This driving school took my daughter and prepared her for driving responsibly. She now has her full…read morelicense and I'm proud to say she remains a great driver. They did what I once thought was an impossible task and the outcome was even more then I wanted. The rules of the road my daughter learned in a way that she can remember. They work with you giving you a bit more time if needed to complete the cost of the school. They also have a flexible schedule to reschedule or schedule the driving should you have limited time.

Feel like we got ripped off. Nearly $300 for the class and they didn't provide a written test for…read moregetting a Learner's permit?? Had to pay an additional $30 at the MVD to take the test, on top of the price for the permit. Apparently they need "evidence that she has some idea of how to drive before giving her one." That is laaaaaaaaame. Other classes include the test, as the MVD staff said they generally upload the test results to the database. Not this one, apparently. So what was the point of this class if it doesn't include evidence of "some idea of how to drive" for a dang LEARNER'S permit?? To boot, my kid commented that a fair amount of time was spent by the instructor plugging his book. I could've taught my kid the basic rules of driving to prepare her for taking a test. I really don't know what I paid this company for.

Nothing but good in RRPS. My son has thrived, from a nonverbal autistic child to a boy about to…read moregraduate with a standard diploma. I can't ask for anything better than that. My son has loved every year of school in RRPS from Shining Stars to Cleveland HS.

The administration is: - Secretive…read more- Manipulative - Unavailable for parent or teacher feedback and communication. -Retaliatory - Willing to slander and destroy 'enemies'. It was mind bogglingly bad. I know they tout many 'successes', but please realize that the books are cooked and the environment is oppressive.

they keep your driving school certificate, so you have to go out of your way to get it, before you…read morego to NMMVD to get your provisional license that only costs $18 compared to Old Schools offer for the same thing is $155! the only difference is at NMMVD you use your own insured car instead, of Old School's cars. On top of that they are not very customer friendly, and have sketchy excuses when you bring something to their attention, would not recommend!

DO NOT USE OLD SCHOOL FOR DRIVERS ED ( Rio rancho loaction)…read more The instructor is incredibly rude This place advertised a total cost of $415 ($75 deposit and $340 due on the first day). A few days later, they added an additional $75 "permit fee" that was never disclosed upfront. When I called to ask why this fee wasn't included, the instructor told me it was on the website (it is not), then hung up on me saying he "didn't have time for this." When I picked up my son, I asked him in person to show me where this fee was listed. He refused, became aggressive, yelled at me, called me a "fucking bitch," and charged toward me. This behavior is completely unacceptable. Between the hidden fees and the aggressive conduct, I would strongly advise other parents not to use this place.

I can't say enough good things about Cottonwood. It is a gem in every way. The teachers are…read moreutterly dedicated to the kids and to providing an exceptional learning experience. The format encourages creativity, independent thinking and problem solving skills, artistic ability, confidence and fun. It is a loving, supportive community of parents, teachers and administrators and the kids thrive there. The students are encouraged to self-motivate, manage their own workload and be self-sufficient, all of which are the skills we all need to be truly successful in life. The school focuses on community service, equality, tolerance, peace, and a global perspective. The teachers teach and talk "up" to the kids (not down). Beyond incredible academics, the kids do the most amazing things, from learning musical instruments and music, to writing their own plays and creating the sets and costumes, to learning about the local eco-system, to learning organic gardening, to learning to give back to the community through multiple events throughout the year (we sponsor families in need during the holidays, recently volunteered as families at a local food bank, and do a food drive in the fall). The kids come away from Cottonwood not only light years ahead of their peers in all academic disciplines, but they also come away with an open-minded, global perspective, the ability to empathize, to control their own actions and reactions to the world, and to be clear and confident about who they are no matter what is going on in the world around them. The buildings are a bit less than stellar (nothing like a fancy school with a big endowment), but I like it that way because the focus in on the quality of the education and of the community, not on status or prestige. That said, the school has a very high percentage of kids that get into the top middle and high schools in the area. If the buildings were fancy, I think it would attract a very different kind of parent. That is why I'm almost afraid to share all of this because it is such a special place - I don't want the secret to get out! :-) We are so lucky that we found this very special school.

Letting my son post under my account…read more I went to school here for a year in 1st grade when I was 7. I loved it! Jaiden

The teachers and other staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and they were very helpful in…read moreanswering my questions. My older children went to a different driving school in town, where it was difficult to schedule drive times; McGinnis makes scheduling drive times easy, and they provide excellent feedback for students on what they're doing well and where they can make further improvements. I'm truly impressed by how well McGinnis teaches their students!

In May 2026, approximately one year after my son completed the classroom portion of the driver's…read moreeducation program, I received an email notifying us that he needed to complete his required seven hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. Since receiving that notification, I have made numerous attempts to schedule his driving lessons by calling the school's office. Unfortunately, my calls have consistently gone unanswered despite trying multiple phone numbers. After being unable to reach anyone by phone, we were forced to visit the office in person simply to schedule his lessons. At that time, we were informed that students are only permitted to complete one hour of driving instruction per week, meaning it would take an additional seven weeks to fulfill the required driving hours. I later contacted several other driving schools, all of which informed me that this is not standard practice and that they are typically able to complete the required driving instruction much more quickly. My son's first driving lesson was finally scheduled for July 21, 2027. However, on the morning of the appointment, the driving school called to cancel. When we attempted to call back to reschedule, once again no one answered the phone. We have continued trying to reach someone using several different phone numbers without success. At this point, I have also requested my son's records so that we can transfer to another driving school, but I have been unable to speak with anyone regarding that request because the school remains unreachable. This pattern of poor communication, repeated scheduling difficulties, and lack of responsiveness is completely unacceptable and highly unprofessional. Families should not have to make repeated phone calls, appear in person simply to schedule required instruction, or face unreasonable delays in completing a driver's education program. The cancellation of my son's lesson without any accessible means of rescheduling has only compounded the issue.

Ignored email, phone, and form messages about driver hours for 9 months. Then, wanted to charge…read more$250 to "reinstate" student if perfect attendance didn't happen, and with 6 am drive times all that was available for several months. When I objected to the $250 fee and was walking away to take my business elsewhere, the drive instructor tried to goad me into a fight, saying "don't walk away, turn around," and "come at me, bro." They don't get it. Their lack of professionalism is why I am going to another place for my driver hours and none of my younger children or friends will be going here. Even if the guy wasn't 6'2" and 250 lb, I wouldn't fight him. These people are the epitome of unprofessional bullies.

Worst driving school in town. They do not answer the phone nor are they there during their posted…read morebusiness hours. They will take your money then refuse to schedule your child their full driving hours and refuse to give your child their earned certificate. Your child and your money are better off with another company. They are very difficult to work with.