The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is a unique community of caring, cooperative, highly educated…read moreand nurturing teachers and faculty. Both of our kids have attended (and one has now graduated from) Philly Waldorf and have received not just a top level education but have also developed a strong sense of self and compassion for others. This school is truly a community: parents, students, teachers, and staff help to create an extended family of creative and thoughtful kids. Our son is now in 9th grade and was both academically and socially prepared to take on the challenge of high school. Waldorf works and this school is an amazing place.

We love our school! My son goes to school happy, comes home fulfilled and educated beyond our…read moreexpectations. I can't wait to see where he goes in this world- thank you philly Waldorf for loving and holding my child. - we've experienced 1st through 7th at this time, and will complete 8th grade next year.

Kipp Schools are the worst. The principals tend to be ineffective leaders and they teachers,…read morethough well meaning, have their hands full with disrespectful and sometimes aggressive behavior from the kids.

I am a huge fan of KIPP! I appreciate the mission and values that the Knowledge is Power Program…read morestrives for every day. If you are interested in effective charter schools or the need for a different approach to education, I recommend watching the recently released documentary Waiting for Superman. KIPP is one of the schools mentioned in the documentary and is a champion in providing top notch education and child development. You won't find a more dedicated and skilled staff than the faculty of a KIPP school.

I've been going here for a few months now and this school is horrible, the teachers can't teach,…read morethe kids are disrespectful and spend half the class arguing with teachers, overall it's just not a good school don't send your kid here.

it's a good school overall they lunch good principal ok except for some man name ap Wyatt's he…read moretalks about the kids in a bad way n is crazy

Olney Elementary is a great school to work at or send your children to. The administration is…read moresupportive and organized, teachers are dedicated and students are respectful. The school is way too big for it's building so there are a number of trailers and off site buildings used to house everyone. There is a church 5 min away on Roosevelt Blvd used for K and 1st grade. The church across the street is used for 2nd grade, and the main building is for older students.

This is a good school. The office is a little disorganized at times but everyone is very friendly…read more Feltonville is one of the better schools in the Philadelphia School District. Students can be rambunctious but are mostly respectful. Administration seems supportive and teachers are caring and knowledgeable. This is a decent place to work or send your children.

I would be concerned about the Philadelphia School District. They have hired on Shawn Bird as the…read moreChief Schools Officer. During his very short tenure at the Pasadena Unified School District, he left the district in disarray with his roll-out of Common Core Math. He was completely unprepared, and adopted very poor resources for the students to use. I would watch his actions very carefully.

Not a school I would send my child. A lot of yelling from teachers and students. Lack of…read morecommunication between teachers, administration, and owner (Sirlena). Preschool class is over crowded. By law you are suppose to have 10 students per 1 teacher however, it exceeds that amount and the poor teacher looks stressed and exhausted! I have heard many teachers wanting to leave and looking elsewhere. Complaints of lack of material and support. Stay Away!