fostering a nurturing and…read morecompassionate environment, students are often dismissed, disciplined unfairly, or treated with little respect. Concerns about mistreatment are ignored, and there is little accountability from the administration. Education should be about more than just academics; it should be about respect, integrity, and care for students' well-being. Unfortunately, this school falls short in those areas. If you are looking for a truly supportive and faith-driven environment, I would advise looking elsewhere. (Preferably two 7th grade teachers who gossip and mock students). If you would like more details, please reply to this to see the full story.

Sending your child to SMCS is probably one of the worst decisions you can make as a parent. My…read moredaughter was there for 7 years. She not only received a disappointing education but was tormented by both teachers and fellow students. The principle targets certain children who seemingly have done nothing wrong. My daughter was suspended from the school for no apparent reason, and when I spoke to the principle about it, he could not give me a clear answer as to why she was getting disciplined. We had a serious run in with bullying at St. Marks but since the girl bullying my daughter had parents that donated money, the school refused to intervene. They care more about money than the mental safety of their students. I absolutely do not recommend this school

THIS IS NOT A SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL! The curriculum is adjusted for each student, HOWEVER, don't…read moreexpect any specific accommodations for a child with special needs or for an IEP to be followed! At the beginning of this school year we had less issues, but after Mr. Nick passed away things have rapidly gone downhill. There needs to be another teacher there, or at least office staff. The kids are answering the phone, the door, even instructed to govern each other- it's a NIGHTMARE. Changes are needed desperately, but it's been made clear that that will not happen. We will NOT be coming back next year. I would homeschool my child before sending them back here!

From the owner: We build self-esteem through academic success. Our approach is simple; we develop an individual…read morecurriculum for each student that is geared towards their unique needs, interests, and goals. In the past 37 years we have helped hundreds of children find a passion for knowledge and build the necessary skills to go to college and lead meaningful lives. Helping children develop a joy for learning is the reason we started Amy Bradley in 1976. Our school believes that lectures, homework, and busy-work detract from learning and don't help students retain the knowledge and skills needed in todays workplace. We have blended elements of homeschooling, private-tutoring, and leading research from experts around the world to develop a truly unique learning experience for our students.

I think this school has good aspects, but some of their teachers (4th grade for one) have been…read morethere to long and use public humiliation of their students as a teaching tool and the Principle is not willing to deal with conflicts. Not to mention their riget "Christian Beliefs" toward some lifestyles, tend to boarder on the same hysteria that fueled the Salem Witch trials. This School would be wise to use "year end" Parent reviews, as a technique to evaluate Teacher performance or lack there of.

I love this school! A great education. Staff and teachers are wonderful! So glad we chose this for…read moremy child!