As a parent of a current student, I wanted to share our honest experience because school choice is…read moresuch a deeply personal decision. Before enrolling at this school, our son attended a public charter school where he experienced severe bullying and struggled daily in overcrowded classrooms. He would come home emotionally defeated and anxious. Making the decision to switch to this private school was truly life-changing for our child. The difference has been night and day. Our son is now happy, confident, and feels safe at school again. His mental health, emotional well-being, and overall outlook have improved in ways we honestly hoped for but weren't sure were possible. I also want to note that we drive 30 minutes each way because of the positive environment and support our son receives here. In our experience, the school has been welcoming, attentive, and focused on the students' well-being. The administration and staff have been supportive, communicative, and genuinely invested in creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. For our family, choosing this school has been one of the best decisions we have made for our child's safety, confidence, and overall happiness.

We currently have kids at Summit in both the elementary and middle school, and I can honestly say…read moreit's been one of the best decisions we've made for our family. When we were school hunting, one of our biggest non-negotiables were class size and teacher engagement and Summit delivers on both. The classrooms are thoughtfully set up for different learning styles, and the teachers truly know how to meet kids where they are. If a student isn't fully understanding an assignment the teachers work hard to offer solutions. There's individual support, check-ins, and a lot of patience. At the same time, if a child is ready for more of a challenge, the teachers are quick to extend their learning. For example, my child is currently receiving accelerated math assignments to keep her moving forward. One of the things that impressed me most is how many staff members actually know my kids (and me!) personally. Not just their core teachers, but many adults on campus know them by name, stop to talk to them, and seem invested in who they are. The culture at Summit feels collaborative instead of competitive. Kindness is modeled (PEAK to Achieve), different cultures are celebrated, and you can really tell the kids are genuinely happy to be there. It's the kind of environment where kids can grow socially and academically without feeling like they have to "fit in." Both of my children were anxious about starting at a new school, and they were welcomed with open arms. Academically, I appreciate Summit's philosophy...it's not just what they teach, it's how they teach. Critical thinking is encouraged, homework is intentional (not pages of busywork), and there are plenty of enrichment opportunities for kids to explore beyond the standard curriculum. Honestly, all you have to do is take a tour with Kyle to see the joy and magic that's happening on campus on any given day. Social-emotional learning is also a real priority. Like any school, kids will have conflicts sometimes, but what I've seen at Summit is that teachers step in and help facilitate productive, positive resolutions. They're teaching skills that will be useful far beyond elementary and middle school. We recently had a situation like this, and my daughter's teacher worked with the children directly and then followed up with an email to explain what happened and how it was addressed. That level of communication and care means a lot. And the extracurriculars? There are so many options. From no-cut sports to an award winning robotics club, kids have plenty of opportunities to try new things after school and maybe even find their passion. My daughters are both involved in sports and have had the best time. It's not only about winning championships (though Summit does that well too) but it's also about learning teamwork, leadership, and how to show up for others. I also wanted to extend a special thank you to the Head of School, Mr. Wald. My kids absolutely adore him. He's kind, engaging, and makes school fun and welcoming in a way that really matters. If you peek into his office, you'll likely see kids hanging out with him! He's also brought exciting programs to the school, and a few favorites have been Walks With Wald and the Teacher Internship Program. His level of dedication to the school is admirable. One last big thing to note: we commute 30 minutes each way to Summit. While I do sometimes wish we lived closer, I'd drive an hour each way if I had to. My kids don't ever want to miss school and that says everything.

Great school, attended from 2009-2013. The few downfalls …read more. Only SOME teachers truly care about their students, others do not. Teachers who do( From my experiences) -Mr.Willis (Math) -Mrs. Corcoran (AP human geo) -Mr. Dumais (Sociology) -Mr. Peterson (Advanced Marketing) -Mr. Silva (American History) -Mrs. Montoya (English) -

If 1 could put a 0 I swear I would I went to this school 2024-2025 and I hated it. For one they are…read moreextremely racist and just weird towards students of color. I'm not gonna say what teacher exactly but one of my experiences here was a particular teacher telling me how interesting I was to look at then caught a boner in the middle of talking to me and this happened many times with this teacher I've reported it but the admin claimed that I was lying he still works there to. I would recommend anyone of color going there especially females on the more "mature" looking side

they don't clean the windows spiderwebs everywhere. people are jumping and cracked the floor they…read morealways have people hosing fown the tables, but they'll never give the windows a spritz.

I hate this school! I have a special needs daughter who attends here and it is a nightmare! The…read morestaff are liars and don't know how to do their jobs! they threatened to call dcs on me because I didn't answer my phone the first time they called me and then they let someone who isint on the pickup list get her from school! This is the worst school in Phoenix!!!

MONEY GRAB & NOT ETHICAL!!! We toured, submitted an application + $250 fee, and was told the…read moreinterview was next. Received a call on a Friday from the admissions manager that they would be out on Monday when actually they were out for the week on a mission trip. I followed up and their backup had no clue about our family or what was going on. The vice principal told them to tell us we would hear from them shortly. Then we received a letter from the principal late on the Friday afternoon before Spring Break that after "prayer" they could not (would not/did not want to) meet our sons need. The letter was very condescending and came off as if the principal and staff where the only ones with a prayer life. When I followed up on what was the factual basis of their decision and why we were never afforded our interview. The principal was not forthcoming with details. My husband and I take the Blessing of being on this parenting journey as a way to honor Gods greatest gift (children). So, when I asked for feedback it was a sincere ask to see if we could better meet our sons needs. The principal NEVER addressed why we were not granted our interview or provided feedback. We did everything we were asked and paid the fee only to be refused a complete application/interview process. There are other schools with better ethical practices, honest, and truly representative of the Christian values that Jesus asks of us. Not their skewed and narrow minded view of Christianity!!

You'll find teachers who care deeply for the development of your kids, both spiritually and…read moreemotionally. They'll be challenged with the education and enjoy a really great culture that works hard to connect kids and help them build friendships. Had two kids go through.

We highly value education. My wife has a PhD and I am an attorney. We spent a significant amount of…read moretime deciding on the school to send our children, now 8 (second grade) and 10 years old (fifth grade). Horizon Honors is the perfect fit. What attracted us two key features: (1) Horizon's student-to-teach ratio, and (2) the fact that students are assessed and taught at their level. An advanced Kindergartener can be in first or second grade math or reading, etc. Similarly, students needing more help are engaged and taught at the right level of challenge. Kindergarten classrooms are 25-30 students with a teacher and adult assistant teacher yielding teacher-to-student ratios of 13-15. In grades 1-6, students are in mixed-aged classrooms (again, taking into account the challenge needed for each student), with a class size of 55-60 led by 3 adults-two teachers and an adult assistant teacher, yielding a ratio of 18-20. These numbers are great. Beyond the classroom, we appreciate the lunch options. Food is catered from places like Pei Wei, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Boston Market and Streets of NY Pizza, making it much better than cafeteria-level food. While the price can be more than a cafeteria, the providers donate a share of proceeds back to the school, which is a win-win. We have also found that involvement opportunities are larger and more diverse than other schools - numerous sports, clubs, and activities are available to K-6 students. Our kids have been involved in after school clubs including Melody Makers, Code Bots, Rising Stars, Save the Earth, Showbiz, Lego Club, Art Club, and our fifth grader was selected to one of the middle school sports teams that allows 5th graders to tryout.

Don't bother with this school if your child doesn't fit into their box and needs extra help. I…read morepulled my kindergartener out after months of struggle. I was actually told " we don't like to do anything until 3rd grade." WTH. They also wrote a behavior plan after a meeting held without me that said, " No speech help will be given at this time, hopefully a change in behavior will help with articulation and anunciation." Moral of the story, if you might bring down the test scores don't bother with this school. By the way my daughter now has speech therapy, a dyslexia diagnosis and is doing great at a Mesa public school.

I had the honor of speaking at Akimel A-Al Middle School in February for "Patriotic Day". The…read moreschool is absolutely beautiful and it was apparent the staff truly cares about the children. Many of the retired teachers are "STILL" active and clearly invested in the school and students. What I was really impressed by, were the students. They were clearly intelligent, but they were genuinely polite and respectful. It was so incredibly refreshing!! This is clearly the result of great partnerships with the staff, parents, and the community.

We recently moved here from Japan after living there military 14 years. Our son was starting the…read more8th grade and was nervous. After only his first day of school he was in love with it. He said the teachers and staff were very nice and helpful. He hasn't had any problems making friends. If I have questions they are always addressed emediatly. I could speak more highly of this wonderful school in an amazing district!

Our Son's football team played against them and we decided to attend the game. The visitor's side…read moreof the football field was old and antiquated....and the parking lot is far from the field...at least the one we parked in. However, we were super impressed with their marching band. They perform better than most marching bands in college....and their halftime show with the cheer squad, flag, and other performers was simply awesome. Everyone from our school was blown away....well done kids!

An amazing place for my 2 kids to have experienced! They were both more than ready for kindergarten…read moreand learned so much more. I highly recommend this place to any parents looking for an enriching program.

the beef nachos from the cafeteria say everything.... EVERYTHING…read more... (other than that it's boring as hell)

HORRIBLE... I just…read moregot out of that horrible situation 23 and biggest waste of my middle school years, the campus was dirty but definitely cleaner than DV, the teachers are horrible and mean they have biased opinions and will favorite rich air heads. And during the 22-23 year a kid stuck a hair brush up his ass on video for clout. Mrs. Argueta!!!! OMG SHE WAS THE NICEST AND MOST PERFECTEST TEACHER EVER #LOVEALTACHOIR #LOVEARUETA (2 stars for Mrs. Argueta