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.

I went here when I was a kid and I want my kid to go here when she's in elementary. I have very…read moregood memories of this place. I loved the Ho downs and how I got to participate in plays and extracurricular activities. I recommend this school to everyone. They really had a great impact on my childhood .

From the owner: Our school is a charter school that is also a "public school". It has been open since 1996 and…read morebelieves in "basic education" and "performing arts".

We love Faith Christian School! We have 4 children there now, and they are in elementary, middle,…read moreand high school. We have been with the school 5 years now. We were in their wonderful homeschool program before we started attending there full time. We have one child also in their special education program and he is thriving! They care not just about their education, but about discipleship, and helping build future Christian leaders. We have participated in several sports, and have been impressed with the Christ like attitudes that we have seen. We highly recommend this school. It is a wonderful size too, where the kids know the teachers and don't get lost in the crowd.

my high schooler loves this school! we are so happy that when we moved across country we found…read moreFaith. the school curriculum is good and challenging for my daughter. the school has girls volleyball and basketball and my daughter loves playing with her classmates in a very supportive environment. i cannot say enough about how great and dedicated the teachers are and how awesome the kids are at this school (I can only speak to the high school). my daughter was at the school a week and got invited to two different get togethers. the kids are supportive, encouraging and Christlike to each other. my daughters class has great kids, great parents, and very little drama. I am so thankful that we are so blessed to have her have a great high school environment where she's being educated in regular classes and also a great solid Christian education. the spring trips are so fun and educational.

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.

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.

Neely is a good school and garners its awards for a reason. After the pandemic, Neely was moved to…read morethis location from the original location, which is now demolished. It was not ideal, but they did a good job moving into this new location and making it their own. The staff, front office and supporting included, is always friendly and helpful. I feel like given the rankings of AZ education in general, which we know is not great as a state, Neely provides the best elementary education you can get and does so in a safe and welcoming environment. I would recommend checking it out if you're looking for an elementary school in the area.

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.

Christ the King Catholic School has been amazing for our son. He attended one of the best public…read moreelementary schools in Mesa Zito Ishikawa because of where we live but their academic curriculum was extremely repetitive and unchallenging. To make matters worse he was competing all over the country in Quarter Midget racing for a National Title and fighting with the school tooth and nail all the way. The administration didn't care because of his absences to compete even though his grades were perfect, all A's, work completed early before we left, and every extra credit assignment offered throughout the year completed. His teacher was amazing, but the principle and the administration only cared about his but in their seat. So, we looked for a more challenging school that had value in academic excellence and an understanding of keeping a schedule with his training and racing regiment and boy did we find it in CTK! CTK listened to his wishes to be able to compete and to have his school behind his racing aspiration and we worked out a solid plan together. When he came in, he was behind their 3rd grade level but within 6 hard weeks he caught up and never looked back. There is a ton of love and inspiration with the entire staff at this school unequivocally. If you want your child to have solid American values at school centered around Christ with a ultra-demanding curriculum to prepare them for a solid college preparatory school we have found the place. Without a doubt his workload is very demanding, but the results have been astonishing with 3rd and 4th grade now. 5 Stars for sure.

Great loving environment for kids. The staff is fantastic! My child loves it here!read more

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