The Phoenix School was life-changing for my son. He had really struggled at his old school, and had…read morebegun to internalize negative messages about himself. But once he started at the Phoenix School, things turned around. He came home after the first day and said, "It's like the teachers aren't even teachers--they're just people!" The caring relationship with his teachers, the community at the school, the way his teachers push him to do more than he thought he could and support him as he learns to push himself has been amazing. He loves school now and is thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. The way they integrate learning across all their activities is special. Students learn all the academic skills throughout all their activities, along with specialized practice in, say, math or writing, especially as they get older. They also use the community at large as their classroom with frequent out-of-the-classroom learning experiences that engage students far more than anything I've seen at any other school. Teachers support students as they produce high-quality work, with autonomy and ownership over their own learning. Teachers are among the most dedicated professional educators I've ever met. They work hard to create a community of students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members dedicated to the well-being and education of students as complete people. It's not possible for me to say enough good things about this school.

Phoenix is such a special school and community of people! My son is able to thrive there in a way…read morehe wouldn't be able to at any other school. The teachers and staff have supported his growth in every facet. He is more confident both in social situations and academically. Phoenix has been so amazing for our family and I can't wait to send my other son there when he's ready for Kindergarten!

Great teachers great experience. Facility is very large and accommodating. The kids are not in one…read moreroom every so often they switch. My son loves it.

I'm so grateful for Carmelite Sisters Preschool. My son loves it. He's learned so much this year. I…read moreknow he will be ready for kindergarten. Besides the basics coloring etc they teach values and kindness. The sisters and teachers are wonderful! They truly care about the children. I love knowing he's in a safe and loving environment while I'm at work. I wish the Carmelite was an elementary school because I would keep my son here. I Highly recommend the Carmelite!

A beautiful school nestled into conservation land surrounded by forests, lakes, and farmland. The…read moreteachers are nurturing and kind, often providing individualized attention to meet the unique needs of each child. I have three children here from nursery through the grades who are happy, healthy, and thriving. In a world where so many children are struggling, the children at Moraine Farm spend a lot of time outside, they eat healthy food, and learn in a hands on, creative way. We also have a new head of school who is incredible. I have looked at most of the schools north of Boston, and this one is truly unique. My children are not only thriving academically but they have a rich social life, and are building their character as they learn to care for the earth, for each other, and for their bodies, as well as their mind.

This school is so welcoming and supportive of its students! Our granddaughter started at the…read moreschool in first grade and is now in third grade. N

Our grandson is in kindergarten, and had their ceremony today. We could see how the teachers had…read moreworked with the children in learning to the point I had to go and congratulate them for a well done service to the children.

My review is for the park... Its wonderful, New, all exciting new structures…read more.. Tons of things for all my kids (Diff ages) to do. Plenty of great parking. Love coming to this park & there is tons of space & things to do & run around & play!

If you have school-aged children, stay away from Saugus and its public school system. This…read moreelementary school is okay academically, but is extremely biased, favoritism, and discriminating. Teachers take sides of parents they favor and reflect it towards their students. Those deserving students who earn and achieve honors, volunteer, and show their enthusiasm towards school and learning, fail to get rewarded, while those who do not do as well and do not participate get all the accolades based on teacher-parent relationships and not on the student's abilities. This seems to be a pattern in the Saugus school system.

This is an Amazing school where teachers support and guide their students to their utmost…read morepotential. We are so proud to be a member of the St. John's Prep Community!

Although the academics are top notch, there is just something missing there. The homework load is…read morewaaaaay to much (at least in the honors classes), and that causes social lives to deteriorate. Yes your son will learn more than he needs to know, but without a doubt it comes at a price (not to mention $16,000). I hate the administration. They just are not very good. For instance, today they fired a teacher who was probably the best in the entire school. It was ugly and it occured in the middle of the school year. I consider that disgraceful. The athletics are top notch, and so if your son is an athlete you might consider St. John's. Overall, I would've given three stars, but after today's disgraceful and ugly firing, I have to give only two. It just reinforces my previous belief that the adminstration is incompetent. Not to mention many of the teachers are absolutely horrible to their students, (i.e. teachers giving kids the finger, calling them names, etc.) My youngest son will not be attending.

Our family loves Odyssey Day School! My son has attended for 7 years, going on 8, and we love the…read moreteachers and staff. We have made many friends here, and we enjoy the STEAM and nature education, as well as creative developmentally structured curriculum. Instead of teaching to a test, they teach to the individual child.

My youngest has been at Odyssey from pre-K and will graduate this coming year. My older 2…read moretransferred into Odyssey from public school in 2nd and 4th grade. All of my kids got a fantastic education in a caring environment. They were treated with warmth and respect and were expected to treat their classmates that way. It made for an outstanding learning environment. My older two were extraordinarily well prepared for high school. All of my kids were encouraged to cultivate their unique interests and talents. It's an amazing place!

My son has had an amazing experience at Henny Penny. They do a lot of enrichment activities,…read moreincluding yoga. The Art Show was very exciting for our son, as he was able to show us all of his creations. It is a mixed age group, which creates a nice environment of learning and helping each other. The teachers are all very experienced and have a wonderful way with children. They are quick to identify and address any behavioral or interpersonal issues among the children and they are helpful with potty training, if your child is not trained before school starts. They have a significant focus on the arts - music, dance, painting, and crafts. The children all seem very happy and most mornings my son can't wait to go to school. We have all loved our time here.