I called because I wanted information about the school for my son and the receptionist gave me a…read moreshort version and hung up in my face like she wasn't interested in giving me information. Very rude

This is one of the most sought after elementary schools (according to real estate agents). It has…read more32 open classrooms (most don't have all 4 walls and instead have rolling pods and bookshelves for dividers) for K-5th with one class for pre-K. They recently built a new playground and gym in the past ten years - when I was there we had to do chair aerobics in the cafeteria on rainy days because there was no gym. The teachers and administrators continue teaching here for years because of the great support from the parents in the area. Classrooms are never overcrowded, and I can't recall a time when they had to use trailers. It's my dear alma mater and there is nothing bad I could say about this school; most of my great childhood memories took place here - the spring festivals, field days, sock-hops, and fall carnivals.

I am extremely disappointed in the conversation I had with the director of Springmont. I initially…read morereached out via email to discuss our unique scheduling situation with my children. We discussed the months we would be living in Atlanta, that I was interested in having them in the summer program, and that my oldest was not currently enrolled in a montessori program (he is only 4). We scheduled a call as I am not currently living in the area. I had to email the director the day of to see if she was still available for a call. Atlanta was on a weather closure but the director never communicated this to me. We rescheduled for a couple days later. The entire phone call consisted of why my children could not attend (we aren't currently enrolled, I could not start that late in the semester, they are not current montessori students etc). All of her reasonings for why my children would not be accepted at Springmont were topics discussed via email. Not only did she waste my time by not cancelling the initial call, she wasted my time with questions that were incorrectly answered via the initial email communication. I would not write a check to this school nor would I trust this director and her unprofessionalism with my children.

Our son went to Springmont when it was called First Montessori of Atlanta. He had attended Sarah…read moreSmith in elementary school and we were not sure that Sutton was a good fit for him so we did a tour of FMSA, which happened to be on the day of their 6th year presentations. We were blown away at how composed, articulate, and kind the students were. Each child did a 20 minutes PowerPoint presentation in front of 50 people with poise and aplomb. The A/V went out during one presentation and the other kids swooped in to the rescue, fixing the problem. Our son was unusual because most kids grew up in the Montessori system where he did not. He thrived from day one and became an ambassador for the school. He would tell the other kids that they did not realize how lucky they were. He spent 3 years at the school and was reading at the level of a sophomore in college when he was in 8th grade. (He didn't know that....the beauty of Montessori is you are never ever bored). He learned how to mediate disagreements, he worked on a farm at the land school, hanging drywall, he ran a school lunch program and blossomed into a confident, poised young man. I cannot say enough good things about this school. I wish that I had gone to Montessori; it is that impressive.

My daughter goes to the school and love it the first day of school she said she learned a lot …read more You can keepin touch with your teacher and do school related activities love the school

The day school is a safe loving environment the staff is wonderful…read more My child loves her teachers. She has a well rounded day of learning and fun activities From music class arts and crafts story time to learning to write and read. She also has Spanish class once a week cooking ballet and computers. My child has grown and gain so much confidence attending this school. There are school productions throughout the year my daughter memorized poems and songs to perform on stage. Halloween is a hoot as well as the spring hat parade. I highly recommend The day school.

This is one of the better child care facilities in Atlanta…read more The staff (some have been at the school for 20+ years) don't just take care of the kids, they love them. Our child comes home happy, and sharing something new everyday. Drop off and pickup is fast and easy, the school is always sparkling clean, and they also offer after school programs for every age group. Thanks Day School!

All the teachers at Brumby are clearly dedicated and love their jobs and the kids they work with…read more Mr. Branche, Mrs. Clark, Coach Cosgrove, Mrs. Bloodworth to name just a few have made my daughter feel welcomed and like she belongs. My daughter goes to school every day excited to learn, be with her classmates and feel the encouragement of her teachers! Under the news leadership, Principal Alford, there is a vibrancy, passion and energy that is so refreshing and gives me hope for the future of all that attend Brumby. Finally, the community is so supportive! The diversity at this school is wonderful to experience and gives my daughter a very unique experience that will help her learn how to engage with people from any different cultures in the world.

This is a horrible school to send your child of color too, their very bias, and go straight to…read moresuspending kids that's only in 3rd grade, they have not patience or RESPECT when it comes to children and i absolutely hate that my son have to deal with grown adults that bully him, to the point he's uncomfortable at school and can't do well or succeed in his school work

My favorite elementary school so far!!! The principal and staff are highly involved and CARING!!…read moreThat is what a school is suppose to be an extended family.

My daughter has been going here since kindergarten. Awesome school and awesome staff. It's one of…read morethe best rated schools in the area. If you're looking for a good school for your kids enroll them here.

I went to Galloway from K-12, so this comes from a very long firsthand experience. There are…read moredefinitely positives: it is a kind, supportive environment, the teachers generally care, and the school does a good job making students feel seen as individuals. I understand why a lot of Buckhead families are drawn to it. That said, looking back as an adult, I do not feel like it prepared me especially well for real life. There was a lot of emphasis on "be your best self," which sounds good on paper, but in my experience there was less emphasis on discipline, toughness, accountability, and the kind of academic rigor that actually helps once you leave a protected school environment. It helped get me into Alabama, but I was not especially well prepared once I got there, and that became obvious pretty quickly. Now I work in residential real estate, and while I do fine, it is not exactly the kind of challenging or deeply fulfilling professional path I once thought a school like Galloway was preparing me for. It is a very relationship-driven job with long hours, and if I am being honest, a lot of where I landed had more to do with family connections than with any real edge the school gave me. That is the part I think prospective families should think about. Galloway was good at making students feel comfortable and affirmed. I am less convinced it was good at pushing them hard enough to thrive on their own later.

I've been a teacher for over 30 years and I didn't know a school as ideal as Galloway existed. It's…read morewhat education should be but usually is thought to be impossible by those who haven't seen it done. I took a job in upper learning and have been so pleased to see that Galloway does exactly what they say they do. They are still true to their mission in a time when many schools have tried to be too much, or worse, given up trying. Students are happy, supported, and empowered to advocate for their own education. The rhythm of the day is purposefully designed to help students learn and grow academically as well as socially. Teachers create conditions for each student to think deeply and participate actively according to their strengths. The day is punctuated by regular breaks allowing students to enjoy social community, lunch, and relaxation in between tutorials and class time. Students are very involved: they run weekly clubs and plan and host town meetings. There is time for sports and extracurriculars. Students can explore their interests casually as well as competitively in a welcoming atmosphere. I wish I'd known about it sooner.

I'm so heartbroken to see how this school has went downhill so badly. I used to love sending my…read moreyounger sister to school knowing I once went there. I saw one of the pre-k teachers miss treating my sister. The teacher was leaving her out of the group because of her skin tone!

Nice school nestled in the neighborhood. Nice teachers and an excellent program. I would recommend…read morethis school to anyone living in the district. It has one the best teacher/ student ratios in the area. The school offers bus service and has a car pool lane. This great for area residents and parents alike.