My son started at Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori (AFM) when he just turned three years old, and…read morenow--at the age of four--we're relocating out of state. In those two years, he has truly blossomed. The school has provided an incredibly loving, nurturing, peaceful, and enriching environment that supports not only academics but also social and emotional growth. His teacher, Ms. Lynn, has been extraordinary--gentle, attentive, and genuinely invested in his development. Ms. Meaghan, the director, leads with both heart and high standards, ensuring every child receives exceptional care and education. My child has also benefited from Spanish lessons with the wonderful Sra. Dolores, gaining confidence in both English and Spanish. Moreover, AFM offers this level of quality education at a significantly more affordable tuition compared to other Montessori schools in the area. They have not only taught my son--they have loved him. This is something I will never forget or be able to repay. I wholeheartedly recommend AFM to any family seeking a school that truly nurtures both the heart and mind of children while fully supporting their parents.

Our child has been attending since 2020 and will be graduating in the spring. Students thrive at…read moretheir own pace with great teachers in a welcoming environment. Long time staff, prompt communication (esp during 2020), effective curriculum, and total transparency are only a few things that contribute to the trust we have! The staff's care, professionalism, and commitment is even reflected in how the students treat each other. AFM is wonderful community to be a part of. We are so thankful for the impact it has had on our child's early development!

Our son attended another private school in Ahwatukee last year and although we knew we wanted to…read moremove him, the thought of it was extremely stressful. We wanted to ensure this would be the last move for him until high school. After touring Summit on my own, and then separately with our son, we knew we had found the right place. The campus is beautiful with separate classrooms for art, music, science and languages. His teachers are amazing; he has created real bonds with them as well as his classmates. He is excelling in every way and is happy to go to school each day. I often hear this is the best kept secret in Ahwatukee and I couldn't agree more! My only regret is we didn't start him here in preschool! I really didn't know what we were missing out on until he started at Summit.

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.

My two sons are currently in 5th grade at Kyrene de las Lomas Elementary School and have…read moreexperienced ongoing bullying for the past two years. A few months ago, one of my sons was physically assaulted when another student choked him. The incident was dismissed by the school as a minor issue, despite the seriousness of the act. More recently, my two sons and one of their friends were verbally threatened by three other students. I immediately reported this to the principal, office staff, and district administration. Although the threatened fight never occurred, the response from the school has been inconsistent and inadequate. The principal initially stated that students would rotate days for playing soccer during recess but later reduced my sons' access to only two days per week, without explanation. After I raised concerns about the choking incident and the threats, I believe the principal began retaliating against my children. During a school bingo event, my son and his friend each had valid bingos that were confirmed by surrounding students, yet the principal publicly denied them multiple times. The school promotes itself as a "no violence" campus, but ongoing issues are not being properly acknowledged or addressed. I contacted the Board of Education and requested that the vice principal handle all future matters involving my children due to concerns of targeting and retaliation.

This is the best school , I recommend this school. All the…read moreteachers and the staff are Amazing and are all ways being nice

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.

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I went to this school when it had first opened up, and I learned a lot from this school than any…read moreother when I was a kid. I'd be happy for my son to have the same experiences as I did as a kid. I have nothing but great things to say about this school, and the teachers that go above and beyond for each of their students. -I just hope they still do the pledge of Allegiance here.

The Special Education Staff need more observation upon the staff…read more Students are Not safe around staff constantly being stalk, harassed while in being cared for. I've witness Red Flags on male staff workers while at the school. He was truly waiting for the DISABLE STUDENT to make ANY MISTAKE or ERROR to push, pull or take, student attention into FEAR. IT'S NOT PROTECTION, IT'S CONTROL WITH FEAR. I'm a Family Support Specialist and actively involved with human trafficking for year. The behaviors many workers display towards disable or vulnerable students are High in this school. The office administrator isn't helpful. No on sight compliant forms, you'll be given the run around. Email State Arizona Board for complaints with your experience requesting for help.

Very nice school in chandler. The staff seem like they have…read morebeen employed for long periods which is great to see. It's clean and organized. They even have a preschool on site. I would highly recommend this school if you live in this location.

This place is a positive, enriching environment for my child. When greeted by office staff, they…read moreare friendly and helpful. Mrs. Branch, the principal, is incredibly kind and understanding. My son is flourishing. We feel safe and respected.

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