We run, we jump, we swim, we play, We row and go on trips…read more.. But the things that last forever Are our dear friendships! My dear old alma mater. I hail to thee! ~ More to come...

Learned a lot, expensive tuition. Highly recommend the food at the dining hall, especially the…read morepierogies at the grill.

I always thought boarding school is where you deposit snotty, spoiled, incorrigible kiddies when…read moreyou have a pile of cash and nothing more worthy to do with it. Storm King is NOT such a place. Set on manicured grounds in the shadow of Storm King Mountain and just down the road from West Point, SKS is an educational community with an impressive 150 year history (see: https://sks.org). My nephew teaches here. He lives here, with his charges and family. He is an extraordinary educator and reflects the sensibilities of this place. His colleagues are just like him. SKS is exclusive in the sense of expense and rigor (hence not for everyone) but it is not your stereotypical UK snobatorium -- flush with secret handshakes and trust fund teens. It is elite, sure -- but in a good way -- like Yelp; with a Bohemian vibe. Were I in the market for a prep school that boards their students, SKS would be high on my list.

In her first year at Storm King School (9th grade), our daughter has thrived. We are young…read moreparents and have had to make a significant sacrifice to send our daughter to SKS. Based on her first half of the year, it has been the best investment that we could have made. Academics: Coming from public schools in New York City, we have been very pleased that the teachers have high expectations for our daughter and also offer her support and time after class to cover material that she found challenging. In addition to helping her learn the content of each class, she has received support from the Learning Center that has enabled to her to begin to develop the independence and study habits that she will need to be successful in college. Moreover, the teachers have demonstrated a true passion for pedagogy. We have been particularly impressed with her English teacher, and the way that he guides his students to engage with literature and traditional essay writing, while also developing his students' creativity and critical thinking. We also really like that she has the opportunity to take Mandarin Chinese - this is indicative of the breadth of course offerings at Storm King. Extra-curricular activities: From an extra-curricular perspective, SKS has created the environment where students are able to take risks and encourages them to find areas outside of academics that they are passionate about. While previously she did not demonstrate a passion for sports, she has already played on two sports teams in her first half of the year. She particularly enjoyed the experience on the soccer team and built great camaraderie with her teammates. Also, she has participated in the dance program, which is quite extraordinary. The recent dance recital gave the students in the dance program the opportunity to showcase all that they had been working on to the entire school community. Boarding environment and peers: As you might imagine, we were very apprehensive to send our 9th grade daughter to boarding school. However, the SKS boarding experience has exceeded our expectations. First of all, The dean, house parents and other faculty are well attuned to what is happening with the students - which puts us at ease as parents. We also really like that our daughter has the opportunity to interact with such a diverse group of students from all around the world. As a byproduct of being in this environment, she has become more intellectually curious about the world outside of NYC and the United States. She also has developed a close group of friends that have ambitious plans for their future. In summary, the individualized attention, the deep commitment to excellence and the nurturing environment of SKS makes it an ideal place for our daughter to attend high school.

Miss Porter's School is an all girls college prep school that was founded in 1843 by local…read moreFarmington girl Sarah Porter. It is sometimes referred to as just "Farmington" or "The Farmington." The school's main building is housed in the original Union Hotel. The architecture is in the traditional federal style seen often in this area. Famous alumni include: Jacqueline Kennedy, Julia Child, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Bushes, etc. You get the picture. Students pay on average between $35,000 - $45,000. depending on if they are boarding or day students.

Miss Porter's School is a boarding school for girls, grade 9 through 12, located in Farmington,…read moreConnecticut. It is ranked number 1 all-girls school in the US. There are only about 89 students per grade, with the class average of 11 students and student teacher ratio of 1:8. It has one of the highest average SAT scores throughout high schools. Notable alumni include Jacqueline Kennedy, Gloria Vanderbilt, Dorothy Bush(Former-President Bush's sister), Dorothy Walker Bush(President bush's mother), Mamie Gummer(Meryl Streep's daughter) and Alice Hamilton. The school is very well-respected and famous donators include Oprah Winfrey. Miss Porter's School has sent many of its students to Ivy League colleges. It is difficult to get accepted to attend there. The acceptance rate of 2011 was very low according to the admissions office.

This place has proven its staff to be extremely incompetent and even potentially dangerous. They do…read morenot folllw IEP's properly and they do not board the students correctly either. Half way through a school year and they hadnt even begun to teach any organizational skills to the point where I dont even know what theyre even doing there. They are unable to manage even the most basic level of safety for the students. One would think for the amount of money necessary to send a child there far from home, they would have a principle and administration that was competent and vet employees who are adept at actually teaching something, maintain safety, and group the kids in their dorms age and grade appropriately not to mention when a parent needs to speak to them they would speak, act and react professionally. This school has failed on all possible fronts in a very disgustingly major way.

-I'm writing this detailed review because when we were exploring options, we longed for an honest…read moreaccount of how a school could truly change a child's life. -Sending our beloved son to boarding school for students with learning differences was the hardest decision we have ever made. Choosing Maplebrook School was, without question, one of the best. -Maplebrook has helped our son become the very best version of himself--academically capable, socially connected, independent, and genuinely confident. We are profoundly grateful for the dedicated staff who believe in him and support him every single day. -From the moment he arrived, we knew this was more than a school. It is a community that understands how each student learns, grows, and thrives. -Academically, the small class sizes and individualized instruction have made all the difference. Teachers meet him exactly where he is, challenge him thoughtfully, and celebrate every success along the way. For the first time, he feels proud of his accomplishments. His confidence in the classroom has soared, and he now sees himself as capable. -Independence has flourished through boarding life. The structured yet nurturing residential environment has strengthened his executive functioning and communication skills. He manages his time, stays organized, advocates for himself, and takes responsibility for his daily routines. Watching him grow into a self-assured, capable young man has been incredibly rewarding. Just as important, the residential staff are deeply integrated into the school community--they are mentors and educators, not simply supervisors. -Socially, our once-lonely son has found his people. He has built meaningful friendships with peers who understand and support one another. His relationships have deepened his empathy, strengthened his communication skills, and brought more joy into his life than we ever imagined possible. -Athletics have been another transformative part of his experience. At his previous school, team sports were not accessible to him. At Maplebrook, he has embraced the opportunity to compete and belong. Participating in team sports has improved his physical health while fostering teamwork, discipline, resilience, and leadership. Being part of a team has given him a sense of pride and belonging that carries into every area of his life. -Choosing Maplebrook was an act of faith during a difficult time. Today, we see a young man who feels capable, connected, and confident about his future--and that is a gift beyond measure.

Excellent school with excellent education. The teachers and faculty really care for the students…read more The school has excellent values and works are to maintain them. The inclusiveness is wonderful because its rare to find a school with such high diversity.

From the owner: Oakwood Friends School is a college preparatory Quaker school with day and boarding programs…read moreserving grades 5-12. Founded in 1796, it is the first college preparatory school in the state of New York. Oakwood is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, in the Hudson River Valley, midway between New York City and Albany.

This place is the worst. If you are a parent with a child that has a developmental or emotional…read moredisability or special needs don't ever send them here If I could give this place zero stars I would. I was sent to this facility when I was 17. Staff beat me up in restraints twice. 1st time at the cottage 1 residential staff grabbed my neak and slammed me against the wall punched the side of my head and kicked my back and I fell down the stairs that were collapsable and steep. 2nd time a teachers assistant shoved his knee on my neak and punched me on the nose really hard it felt like someone threw a brick at my nose and I lost my vision for a few minutes. I was sent to the hospital and developed PTSD. I am in my mid 20s now and I have nightmares going back to this place This place needs to get shut down. I can't believe this place is still open in business

I also went to The Glenholme School. Some students actually liked going there because they thought…read moreit helped them and they were motivated to change or motivated to improve themselves. The students that went there that are giving negative reviews obviously didn't care about bettering themselves and they didn't take it seriously while they were a student there.

Canterbury School provides a great eduction, substaintial sports and activity environment…read more Educators and Staff are excellent. Campus is safe as is the small town it lies in which in within walking distance. Overall one of the best schools in New England and your kids will be prepared for College.

Canterbury has changed our boys lives academically, socially and athletically! Thankful for the…read moreopportunity we were given to be a part of the Canterbury family!

Blue Rock School was the best choice I ever made for my son. He spent 9 amazing years learning,…read moreexploring and growing into a thoughtful, engaged young man and I give much of that credit to the wonderful caring staff and the school's hands-on approach to teaching.

Blue Rock is an exceptional school that creates an environment for each student to develop their…read moreown voice, build a sense of self and most importantly maintains the natural innocence of childhood so that children are able to fully develop into healthy, engaged and inspired people. Our 2 kids went to Blue Rock during 7th & 8th grades. We have a strong appreciation of the importance of the Blue Rock experience. Public schools have such an emphasis on grades and testing, which creates so much stress and anxiety associated with learning. Blue Rock builds a love for learning.

Impressive foundations can be built here and the facilities are in line with the "prepared…read moreenvironment." If looking for a key to The Gunnery, Taft, Deerfield Academy or the like you'll find it here!

My family and I moved to the area in 2012 and looked at several schools. Our intention was not to…read morebe in private school but the difference in everything from basis of education and the calm and attentive environment at Washington Montessori made us feel it was the best place for our child. I often thank the teachers for raising such a wonderful person. She is smart, very creative, a unique thinker and problem solver; she understands complexities in many areas, plays and reads music, enjoys art, nature, math, science, language. She has great friends and loves going to school every day. She is really known by all her teachers, each one "sees" her, her strengths and weaknesses, and they have all helped her grow, learn and change. We have a wonderful community of parents, kids and friends. One of my favorite experiences and when I really understood the Montessori method was when I participated in "The Voyage" - you spend a day as a Montessori child and learn as they do. I wept for the gift my child has with the education she is receiving and wept for what I missed as a child by not having it. I feel strongly that not every school is the right one for every child, but I feel so lucky that we have found the right one for ours.