it is soooo good my kid have learned a lot from the school and also he said the school makes him…read morereally ha and the teachers are so nice to him

Reed Elementary is a truly special school…read more We discovered the school because of the Gómez & Gómez Dual Language program and the more we learned about Reed the more we liked it. The campus is well-maintained and beautiful (with a yard full of bluebonnets!) The student population is wonderfully diverse. The talented and caring staff and leadership are the best anyone could hope for. We moved and built a new home specifically to be in the zone for Reed. Our daughter's kindergarten experience was absolutely awesome, and the teachers made an incredibly good first impression on our entire family. We were all amazed by how quickly the kids picked up a second language and were able to jump right into conversation with others at the playground. We had unexpectedly opened up our daughter to a new world of cultural experiences, and more importantly, great friends. This early experience set the stage for many good things to follow. The other subjects are taught just as effectively as Language Arts. Math and Science are delivered in an interesting and fast-paced way that really clicks with our kid and others in her classes. "Specials" are a big highlight. The selection of books in the library, both English and Spanish, is great! The musical and dance opportunities in Performing Arts are amazing, from concerts throughout the school year to unique events like a special performance at the State Capital. The fundamentals that the kids are taught in Visual Arts provide an excellent foundation for future growth in drawing, painting, and understanding of color. The art projects our daughter brings home, and more importantly, creates completely on her own while AT home using her new and improving skills, are wildly impressive. Physical Education is also a favorite, with exposure to activities and sports that would have blown me away as a kid. And Running Club!! Everyone LOVES Running Club! After struggling with reading, our daughter was diagnosed with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. The school provides special accommodations for these challenges. The amazing 504 team has been able to keep her learning along with her classmates and actually enjoying reading and writing, something that never happened for me as a kid. Our child's education is our top priority, and time and time again, we are convinced that we made the right choice with Reed Elementary.

I went to great oaks for 5th grade and the teachers were awesome!! My sister goes there now and she…read morehas so many friends and everybody is really nice!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Round Rock Montessori School. From the moment we walked…read morethrough the doors, we felt welcomed and assured that our granddaughter would be in the best of hands. The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and professional. They truly go above and beyond to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the children. My granddaughter is so excited to share what she's learning and is always excited to see her teachers and friends each day. The facility itself is bright, clean, and thoughtfully designed. The classrooms are large, engaging and well-organized. They have creative play, structured learning, and outdoor activities. Round Rock Montessori School is more than just a daycare, it's a place where children thrive, learn, and feel loved. We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful preschool/daycare where each child is cherished and grows in every way.

Terrible day care that I will never recommend. My 2 year daughter got hurt twice in a month, and…read morekept be sick for the whole month. The teacher changed frequently. And the environment is dirty and most toys are old and dirty too.

TL;DR The staff is incredibly nice and seems to know every parent and child by name which is no…read moresmall thing. The staff goes above and beyond when you need it, there's a constant positive energy in the place which is very welcoming... Not just to the kids and parents but between staff. The facilities are big and clean. Happy we could send our kids here. We had a gap in childcare and needed to get our son into something quickly (his was 16 months at the time). We wanted a Montessori program but those are tough to get into in Austin. Jenny made it work so that we could get into the babies class with our son and was very clear and professional about how she could not promise he would be able to go past 18 months into Toddler class because there were others in line. But, they made room for him over the next 2 months as they renovated and shuffled classes around, now he can stay at this great school we only thought we'd be guests at. It wouldn't have happened if not for the wonderfully positive attitude the staff here has, their attitude toward providing the best experience for you and your kid in sometimes a stressful situation, whether rushing in the morning or during a fussy day for your child. Would be happy to recommend Guidepost and the staff and teachers!

Both of my children have been going to Guidepost Brushy Creek for 2 years. I could not be happier…read moreabout our school. They are so independent and learning so much there.

Meridian is a public, tuition-free charter school that offers International Baccalaureate (IB)…read morecurriculum 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.

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

I'm a former student writing this review, so this is probably the most accurate rating anyone could…read moregive this school. This is going to be a pretty long review, so there's a TLDR at the bottom. Academically, Challenger is great. The curriculum puts students on the same courses as TAG kids in public school, but there is even more homework, which teaches kids discipline, responsibility, and time management at an early age. However, it's important to point out that the homework is not too much, and I found that I was always able to complete it and earn good grades without too much stress. From kindergarten through fifth grade, I really enjoyed the school since I maintained good marks, and the small class sizes made it easier to make friends. I was also a really well-behaved student, and always found my good behavior rewarded. However, in sixth grade, my parents decided to send me to public school so I would be ready for high school. Despite being in TAG all subjects, my learning pace was slower than it had been in Challenger, so I re-enrolled to Challenger for seventh grade, and this is when everything changed. There were a lot of new students, and let's just say they didn't find my good behavior too cool. There was a new hierarchy that I soon became aware of, and I was around the bottom of it. That year, my friend group was bullied quite a lot, but what amazed me is that the teachers did literally nothing about it. I also noticed that the front office was very close to the popular kids and basically didn't pay attention to anyone else, so it felt very isolating. I couldn't report the bullying even if I wanted to. In eighth grade, I wasn't ready to go through that again, so I changed my entire personality. I guess I was now more easy to talk to and funny, so my bullies became some of my closest friends. I even dated one of them. But even though I won the students over, the front office, who didn't see our class every day, thought I was still unpopular, and this would become important later. Since changing my personality, I was more flexible with following the rules, and one of them was that you can't share food. Basically no one in middle school cared about this, and sharing food was so common that many teachers saw it and didn't make a scene since they knew we could handle our allergies by ourselves at that age. However, at some point, a front office member caught me with the same food as someone else, who was a kid who had always been popular. When he was asked whether the class had been sharing food, he immediately told the truth, but when I was asked, I lied to protect my friend. In hindsight, lying is always wrong, and I shouldn't have done it; instead, I should have admitted it but not said anything about the person who gave me the food. However, since I lied, I had a failing comportment grade, which prevented me from getting the Academic Excellence award even though my grades were literally 96 and above for every subject. I also got lunch detention for two months, which was really severe. The other kid, in contrast, got away absolutely scot-free. This really irked me because previously, there was another problem with sharing food, and the offenders received lunch detention for 2 weeks, so that should have been the punishment for the other kid. However, the front office members, in my opinion, tend to act like teenagers in this regard, since they show so much favoritism that it is blatantly obvious. They basically try to suck up to the popular kids, which is the opposite of how it should be, and I think it's really messed up. Another consequence for this one negative choice that I made was that I didn't get a scholarship despite my extremely high testing. Just because of my comportment grade, which was affected by one mistake, I missed out on a lot of money. I think they were too harsh with the punishment for sharing food because in all the years except eighth grade, I tried my hardest to be the best-behaved student in the class. I had to change because otherwise, I would be suffocating in bullying for the rest of my Challenger career. And even in eighth grade, I was still one of the better-behaved kids in the class, but I guess my history and everything I put into that school didn't matter to the management. I know I've claimed that teachers were bystanders to bullying, and the front office was just fueling the flames, but this isn't true for every single individual. Some teachers were terrific, and the same goes with some of the front office staff, but the damage that school gave me is still done. What you should take away from my story is this: Challenger will be great to put your kid ahead of the competition and prepare them for high school. However, unless your kid has a gift for sucking up, they may not have the most positive experience there. (The above paragraph is the TLDR btw).

We absolutely loved Challenger! The administrators and teachers are kind and personable. They make…read morea point of knowing every student's name and greet them warmly every day. The school also has safety measures in place, including security personnel, which gives us peace of mind. That said, Challenger may not be the right fit for every child--it's not a school that focuses heavily on emotional expression or creativity. However, if you're looking for a place that emphasizes traditional values, discipline, and a strong academic foundation, Challenger is the perfect choice. The curriculum is advanced, covering everything from good penmanship at a young age to public speaking. It's wonderful for gifted learners. What sets Challenger apart is how it teaches children accountability, discipline, and excellence while still offering fun activities like cooking classes, Spanish lessons, and chess club. My daughter attended Challenger from kindergarten through the first half of second grade (we've since moved out of state and haven't been able to find anything comparable). The academic foundation she received there is evident--she's ahead of her grade level and carries herself with a maturity that reflects the school's influence. We are so grateful for the experience and feel Challenger has truly set her up for success.

My kid went missing and because of t was after 4pm some of the staff did not care and walked off…read morewhen I asked for help. Thankfully the security guard was as nice and also the principal was as very helpful. The school took his phone and did not return it to him and I could not get in touch with him. This school is great for academics but the some of staff could care less about the students. And the location and the layout of the school is horrible. It was a great location for a local business but not a school. The parking is horrible and the pick up line is even worse and it's next to an apartment complex and a car dealership not ideal for a school hut other than that the school is okay.

in 1st grade, i was being groomed at this school, and they refused to kick her out. instead, i had…read moreto move districts entirely. i'm in 9th grade and it still affects me to this day. this school is awful, do not ever send your children here.

After much searching, interviewing and site visits we have enrolled our daughter in this preschool…read moreand are quite happy with our decision. Our daughter was previously at an all play based preschool where she would have very little structure. We wanted to find a school that not only promoted more learning but also promoted learning through play, dance and song. We found that Challenger offered that. We have always shared creative learning with our child and wanted to make sure that she had all options available to her. There are some comments on here about diversity, but this is one of the most diverse Challenger campuses. Also, Challenger is now offering a referral tuition discount program for 2017-2018 year. If you are interested in this program, please contact me so we can both have the two-way 15% referral tuition discount every month throughout the academic year! If you use me as a referral for the 2017-2018 year. Message me for details.

The school is great. Love their program. On the 1st day of school no kid was crying in my son's…read moreclass ! It was the 1st day for a lot of kids but the teachers were amazing about keeping them calm. Ms. Erika is very sweet and always willing to work with you.