If your family doesn't have a legacy at this school, don't waste your time applying. When some of…read morethe school own faculty says that your kid has a better resume than 95% of the kids in the school and they don't get in, there is something wrong here. They denied my first kid in 2016 and now in 2025. It's a very exclusive country club for the elites. I'm sure the reputation is widely known through out Houston, but no one says anything about it and I'm sure many people share your feelings regarding legacy admissions and its woke culture.

My three daughters have been here since 2nd grade and 6th grade. We came from HISD public school…read more We are non legacy family. There are lots of smart kids out there- legacy or non legacy so it must be very hard for the admission team to decide. A little luck and a lot of hard work helped! My children have been very happy here. Teachers are great and the supporting staff are amazing. The school cares a lot about students' intellectual and emotional wellbeing. We are blessed to be part of amazing community.

School of the Woods provides a wonderful environment for learning. They stay true to the Montessori…read morephilosophy and focus on kindness, independence, self-motivation, self-accountability, and of course learning. The student body is very multicultural and the atmosphere is inclusive and accepting.

I have in fact been attending this establishment since the fifth year of my academic pursuit. In…read moreprevious yearly cycles, the academy has been far more pleasant, yet as of recent times, I have found strong displeasure with the state of the institution with the price only going up yet seeing virtually no difference in anything save meaningless policies that have not a single net benefit of note. I find the principal of the upper school to be quite an insufferable individual, often refusing to deal with situations considered of an important scale especially on topics such as blatant bullying and exceptionally problematic behavioral issues, however many of the teachers are indeed wonderful people. On a positive note however, the school does have a wonderful multicultural aspect that allows for a child to gain a more whole and worldly perspective, though you must ask yourself before sending your child here: is being in a multicultural school worth their mental health? the answer should be no, so this school is in fact a great school, BUT only up until the high school, where I would consider sending my child elsewhere.

My daughter was at another daycare and switching her to Big Little School was the best decision we…read morehave made. The teachers are all amazing and everyone knows her name and says hi to her. They are always having such fun events and activities for the kids and she goes to music, gross motor class, and chapel. She absolutely loves school now and it makes my heart happy to drop her off every day. I have not seen any teacher turnover in the year and a half that we have been here (which was an issue at her previous daycare) and the teachers seem to genuinely love what they do and love the kids. My son is there too now and their infant program is wonderful. Small classes with 2 teachers in each class. We love Big Little School!

I love this place. If I'd not moved more than an hour away my son would have been there in a…read moreheartbeat. I worked here for a year and was always impressed at the child/teacher ratios, employee support and input. They have built more classrooms since I have been there and unlike a lot of centers that expand and change focus from the children to money Big Little School never did that. It's always children first here.

Ms. Ester, Ms. Soraya and Ms. Liz in Infant 2 and Ms. Mona, Ms. Adele and Ms. Miriam in Primary are…read moreamazing! From the moment we enrolled our first son, the teachers have demonstrated exceptional warmth. They truly care about the students and take the time to understand each child's individual needs. My babies love their teachers.

First let me start that I Absolutely loved Infant 2 class. Mrs Ester and Mrs Nancy are Amazing. I…read morefelt very comfortable knowing my child was cared for and loved while being away from me. My child learned so many amazing things and was excited to go to school each day. After infant 2, you no longer get activity logs or pictures of your child even though it state ms you will in the parent handbook that you sign. 45 day withdrawal notice without proration so be sure to time it perfectly or you'll lose out on your deposit. My child no longer enjoys going to school and haven't been able to connect with the new teacher with the exception of 1 that has since resigned. 2 of the 3 teachers in Toddler class is no longer there within such a short period of time. . The food is unhealthy (Apple Jacks, ect ) for a 20 month old even-though my child feeding directions show nothing with added sugar. I really want to like this school but with the higher ratios than all of the neighboring schools and multiple undocumented accidents leaving my child with marks and no explanation I just can't recommend this school. $1700 per month, + $150 quarterly supply fee... not bad but not worth it for what you get

We have loved our experience at Duchesne. Our daughter started in 3rd and is entering 7th. The…read moreeducation has felt very individualized to her and she says it is like a home to her. We have always felt the teachers and administration are willing to work with us to create a strong and well rounded educational experience. It is also so fun to see all the different age girls interacting since there are girls from pre-k 3 through 12th grade on the campus. The girls often get a chance to feel like a leader. Also we are not catholic and have never felt out of place as a family here. Highly recommend!

attended Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart from Pre-K through 5th grade, and I can honestly say…read moreit was one of the most damaging and traumatic experiences of my life. The school constantly preached, "We are a family," but that couldn't have been farther from the truth. It felt more like being trapped in a prison where no one cared about you--especially if you didn't fit their idea of the "perfect" student. I have a learning disability, and instead of offering support, the school made me feel like I was a burden. The teachers completely ignored my struggles and acted as if my needs were too much for them to handle. They couldn't be bothered to help me succeed and made it clear that if you weren't one of their "ideal" students, you didn't matter. The bullying was relentless, and it was allowed to thrive. I was made fun of constantly, and the teachers never intervened. They didn't care. I went to them for help, and their response was always the same: dismissive and uninterested. It was like I didn't exist unless I was falling in line with their expectations. They let the bullying continue, creating an environment that was toxic, unsafe, and emotionally damaging. Instead of being a family, this school felt like a place where kids were pitted against each other, and the weak were left to fend for themselves. I was held back because of this school. Instead of providing me with the help I needed to succeed, they let me fall behind and made me feel like I wasn't good enough. The lack of support and care destroyed my confidence and left me feeling worthless. They didn't help me overcome my challenges; they just made them worse. I had to repeat a grade because of their failure to provide any meaningful support or accommodations for my learning disability. I should have been given the resources to succeed, but they chose to push me aside and let me fail. And the tuition--don't even get me started. We paid an absurd amount of money for this so-called education, but all we got in return was a toxic, neglectful environment. The money went into the pockets of the administration, while the students received no extra help, no special accommodations, and no real education. It felt like we were just another dollar sign to them, nothing more. They were more interested in maintaining their "prestige" than actually helping the students who needed it the most. In the end, I left Duchesne feeling completely broken and defeated. The school didn't just fail me academically--it ruined my sense of self-worth. I was left emotionally scarred, and I had to fight to rebuild my confidence. It wasn't a place that nurtured growth, learning, or self-esteem. It was a place where kids were ignored, bullied, and made to feel like they weren't good enough. I wouldn't wish this school on my worst enemy. If your child has a learning disability, or if they don't fit into the mold of the "perfect" student, don't send them here. Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart will not help them thrive. It will break them. This school doesn't care about the students--it only cares about money and its own image. It's a toxic, harmful place that promises a family but delivers nothing but pain, neglect, and failure.

My entire experience with this school has been truly awful. I've been discriminated against, lied…read moreto, insulted, and excluded from everything receiving my son's report cards to Halloween parties. The receptionist once cited her own made up "11th Commandment," to justify not allowing me to pick up my own child. The school now claims I am my son's grandpa for some reason. I found errors in this year's student/parent handbook then I looked at last years and found the same errors so they're obviously copying and pasting each year and not checking anything. They excluded me from being an emergency contact and when I finally got access to the medical records they have on file for my son I found critical errors regarding his most serious allergic reaction. To fix the error all that was needed was to change 1 word on a 1 page document. It's been 4 months since I brought their error to their attention and have yet to receive confirmation that they fixed it and just today after finding out they refer to me as my son's grandfather my son's teacher dm's me telling me wtf she doesn't appreciate. This is a religious school and in the handbook the first mention of "God," is literally a disclosure that informs you that you won't get your tuition money back if an act of "God" shuts down the school. I think the Devil might be the Principal.

Holy Spirit has been our home for the last 4 years. My kids started in their Early Childhood school…read moreand have since moved on to their Primary school. The teachers and staff are wonderful and loving. The curriculum is excellent and they make learning fun. Both my kids enjoy going to school each day.

My daughter was enrolled in this Montessori school for over 4 years and we couldn't be happier with…read morethe results including academic (reading, math, etc.) and social skills. The school culture is great with plenty of opportunities for parents to participate. The communicating app works very well and the staff shares many pictures every day. But most important, the staff and teachers and families involved are all incredible. I highly recommend this school.

My kid has been at MGMS since the 2nd week it opened at 15months. This year my kid turned 4. The…read moreteachers are kind, caring and very attentive. The class my kid is in now has mindful teachers trained in Montessori education. I'm astounded by all my kid learns there. It's a great pre school. Small and the community feeling is amazing. I was nervous at first because they do not have live video but I get updates throughout the day from their use of brightwheel app. They keep me very informed of anything that may happen. The building is an older building that gives a school house feeling and set up for small humans. I will keep my kid there til kindergarten.

My experience with Ms. Lifsey as a first and second grade teacher has been very disappointing. I…read morewitnessed her speak harshly to children, including insulting, yelling at, and unfairly punishing students, including my own child. A teacher working with young children should show patience, encouragement, and care, but Ms. Lifsey consistently failed to do so. It also seems these concerns are known by the administration, yet little has been done to address them. While many other teachers at The Branch School have been caring and supportive, this review is specifically about Ms. Lifsey and the administration's handling of these concerns. I would encourage parents considering first or second grade placement here to ask careful questions before enrolling their child.

Best school for grand daughter so far. Really like it. Christmas program was fantastic. Check it…read moreout.