My granddaughter has attended St.Joseph's for five years and it has been…read more a wonderful environment in which to progress academically, emotionally and socially. It is an extended family with faculty and parents involved and concerned about the welfare of the students. We could not have made a better choice for her. In the fall she will move on to Monsignor Donovan when will continue in the spirit of St.Josephs.

Supportive administration, skilled teachers, small class sizes, & welcoming environment. It is a…read moregood fit for our child's education!

Montessori School at Emory (MSAE) on N Decatur Road is fantastic and we are so lucky to have found…read morethis place. We've been so impressed by our child's growth and learning and how he has established independence at such a young age. I know reviews were important to me when searching for a school and being new to the area, and I want to help anyone else looking - this school is the real deal. We're very lucky!

Amazing school with knowledgeable caring staff. My children have received an excellent education,…read morethe middle school environment is awesome and the lower schools are top notch. I recommend MSAE wholeheartedly.

My 2 daughters have been attending this school for 2 school years. This is a place that you walk in…read moreand feel like family. From the administration, to the teachers, to the janitorial staff, they are all very loving and caring people who have made meel feel confident in my decision to place my girls here. Every day they walk in with smiles on their faces and leave out just as happy.

My family and I absolutely love this school. We enrolled our oldest when she was in first grade and…read moreour other two children followed when it was time for Kindergarten. The community is strong and encouraging. We've been pleased with the level of academic rigor and the opportunities it has given our kids to explore new opportunities and ideas. They have been able to participate in sports, perform in plays, read wonderful books, try hands-on science experiments, and develop a deeper appreciation of art, poetry, music, and so many other things. Intown Community School has truly been a gift to our family.

Although the classes are smaller than public schools, the school is not very accommodating with…read morestudents of varying learning speeds. If your child excels in math or science, I would not recommend this school since they don't have a large enough class size to create varying levels of classes. The history and language arts curriculum is very creative, I think the chronological time line and incorporating both literature, history, and biblical studies together worked very effectively. However, a school should be able to excel in all subjects rather than just a few, since a well rounded education, especially at a young age, can help children discover their passions. After I transferred from Intown to my public school, I realized that I was very behind in math. I went into the accelerated program at the public schools and I found the classes much more rigorous and I was able to develop a much better work ethic for college. Smaller school also meant less club varieties too.

I will be dis-enrolling my son after just 2 and a half short weeks. I was advised that my 4 yr old…read morewould have a separate class room with other children his age. After my son complaining he doesn't want to go to school anymore I inquired and was met with "your son gets more than $99 of education and I will not be hiring teachers until the class is full. " Unfortunately , I didn't make the price for the school Glory Bud did so to advise me my child is getting more of an education than paid for is unprofessional at the least. Which to me was also a cover up for the lack of teachers and students present at the school. I thought it was a off day the day of enrollment as there was only 2 kids but as my son continues to go he was not pleased and stated he had the Director who is also the babysitter of the other two kids at the center. I was completely misinformed of the type of education and environment my child would be in. Also the schools hrs of operation are stated 6:30am -6pm yet when my sons comes at 6:30am I'm advised he is early and doesn't get a snake because The director Venus is not reimbursed. I could not deal with the misinformation any longer. So not happy my baby begged to go to school only to be disappointed by someone eager for a booming new school!

It was a very good school that was brand new at the time the other parent enrolled her child. The…read moreschool had not been open more then two weeks and it did not have two children as my granddaughter was enrolled along with six other children in just two weeks. The scathing review was from a parent that wanted to bring her child in but I witnessed was late picking him up. But, to the educational value the school brought, they taught sign language to the infants and toddlers, they had STEAM, and STEM, foreign languages, early reading programs, outdoor play, full course meals and snacks and so much more. Sometimes people just feel the need to tear down what they can't control or abuse. It was a great school.

Great neighborhood Catholic church and school, similar to what we're use to in/from the Northeast…read more Come home.

I went to school at OLA for 8 years. I didn't think it was a well run school and some of the…read moreteachers did not know what they were doing. I have heard it is much better than it used to though since I have been out of that school for about 4 years now.

We are very pleased with Arbor Montessori's primary program. Both of our boys are in their final…read moreyear of primary and the experience has been exceptional, from the professionalism and experience level of the teachers, to the classrooms, to the administration, and most of all the quality of the education: our children demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity and capability, independence in actions and thought and appreciation for sense of community. Arbor is authentic Montessori and it shows in the children. Our boys minds are so alive and curious and their sense of place in the world has expanded greatly. The teachers (and administration) are adept at understandings the children as individuals and make great efforts to customize lessons around the child's interests which further excites the children about learning. We look forward to continuing into Elementary with Arbor.

We have enrolled our toddler since spring 2025 and we absolutely love this school! Teachers are all…read moreso caring and attentive to the individual needs of every child. Our daughter has made so many friends :)

We have a 3 year-old son who was recently diagnosed with high-functioning autism. His diagnosis…read morepresents mildly, primarily through a slight speech delay and a lack of interest in traditional, structured settings. He is a very creative child who thrives on stimulation and exploration, something we felt his current daycare was not providing. That's what led us to seek alternative options, and Montessori programs came highly recommended for children like him. Our first experience with Carlisle Montessori was very positive. We were warmly welcomed, and the tour left a great impression. We loved the homelike atmosphere, and the small size of the school gave us the feeling of a "family setting" where children could receive more individualized attention. Our only concern at that time was the small size of the classrooms in relation to the number of students. Despite that, we felt optimistic and moved forward with the enrollment process. We completed the application paperwork and were met with excitement and openness. Then came the enrollment form, where we were asked to disclose any learning, behavioral, or emotional diagnoses. We shared our son's diagnosis and emphasized that it had not resulted in any disruptive behaviors, something confirmed by his current daycare, where he's been for two years without any issues. We simply wanted an environment that could better support and engage him. After sharing this information, we noticed a clear shift in the school's tone. We began receiving phone calls with questions that felt more like attempts to determine whether our child would be a "problem" for their setup. We answered these as honestly as possible and reassured the school that, as his parents, we would not place him in an environment we didn't feel was the right fit. They asked to speak with his current teacher, and we agreed. His teacher reinforced everything we had said, sharing her positive experience and highlighting his strengths. The school then scheduled a 30-minute meet-and-greet, saying it would be the final step before enrollment. However, that visit turned out to be a very negative experience. The feedback we received focused almost entirely on the school's concerns, with no effort made to recognize or discuss our child's strengths. They then requested a second, two-hour observation to reassess whether he would be a "challenge" to their environment. At that point, we decided to withdraw our application. Throughout this process, the tone and messaging consistently emphasized how the school didn't want to enroll a child who might be disruptive, instead of showing curiosity, empathy, or a willingness to understand and support who he is. This left us with a very painful impression that our son's differences were being used as reasons to exclude him, rather than as opportunities to meet a unique child where he is and help him grow. Had they taken the time to really engage with him, it would have been obvious how joyful, social, and curious he is. Sadly, we came away feeling that the school is not equipped, either in tools, staffing, or mindset--to support children with diverse needs. The overall expectation seems to be that every child must adapt to a one-size-fits-all model, which is exactly what we were trying to move away from in the first place. This review is not intended as backlash, but rather as a message to help other families. If you're a parent of a child with diverse learning or developmental needs, we hope this helps you avoid the same disappointment and emotional strain that we experienced.