Classes stopped in May 2026 and have not resumed. I paid €185 for 24 lessons that were never provided and there is still no clear update regarding a refund or a restart date. read more

This is a place where administrators are rude to parents and the teaching are not straight forward curriculum when ask for a copy but their own agenda of DEI and wokeness. Most kids that reach high school drop out and move to a different school. Talked to many parents who took their kids out after middle school. The school is over crowded. They should be having no more than 16 kids per classroom and they have up to 21. read more

Very good school with high quality education, small class size and IB program, so you or your student can achieve greatness and go to good college! Many students have gotten into various universities, such as Oxford, Harvard, Rice, UT, MIT, etc. Free online Zoom tutoring provided by the NHS chapter of the school for 3rd to 5th graders and a very diverse student body! read more

Meridian School - International World Parade - Middle Schools & High Schools Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Meridian is a public, tuition-free charter school that offers International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from Primary all the way to graduation. Residents of Williamson County are eligible to attend Meridian, and this school offers a worthy alternative to the good schools we already have in the area. My son attends the primary program, and we have really enjoyed being part of the Meridian community. Pros: The building and instructional spaces are high-quality and pleasant, especially for a charter school based in a converted office building. The IB curriculum is rigorous, and it offers a more balanced world perspective than the Texas public school experience. Teachers are absolutely top-notch. Meridian treats teachers well, and the quality shows. The optional after-school program (Triple A) is fantastic for working families. The cost is reasonable, the teachers/group leaders are great, and my son has a blast. The kids are constantly rotating through meaningful art, academic, and athletic activities. It's amazing! Meridian has very engaged parents and volunteers. There's even a school community garden that has been integrated into classroom curriculum. Administration is engaged, passionate, and empowered to move quickly to steer the school in the right direction. They are not beholden to monolithic policies of larger districts. They can experiment and deploy best practices (like the awesome Mind Up program) Cons: Admission is by lottery, and waitlists have been very long in recent years. Word has gotten out. With a campus located in a generally commercial zone, the grounds sport more of a warehouse/prison-yard feel. Green space is seriously lacking. The kids do have adequate outdoor space and play-structures, but there are no large grassy fields. With a funding gap versus public schools, fundraising and parent donations are a factor. I think Meridian might also face challenges in things like technology deployment, given that the school does not have access to the same kind of clout (like bond issues,huge budgets) of a RRISD. The campus is a commuter campus with no bus service or "walkability" like a neighborhood school. Also, the location is near I-35 in an area that frequently has traffic conditions that are far less than ideal. This school will require extra commitment for pickup and dropoff, but it is well worth it. read more

I have been trying to contact this school for over a week as their online information doesn't tell me what I need. I've left two messages, and after them not being answered I've called different extensions/ different parts of the school hoping someone would answer and redirect me to where I need to go. Ive even called at different hours of the day. All in all I don't feel this school is a safe place to send my kids if they can't answer any phone at any hour of the day. What if you have an emergency or need to get into contact with your child? I almost guarantee they won't be available. read more

Kids have gone here since the beginning and it has been a wonderful experience and education!

I have found this school to be one of the best, that upholds my values and opinions well. They teach the children conservative values from a very young age, and I couldn't be more proud that they are on the right side. My daughter comes home every day, and asks me the same question, "How did Sleepy Joe get away with voter fraud?" This school allows their children to think perceptively, and not be blinded by the media. My daughter tells me that every morning in the cafeteria, they play Fox News, where they get to listen to cold, hard facts. I couldn't be more proud. They organize marching events every month or so, to demonstrate their far-right values to others. When I walked in the school, I was greeted by blue lives matters flags, and the wonderful dress code Mr. Castaneda has enforced for the students. The dress code ONLY allows red shirts (to express their conservative views), and makes the boys dress like men and the girls dress like women. Also, this school doesn't allow children to wear masks, since they are governmental propaganda (or so my daughter tells me). There are several students groups separated on the basis of race. I am confident my daughter is learning proper material, because she is learning with the superior race. There is also Ku Klux Klan representation in this school, which a lot of the staff are part of. Overall, I am proud of this school for teaching my daughter the right, conservative values, where she will grow as an individual in the future years. I highly recommend for any conservative families that want to pass on their values to their children. read more

I have attended Meridian for six years. Overall, I think it was alright. The teachers are really amazing, and most of the students are kind and motivated. However, the administration is a little restrictive. I have no problem with following rules, but the atmosphere created by the imposition of silly guidelines (no colored shoelaces, you guys!) only serve to dampen my school spirit. The administration expects us to shoulder the responsibilities and workload of college students, but doesn't allow us simple freedoms like eating lunch off campus or even wearing a sweatshirt with a logo. However, Meridian is constantly looking to expand and improve, so I'm confident that the school will get better with time. read more

I really do love so many things about this school and my daughter has been attending for 5 years now from kindergarten until this year where is in 4th. The teachers , the staff , the education , the IB are all amazing BUT The communication at this school leaves so much to be desired . If you are lucky you find out about a show your kid would like you to attend the Wednesday before a day Tuesday show ..... I know very little working patents who can pull that off but I have tolerated it because everything is excellent. Today though .... they had a fire drill scheduled which they communicated via email a hour before lasting 20 minutes at which time you could not pick your kid up during the after school time . I didn't see this email since I don't spend my life staring at my email ... I had already left work , stopped for a couple errands and arrived to pick my daughter up to make a previous engagement. I arrived with enough time to make our evening engagement 10 minutes early ... thanks to awful communication at this school we arrived 10 minutes late which costed me time, money and a whole lot of stress . The worse part ? I was there BEFORE the fire drill , they was still figuring out what words they needed to say to trigger it as I arrived and was signing her out but I was still forced to wait . I appreciate the attention to safety but if you are going to hold my kid hostage for 20 minutes than more than a hours notice is needed. Seriously ridiculous....the communication at this school is awful and needs to be fixed . read more

I cannot underestimate how much you shouldn't send your children here, nothing about this program is interactive or intuitive and in the end, the credits aren't worth it unless the student overworks themselves and devotes everything to getting straight A's. read more

The first thing you need to understand about Meridian is that it is not like other schools. Their style of teaching may be for you, or it may not be for you... but when it is for you, boy howdy does it deliver. Meridian does not focus on worksheets, or academic drills, or memorization of facts. You will absolutely not find any rigorous preparation for standardized testing here. What you WILL find is an education for the whole child, including self-reflection, critical thinking, and service to others. They foster a love of learning. Classes are almost always involved in a large project of some kind, which crosses all academic disciplines--they may be creating their own class economy, or building a working science model, or running a mock government including lessons on both compromise and taking principled stands. Students are encouraged to reach out and research what they are interested in, and report cards contain specific skills assessments and portfolio work rather than traditional A-B-C grades. If you are looking for intense "college prep" classes with lots of homework and strict grading, Meridian is NOT for you. There are plenty of other charter schools that can provide that environment. If, however, you have a child who loves learning, but that love is being killed by rote memorization and meaningless standardized tests, then Meridian might be for you. They create successful, well-rounded adults with the critical thinking skills to improve their world, not regimented test-takers. read more

This is our first year at Meridian and it won't be the last. I was apprehensive about sending my daughter to school, but after touring and attending info sessions, I felt strongly this was a good fit. The teachers are truly amazing, and my daughter has excelled way past my expectations for Kindergarten. We are so happy to be a part of such a great school! read more

Meridian just...well, I'm really at ease sending my kid there. I know she's in good hands. I know she'll be taught kindness and respect for herself and other cultures. I know the staff and other students are open-minded and just generally delightful--not to mention especially clever. The projects they do in school are not necessary more difficult than other schools, but the perspective required to complete them is something extraordinary. The parents of Meridian students are especially involved with the school, and the staff are always willing to hear and explore new ideas from all of us. I just love it. And my kid looks forward to going back to school after every summer break. That's all I really ask for. Transportation is a real commitment, but completely worth it for the peace of mind of knowing my kid is in the right place. read more