I'm writing this to share an honest experience for other families who may not fully understand how…read moreprivate school policies can impact them during difficult times. My children attended this school and were happy there. It was the only school they had known, and they had built relationships, routines, and a sense of stability within that environment. When our family experienced financial hardship due to job loss, we were no longer able to meet the tuition requirements. As a result, our children were asked to leave. I understand that private schools operate as businesses and rely on tuition. However, what was difficult was the lack of flexibility, support, or transition planning for the children. The process felt abrupt, and there was little acknowledgment of the emotional impact on them. For young children, being removed from their school environment is not just a logistical change, it's a significant emotional disruption. That part did not seem to be considered in how the situation was handled. I'm sharing this so other parents are aware: If your financial situation changes, there may be limited options, and the outcome can be immediate. If you are considering this school, I would encourage you to ask detailed questions about: -financial aid policies during unexpected hardship -transition support if a family can no longer afford tuition -how the school supports children emotionally in those situations The education itself may be strong, but families should understand the full picture before committing.

We have been a Chapin family for eleven years…read more My older daughter had attended Chapin since pre-k and graduated last year. She was more than ready to take on the challenges of secondary school. Her freshman year was an academic success! Throughout her years at Chapin, she has grown to be an independent, well-rounded individual. She's not afraid to email teachers about assignments, ask questions when she is uncertain about something discussed during class, or voice her opinion about anything. We owe those positive attributes to Chapin. My younger daughter has also attended Chapin since pre-k. She continues to amaze us with how much she's learned in just a short amount of time. We owe that to the excellent Chapin teachers who not only educate their students but also care about their growth and development. My husband and I are excited for my little one to experience all that Chapin has to offer in the coming years. Chapin is an extraordinary school. The decision to send our children here is one of the best decisions that my husband and I have ever made.

Princeton Friends School is a community of learners who work together to create an environment…read morewhere individuals feel supported, welcome, and included, where adults often learn from the students, and all feel engaged in the learning process. As a small school, every member of the community gets to know one another, and mixed-age groupings for events and some classes are the norm. Social and emotional well-being is something the staff take seriously and constantly review and address. PFS believes in the importance of outdoor learning, and often students can be found studying microbiology in a local stream, finding writing inspiration among the trees, and gaining confidence in themselves when working in the garden or exploring the woods. Teachers respect the authenticity and agency of each student, and encourage and empower them accordingly. I have worked at PFS for four years as a teacher and within the administrative team, and my sense is that the teachers who choose to be here do so because they truly care about the other members of the community, and enjoy the daily challenge of helping one another be our best selves. We seek to discover and nurture the joy in learning and in contributing to a community of folks who care for one another. Diverse learners are welcome at PFS and teachers and staff work hard to 'meet them where they are' while encouraging growth and student ownership of their learning. Students who need extra support at PFS are evaluated, and given accommodations in class and supported by a student study team. Families are encouraged to be active partners in the students' learning, and are welcomed regularly on campus for events. Teachers are in regular communication with families through student advisory teams, and there are many opportunities to connect through the Family Association.

My daughters attend/ attended this school. Simply the best!read more

The bathrooms in center and short Hall are disgusting. 60s bathroom. By 6th Hall and the new gym…read morebathrooms are clean. And the annex bathrooms are clean as well. The Ag building. Bathrooms are clean. But the food service is very good.

Every day I prance through these congenial halls . I'm greeted by friendly faces and never feel…read moreintimated. The teachers are some of the kindest people you will ever encounter. The administration handles everything just beautifully. This year we had a bomb scare and our principal remained very calm and with the cooperation of everyone we were all safe. Don't get me wrong their are numerous minor issues with the school. To start the lockers are terrible they have more issues than a magazine! The hall ways are extremly narrow for the amount of slow moving beastly specimens that have to pass through them and at times it feels like u have to waddle like a penguin just to get through center hall. The biggest problem with this school is getting is getting to this school. The town is not made for the amount of traffic in the morning and the crossing guards don't seem to do much to improve the situation. Every day the traffic night mare called Allentown forces tons of students to be tardy. Lets say u are late by 2 minutes because of this traffic abomination you will be at least 20 minutes lye after u wait on a line at the attendance office and then walk back to class. It seems like they could improve the protocol for when u are only a few minutes late. In conclusion despite its minor issues it is a great school and I wouldn't want to go any where else. Come to Allentown high school where there is a little heaven in every hall

Once apon a time I was a small tiny furry and this school has helped me blossom into the full grown…read morealpha male I am today. I wouldn't of been able to fulfill my dreams of peeing and pooping in my Backyard!!!!

I pulled into Robbinsville high school to deliver an item that this school ordered, an employee…read morewalked in front of my van and screamed at me in a very aggressive and hostile manner to immediately leave the property. The staff needs anger management classes.

The Lewis School is an amazing place for the learning different child. The teachers are FANTASTIC…read moreand the small home like feel you cant compare to any other educational institution.

From the owner: The Lewis School of Princeton is a private, non-profit, college-preparatory, K-12 co-educational…read moreresource of educators and advocates for persons with language-based learning differences related to dyslexia, auditory processing and attention.

Village School is A-OK with me! Built about 15+ years ago, the facilities still seem quite new and…read morethey recently added soccer goals in the yard for students during recess. Village hosts summer camp and after school programs as well. Honestly, all of West Windsor-Plainsboro's Blue Ribbon Winning schools are in pretty great condition.

My parents moved into this area with the promise of providing their children with a great…read moreeducation. Unfortunately, I cannot say that the schools were able to meet their expectations. The two stars for this review are given solely because of the nice physical appearance of the school buildings and facilities. However, I wish the money spent building the school would have gone to hiring more qualified teachers instead. Also, there are no longer substitute teachers in this school and when a teacher decides to take a leave of absence for whatever reason, the students are left with nothing productive or educational.

My son is a Freshman boarder at the Peddie School. He loves it here! The kids are friendly, the…read morestaff and administrators are caring and attentive, his professors are excellent, and their financial aid office is generous - so don't be afraid of the $60,000+ per year sticker price.

Two of my sons attended Peddie. What an incredible school. Amazing. Caring. Challenging. Inspiring…read more Obviously, the education is top-notch. The Peddie Community is what makes it unique and special. Teachers who genuinely care about their students, an environment that fosters inspiration, self-confidence and accountability. The curriculum is challenging. There are no easy A's and no participation trophies. If Peddie is a fit, you will know it after spending a few hours on campus.

School #2 in the state good stuff bad sports teams room for improvement. Food needs better…read morebreakfast sandwich is good, chicken good, sandwich bar solid

You want a school that gets the job done? You want a school that's hassle free? You want a school…read morethat literally no one will ever compliment you on graduating from? Well look no further. West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North. Let's talk about features. Substitute teachers: nope Indoor climate control: nope A competitively viable athletics team: nope A variety of food options: nope... but it's got hot lunch if you don't want to starve in the middle of the day. Let me tell you a story. One day, the school had a water leak. No one cared. It went away. You could wake up on the hottest day of June, speed up global warming, drive to school, turn the mainframe thermostat to 100 celsius, insulate every room, go to the school website, and this place would call a snow day for it being "a bit too chilly." This school will outlive you, it will outlive your children. Things this school is old enough to do: Vote: yes Drive: yes Go to high school: it IS a high school This school's got history. It's seen some stuff. People have done weird things in this school. People have done normal things in this school. It's not going to judge you like how Princeton Day would. Interesting facts: Parts of this school's exterior color is gray, but some of the inside walls are grey. In the program of studies, four full years of attendance are listed as "optional." When this school was unveiled at the office of the superintendent, it caused all 40 attendees to spontaneously yawn. The resulting abrupt change in air pressure inside the building caused a partial collapse of the roof. There were no injuries, but some debris hit the superintendent's mouse, causing him to inadvertently order a bouncy castle for his eleven-year-old daughter's birthday party from Amazon Prime. This event is chronicled in the documentary "Air Pressure: The Story of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North and the Inflatable Bounce House." You wanna know more? Great. I had my school fill out a Facebook survey. Favorite food: unsalted fries Favorite tv show: Riverdale Favorite rapper: Beethoven This school is as practical as a Roth IRA. It's as middle-of-the-road as a sophomore in the last five minutes of study hall. It's as utilitarian as a member of a church whose scripture is entirely based on water bills. When I ran RateMyTeacher on this school, the website printed out a single piece of paper that said, "It's North. It's fine." Let's face the facts. This school isn't going to win any division championships, but neither are you. Stop lying to yourself and stop lying to your parents. This isn't the school you want, but it's the school you deserve: West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North.

We absolutely love the school. My son feels challenged academically, yet loves to be involved in…read moreschool sports and activities. It's a very welcoming school with a culture of inclusion and acceptance. The teachers are great, the curriculum is challenging, and there are tons of after school activities to get involved in.

Honestly the team was a bunch of dust buckets. U could smell the dust as soon as the bus rolled in…read moreand the apple pie was mad overrated. I do not recommend the apple pie gave me AIDS.

My son just entered Kindergarten this year and I can't recommend the school enough. Great caring…read moreteachers and a very nurturing environment. They have a weekly class blog so that you know what is going on in the class. Its only been a month of school and they already learned how to do tallies, graphs, probability. Its very focused on the core academics. My son is taking the after school program so now he is learning 2 languages Mandarin and Spanish. I thought he would hate it instead he looks forward to it and comes home talking to me like hey do you know how to count in Spanish? (He learned this just after 1 week of class) They also have yoga classes and the teacher is amazing, he can't wait to show me all these poses. I have seen his confidence grow so much in the past month. In his previous school he was a very quick learner and I was worried he wouldnt be challenged and just bored. I couldn't be more wrong. They tailor the homework and work to your child and aren't afraid to push them. If you are looking at private schools, in my opinion PJS is the top tier. I toured all of them in the area, PDS, Chapin, Friends etc. and at the end I took a chance with PJS only because I loved the open space. I was worried that academically it might not have been up to par with the other private school or public schools (I live in one of the top districts in the area). I have two friends going to the private schools mentioned (Kindergarten) and PJS quite frankly raises the bar. I think it is because of the new curriculum they have been using. This is a great school. You will not be disappointed sending your child here, if I only knew then what I do now. The choice would have been a no brainer.

Princeton Junior School (PJS) is a very special place. Our son has been lucky enough to be a…read morestudent at PJS for four years. The school has helped him grow and learn, but most importantly PJS has helped him grow to love learning! In his lessons he has found a joy in discovery and growth and a curiosity that will serve him well for the rest of his life. Our PJS student tells me that "This school is the best! The teachers are all really nice, we have great lessons and projects, and we learn a lot!" The IB orientation helps to teach in a way that each individual student can get the most from the lessons. Being part of an international community as an IB school is present in the population of the school and the curriculum they teach. Princeton Junior School is not just important to our rising 5th grader. Our entire family has found a community in PJS that supports our child and all of us, that has introduced us to families that have become our friends, and that we are proud to be a part of. Our child is the most important thing in our lives, and Princeton Junior School is a place that has earned our trust and our gratitude in helping him develop and grow into a strong student and curious global citizen.