I have presented Junior Achievement (JA) programs at this school for almost 3 years now across all…read moregrades at this school. I do not have any children attending the school, but my experience with JA here has given me a unique opportunity to observe the students, teachers and staff at St Emily. One would be hard pressed to find a school that could offer a better experience for their child than St Emily's does. The teachers and staff are caring individuals who are clearly dedicated to the education and welfare of the students. It is evident in viewing the organization of the classrooms and the demeanor of the students that everyone there is dedicated to ensuring that students grow and learn. The school emits a positive atmosphere that is most evident in watching the interaction among students and staff. Disrespect is seldom seen here. And one thing that really amazes me is when I see older students communicating with younger students in a caring, interested manner. On numerous occasions I have seen older students asking the younger ones how they are doing or feeling and the students carrying on peer to peer conversations regardless of their age or grade differences. "Bullying" just isn't part of the process or vocabulary here. For me, this school is the closest to the education I received in the public schools in Oak Park many years ago - an education I have treasured all my life. And while the teachers can knock their socks off trying to educate their students, credit also needs to go to the parents for the positive atmosphere too - manners and discipline start in the home! So thumbs up to the entire St. Emily family - you're doing a fantastic job f or the future of the children at your school.

We have been a part of the Quest Academy family for almost 4 years now and it is honestly the best…read moreschool for both of our kids. The curriculum is carefully thought out and planned, with customized education for each student. Communication between the faculty and parents is frequent and informative- we always know what our kids are learning. There is also an emphasis on character building and teach students how to leave a positive impact.

As the parents of two kids who attend Quest Academy, we've had a great experience so far. The…read morestaff and faculty are amazing and very qualified when it comes to gifted children. We've been at Quest four years with and each year we're happier as parents. Our kids also love it. We really appreciate how Quest personalizes the learning experience for each child. It's a great school with very strong academics. Also, the families of Quest children become fast friends and we all spend a lot of time together. We highly recommend it!

I have nothing but great things to say about Acarath. It is such a great school and my daughter…read moreloved every minute of it. Great teachers! Ms Laine is awesome :). I highly recommend your kid enrolling in this school

Update... After I left the review, the owner is upset that she says that we cant even apply this…read moredeposit money toward the tuition. I lost words to say. As a business owner, she's asking for lose lose situation. Does she have have morals and value? Shes okay to let the other Kayla family withdraw without penality but doesnt even allow us to apply the $$ toward tuition as she doesnt want to accept our daughter. Its unheard of!!! I also read many reviews on other sites about this owner that she has no compassion for kids and only after money. Its pretty sad... and also sad that I have this deal with this and I have one more left before my baby's delivery. Life isn't fair many times but I believe it will come around for those ppl. Plz reconsider before signing up at this Montessori.

We have been a Tbubderbird family for years! Uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews have attended! My…read moreown children started attending at the age of 2 and went for 3 years! The teachers are so caring and my children loved going there! I would highly recommend this school!

Our family couldn't speak more highly of Thunderbird! We truly love being part of the Thunderbird…read morefamily. Our oldest son did two years at Thundbird, once kindergarten time came we couldn't believe how far our little guy had come! Thank you Thunderbird! We are excited for our youngest son to have the same experience now!

The best. Good, strong football team with strong passing attach. Should be a strong contender for…read moreconference championship .

bre like Fremd lowk turned crazy asf them kids are actually like tweaked dont send ur kids here if…read moreu don't wanna them to get jumped in the br at 7am bc that's the stuff that be happening in this "school" they prioritize being a "top ranked school" except the only reason for that is because u can literally only fail if u try hard enough bc of the Fremd 50 they give these kids detention or iss for skipping a class but when kids are getting threatened and harassed or actually report something, they look the other way. They only act like they care and supervise when someone calls them out for it. Otherwise, the hall monitors have no human respect and if you're really lucky they might go into the bathroom with your children and instead of just making sure it's clean like their supposed to, they stand there and look into your closed stall! so be careful if u doom your children to go to school here because you are sending them into a building with predators, adults that act like they're in preschool, and teachers and staff that have zero respect for anybody and the most they teach is that you just have to "try harder" Fremd used to be a good school, maybe ten years ago, but nobody there cares about the students and their well-being . don't send your kids here!

I can't imagine sending my kids anywhere else - St Alexander is like no other school around! Small…read moreclass sizes and a loving, family atmosphere make it the hidden gem of the Western Burbs. The curriculum is advanced and every child gets the one-on-one time they need to make sure they succeed.

We've had our son there for kindergarten and first grade, and have placed him there for the before…read moreschool and aftercare programs, as well. My wife and I have been very happy with what he's encountered there, academically, socially, and otherwise. The staff has without exception been very caring and dedicated people, and the atmosphere throughout the day has been professional, efficient, and everything you'd want for your child. Our son has progressed very well in his learning and social skills, and comes home challenged and excited by what he's encountered. He gets a lot of personal attention. We'll have him there into the future, because St. A's is the kind of place that any parent is looking for, and we'd recommend this great school to others as well. A job well done by this great staff.

Positives: The…read morefacility is beautiful, clean, and well maintained. There is a wonderful outdoor play area that provides the children with plenty of space to play and explore. Several of the teachers are exceptional. They are caring, engaging, and create a positive learning environment for the children. Areas of Concern: A themed book was introduced in the classroom that included illustrations of a pregnant man and same-sex couples in bed together. This happened on October 23, 2025. I have observed some teachers displaying negative attitudes toward the children, also with each other - including yelling, relying on time-outs as discipline, and taking away a child's comfort item as a consequence, including my son. They claim these approaches aren't allowed, but they do them anyways. Not all teachers / rooms will update the app - so you do not know what your child ate, slept, ect.

I really liked this elementary school. My son attended this school from kindergarten to 6th grade…read more Overall a great school. Nice teachers. Helpful staff. Well maintained school. Nice playground with a big field.