I highly recommend this school. If you have a Christian…read moremindset, this is an excellent place that trains and equips workers for God's ministry.

Our experience with this school was extremely disappointing…read more Our 9-year-old son was isolated and subjected to ongoing bullying by a group of boys. The situation was visible to teachers and staff, yet we as parents were never informed about what was happening. Instead of protecting a child who was clearly struggling, the school allowed the behavior to continue and left him to cope with it on his own. What is most concerning is that while our son suffered the consequences of this bullying, the students involved continued to receive recognition and rewards, with no visible accountability for their actions. A school's first responsibility is to provide a safe and supportive environment for its students. In our experience, this school failed to meet that responsibility.

Thomas Middle School is a great middle school with wonderful, caring teachers. I went to Thomas as…read morea student and taught at Thomas as a student teacher. I had very positive experiences through both roles. The best part of this school is the culture that has been built. It celebrates student achievement while remembering it's history and heritage. I am proud to say that I am a graduate of this school. I highly recommend Thomas Middle School!

"This is the best school in the country"…read more -mr grant This is a great school. I don't know why you people would be looking up Thomas Middle School on yelp tho. You guys cra cra

I LOVE this school. My children attend J Low for the special education preschool program and…read morereceive speech therapy services. The staff/team is very involved and very welcoming of parent involvement. The child's needs are first priority, always. There are all sorts of fun activities going on throughout the school year. I genuinely feel like my children are safe and cared for when at school. My son's teacher for the past 2 years was Mrs. Theresa Maloney and she is GREAT. My daughter's teacher is Mrs. Raksha Papa-and she is GREAT too! The school psychologist is also awesome, as well as the speech pathologists and social workers. I am heartbroken that my son has to leave this school and go to John Jay next year for kindergarten (Jay is our assigned school for our residence). John Jay is also a great school, according to reviews on GreatSchools.org but I really wish my kids could stay at Juliette Low FOREVER! lol I would definitely recommend this elementary school!

We are new to the community and historically my family had attended private schools. My son is…read moreenrolled at Westgate and I am so pleased. The amount of progress he has made from the first day of school is amazing! The kindergarten teacher Mrs. A is outstanding. Her communication is great and the children enjoy her classroom!

Olive Mary Stitt Elementary School is a fantastic elementary school with caring, compassionate…read moreteachers! I went there as a student. I was a student there when Mary Stitt was principal. Julia Walsh, who ran for Arlington Heights Village President, was my kindergarten teacher. Olive recently expanded their offerings to provide all day kindergarten. Recent renovations will expand physical education and other classes. I have nothing but good memories of this school. I highly recommend Olive Mary Stitt Elementary School.

Awesome school! Last year we moved to the area from NYC because of the military and looking for a…read moregood school for our daughter was a top priority. This school met all our expectations and then some. From the moment we walked in to discuss the registration the staff welcomed us with opened arms. They helped us with every step along the way and it was smooth process especially with moving half way through the school year. Now going into our second year here we still feel that this school was the right decision. Our daughter went to school at a NYC Public School and while that school is also great (FYI... P.S 122 was my elementary school also) this place really focuses on reading which is something that we feel is most important. NYC was trying to fit too many subjects all at once and for kindergarten and 1st grade we felt she should become strong in the basic foundation of education. All the teachers here are amazing and real sweethearts with the kids. But Mrs. Naughten and Mrs. Nordman are special to my family. Arlington Heights is known for its good school district and I can tell you that OMS definitely represents that.

I have had two students go through the preschool program at St. Peter's and it is truly the best of…read morethe best! For the 2 year old students they even have a special outdoor play area with smaller slides and toys for that age group that both of my daughters have enjoyed! Their outdoor space and playground for the prek3 and older students is fantastic too (lots of swings and slides!) and I always felt my kids were getting such a great mix of education as well as fun outdoor time at school. Utilizing sensory bins, painting, motor room, etc. my kids have enjoyed so many fun and educational activities at this school. We have had excellent teachers for the past 4 years we have been here! Even with a child with food allergies I felt very supported by the staff including her in snacks/activities and checking in with me occasionally when needed to make sure she could be included. Even more recently St. Peter has allowed students to bring their own snacks in to accommodate the many food allergies children have nowadays. Ms. Cummins by far has been the best teacher we have ever had. She updates parents daily through the school's app (which not all teachers do!) and I always feel that I know what my child is doing at school by her fantastic communication. Anytime I have questions about something and email her she gets back to me immediately. My family has been so lucky to have her for 2 of our children. She is the most passionate, knowledgeable and caring teacher. Both of my children have learned SO much and grown by being in her class, I will forever be grateful! I would highly recommend this school to anyone in Arlington Heights and the northwest suburbs of Chicago area.

I can only speak to the preschool level as my kids are still under 5. We have had 2 kids now at St…read more Peter and could honestly not be happier! Both my boys had the same 2's teacher since that's how St. Peter does it. We have been so happy and blessed and honestly this teacher is as wonderful as they come. An absolute blessing. I was actually surprised to see another review as we had the exact opposite with that teacher. Mrs. Cummins is honestly a blessing and one of the most amazing teachers. She is the reason we never considered any other option for our second child. She has embraced all the difficulties he has had in this being his first exposure to school. She is openly communicative with all the parents and kids and I can speak for the other moms in the class as well we feel we hit the jackpot with her. When any issues arise she discusses them and works with us to find a solution that best fits our child, us and finally her. Our older son has Mrs. Grissom this year and he is thriving because of her. She treats the kids with kindness, love, and teaches them confidence. My older son was always more nervous in the school settings but she has really helped him blossom. Not only are the preschool teachers amazing but the staff is so incredibly kind and loving. They know your kids by name and ask how everyone is doing. Feeling this level of care has kept us at St. Peter. You can choose anywhere for your child to go but St. Peter has always been accommodating and caring.

Both my son and my daughter took their 8th grade education in this school and we loved the academic…read moreprogram here. It was a lot more challenging than the school they came from. The work is about one grade level higher, but our daughter seemed to be thriving in the intense curriculum and looked like she was having fun everyday! I really appreciate the small classroom size and one on one attention. This may not be a school for every child or parent but if you want a good discipline in academics and if you say the safety is first; this is it. Another plus for me is how clean and organized the school is. I was happy to see such a clean facility. Lastly, the teachers were wonderful, as well as the whole staff! The out of school activities were so well coordinated. Thank you Ali Kucuker

I have three kids. Two of them already graduated and went to Northside College Prep, one of the top…read moreperforming magnet schools in Chicago. SAC is a small family environment. My youngest one is in 3rd grade gifted program and loves it. I am very lucky to have such school where my kids are nurtured and challenged.

All 3 of my children have gone to Village Preschool. From the friendly staff to the warm greeting…read morethat you receive from the director every time. The classrooms are clean. The curriculum is full of fun, hands on projects from science, math, art and story time. They have an outstanding music program with two really cute performances during the year. They also have an awesome lunch program that goes from 11:30-2. My son is currently in the pk-3's class and begs me to sign him up for lunch every time we are there. My older two children love to visit and see their teachers they had.

When I was doing my research for preschools in Arlington Heights for my first born, Village…read morePreschool was at the very top of my list. I had always heard wonderful things about it from other moms in the community. We are now about to complete our first year over there and I honestly could not be happier with my choice. My daughter has grown so much, and has been so cared for along the way. There are so many hands-on learning stations for the kids to learn and explore. During the year, they've been able to learn through kinetic sand, water table, large and small motor activities, reading, writing, games, and so much more. They had a firefighter visit to teach them about fire safety, a librarian visit their school to foster their appreciation for books and reading, and they also learned about caterpillars turning into butterflies by witnessing it firsthand. I feel a school is only as good as its teachers and staff, and the teachers at Village are true gems - so warm, nurturing, and knowledgeable. They all have been at the school for many years, and they make learning so fun and age appropriate. The director of the school is also superb; a very organized woman whose door is always open and is willing to answer any questions I've had throughout the year. She does a wonderful job communicating with parents through newsletters and notes about upcoming events at the school. We are always greeted with smiles by the whole staff. You can tell they all want to be there and love what they do, not just one day but everyday. There is also a great weekly music class that the kids attend, and there are 2 music performances that the kids put on for their families. This is a great way for the kids to become comfortable in front of large groups. I highly recommend Village Preschool to everyone I meet since we've had such a positive experience there. You know it's a special place when my younger one who is 18 months never wants to leave when we drop off her older sister at school!

We looked at this park for accessibility for mobility challenged people. Know before you go!…read more Here is what we found: - Wood chips as a surface - There is a handicap accessible swing, but surrounded by wood chips - Handicap accessible parking is close to the park Nice park!

Parents! READ THIS POST! (Please)…read more As my daughter has been growing up, I have always had the slight "fear" that she needs to be in a, not good, but GREAT school. I do believe that Elementary schools do shape who they will become. This is when their minds are still wanting to absorb information and this is when they are still free-spirited. When I was looking into moving, I was trying very had to find a school nearby. My moving was dedicated to a great school district. I came across an apartment complex and found out about this school in their district. Of course, I did my research on the school before I settled on my lease. After reading about studies and reviews on this school, I gave it a chance. Boy, I could NOT be any HAPPIER. She is enrolled in Kindergarten and the transition mid-year for her was GREAT. When I had toured the school and expressed my concerned that she was transferring schools mid-year, they did take everything into account. When she attended her first week, she LOVED it. Her teacher is VERY attentive to all of her students as well as the parents (this is usually not likely). I was able to contact her teacher with any concern(s) I had via email or phone and she was VERY prompt in her response(s). Each child in the classroom was so well-rounded, as in they were go kind to each other. You were able to tell that they were well disciplined at school in order to come home and implement the same mind-set taught to them. The office staff there in the administration part was not too friendly. When I came in, I get it that I was there at 7am when they opened, but that doesn't excuse their behavior towards me. I had the reaction of "oh goodness" from the staff. I gave them the benefit of the doubt since it was really early. When I came in for several other visits, they did treat me with more respect, acknowledging that they had remembered me (*phew). Now that I have gained my "want" in the office, I realized that the school truly does care. This post could be because I'm still a Noobie to the whole parenting idea, and having my child involved in schools, but this school is truly GREAT. I'm a young mom, and I see the potential in this school to mold my daughter to be a great person.