Typical preppy all-girls preK-12 school (sister school of all-boys St. Mark's).... lots of really…read morerich girls (read: cliques much?) and high price tag (tuition excludes so many outside expenses).... but.... in return you get fabulous teachers, tiny classes, college counseling, and almost too much support. Basically, it's a college prep school at its best - even though it's in southern Dallas, it's right in line with private high schools in the Northeast. Side note: Their lunches are pretty fabulous (though I definitely didn't realize that until I graduated and had to fend for myself in college). Summary: -boarding school -2 pools (yes two. why not?) -nationally known debate team - approx 100 kids/grade in high school -laptop for every student starting in middle school -on-site laptop repair shop -every sport imaginable, including field hockey, dance, and fencing -every AP class imaginable -feminism. You get the idea. If you have the money, you should send your kid there.

I'm about to go to 5th grade at Hockaday. Although I'm new, I'm excited and know that It'll be…read moregood. I love the uniform and campus. Virtue through knowledge!

There is nothing like a visit to your old elementary school. Spring valley elementary school is…read morewhere I spent some of my most formative years. I am grateful For the lessons I learned here and the teachers who taught them to me. The school has changed over the years but not as much as one might expect. The good things that the school has to offer are still there and I would not hesitate for my kids to go there at all.

My daughter has attended Winston since Kindergarten. She is now in 7th grade. We - and my…read moredaughter especially - love this school. Everyone at Winston, from staff to teachers to coaches, cares for my daughter as if she were their own. A lot of love in that place.

School employed a 1st grade teacher with no SPED background. They also refused to work with our…read moreson, despite knowing he had behavior and admitting him despite the behavior. My understanding from other parents is that the quality at the school changes depending on leadership (as is the case at many schools), and with all the turnover in recent years, sounds like that may be the case now.

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.

Small class size of 15 kids being lead by 2 primary teachers and 2 full time staff members as…read morebackup/helpers. This has been an excellent small school for my kid, with education and experience pushed to the top to the list of priorities. The staff makes learning enticing with field trips/activities often planned around current teachings for fortification of general concepts and ideas. Teachers are highly educated and do not "teach to the middle". They "see" each individual child and teach to that child's abilities. The school's website indicates that between the 2 teachers they have a Masters of Education, a Bachelors of Science, Masters of Fine Arts, and 20 years of experience including a focus on Special Education for learning differences and International experience. It is private, so cost can be challenging, but if you can afford the cost, your child will reap the benefits now and into their future.

The track itself was not bad. I practiced there with my team, & we had no issues. The lights were…read morealways on, we were always welcomed to use the indoor facility. We were able to practice there for two months with no issues, until a week before our track meet, they started having a problem with us practicing. They said we needed to pay $100 for the track, $100 for the field, & another $100 for security every single practice. When the head coach asked why, they responded with, "There's too many of ya'll" he was referring to us black people. We're a mostly black community. It was very unholy of them to tell us there was "too many OF US" he could've easily referred to it as "there too many people on your team" This was disgraceful & unholy of them to consider themselves a Christian school.

Great place to send your children, excellent teachers, low turnover and a solid vision. Read the…read moreother review and am sure they have the wrong place as there is not a track at Prince of Peace Catholic school.

I LOVE THIS PLACE, my kids go here and they are always coming back home saying what a beautiful day…read morethey had and I love that they are happy, it fills my heart with joy.

Well my daughters goes there and she agrees that it has good education and it really pushes the…read morestudents to be the best they can be .

This is my student's first year in high school at the Westwood School as a 9th grader. He wakes up…read moreevery day ready for school and rises to the challenges. That was definitely not me in high school - and I went to a great private Catholic high school. I love that they now have different levels of the IB program to fit each student's goals. The school continues to grow and expand - yet maintain what we love about a caring, smaller community. Yesterday a school in Allen accidentally called me saying that they had my son's phone but could not give me the child's name because there are almost 2k 9th graders, and she did not know. I can't imagine being somewhere that the office staff did not know my kid's name. Everyone at the Westwood School knows my student - and what would best serve him academically and emotionally - as they know what is "normal" or not normal in his every day interactions. I never worry about him during the day as I know he has the most caring community teaching, guiding, supporting, and looking out for him. We can't wait for the beautiful new campus. The tour last week just blew me away as to how amazing it will be for the kids - and I can't wait for our new gym! The teachers are phenomenal and like college level educators! There aren't enough stars for how much this school has made our son confident, caring, and ready for anything life hands him. I don't worry about his future. He believes he can do anything he wants to do in life - and I love everything about this school. There is nothing like it when I talk to all of my other parent friends around the nation - and I am so blessed we found it when he was small.

The Westwood School is truly a treasure that we are blessed to have found early in our school…read moresearch. Our son has been a student here since kindergarten and will soon be in high school. His experience has been what I had always wanted for him. A place where kids are encouraged to be their personal best - a place where they are encouraged to discover the answer rather than regurgitate it. Pam Butler - the founder - was inspired to start the school based on Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a dream" speech. It was her dream to have a school foundation based on the content of one's character in a supportive community with personal excellence as the goal. This school has empowered our son to be a confident and independent learner who feels like he can do anything. I highly recommend checking out Westwood for your family, as it is the best kept secret in Dallas.