My two children are thriving at Lakehill. They have been enrolled six years now. My junior in high…read moreschool son and ninth grade daughter have learned many valuable social, emotional, athletic, and certainly educational lessons. Moving them from Lamplighter was very timely as they were craving structured environments that had rigorous academics. I am thrilled that they have been able to pursue their passions - including theater, sports, volunteerism, so many clubs, and leadership opportunities. Don't let the small class size fool you, it is a blessing! There are tons of opportunities for growth and they encourage the students to shine based on their own merits. Contrary to that negative yelp post from way too many years ago (P.S. You can't blame a child's drug habit on the school. That's called observant & disciplined parenting), the administration keeps a close eye on the students and alerts the parents quickly to concerns or behavior shifts. I can confidently say that we have parented in partnership with the school to raise smart, respectful, creative, athletic, well-balanced students. And Lakehill's focus on college prep is indeed a strength. The college counselor Ms. Dondis is a highly acclaimed professional - even a sought after expert speaker in her field. We specifically looked at Lakehill because it offered nondenominational education with so many opportunities in a nurturing, structured environment with a solid academic track record. 5 Stars for great academics, sports, a great community of involved parents,and a caring administration!

My 7th grade nephew currently attends this school, and he has since he started kindergarten. He is…read morevery happy to go to school, participate in sports and service projects, and make and keep what are sure to be long time friendships, all of which are long term benefits of a smaller, private school education. I feel as though he is a mature, respectful, well-prepared middler who I expect to achieve a very sold, college readiness experience. In terms of technology, the school does use lots - iPads, laptops, labs..... fairly typical of what I expect from a school such as this. The most important part of my observation is that he is happy and likes to go to school. I'm impressed. When I lived and taught in Dallas, I had no idea what this school was until a colleague left my school to teach there. That was 1997 - and he is STILL THERE! Since then another friend left his school to teach there. At this point it got my attention. Then they hired a marketing director, and the school started appearing more and more in the paper - like a LOT. Service projects became popular and a mainstay, and it was clear there was a strategic plan executed that included some serious "play," which has paid off; all of these things, my nephew participated in. It's a best kept secret for sure. From a community member perspective, living in the Lakewood area was a good experience, and I was able to participate in their fund raisers (Trek For Tech, among others), even though I didn't have kids in the school. Overall, if you are looking for a private school, you may be immediately enamored with the "big 5 (St. Marks, Cistercian, ESD, Hockaday, and Ursuline), and there are HUGE merits to each of them, but Lakehill prep is not to be missed.

Amazing school, amazing teachers, I love Lakewood Elementary. They have a great playground for kids…read moreand perfectly safe, they have the lunch line (chicken nuggets on Tuesday, and Pizza on Friday) with amazing staff and great cooks. They have counselors where kids could talk to them and the counselors give them lessons about bullying, drugs, etc. They also have a TAG (Talented And Gifted) program, to get in kids take a test and when your in you do lots of projects and get to hang out with friends.

This school is truly amazing! It has the most community spirit and level of parental involvement of…read moreany school I've ever seen. The classrooms are inviting and well-planned. The depth of resources sets the opportunity for our kids to thrive to their potential. A huge percentage of the students qualify for talented/gifted programs. Our child is in a life-changing Total Communication classroom for children on the autism spectrum or those with other language processing challenges. The teacher is lovingly invested and amazingly effective. Lakewood has excellent communication with the parents and frequent activities for family such as the Dad & Kids campout and the recent Fall Festival. The PTA is unparalleled and dynamic. It has been a blessing and privilege to be part of this wonderful school.

a rival school to Hillcrest. More predominantly white and better funded. If you want a better IB…read moreexperience with a smaller class size, go to hillcrest. But if you care more about social things than woodrow is for you. Tbh i prefer hillcrest academically but this school def has better sports. your pic!

Woodrow works wonders. It serves a population which goes from the children of doctors, lawyers and…read moreother post-grad professionals to those whose parents didn't finish school in Mexico. This mix is unique, you won't find it at other schools. The social skills and friendships formed are as impressive as the academics. Speaking of that, The Dallas Morning News recently published that Woodrow is #1 in academic gains in Dallas. The school was redesigned three years ago into four college prep academies which offer AP and IB (International Baccalaureate). Woodrow and its feeder, J. L. Long Middle School, are the only two IB schools in Dallas. Transfers for those out of the attendance zone are available with applications starting in January. Unlike DISD magnets, Woodrow offers the full range of athletic and extracurricular activities. It is the quintessential American high school experience. The Lakewood area is a bit like a small town and many generations have attended the school resulting in many traditions and an extensive alumni network. My only gripe would be that the principal, going into his third year, is a little to strict on spirit and pep rallies. He does attend most sporting events, however. Overall, it's a great school and a true oasis of education in DISD.

I'm not Catholic, so I'm not sure how to rate a cathedral. Do I need to say a few extra hail…read moreMary's because I didn't give it 5 stars? Or should I attend Mass a few extra times? Of course I'm not sure what's involved in either one of those, but I can say that the wedding I attended here was a nice one. From what I can tell or heard, it was an abbreviated version (which is okay with me). I was impressed with the acoustics and the size of the organ...oh and the large sanctuary. Parking seemed to be vast, but then again it wasn't Easter. St. Thomas Aquinas seems to be a gem hidden within the east Dallas community.

We've been parishioners at STA for over 10 years now, and our children have been students at this…read moreBlue Ribbon school since PreK. A fantastic curriculum, caring staff, welcoming community. Feeling blessed to be part of the STA family.

Excellent school nearby. Grandkids loved it. Academics and extracurricular activities very good.read more

I went to this school and it sucks. the power doesn't work and I found rats in almost every single…read moreclassroom. and on top of it I got stampeded on the very first day of school. don't recommend.

If I could give zero stars I would. These people had us in for two tours, said they could…read moreaccommodate both of my children, and then when I told them about my three year old's (minimal) special needs, they made up a "trial day" only to reject him. They didn't give him a chance. I would not trust my children with this school if someone paid me. Blessing in disguise. My biggest regret is subjecting my child to their insensitivity for the two hours he spent there.

After moving to Dallas from the suburbs, we quickly found out that there is not an abundance of…read morechildcare facilities in the area. Luckily we found White Rock North School and have been very pleased with how our children are performing academically. Since they use the Saxon Phonics program in Pre-K, my daughter went into kindergarten with a strong reading foundation. I love this is not just a daycare, it is a school. My son goes to PE, art and music class. The curriculum is well planned and my son is thriving academically.

mrs. cooley was trying to pull down my shorts but completely touched everything on me in the middle…read moreof the hallway. completely inappropriate in high school. the fact that my backpack could pull my shorts up and someone (during 2020 where no one could touch eachother) this woman came up to me and literally totally pantsed me to pull down my shorts. I was wearing lulu lemon shorts and a sweatshirt. i have never been so humiliated in my highschool.

I went to highland park high school for 4 years. I love this place with the education and fun clubs…read moreto join. You can't go wrong putting your kids into main stream high school. The teachers here are amazing . I met a teacher there made an impact to my life. There is a special needs program in highland park. And I co founded a chapter in my high school for a non profit organization called best buddies. So put you child here for a great experience.

Bishop Lynch guided my child into a world of opportunity. They provided the perfect environment for…read moreeducational growth. Good friends were made, accountability was learned and the feeling of accomplishment was prevalent.

So much sadness for my child attending this high school. Just keep your nose down, try to avoid the…read morebully kids, keep a positive attitude. The teachers really do care, get to know the students, and are engaging. Its the administration that is chasing the almighty dollar and allowing terrible behavior from students against others. There is never mention of treating your fellow students with a Christian attitude and definitely no enforcement of morals by the principal, president, dean of students, counselors. BL tuition is too expensive for the abusive environment the kids have to endure.

My experience in Hillcrest High School has so far been the worst for my sophomore year. It was the…read moreworst during my freshman year last year but this school has drained my energy enough.. The school feels like a freaking prison. The staff doesn't do their job well, the program sucks when it comes to performing arts, and most of all, students here are unrealistic. Always making me feel like an adult here and I'm a student. Last year I tried my hardest to address the teachers and Mr. Flourie about non-black students saying the N-Word. None of them did a single thing to actually prevent this problem. For example, I came to Mr. Flourie's office and addressed him about the boys who I have told constantly to stop saying the N-Word. He said he understood and he knows a lot of students come to him about this situation. I also told him if he could bring every student to the auditorium and tell them what the word means. And told him if he doesn't then I'll do it myself. Later on, he actually came into my biology class and told everyone not to say it. And that's all. You can't just come into a classroom and expect the students to stop saying it. As an African American it feels very offensive to hear it come out of any non-black person's mouth like it's a word we use as a joke. This is a school I'll be giving no stars to, I will not recommend you to go here. Most parents and students here share their problems with the staff but sometimes it's never solved. The security guards are the people who make the experience feel like a prison, especially the council for me. If they see you walk in the hallway, like two times, they'll say, "You've been walking in this hallway too much," usually it's the 10th grade sophomore who says things like that, always being exaggerated with students. Then the female security guard who wears braids is the one who always yells at children for the smallest reasons. She wants to find a problem with every little thing, if there was a student who's in a marching band and eating next to the hallway during lunch, she'll literally scream at them. This security guard is jealous of almost half of the students there at school. The sophomore council and the security guard are mainly the two people who make me feel like I'm in a prison. I have a lot of problems at this school and honestly I'm done with everyone... If you're planning on going to this school I sure do hope you have a better experience than me. And if it turns out like mine then try to make the best of it. Sincerely Lady Chelsie :)

The new lady who replaced de Jesus plays a very nice, nasty character. She's not genuine but wants…read morerespect from everybody. I don't understand how you could enter a new environment and expect students and staff to just respect you. She isn't representing the black community in the right way. This school has to do better. Since she walks around with papers in her hand, she needs to take notes on how to fix the school instead of picking on teachers, students, and staff. She will be the reason many more kids will stop showing up. She should've built her way up. I'm highly, highly disappointed.