I wish I could give zero stars. The bullying problem at ISD is out of control, and the school does…read morenext to nothing to truly address it. Their approach is to "talk" to the kids and have them fill out a "Reflection Form", which clearly accomplishes nothing--because the same kids repeat the same bullying behavior the very next week. To make matters worse, the tuition at ISD is incredibly expensive, and for that price, you'd expect a safe and supportive environment. Instead, the teachers' only response is to send emails to the parents, as if that will solve the issue. It feels like a performative, "Nutella Culture" approach: soft on the surface but lacking any real action or accountability. As a parent, it's heartbreaking to see children being mistreated while the administration turns a blind eye to the root of the problem. More and more families are pulling their kids out of ISD, and I'm beginning to understand why. If you care about your child's well-being and a safe school environment, I would look elsewhere.

We attended for a few years but were very disappointed by the administration in Middle School…read moreespecially. My daughter was bullied and nothing was done to correct bad behavior of other students until we made very formal and repetitive complaints. Even then, the response was very weak. The elementary school teachers are good (we had 2 kids enrolled - one in elementary and one in middle school). We had to pull them out of school and changed to a better private school in Denver.

I am so happy to have been able to visit this school. Seeing how they encourage their students in…read morethe arts made my heart feel good. As an artist I find the move to sports and away from the arts very disturbing. I think the children should be allowed to experience both. My Mom and I loved the home tour on Mother's Day weekend even if we did walk our legs off doing it. The houses were wonderful. A big thank you to all that attended and donated to this very worthy cause.

I have been extremely pleased with Steele Elementary School for my children. Not only are the…read moreteachers and faculty fantastic, they strive for excellence. Furthermore, there is an unusually strong, yet refreshing, parent community that stands behind and supports this school. I am proud to say that I am one of those active parents and I would not change it any other way. As Co-Chair for the Wash Park Home Tour 2012 and 2013, whereby proceeds go to Steele Elementary and Denver's Education Outreach Program, this event is a great way to bring the community together with this great school that will be celebrating its 100 Anniversary in 2013. Thank you Steele for everything!

"After 12 years and two children at Challenge School, I couldn't be more grateful. The small K-8…read moresetting and diverse community foster lifelong friendships. The teachers are exceptionally dedicated and the academic preparation is top-tier. The accelerated math and focus on research/writing gave my daughter a huge advantage in her current IB high school program. While there are no formal sports or band, they had a strong musical program, and the kids stay active in competitive sports outside of school. It's a special community that I highly recommend, especially if you are concerned your child will be bored at the neighborhood school."

This school is amazing for students. The fast-paced classes are often hands-on and creative…read more Students are challenged daily to achieve to the best of their abilities. "Immersion" happens twice a year, and involves a few days of "deep diving" into non-traditional subjects to accommodate the way gifted children tend to learn. The topics change each time, so there is a wide berth of opportunities. The take-home workload often matches the pace of the classrooms, and parent/adult involvement is important to the overall success of children as they grow and evolve. Our family has had a fantastic experience here.

Very disappointed in the way that Mike Davis and the Board have dealt with COVID. While other local…read moreschools are normalizing, they are telling parents that kids will be wearing masks and social distancing when school begins in August, 2021. By then, most high-risk folks will have been vaccinated. But, CA continues to put the needs of others over the social and emotional wellbeing of their students. There's talk that the kids will be able to "vaccinate their way out of wearing masks and social distancing in the fall." Some parents are not interested in this possibility until more information about vaccinating younger people becomes known. If you don't want to vaccinate your younger students, I'd look into another school.

The Colorado Academy community has helped raise our three boys. At CA, they have been able to take…read moreacademic risks, try out new athletic options, and dive deep into music, theater, photography and choir. They have grown up as responsible citizens who are open to civil discourse and new ideas. Due to the phenomenal outdoor offerings, they have also learned how to fly fish, mountain bike and camp. The faculty is truly exceptional and cares about each and every student.

I am so happy that we chose this school! We have loved every educator we have had, and the staff…read morethat work at this school are so caring and lovely. I really love that this school focuses a lot on socio-emotional growth and not JUST educational achievements. This school really values their students being good humans as well as learning the things they are supposed to in elementary school.

If I could give this school more stars I would! The staff is amazing from the janitor all the way…read moreup to the principal! A special recognition to the mis classroom! Anamarie and all of the paraprofessional's are amazing! We are a family with a couple generations that have attended centennial! Keep up the good work and making North Denver proud!

I went to this school a long time ago.I am now in high school.My little cousin goes here now.She…read moreloves this school!My only complaint is that it is a only Mexican school.I used to had to learn 100 Spanish to go to kindergarten and I moved.I do so as to let asians to be in this school.Thank you

If your child is a sweet, lovey-dovey daughter, this is the place for you. If you have a spirited…read moreor emotional boy, keep looking. Also, I have two witnessed instances where my child was jerked/yanked/twisted by his arm by two different primary teachers for minutes at a time, so we quickly felt that we were lucky we departed when we did. When I brought the issue to admin's attention, they seemed appalled and talked of having a "body safety course" offered to their staff. Nothing ever came of it. Total Mom fail for spending $60k over the course of 2.5 years all for a program that promised us the world but delivered to us a sad, distrusting little boy who lacked any self confidence. I am very happy to report that 8 months later, we have rebuilt trust with our son, and he is thriving without being swallowed by constant negativity and abuse.

This review is based on my initial interactions, my child does not attend the academy yet. With…read morethat being said, from start to finish Montessori Academy impressed me. 1st with their prompt and timely replies to my initial inquiries, 2nd with our ONE-ON-ONE walkthrough tour with Amanda, the Director of Admissions. There was so much care and attention for us as parents of a potential student. This was a totally different feel than the mass group tours of other schools we have visited. This was really personal, we could ask all the scary questions we wanted and Amanda was incredibly kind, thoughtful and transparent with her replies. After we were done with our tour, we went from wanting our son to attend a school for only 2 days, to wanting him to go into the full 5 day program With Montessori Academy. We were that impressed.

Edison is run by a committed group of Administrators who care deeply about the students and are…read morelaser focused on academic achievement with a strong community and family engagement foundation. We have absolutely loved the teachers approach and appreciate the organization of the PTA and the associated events they organize.

My 20 month old son and I were at the park during Edison's 5th grade "outdoor day". A little boy…read morenamed Gabe came over and asked to play with my son. He was amazingly kind and showed my little one that big kids aren't so scary and can be cool. After awhile a group of Gabe's friends joined- It was the cutest kindness thing ever! The teachers were great with their students playing basketball and very much involved. Everyone involved in this kiddos life is obviously doing a fantastic job and this kiddo deserves a shout out! Thanks Gabe for being a fantastic human being at such a young age! You made our day!

My grandson in kindergarten the para allowed him to get hurt his parents had rush him to ER huge…read moreknot on his head what sad every special needs child the school get a check to make sure they are safe .The five star was done by a elementary student!!!! He was hurt to the point doctor couldn't understand how he was allow to be injured like he was!!!!! They don't allow parents to attend outing back when his mother was in school I work two jobs and I was allow to visit when I wAnted school has something to hide they don't allow parents to visit when they want!!!!!!!!

Well run school. Very dedicated staff. Great education!read more

We love the owner and director and many of the teachers have worked there for decades which says a…read morelot about how things are run. Super loving, comfy feeling in the classrooms and tons of outdoor space too. Wonderful place with wonderful people!

Our toddler has been going to Iliff's daycare program for 4 months now. It's such a warm…read moreenvironment with experienced caregivers and teachers. It seems like all the staff in the school know her by name. Even on fussier days, her teachers are always so loving and attentive (and competent) and it's not long before she's engaged in an activity or playing nicely with her new friends. I feel so secure about having her there during the day- and I couldn't say that about a lot of other places.