When we were looking for a school for our son to attend Kindergarten, we were overwhelmed. There…read moreare so many options, whether public or charter, and being new to the Gilbert area, we didn't know which way to go. When I found Leman Academy Mesa, it was entirely by chance as I drove by it one day. I thought to myself, what a cute school, and it was literally down the street from our house, so I booked a tour. Mind you; this was before the pandemic. When we attended the tour, we were greeted by the sweetest administration staff and even the Principal! Mrs. Bostow is hands down the best Principal ever. The fact that she was not only in attendance for our tour but also presented info on herself, her background, and the school's mission says a lot about the values they encompass and the family/community feel they want their scholars' families to experience. We did not experience anything like this at the other schools we toured. Some of those folks couldn't even correctly introduce themselves! Now fast forward to 2020 and the pandemic. Mrs. Bostow and the entire administration staff at Leman have gone above and beyond to keep all families informed and up to date on the new procedures, policies, and progress as we deal with this global situation. They've surpassed any expectations my husband and I could have had for such a situation. We have officially started Kindergarten this week, and on the first day, my son came home with new friends and the happiest disposition. He loves his teachers so much and can't wait to learn! He said Mrs. Robins is funny and friendly, and Mr. Opazo was silly and fun. We are very blessed to have found such an amazing school with core values, a classical model for learning, family and community support, stellar staff, and top-notch security. We couldn't imagine being anywhere else and are so happy our sons will be apart of the Leman family for years to come. Here's hoping they decide to open a High School by the time our sons reach that age. :)

Pros: Excellent teachers who truly care about each student. Particularly, Mr. Padilla (he's…read moreincredible!), Mrs. Kotkin and Mr. Rohner. Jennifer, in the front office, is great as well. Cons: Principal Jayne Bostow allows sexual assault/harrassment, bullying and retaliation of the assailant to go unpunished and doesn't seem to care about or feel the need to trouble herself with the effects it has on her students, particularly female students in the upper grades. Mrs. Bostow blatantly ignored the schools own rules and regulations in their handbook from the very start of when the first complaint was verbally filed. When we were finally given a form to file a complaint, the issue still wasn't dealt with in a timely or concise manner. For this reason, I had to pull all four of my children out. Thankfully, therapy is helping with my child who suffered from relentless abuse from her aggressor at this small Charter. From our perspective through this horrendous experience, Title IV is basically non-existent at this school. Mr. Dennis O'Reilly, Head of Schools, was made aware of the situation and also did nothing but send out an email reply that didn't really bring much comfort or offer any real solutions. It's a shame, because the teachers at this school are the best we've ever had and it was really difficult to come to the decision to leave. But, I will not allow any of my children to be treated so indignantly by the person who should have their best interests at heart.

I honestly cannot say enough great things about this school! From the front office staff to the…read moreprincipal, everyone has gone above and beyond to make my children and our family feel welcomed, supported, and cared for. It truly feels like a community and a family, not just a school. This is the first year the school has combined two locations into one, so of course there are going to be things they are learning and working through along the way. I would encourage anyone considering the school not to believe everything you may read or hear without experiencing it for yourself. Like any new transition, there are growing pains, but what stands out to me is that the staff genuinely listens, works hard to improve, and never fails to show up for the students and families. The front office and principal have been incredibly supportive and have always made me feel like my children matter. I feel comfortable knowing that my children are in great hands, and that they are surrounded by people who truly care about their education, their well-being, and their future. I would absolutely recommend this school to other families. No school is going to be perfect, especially during a year of such a big transition, but what matters is having a team that cares enough to keep learning, improving, and going above and beyond for their students. This school has shown me that, and I'm grateful my children are here!

Absolutely love LLA my boys have done so much better in school. Staff is very caring!read more

Best school in the area!!! The principal is fabulous & the teachers are amazing. They have a…read moresincere love & desire to see your children succeed. All my friends & neighbors that left for charter schools were back within a year! You can't beat this school & the great families that make it so great!

We absolutely love Towne Meadows Elementary! Great principal! Amazing staff! My boys have been…read moregoing there for 2 years. One of which is in 6th grade this year and the school is really preparing him for junior high school. I'm sure he will be sad to leave TME.

The best public school we have ever had the privilege of attending! We love the principle. We love…read morethe teachers and I love how much they all love & know the students Individually! They offer so many great programs and opportunities. I would never think of sending my kids any place else.

This is great school except they need to give kids more time for lunch the eat way to fast and such…read morea short amount of time. They don't even finish their lunch not very good for them

I went here. I got bullied for my gender, my style and clothing. My looks my eyes my body I got…read morekicked in the back and then the principal didn't even do anything about it. All Mr. Leeper did was send me back to my class and say nothing happened this was one of the worst schools ever. Miss Taylor also was like really rude. The only good teacher there that I liked was Miss Wade.

This school was great! The Amanacer preschool was an excellent program! Mrs. Robinson made my…read morechild come alive and prepared him for kindergarten. She really loves kids! The front office lady's are really friendly and helpful. Now they are laying off a lot of seasoned teachers and bringing in new grads. This school started off as an A+ school but is turning into a C+ school :( Charter schools here we come. I really wanted to love this school since we are within walking distance.

Started my daughter here in kindergarten for the 18-19 school year. Infact we moved to Mesa to…read moreattend a school in this district. Saw a report that this school is #8 in the state and nationally recognized. She's been here for 2 months now and she is doing incredible. She's learning to read now. I have a friend who has a kid that's a year older and still can't. Our daughter loves going to school here and has made lots of friends. The school also keeps us up to date on everything. Lots of emails and texts (if you sign up for them). So far I can't recommend this place more. Takes the sting out of moving from a nice property solely so she can attend better schools. It's all about the kid, and off to a great start here.

So glad I enrolled my daughter in Finley Farms, great school, superior staff & teachers especially…read morethe principal Mr Maas. Knows & remembers every child by name! and great parents helping make this school awesome!

My daughter has been attending this school since first grade and is now in third grade. Her…read moreteachers have been wonderful and supportive and the principal is awesome. I would highly recommend the school. The only drawback is the front office staff. They are, unfortunately not the most friendly group, but don't let them influence you when choosing this school.

We've been bringing our kids to Little Sunshine's in Gilbert since 2023, and honestly, it's been…read moreone of the best decisions we made. What sets this place apart is the balance. There's a real curriculum and structure, but the teachers weave so much genuine play and joy into everything the kids do. And the cleanliness? Top-notch. But what really keeps us coming back is the relationships. Our son started with Hannah, and they clicked instantly. Years later, our daughter had that same connection with her right away. Both kids have also been absolutely obsessed with Betsy and Fanny and they light up when they talk about them. We've also gotten to know some of the newer assistants like Kate and Ashlyn, and they've built such genuine bonds with both our kids. What impressed us most, though, is how the front office, Kim and Mon especially, make you feel genuinely cared for. We know turnover happens in daycares, and this team handles it really well. Because they're part of a larger network across multiple locations, teachers can transition between centers seamlessly. The kids often already know them or the teachers are deeply trained on the curriculum and processes, so they can jump right in and focus on what matters: the kids. That eases a lot of the uncertainty parents usually feel during transitions. The whole team makes you feel at home. That matters so much when you're trusting someone with your kids.

After a rocky start at another daycare we moved to LSP and have had nothing but good experiences. I…read morefeel like my child is cared for and has fun every day, and I know for a fact she's learning because she comes home with new words and skills every day. Kim, Mon, and Katie do a great job of making sure everything is running smoothly, and the teachers are wonderful. We're so happy we made the move!