Really great school, the teachers are incredible and really care. Many have been there for 10+…read moreyears. Really amazing inconvenient that there are multiple different schedules you can pick from, we do one of their TOPS PM programs and love that my kids get asleep every day and the mornings aren't as rushed. The only downside about the school is the lack of prioritization on outdoor play, starting in third grade. They cut out most recesses during the week and fourth grade up in most classroom that I'm aware of they do not go outside for recess, except for on Friday they only get little breaks in the classroom to socialize. My kids are busy playing club sports so that's one of the reasons we love the shorter day schedule so we make it work, but it would be incredible to still fit in one little outdoor recess every day, kids need to be outside! Will specifically mention Renee Powell who is an extremely talented and caring 1st grade teacher. I'm continually blown away when I'm in her classroom by her balance of classroom management while still being patient, loving and kind to the kids who need something and have comments and questions literally every 10 seconds. My daughter has struggled a bit to keep up with grade level standards and she has really gone above and beyond to give her the individual attention she needs and to partner with me on everything we can do to help her. This has been my experience with almost every single teacher at Eduprize. Thank you Eduprize for creating a safe place my kids enjoy coming to learn every day!

I used to go to this school from pre-k to sixth grade. This school does not prioritize the…read morewellbeing of your students, and frankly, they don't care. I was assaulted by another student my 6th grade year, and nothing was done. In fifth grade the same student had said he was going to sa me, and the school did nothing. Many students came forward saying that what I had said was true, but the principal did not care; believing the predator over the victim with multiple witnesses. Then, they went on to give that student an award for 'Most changed person in one year.' That was unacceptable, and a slap in the face to my eleven year-old self. I developed depression and anxiety from that instance of sa, even scratching at my own hands so hard they'd bleed: because I was so scared. This is a terrible school, if you love your children, please do not send them here.

Mostly a good experience, most teachers are nice. The homework load for a 3rd grader is…read moreunreasonable, that is our main complaint and the reason we will be moving schools. Around 6-8 pages of homework per night is overkill for a 3rd grader and doesn't encourage meaningful family time outside of school.

The office staff is rude and unprofessional. But demand that you follow their policies whether they…read moremake sense or not. I will also be making a complaint to the district/school board. Their conduct is unbecoming of someone who works with children!!

Both of my daughters went to VVL & I am very impressed with the educational process offered at VVL…read more The teachers were involved and friendly. The advanced learning programs prepares the kids for jr high exceptionally well.

My child attended VVL from kindergarten to 6th grade and graduated 3 years ago. And he loved…read more going to school there, EVERYDAY! * His teachers were all excellent, as well as the principals (Susie Apel and Patrick Miller). *The special ed department and services were first rate, and helped us to guide our child in to the junior high program. *The orchestra and band program were terrific! *The PTSO was effective, and impressive in fund raising. I highly recommend this elementary school to any parent looking for a caring, kind, and effective school community.

I feel so fortunate to teach here and now to be a parent of a student here. Couldn't think of a…read morebetter place to send my kiddo.

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!

Staff are great! Treat kids like they matter and are welcome to learn at school. Definitely would…read morerecommend

I have three kids in this school. Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd. All three of my children love this…read moreschool. My oldest has attended 8 schools in her life and says this is her favorite. They have up to date curriculums, free breakfast and lunch for every student, good sports available for all grade levels, after school clubs for older kids, and a fair choice of extra curricular activities, like: dance, music, pe, karate, ect. I love that the campus is fenced in. Teachers are nice and happy. Really great for the kids and push reading. They have excelled my kids even though they are at a more excelled level then their peers. They don't get lost in the class but encouraged with harder materials. The downfalls: bus transportation is not organized. Don't show up at stops on time. Sometimes an hour late. The drivers don't control the kids very well either. The campus looks run down. Playgrounds are small and no field. The cafeteria is outdoors. Very hot during the summer and very cold during the winter. The outdoor portion only works for two months out of the school year. The office does not answer their phones and when voicemails are left they do not return your calls. Hard to get a hold of on the phone. In person is fine.

I would not recommend the school. I had a teacher who wrote a false character of defamation letter…read moreabout myself when I was going through child custody battle . Never met the teacher , school district did nothing about it.

Great school and staff!! Highly recommended. My daughter…read morewent to the school from kindergarten to 6th grade. She had an amazing experience and had wonderful teachers.

amazing lunch food my tastebuds went to heaven the lunch…read morelady and staff is so nice i love her so much give the janitors a raise

What an amazing school ! The principal is super attentive to everything going on. He takes the time…read moreto learn the students their needs, and how to best help them learn. The teacher are some of the sweetest people I've ever met soo happy we switched our son here

This school is ranked #1 in the state for testing right now!…read more After moving to Mesa and looking at the public school reviews, I was bound and determined to find a better school for my kids to attend, even if it meant I had to drive! Luckily, I found East Valley Academy not too far from my new home. That was four years ago and I have to say that I couldn't imagine my kids attending another school. This school offers what we all want for our children that public schools don't offer. It's small, yes, and that is a huge bonus. Kid to teacher ratio is outstanding! The two classes for all grades is another advantage over other schools. These kids learn together and help each other! They also devote more time to learning the basics. They do plays and take field trips often and they have holiday parties that you can even bake for! My son was reading after only two months in kindergarten and now is reading at a 6th grade level in 3rd grade. My daughter ranked top 3% in the nation for her math skills on the state test in 3rd grade and she just recently tested into Algebra 1 for 7th grade that she will obtain high school credit for! If you are looking for a great education that does not teach the Common Core, then look no further! Check out their stats and I'll see you there next year!

I can't say enough good things about East Valley Academy. I'll start with a little background…read moreinformation to show the difference in quality. My daughter went to K and 1st grade at a public school in the Paradise Valley school district. We had problem after problem, such as bullying, and her 1st grade teacher lying to me and brushing off inconsistencies I noticed in my daughter's learning. She got A's, but I could tell she wasn't really learning much. My daughter is very smart but defiant. I was spending an extraordinary amount of time supplementing her education. I talked to other parents who had to do the same but seemed resigned to their fate. She didn't have a love of learning. However, during her last two years with East Valley Academy (EVA) everything has turned around. She learned more in the first two months than she did in the previous two years at her public school. EVA focuses on phonics based reading and Saxon math, not Common Core. They took her down to the building blocks of phonics she'd never learned and built her reading up from there. She went from a Kindergarten reading level to a 3rd grade reading level in her first year there (2nd grade). Her math became much more proficient as well, and she was doing well in every subject. Ms. Stoeppelmann also identified her ADD before I could. Both teachers were very responsive and thorough when giving feedback about her attention span, moods, organization, etc., while trying to find the right medication. This showed me how well they know each of their students. Most importantly for me, though, is that she now has a love of learning. I truly can't see her having this level of success at any other school. She has even scored high on more difficult tests than most high school students take. EVA has even positively affected our home life. I've always been an involved parent, but am no longer spending hours after school patching all the holes in learning that her last school was leaving, which led to many disagreements and friction between my daughter and myself. This school is small. Very small. Don't let that deter you. It operates similarly to a little red schoolhouse. It's not fancy, but the size allows for individual attention for each student in a way that the teachers can really get to know their learning styles and be able to work with them. Ms. Stoeppelmann and Mr. Ryan are excellent teachers, with years of experience, who have such finesse with conveying the information that the kids thoroughly learn it. That is crucial to me. The perks of this school are many. There is a sense of community among parents and kids, which also eliminates bullying. If something does arise it's easily resolved with the parents and teachers. This sense of community also opens the door for celebration of the different cultures of the students. The lunch break is longer so the kids have some real free time to recharge and focus better while in class. EVA also takes many field trips as well with plenty of parent chaperones. This school isn't the easy way out. My daughter works hard to get her good grades, and I've worked with her and the school to keep her success going. But for every bit of effort I put in, the teachers put in at least twice as much. Unlike the public school the dialogue between families and teachers is open. To me these are what make the difference between every other school and this one. EVA is there solely to teach kids and help them reach their potential. They care about these kids.

An absolutely amazing program at Island's Elementary in Gilbert AZ. The principals are always…read morevisible, approachable, professional and proactive. The teachers are always so nice and more importantly so competent in what they do. We have 2 boys at Islands and since day one at the front office, the two front office ladies Miss Brenda and Miss Shelley were super welcoming, nice and remembered our boys names. They even started tracking his height as the ultimate bonding moments. The building blocks teachers are always doing fun holiday meals and activities. They also have the best Halloween and Holiday Activities as well as events celebrating our Veterans and First Responders. A true class act with absolutely no negatives. Shouts out and GOLD STAMPS to Miss Orona, Castellano, Cockrum, Hunter, Gloria and Stephanie. As well as Miss Mckerchy who was an absolute angel for one of our boys. They all go above and beyond and should be greatly commended. GPS please recognize these outstanding teachers as they are truly making a positive difference and displaying excellence in education on many different levels. A truly multidisciplinary and holistic approach to educational excellence.

I sent my son to 4th grade last year and he was treated terrible by 2 teachers all because he…read moredidn't finish 1 work sheet in 30 minutes. He lost Fun Friday, Recess, and when I talked to the principal and the 2 teachers about it. One of the teachers was talking nasty to me on the phone saying comments that me nor the principal approved of. She retired the next year but one of the teachers still remains. So if your sending your kid to the 4th grade at this school. I really don't recommend It at all.

Newvista is a school that you would really like after a switch from public school but as you spend…read moremore time, you will realize a lot of things that need attention. Math and ElA curriculum hasn't changed over decades which they consider a strength ( may be it is in ELA but not in math) but kids excelling in math at nvce struggle anywhere and everywhere.Text books are so old that even school has had time stocking them.One of the reasons curriculum doesn't change is because teachers esp in advanced grades know how to teach that book but not necessarily that topic so they simply stick with those old books for comfort level of teachers. Teacher's qualification is not disclosed on website .Many of them probably don't hold any degree in what they are reaching.Bejng a private school, teachers don't have to comply with ongoing education/training .School doesn't participate in AZ standardized tests Infact has its own metrics/standardized tests so you are unable to really see where it stands compared to rest of the school. School really focuses on grouping based on kids levels which creates an unhealthy competition among class and parents.A lot of teacher tutor right after school dismisses and students taught by the teachers during those sessions, are then able to advance into higher groups so basically you spend more money after paying the monthly tuition.This is a very very common trend. School participates in national history day which is good but problem is the teacher who runs that is very biased.Years ago when her own child was participated in these competitions ( from middle school to high school), he would win awards in almost all categories.People felt nepotism at its very best. You pay for almost all the clubs and extracurriculars.Schools playground is too small.My child dreaded music and foreign language.Kids only do singing on music and no instruments at taught all.kids only learn numbers in Spanish pretty much the entire time.

Our grandson is a student at New Vistas Center for Education. He is curious, eager to learn, make…read morenew friends, and participate in class. His teachers share his progress throughout the school year. Personal development and learning new skills is an important mission at New Vistas. Our grandson is happy and thriving.