Great school that truly prepares students for both academic success and a strong character.read more

I am a recent alumnus of Austin Prep, and I will start with the good - the academics are rigorous…read moreand most teachers are passionate and knowledgeable. I came out well-prepared for college and value my education there highly. However, in recent years, there have been many problems with the way the school is run. With the change of administration, the school went from the feeling of "tight-knit, humble private school" to pure business. It is abundantly clear that the school's model has devolved into putting up enough show to get parents to enroll their child, and have enough interest that they can admit more students whenever the glamor wears off on the old parents and they pull their children. The new headmaster has even said before in addresses, "We turned away many students this year, so you should all feel lucky that you're even here right now," in a way that almost sounded like a threat. This vibe permeates the way the school carries itself and treats its student body. From the technology to the dress code to the curriculum, everything is now optimized for them so that they get a kickback on sales, at the inconvenience of the families. Unnecessary changes are made to the schedules and structures of the school based on the image of the school, not the opinions of the families - which are often opposed. Perhaps the scariest change developing in the school is how hateful the atmosphere is becoming. From promoting an anti-LGBT hate group, to utilizing a book that encourages conversion therapy, to turning a blind eye to students harrassing international students based on race, the school is becoming valueless and made me feel unsafe by the end of my career there. The academics are stellar, but you can find a school without these problems. Do not enroll here, please.

If you grew up here, then your cool with it. If not, we don't really care what you think…read more Plenty of good people, a few who are not so good. Has a lot of work to do to improve, and some real knuckleheads running the place. A sleepy place, full of those who formerly hailed from Somerville, Medford, or Charlestown and wanted to raise their kids in a little bit better town. It has a good sense of community, and remains a good place to raise your kids. Used to be a better place to raise your kids, but budget woes have "forced" those in charge to make cuts. . Need to do a better job getting business sustainability, to get some revenue flowing into this town. Overall, The STO is a good place, which I'm proud to be from

Terrible. Bullying, horrible teachers, no accountability for students behavior. I went here for two…read moreyears and wouldn't send my future children here if you paid me.

To say that WSL is a sect is absurd hyperbole. It shows a complete lack of understanding of what…read morethe Waldorf philosophy is all about and what the word "sect" actually means. WSL is completely non-denominational and ALL religions are represented, taught and respected. The curriculum is in fact secular although Rudolph Steiner was Christian. Staff, administration, teachers, and families come from a wide range of religions and nationalities (over 35!). My children have attended this school for 5 years (and Waldorf schools all of their lives) and we have been more than pleased with the playful, caring, rigorous, and expansive education they have been receiving. In addition, they are media-free. If you're concerned about the effects of media on children, especially these days as it is effecting children in all sorts of unhealthy ways (depression, anxiety, etc.), there is NO other school that understands the research and data better and no school that keeps it out of the classroom (and most families keep it out of their homes). I have worked in media and technology for over 20 years and I send my kids to a Waldorf school. So do the executives in Silicon Valley! That says a lot! NOTE: In Fall, 2017, the school added BUS service in Cambridge and Arlington. If transportation was your only inhibitor, know that you can now get your kids to WSL easily in the mornings! Part of the mission of the bus is also to improve socio-economic and racial diversity at the school, since it is dedicated to this mission, and the school offers financial assistance. If you're at all interested, please visit their website, attend an Open House, or contact Kate in the Admission Officer to schedule a tour. You'll be glad you did!

Waldorf School of Lexington(WSL) is a wondeful play-based education where children learn soft…read moreskills, i.e. problem solving and team work, in addition to the hard skills. The supportive staff works to develop the individual child and creates a loving environment for children to thrive. Our family is very pleased with the educational experience our child has at WSL.

This school is full of love for learning and " doing the right thing "…read more Teachers and administration are extremely supportive and go the extra mile!

the food tastes weird and moldy, the place is a nice building but with bad education and my son…read morewent there 8 years ago and the trauma lasts with him to this day

I am a huge fan of Mount Hope Christian School! They take kids from the community starting at 15…read moremonths. We love the community of educators and families that make the school. We feel that our children are safe, loved and being taught the values that represent our family's core values. The corner stone, of course, is that the education is great - my children are equipped with life skills and a solid educational foundation for a bright future. I have three kids: one who went to the toddler program, preschool, pre-K and is now in the elementary school; another is in pre-K; the last will begin preschool when she's 2.9 years old. One thing that continues to impress me is that every single year, we get an awesome group of teachers to instruct and partner with us to raise our kids. most of the classes are pretty small but have consistent and ample staffing to provide a stable and engaging environment. They are accredited by EEC & have a fun but challenging curriculum for each age/grade. Through early Covid, the school reacted and engaged with the students at a very high level online. In fall 2020, they opened back up for in person learning. Our family did not partake in that school year but we missed a lot of things about it and tried to stay informed. The only thing that has made me sad is when families move to public school for elementary and the little friendships and parent relationships fall off. I am encouraged that there is talk of expanding the school to include middle school in the near future and I hope this has an impact on more kids staying. Either way, we know Mount Hope is the right place for us! The facilities are well-kept and have recently been renovated (all of the bathrooms are new and updated and the playground equipment has been recently changed). There is a hot lunch program, which is prepared on site and catered by Burlington famous pizza. There is also for school and after school care options available. It's definitely an investment to get great childcare and education, but it's an investment well worth it! Our kids are our now and our future!

My experience with this school was extremely disappointing…read more My son spent 4 years here and completed 2nd grade unable to read independently. During that time, we trusted the school's guidance, paid thousands of dollars in tuition, and believed he was making academic progress. Only after seeking outside evaluations did we discover that he was significantly behind in reading and writing. In my opinion, this school is not properly equipped to support children who need additional academic help or who have speech and communication delays. Rather than providing meaningful support and intervention, it often felt as though children with extra needs were viewed as a burden. What disappointed me most was the lack of urgency and concern regarding my child's learning progress. As parents, we expected honest communication, early intervention, and a clear plan to help him succeed. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. Parents should carefully monitor their child's academic development and ask questions early and often. Do not assume everything is on track simply because your child is being promoted to the next grade. Every child deserves educators who are genuinely committed to their success and willing to provide the support they need to thrive.