Scottsdale Country Day School has been a wonderful environment for my two daughters over the past…read moretwo years. We couldn't be happier with the quality of education, the dedicated teachers, and the principal; the school really feels like a nurturing home for children seeking a supportive atmosphere, friendly classes, and, most importantly, top-notch education. We feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend this school. The class sizes are small, and the teachers are exceptional. Many of them have been with the school for a long time, and they genuinely care about each student, taking the time to understand their needs and provide support for their success. A heartfelt thank you to all the teachers and the principal for being such amazing individuals who create a family-like community.

I spent six long, harrowing years as a student at that institution--years that left permanent scars…read moreon my mental and emotional well-being. Despite being an A+ student with an IQ of 128, capable of outperforming and intellectually outpacing nearly every teacher I encountered, I was not celebrated or supported--instead, I was neglected, belittled, and emotionally abused. My academic abilities were not nurtured but resented. Rather than being challenged, I was forced to endure mind-numbing lessons from instructors who could barely grasp the material themselves. I routinely corrected teachers in class, only to be met with disdain, defensiveness, and ultimately, retaliation. But the academic neglect was nothing compared to the emotional and psychological torment I endured at the hands of both students and staff. I was relentlessly bullied--verbally, emotionally, and even physically--for the entirety of my enrollment. These weren't isolated incidents; they were sustained and malicious campaigns of abuse by my peers. When I bravely reported these assaults to staff, I was met with cold indifference or outright gaslighting. I was told I was being "dramatic," that I needed to "toughen up," and that I was "disrupting the learning environment." When I escalated my concerns to the school manager--Kathy--her response was nothing short of cruel. She scoffed in my face, accused me of being disrespectful, and told me, point-blank, that I was the problem. This, while I was actively being physically harmed by another student. Even more egregious was the school's blatant, repeated violations of my federally protected 504 plan. As a student with diagnosed anxiety, I was entitled to legally mandated accommodations, many of which were ignored so frequently it became clear they either didn't understand them or simply didn't care. I was denied access to quiet spaces during panic attacks, pressured to participate in overwhelming group activities, and subjected to overstimulating environments--classrooms that often exceeded the supposed 20-student limit, sometimes swelling to 25. For someone with sensory sensitivities and anxiety, this was unbearable. And despite my mother's repeated interventions--including the threat of legal action--the violations continued. Her concerns were dismissed, just as mine had been, until the threat of a lawsuit forced them into temporary compliance. Even then, the staff retaliated by socially isolating me. Teachers began to pretend I didn't exist--ignoring my questions, refusing to acknowledge me in class, and subtly encouraging my classmates to do the same. The school's leadership, including the headmaster and his wife, were complicit in this culture of silence and evasion. They refused to address the bullying or discipline the students responsible. They avoided me in hallways, in meetings, and at events--as though I were a nuisance, an inconvenience, rather than a child in distress. Their middle school program is an academic sham. It failed spectacularly in preparing students for high school--especially public school, where the expectations are higher, the pacing faster, and the social landscape more diverse. The curriculum lacked rigor, creativity, and relevance. There was no individualized instruction, no meaningful academic mentorship, and no emotional support. The school's claim of a "20 students per class" policy is a blatant lie, used to lure unsuspecting parents into a system that is anything but nurturing. The overcrowded classrooms, the incompetence of staff, and the toxic culture of student cruelty formed a perfect storm of dysfunction. By the time I left, my mental health was in shambles. I developed severe anxiety, trust issues, and a deep-rooted fear of authority figures. I stopped raising my hand in class, stopped asking for help, and started to believe that I was the problem--when in reality, I was a child being failed at every level. What this school did wasn't just negligent. It was abusive. And I will never forget it.

Very unwelcoming. As an AA person with a BR daughter I wasn't pleased by the introduction I…read morereceived. We were treated like the elephants in the room and that was not kind or fair.

I loved being here. Cochise has the nicest students and staff! I definitely suggest coming here.read more

Incompetent self serving administration choosing the easy way for them. Some not flexible or…read morewilling to accommodate documented special student situations. Was optimistic and hopeful, but big disappointment and mistake! Not a good supportive environment for all children!

I enrolled in Rancho Solano for my junior year, and let's just say; it wasn't exactly a caring and…read morefriendly environment. I went to Rancho thinking I would get one of the best educations ever, many reviews (i'm assuming are either payed reviews or the extremely rich parents who's kids lied to them about enjoying it) seemed amazing. However, when I arrived I found all the kids my age to be the most stuck up, snobby, rich kids I had ever met. So extremely out of touch, dimwitted, racist, and tone deaf. I was sitting in study hall when I overheard a group of people gossiping about a senior the previous year who cheated on some very hard/important finals and got caught. The parents allegedly paid the principal an additional 25k (which is the same amount as tuition) to stay quiet about it and let him pass. However, that could easily be untrue and just a rumor (wouldn't be surprised with the amount of liars enrolled). I was in Integrated 2 math class. The absolute worst math teacher EVER had. I was more of a quiet kid, I wanted to keep to myself and not talk to any of the out of touch students there. She would often call me out during break asking why I wasn't with my friends, knowing I had pretty much none (by choice). She was more focused on being a "tough"/"strict"/"intimidating" teacher than a good teacher. I learnt more about her unnecessary classroom rules than about what I needed to pass the class. On the midterm final, I spent 2 weeks studying everything we had learnt throughout the year. We weren't made aware until the week of that we weren't allowed calculators on the test, although we had practiced with calculators the whole year. The final felt like a whole new class, for a moment I thought I was at the wrong final exam when I saw what was on it. The housekeeping of this school is very poorly looked after. It's disgusting, specifically the bathrooms. I can only speak for the girls bathroom, there was always toilets that hadn't been bothered to be flushed. The janitors do not do a good job to clean it up, there would be the same unflushed mess in the same toilets for a week straight. More importantly maybe the adults should teach these kids how to flush a toilet as their maids have been doing it all their lives. I will be calling out another teacher who I thankfully did not have but I did witness doing some strange things to a sophomore girl. We were doing presentations in class and this teacher came in to watch a group of girls who obviously he gets along with and has for a class. I always think it's a little strange whenever teachers and students have oddly close or even flirty relationships with one another. I didn't think too much of it until out of nowhere one of the girls screams bursting out of laughter. This 35+ man was tickling a 15 year old girls waist. Absolutely disgusting and predatory behavior. I won't be saying names but all I know is that he teaches science classes. They always emphasized how strict their rules were about dress code. About how skirts should be 4 inches from the middle of the knee, most girls were walking around with their underwear visible and nobody batted an eye. This place does not deserve to be ranked #2 in Arizona's private schools. Disgusting, sloppy, shady, and overall a complete joke.

I'm a parent of a kid at Pima and it's been so great for our family. Everyone on the staff at Pima…read moreis so kind and helpful, I wholeheartedly trust them to care for my baby- which says a lot! The teachers genuinely care about the futures of the students and go way out of their way to give the kids the best education and school experience. They also have smaller class sizes so they are able to give the kids the attention that they need. I'm so grateful for everyone at Pima who makes it great. My child loves going to school everyday and looks forward to being there which is something I never felt as a child. Highly recommend this school if you're in the area!

Pima Elementary is a wonderful hidden Gem in old town Scottsdale area. The teachers and staff do an…read moreexceptional job meeting the needs of every single student. Pima pride can easily be seen by teachers, students and families daily. If you are looking for a school, I suggest you tour Pima!

I love for my kid she has so much fun with her friends and it's easy to make over there cause…read moreeveryone is really kind but I'll say before you go to this school if your planing to enroll. sometimes the kids there have a high temper but I'm sure your kid/kids will be good is the best A+ school

Love this school! The teachers and staffs are amazing. So caring for each student. Academically…read morethey are well preparing students for middle school and beyond.

Been going here for 3 years know and honestly every time I see people touring the school I try to…read moretell them to save there kids from this mess last year we had a pedo teacher who was contacting students online

I have two kids who just joined Basis Scottsdale in 2025. We were in the SF Bay Area before. The…read moreschool, administration and staff are top notch. It's definitely for very academically oriented kids so not for every kid. However if your kids are academic types, this school is a dream come true. Also the principal Mr Tyler Garvey is a fantastic principal and exceptional human being.

I came to pick up my daughter for a Drs appointment and was told I was not allowed to pick her up…read moreafter 2:45. It was 2:47! Not only that, is it even legal to hold a child over a parents wishes? I should be able to pick up my child at any time without being treated like crap. Also the front desk receptionist was extremely rude and argumentative. Are they going to reimburse me for the cancellation fee I am now incurring at her drs office? I'm appalled!

Like always there is a pros and cons to the school. There are great teachers who actually care…read moreabout their students and work with them if they have a need to help better understand the curriculum. Teachers like Ms.Anderson, Ms. Katz, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Tarter, Mr. T, and Ms. Esper, they are the best teachers that I have seen by far since 2019. The biggest issue in the school is the cliche got money type of attitude. This is what tends to be detrimental to the kids or the experience at the school. However they do have some programs that actually show that they do care about the community and their students. The biggest complaint I've had at the school by far has been the parking lot. I have seen multiple accidents in the parking lot because parents are not paying attention when pulling out of parking spaces or trying to get out of the parking lot in general. The school has had it observed several times and it's the best flow that they have had in the district but they're still issues that need to be addressed. It does help that they have officers who are here throughout the day during that time to actually direct the traffic as well as the school resource officers.

My daughter is a kindergartener this year 2025-2026. We chose Cheyenne because we consistently…read moreheard excellent feedback from parents whose children attended Cheyenne Traditional School. I also heard positive feedback even from people who had friends whose children attended here. So we chose Cheyenne because of its great reputation for curriculum, teacher-led learning & traditional model and we were thrilled to get in! My daughter's experience at Cheyenne has been wonderful. Her teacher is excellent! My daughter's handwriting is perfect and she's reading and writing complete sentences. She's understanding phonograms and is excited to go to school every day. The school is organized well. The teachers are kind & warm. It is easy to get prompt replies from staff when communicating. I LOVE the uniforms. No concern about who's wear what brand etc. We have met some wonderful parents and have really like that parents are involved in their children's education at Cheyenne. We are big fans of Cheyenne and are thrilled that our daughter can go through middle school as well! Go Roadrunner's!

My daughter currently attends Cheyenne Traditional School and we chose it because of its…read moreoutstanding reputation, strong curriculum, and the incredibly clean, well-maintained campus. From the moment we joined the school community, we could see why so many families speak so highly of it. The staff is truly wonderful and many of them have been there for years, which says a lot about the environment and leadership. Everyone we've interacted with has been personable, responsive, and genuinely happy to be there. The PTO also goes above and beyond to bring joy and support to both the students and the teachers, which creates such a positive atmosphere on campus. There are so many incredible people at the school. Molly has been wonderful, and my daughter absolutely adores her kindergarten teacher, Miss Hayes. Miss Quandt, the art teacher, is also so inspiring, my daughter comes home excited to talk about what she's learning in art. And the Principal Miss Baca is truly exceptional. She's a fantastic communicator, wonderful with both parents and kids, and you can tell she deeply cares about the students and the community. We feel very lucky to have her leading the school. I also appreciate that the kids wear uniforms and are taught to treat each other with dignity and respect. The structure at the school helps children understand expectations and take pride in doing their best. The red and yellow light discipline system gives clear guidance about behavior, and it's evident that the students understand it and respond positively to that structure. Overall, we have been incredibly happy with our experience. It's a supportive, structured, and caring environment where kids can truly thrive. We are so excited for both of our children to be part of this wonderful school community in the years ahead.

We love CRS! Our little one has been here since Kindergarten (2nd grade now) and our middle child…read morewent to CRS middle school for 8th grade only - in which we really enjoyed as well (transferred from DCMS). It is a wonderful learning environment, the teachers are patient, kind and knowledgeable and we are truly enjoying our experience here at the school.

I went to this school from fourth to sixth grade. I can't express how horrible this environment is…read more I was called homophobic slurs constantly, and bullied relentlessly. I was sexually abused by one of my peers, which I am still in intensive therapy for. This was years ago. I do not recommend this school. The toxic waste atmosphere that clouds this school will kill your child from the inside out.

I'm very saddened that Desert Canyon isn't better. There are the little things like the school…read moregrounds area always messy with dirt from monsoons still on the walkways weeks after the monsoon, weeds everywhere, etc. It makes the school feel old and dirty, which I expected much better for a city like Scottsdale. Then there are the big things like the very rude lady that works the front office, they work off a reactive model for education instead of proactive waiting around for your child to start failing before they step in to helping bullying my kids from day 1 in the classroom, bus and on the playground, giving kindergarteners homework almost every night. The kids are mean and lye. My kindergartener has started lying and saying mean things on a daily basis. When I brought it up to him today, he said "my friends at school lie and say mean things so I do too to fit in". I am thoroughly disgusted by the culture at this school.

We moved to Scottsdale from the Midwest and I was worried about the public schools in AZ. Desert…read moreCanyon has been impressed me in so many ways. From the wonderful teachers and support staff to the curriculum and high expectations. The grounds are lovely and everyone was/is very welcoming. I am so thankful we chose Desert Canyon Elementary School.