I enrolled my child at this school for the 2017-2018 school year. I was thrilled to be sending my…read morechild to a prestigious school I had heard wonderful things about in the past. Well. it turns out that what I heard was completely false news. All was going well until my 13 year old child came to me in tears, about a month into the school year. They said that the teachers were assigning way to much homework and it was stressing them out. Since when did my precious child have to worry about stress in 7th grade? Educational resources should not be causing stress this serious of stress. I told my child that it would be okay, to just deal with it. I read a very interesting article on MomBlogs.org about how cranberry juice could boost my child's positivity during the school day. So, I made them drink 24oz of cranberry juice every morning. Did it work? No. My child was still extremely stressed and piled with school work. The teachers were rude and did not help me out with any of my multiple issues I had concerning the school and the way it is run. I pulled my child out of Saint Theresa School because of their growing stress and the horrible effect it had on my child. I will never, ever recommend this school to anyone. No matter of cranberry juice could ever solve this tragic incident of a school.

Lovey school. I have family who go to the school and they appear to have a very good curriculum.read more

As a parent, watching my child grow in Fiore's Montessori Adolescent Program has been truly…read moreinspiring. The program provides a thoughtful balance of academic learning, practical life skills, and emotional development. I've seen meaningful growth in confidence, communication, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. I deeply appreciate the guidance, respect, and support my child receives from the teachers. I feel confident that Fiore Montessori is preparing students not only for academic success, but for life as capable, responsible, and compassionate young adults.

We've sent both our boys to Fiore Montessori for several years now. I can't tell you how fortunate…read morewe feel that our children have been able to learn in such an inspiring and engaging environment for both elementary and middle school. For the uninitiated, Montessori allows your child to learn at their pace and teaches them how to use critical thinking rather than memorization and pressure to learn. I encourage you to give your children the gift of Fiore!

My brother just started his first year at Ideaventions, and it has been an amazing school for him…read more Ideaventions offers a challenging environment where he can grow as a learner and as a person. His love for physics and mathematics is nurtured there, and he is surrounded by people with a similar work ethic and drive. However, don't be fooled by the name! The school also offers incredible humanities courses that are incredibly interactive and hands-on. The school offers a plethora of clubs and events specifically tailored to the overall interests of the students, and seems to be an amazing school overall.

Ideaventions operates more like a very small homeschool or micro-school than a traditional private…read moreschool. While this type of environment may work well for some families seeking a highly informal, hands-off setting, it was not a good fit for our family. At the elementary level, we observed wide variation in academic readiness within classrooms, with students at very different skill levels learning together. In our experience, students' academic strengths appeared to reflect individual ability or outside enrichment rather than outcomes consistently supported by the instructional program. Enrollment size is extremely small, particularly in the upper grades. We were told that recent graduating classes consisted of only one or two students, which raised concerns for us about long-term sustainability, peer learning opportunities, and social development. Families seeking sports, group activities, or broader peer interaction may find this limiting. When we asked basic, reasonable questions about curriculum and placement, communication with administration felt strained rather than collaborative. We were frequently told "we are a family here," which in practice seemed to function as a way to discourage questions or parent input. Over time, this created discomfort around advocacy rather than partnership. The school structure concentrates multiple roles within a single leader (administrator, teacher, coach, and primary decision-maker). This consolidation made the environment feel insular and, at times, uncomfortable when raising concerns. Families who value clear professional boundaries, transparency, and shared problem-solving may find this challenging. While the school promotes STEM accreditation and innovation, our experience did not reflect consistent alignment with basic public-school academic benchmarks. Families considering enrollment should ask detailed questions about curriculum standards, differentiation, and how parent feedback is handled. The school is very small, has no PTA, and limited avenues for parent collaboration. This school may be appropriate for families seeking a more affordable, informal, and highly hands-off educational setting. For families who expect academic rigor, openness to questions, and a collaborative relationship with school leadership, expectations should be managed carefully. Some families may have had different experiences, but ours was ultimately disappointing.

wanted to sign my son up for a summer reading course but had to pay to get an assessment. The lady…read moreliterally spent 90 seconds with him and showed him a sheet of words for said "assessment". It was $125 but I had to do that to register and then the class didn't have enough people in it so they cancelled the summer reading course yet wouldn't respond to my emails to refund my assessment fee. This place is only about taking money from homeschooling families and trying to make a profit. Major cringe.

Compass was one of the first groups we found when we started homeschooling 3 years ago, and it…read morecontinues to be something my child looks forward to every week. While most homeschool groups have parents trade off instruction, Compass offers classes taught by professional teachers or experts in the field. From a homeschool orchestra to language study to science and technology classes and cooking, there's really something for just about every interest. I also appreciate that there's some flexibility in enrollment - kids within a range of ages/ grade-levels can be together as their skills and interests permit. And the folks in the administration are busy but always helpful.

Now renamed "Loudoun School for the Gifted" (or LSG), this middle and high school are above and…read morebeyond what a private school can be. If your child is very motivated and an independent thinker, as well as craves a small class size, he/she will be very engaged here. Both schools are very small and staff works with each child individually ensuring a challenging environment. Learning is project based and expands the student's analytical skills. Staff, teachers and students are supportive and encouraging of each other. The skills learned here will last far beyond high school and college.

This is the way learning should be. Amazing community that is child focused. We are going into our…read moresecond year and couldn't be happier! When your child comes home every day excited and enthusiastic about the day what's not to love?! A life long learner is my goal and so far our experience has been nothing but top notch. We will be here through 8th grade and then ... don't know yet, still holding out hope that LCDS will consider building a high school in the meantime we will revel in this amazing school community! You should definitely come see what all the fuss is about. Like I stated at the beginning this is the way learning should be. #whyLCDS

We have been at LCDS for 6 years and could not be happier. The focus on "the whole child" is just…read morethat - a curriculum that is well-rounded and creates kids who can think critically, appreciate the arts and genuinely love learning. We are so impressed with the music program, the art program, PE and of course, the strong academics. My boys are confident public speakers due to the focus on this important life skill at the earliest ages! This school is an investment in your children that you will truly never regret and will see the benefits of in the years to come.

After my son started going here, I became a firm believer that Montessori is exactly what every kid…read moreneeds when they're starting school. The best thing about Montessori is that they cater to the kids needs, in accordance to their learning abilities and intellect levels. I went to several different schools before admitting my son somewhere and this is the school I chose. Why? Mainly because I fell in love with Laxmi's ( the director) view on academics, and the way she choses to conduct the classroom [classrooms]. She makes sure that every child is heard and that every child's needs are met. Maybe your child is doing excellent academically but needs to amp up their social skills-- she has a solution for that. Make your child has advanced social skills but needs to amp up on their academic skills-- she has a solution for that too. Personally I think younger kids need a perfect mixture of play and learning and I believe that this school is it. If you're having a hard time picking schools as a parent, I highly recommend this school!

Our family has been very happy with Blue Bird. Our oldest is always happy to arrive at school and…read moreat pick up. The teachers are truly passionate, and the kids' care has been beyond our expectations. Our daughter continues to expand her Spanish and gets to practice every day through the curriculum and teachers! Every day we receive a report card and little notes from the teachers, along with daily worksheets. We've been amazed at how her writing skills have come along and excited for her to start learning math. We highly recommend checking out Blue Bird for your kids! The teachers and admin team are wonderful, and the care and nurturing the children receive is top level.

I am amazed that this school is still in business. Last year the entire pre-school class quit…read morewithin a month of each other after repeatedly flighting with management about their continued violations of health, safety and child abuse violations. They refused to fix the only working toilet in one building for several months! They refused to call the gas company during a gas leak! They violated regulations on discipline putting kids in isolation and time out for 5 times longer than the legal limit! They planned a pre-K graduation ceremony for the kids, spent a month getting the kids excited, then banned the parents from attending, and told the kids that their parents were all too busy to be there. The owner then said - in writing - that she was doing this to punish the parents for daring to call the County for health and safety violations. This place is not safe. Avoid at all costs.