My child transitioned from a local public into the lower elementary classroom. He couldn't be…read morehappier. They take academic rigor very seriously, while also allowing the students time and space to process and learn. He loves it! Lots of outside time in nature. The school does an excellent job fostering the natural creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm in children as part of each child's learning journey.

Cedar River Montessori has been an amazing school for my daughter. The community is wonderful and…read moresupportive, the teachers care about and know students' strengths, opportunities for growth and individual personalities in detail. Students have a chance to explore topics they're truly interested in, supported by passionate educators. Learning happens all across CRMS' 12 acre campus, indoor & out--from animal care to gardening and nature education. I'm grateful my child has the one-of-kind experience she gets everyday at Cedar River.

My son goes here. He has excelled here since the 8th grade. He is now a senior. If you're child has…read morea learning disorder or disability this school is geared towards that.

Great place for children with learning differences to explore and thrive in their individual…read morelearning styles. Helpful teachers, low teacher to student ratio, and numerous student lead ASB activities gives the feel of a larger welcoming education community. Their mission states this is a place where students come first and it's definitely apparent in the effort and caring attitude of their office personnel and staff.

K-5 elementary school. Start time 9:00 am Mon-Thu with late start every Friday at 10:30 am…read more Dismiss at 3:35 everyday.

The Tahoma school district has an impeccable rating among the other SDs in the area. It shows…read more Every experience I've had in the school is inviting and engaging. My son, a first grader, is improving across all measured skill sets and he TRULY ENJOYS being at school. I could write more and probably will once my thought are organized. I am not an educator but simply a proud parent and I am so pleased to see the level of the curriculum even at the elementary stage. The kids are tasked with complex art projects and reading assignments and the specialists have comprehensive teaching tools. My oldest being one of the "Covid" era kids didn't have any remote learning elements so I can't speak to that but I do know the school is incorporating technology skills appropriate to their age.

I love this elementary school. The teachers are really great & so is the staff…read more I drive from Puyallup to take my son to kindergarten here, that's how much I love it. He's learned so much from these teachers & they are so involved with each student, it's just nice to know how serious they take their jobs & how passionate they are about it as well. My son will keep attending this school even if I am going to have to drive him 30-40 minutes every day to get there.

The teachers here are so loving and kind! As a 5th grade student, they do everything to make out…read moregraduation the best day of our lives. This school is great for your education, the teachers here solves problems if you need help with anything. We do spirit weeks! Leadership is a great influence if you wanna show the kindergartners how to behave as they move on in life, I love this school with all my heart. My 5th Grade teacher is Ms. Kawachi, she is the best teacher i could ever ask for. Show her some love if your moving onto 5th grade, also Ms. Kawachi is possibly getting a new job at McKnight! And, please show some love to Ms. Lauritsen, she's moving to a different school since she lives in Tacoma now :(. Ms. Wesley is a Kindergartener teacher in 2023, she allows 5th graders to help in her classroom, she's very sweet ! I have so much passion with many teachers and I wish Elementary school is never over. Now that i'm moving on to middle school, im going miss everybody and everyone at this school. Being an influence is a huge part of me, we're the oldest in the school. But It's time I go to middle school. Goodbye, I will miss everybody here. Enjoy your stay at Honey Dew Elementary ! :) - Sincerely, A 5th Grader.

Our daughter has gone here for a year and she loves it so far. 3's program on a farm and she's…read morelearned so much. We are excited for her to do her 4s program this year and even more so that she has a friend wanting to enroll also. They teach the kids so many skills I didn't know a 3 year old could perform. The self learning discovery style has been great. Teacher Cheyanne left and we will miss her. Nonetheless we are still excited for our daughter to have her next year here. Her little brother will also attend here when he's old enough.

Our family has experienced two Montessori schools and two public districts between three boys…read more Dancing Pines is by far the most personal education between them all. The teachers are so mindful of how each child develops, it really does make you stop and think why it doesn't happen this way everywhere. I should also point out that our son is autistic and simply learns and interacts in his own way. The way he learns with the teachers and class mates is so organic that it doesn't even seem like he's being treated differently. And in reality I don't think he is being treated differently, which is exactly how I want my son treated. On top of the great staff, agile curriculum, and hands on learning... it's affordable. I'm sure you can find cheaper if you really look, but you will not find a better early learning experience for the price. Or for that matter, even more expensive options would have a tough time competing with this team. My child is currently 5 years old and autistic. Performing math at a 1st-2nd grade level. Reads at a 2nd-3rd grade level. And as a bonus, knows how to tend goats and chickens. Thank you so much Dancing Pines!

I went there for 6 years it's falling apart and the teachers are mean and I got dress coded as a…read more3rd grader for having a skirt that is above my knees cuz of the finger tip rule but it's unfair cuz I have long arms and got held in for recess because I forgot a period in a story in 3rd grade and the teachers always picked favriots and I got in trouble for hugging my friend in kindergarten for it being inappropriate and I got in trouble for my friend pushing my other friend because I was there don't go to this school oh ya and they don't teach u how to spell or write or talk don't go there they don't teach u good