Awesome school, great education and teachers who care. Our whole family loves Allen! Small Class…read moresizes lead to your child receiving individualized education and better results.

I attended Allen Academy for many years and graduated from there, and I can strongly say, apart…read morefrom the few teachers who are very kind, Allen Academy is a horrible option for any kid over 5th grade. They don't give you the "college readiness" they boast about, and many end up not knowing anything in college. Many are found being overlooked and disrespected by the school at every turn, ruining their confidence. The teachers give out free A's, and you have to put in absolutely no effort for a good grade, and it ends up being extremely hard when college comes around, because you've learned no material and no work ethic. In addition, Allen makes some horrible staff choices, and even when called out by all students and many parents, they refuse to do anything about it and blame it on the students. They put on a perfect act, but once you go to the school, it shuts off, and they only care about money. Allen Academy ruined high school for me and I wouldn't recommend it for any middle/high school students.

My 2E son appears happier and calmer since starting LCA. He is no longer burnt out at the end of…read morethe day. All of the staff members have been genuinely curious and open to our ideas and concerns. We are grateful that LCA has integrated our child's strengths into his learning path. This has greatly increased his enthusiasm for school! We were tired of paying private school prices for a public school experience. The Montessori schools are too far away, but that is the type of independent learning environment our child thrives in. Fortunately, LCA offers an environment that recognizes the individual, celebrates creativity and works collaboratively with families.

We are so, so impressed with Lake Creek Academy so far. It has been a breath of fresh air to see…read moreour son thriving. He is so happy and much more confident. I'm amazed with how dedicated teachers and staff are here. They are truly passionate about what they do and meet each student where they are at. We are excited to be a part of the new LCA family as they grow and touch the lives of other families. Additionally, the school and grounds are absolutely beautiful!

Love this school! My students have been attending this school since they were in Pre-K. They have…read moreexcelled in their classes and built amazing friendships. The teachers really cared for them.

From the owner: The mission of Killeen Adventist Junior Academy is to provide a high quality, Christ-centered…read moreeducation in a safe, caring, learning environment. We provide top quality Christian education for PreK3-9th grade. For less than the cost of lunch daily, your child can benefit from a Christ centered, Private education.

Top-notch Private School of Central Texas! The teachers and staff have exceeded our expectations!read more

I graduated from Vanguard in 1989. It was a tremendous experience for me, even though I only…read moreattended for my final two years. The faculty and my fellow students pushed me academically, and I think it really made a difference. I remember when my English teacher, Ms. Davis, handed back a review I had written of a Shakespeare play. I had earned a B+ and indicated I was satisfied with that grade, and she stopped handing back essays to lecture me that I should in no way be satisfied with a B+ and that I could do much better. Small moments of caring like this matter.

My children have attended this school since kindergarten. We were originally attracted to BCA in…read more2017 due to their half day kindergarten program, short school year (and half day Fridays) and Christian community. Eight years later, we currently have a 7th grader, 4th grader, and 1st grader at this amazing school. The bedrock of this organization is hand down the TEACHERS! Of the 20+ teachers and numerous coaches that have taught or guided my children, each one has been a blessing to my entire family. The leadership and staff love the Lord, and work to disciple each individual student. Whether my child is having a phenomenal day or in need of guidance and discipline, we feel like the teachers see our children for who God created them to be. My husband I are incredibly thankful that we are able to partner with this school in providing our kids with a rigorous, Christ-centered education. Our children began at BCA when it was just a K-4th grade school, but now that we have a growing upper school it is very fun to be able to add sports. My kids are athletic and competitive, and I cannot wait to watch them participate in the flourishing athletics program under coaches that are focused on glorifying Christ through hard work and sportsmanship. It's truly an amazing school and I pray it blesses the community of Katy for generations to come.

Berean Christian Academy is an exceptional private school that goes above and beyond in fostering a…read morenurturing, engaging, and academically enriching environment for students. From the moment you walk through the doors, there is a true sense of community that makes everyone feel welcomed and valued. Parents are seen as essential partners in the educational journey, and the school actively encourages family engagement through regular communication, events, and volunteer opportunities. Academically, Berean holds high standards and inspires a love of learning through dynamic, challenging, and personalized instruction. My boys are thriving in an environment where teachers not only deliver an outstanding curriculum, but also cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and a desire for lifelong learning. Students learn the values of kindness, empathy, responsibility, and respect. There's an emphasis on guiding students to become individuals of extraordinary morals and strong beliefs. This foundation shapes not only confident learners, but also thoughtful, ethical citizens who are prepared to lead and serve. If you're looking for a school that nurtures the mind, heart, and spirit--where children are not just taught but truly inspired-- Berean Christian Academy is a place where your child will thrive. I can say from personal experience that this school has been a blessing to our family.

I visited this campus because they had an Open House, which they advertised as an event on…read moreFacebook. I didn't know the best place to park, since this was my first visit since they moved to this campus. Disclaimer: my sister-in-law used to teach history at this school, while my brother coached volleyball and may have taught a Bible class. But they haven't been with this school since before I moved to Athens in 2014. But back when they used to work for this school, I got to meet some of the faculty and staff members, so I know some of them. This school used to "float around" and make their home in various church buildings before they moved to this location (a piece of ranch land). So they have really grown up since I have seen them! Currently, they have 60-70ish students from 7th-12th grades. Their "band" is a worship-leading band for their chapel services, and I'd love to sit in on a chapel service sometime! I like that it seems they welcome students of various denominations (the Christian School I attended was run by predominantly members of the Church Of Christ, which meant that our chapel services were accapella, but they welcomed students of other denominations). They also wear some sharp uniforms, the more formal version of which reminds me of what they wore in the "Harry Potter" movies, but most days of the week they wear more casual uniforms, as some current students (from the House of Gryffendor", Lol!) told me. I was also excited to learn that they had a cooking class, that was all year long (not just 1 semester), where they also learned how to grill food on backyard grills. Their library also has a small "coffee shop" with it, where the students can brew their own coffee while they study (that was the impression I got). There is also a small swimming pool right behind the Administration Building, which would be good for back-to-school or end-of-year picnic parties, or maybe even use it for a shallow-water aerobics class. During the summer, they also have a "Popsicle Summer Camp", full of different elective camp sessions for kids ages 5-13. If I had kids in those ages, I would definitely encourage them to go to a camp session or two. And if I had kids between 7th-12th grades, I would definitely encourage them to come to this school!

My 3 year old attends The Woods and looks forward to every day he gets to go to school! He has been…read moreto a daycare and an MDO program prior to this and liked them, but never was as happy to go to school as he is here. My favorite thing about them is the academic focus. They have a LOT of learning activities even in the short 9-1 day, plus playground time, lunch, and free play. He always wants to show me what he did that day before we even get to the car. His teacher is utterly fantastic and so professional with parents and fun with the kids. We are always greeted by more than one staffer on our way in and out of the building, usually referring to my son by name. The parental involvement and special activity days also make this school great!

The Woods school is a magical, inspiring place of love and learning. I can't say enough about the…read morestaff, students, and exceptional owner who truly cares about creating the perfect environment for her families and employees alike. It's so refreshing to connect with a school that has high standards, positive energy and commits to excellence no matter the challenge.

We absolutely have loved how our 2 boys have grown into amazing young men, and we owe a lot of…read morecredit to the Brook Hill School. Our boys started in Pre-K and 2nd grade ... currently they are in 8th and 11th grade. The personal relationships our boys have established with the Brook Hill family is beyond caring, supportive, and amazing! There is no question that for our boys this has been the best decision of our lives to send them to the Brook Hill School/Family. Go Guard! Come take a tour and see for yourself how amazing our campus is and see if it is the right fit for your family.

Five strong stars for the amazing Teachers! With such praise for the Teachers, one must ask why the…read moredismal 3 star review. I shall opine: Our son attended Brookhill from Pre-K, through First grade. As mentioned- the Teachers are phenomenal, but what the school administrators exude, can be downright nauseating. Brookhill is a Christ based school, and teaches outside of the normal "public" school guidelines. This, we appreciate, and respect- but, what we didn't like is the following: 1. "Certain" parents seem to get an obnoxious amount of special treatment. When a particularly well known family has a private parking space, and Teachers personally walk their children out to a certain Mercedes SUV, this is (in my opinion) sending the wrong message to other children. Not to mention- it doesn't seem Godlike... 2. The constant begging for additional money. Seriously, this is nonstop, and they even solicit the grandparents. Listen- I spent approximately $10K a year to send my son to your school; I really don't need to donate additional funds. Hit up the Mercedes mom! 3. The School Functions should focus on the children, but it seems more like an opportunity for the parents to exude their pretentious, and obnoxious demeanors. Sans Teachers, this seems to be a normal environment at Brookhill. Great Teachers, but unfortunately, I can't offer many positives on the Brookhill Admin, or the parents. If you're an aspiring Tylerite, Brookhill will be your new social club.

Wow, what can I say, I feel like we won the jackpot when we found Magellan. our daughter started in…read moreKindergarten and although she isn't very good at adapting or transitions, she immediately fell in love with her teachers and school friends.. There are no cliques and no bullying and when we have had issues we have raised them with the teachers and they have jumped on them to solve them immediately, and unlike other private schools there's no sense of entitlement from the parents or students. Also, because the school is so good at awarding scholarships not everyone is 'rich'! The school also has a great parent teacher association which offer weekly meet-ups and play dates as well as adult only events. Each class also has a WhatsApp chat group so parents can easily communicate with each other. If it sounds like one big happy family you'd be right, that's exactly what it feels like. In terms of academics my adhd child has thrived. Diagnosed at 4 we thought she would struggle but the school has been amazing at supporting her needs and accommodating her. They also offer many different seating types from a bouncy ball chair, to cushions on the floor and other such. It's very holistic and non political and offers many diverse ways of learning. They have a calming corner, encourage reading and emotional open communication as well many other ways of teaching emotional and academic intelligence. They teach in Spanish from day one and introduce Mandarin from 3rd grade, they also teach following the international Baccalaureate which is amazing. It teaches the children self confidence through weekly presentations and teaches them autonomy. Honestly this school is amazing and now it goes until 12th grade we are obsessed and so you will be too. But, sshh don't tell anyone about our secret slice of heaven.

My son has attended Magellan since the age of three years old-- he is now in second and we have…read morealready registered him for third grade. Hands down, my husband and I feel it is best decision we have made for his education. Although it can be a bit pricey, we have felt that it has been worth every dollar. He is growing up to be a well spoken, well thought, caring little human. I love that he is bilingual, but I really love his open minded views and his eagerness to learn. The teachers... the teachers have all been so amazing. They are loving, caring and really take each student's personalities and abilities into consideration as they grow from year to year. As I said, it's not the cheapest option and we do discuss yearly if we will be renewing his tuition-- and, with each year this answer comes easier and easier with an astounding "YES". We love the school, the community, the parents and look forward to many more years at Magellan!

Saint Michael's is a small private school that has done an amazing job of creating a top-tier…read moreacademic education tailored specifically to my child. The school covers pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, and there is an attached preschool. The focus is on academics, and that focus is laid out in the Mission Statement: "...We are committed to academic excellence and the growth of each child in learning, character, and faith." The teachers really make an effort to teach the children and to help the children learn on their own. We love the teachers, and our child is incredibly happy with them and the school. He especially enjoys teaching us French and Spanish, as well as helping us review math concepts. One of the best parts about the school is that, due to the small size, policies can be changed based on parent suggestions. This benefit affects small things like changes to the uniform, and very significant things like whether a child would better learn with an individual lesson plan or by attending a different grade for a specific subject. Another benefit of being a private school is that a significant portion of the current kindergarten class is just barely too young to enter kindergarten in public schools, but is academically and socially ready for kindergarten work. They have a beautiful new multi-use building (including gym). The multi-use building is the site of drop-off and pick-up, so kids that get picked up after 5pm are often playing in the gym during that time. The school also has daily chapel, though children of all faiths are welcome. Full tuition is less than, or in-line with, many of the other private schools in the area, with discounts for prepayment and/or multiple kids from the same family. Significant amounts of financial aid are also available. Between 1995 and 2010, the Head of School position changed eight times, causing a drop in enrollment that has finally reversed with consistency. This drop in enrollment has had negative effects on the school's cash-flow. The current semester (Fall 2011) has seen a flood of negative publicity with the inaccurate message that the school is currently closing. Actually, fundraisers have already raised a significant chunk of the necessary funds for this academic year, and plans are being put in place to restructure the school's finances to prevent this issue from recurring. Saint Michael's is a great school, and we strongly recommend it for parents who are focused on academics and families who could benefit from a small school environment. Disclaimer: I have met several times with members of the school Board, have volunteered my time assisting with a committee looking at the school's finances, and have donated time and money to the school. I am not an employee of the school, nor have I received any sort of compensation from the school.

As a former employee, I strongly encourage you to send your child somewhere else. They have always…read morebeen in financial struggle and see every child as a dollar sign. The headmaster and daycare director do not really care about the children. I have heard such phrases as "trash" and "her mother is a b****" when talking about kids and thier parents. Kids that are sick are not sent home when they should be. Since there are several daycares and schools in B/CS, I suggest you pick one that treats kids and parents with respect.