good education....goos faculty and administration
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
The classes are small and highly educated staff with many years of experience with children. The headmaster has been there over 50 years and is dedicated to bringing out the best in each child.
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
I go to Ridgewood. This will be my second year there ,and i will be a Freshman. Ridgewood has taught me so many things. I had alot of catching up to do in 8th grade b/c i was coming from just a school that let anybody past. With the help of Mr.Montgomery and my teachers I was able to take all 9th grade
... Read more classes last year. Students are very diversed. Ridgewood doesn't have the best sport teams because the motto is to always put school first. It's insanely diffucult at first. I love it there. So what if the buildings are old ; there all very clean. It doesn't matter if the place is very old because it teaches alot to all children regardless of race or age. That's why i love Ridgewood and will continue to go there until i graduate. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/08/09
I attended Ridgewood for 8 years and I was always happy there. It's not a school where you can slip on by. I certainly had to work hard for my grades. The teachers were tough, but we gave them a tough time, too. The headmaster, Mr. Montgomery, has been there for a really long time. He's definitely a
... Read more big part of the Golden Eagle experience. I hope he's still there when my son is old enough to attend. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/25/09
My child attended Ridgewood from 7th grade through her senior year and she absolutely loved it. It's a very safe school and the teachers are great.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/07
I highly recommend Ridgewood. My 2 sons and niece graduated from Ridgewood over the last 5 years and had nothing but wonderful experiences with the school, teachers and the headmaster (who is truly an unsung hero). Academics are second to none - all 3 are soaring through college, especially in the first
... Read more 2 years. They tell me it's like a review because they were so well prepared by Ridgewood. If you're looking for the right school, remember, colleges won't and don't just accept anyone; they're competitive. That's where school choice matters and Ridgewood's students go to the best, top colleges across the nation. Ridgewood really has the whole environment - as they always told me, their motto (so true) - students get the 'total education' at Ridgewood. I miss it but see the results in my kids every day! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/05/07
Great school for a student who wants to be challenged. This school is not for everyone. Send your child there if you want to get a great education compared to any public school in Jefferson Parish. I don't know how it compares to Newman or Country Day but Ridgewood is not a big money Yuppy school. I
... Read more am amazed when I hear a parent raving about a certain school. Usually they are only raving because they are comparing their school to schools in Louisiana. My children have attended public schools on the North Shore and Jefferson Parish. I know not everyone can afford it but look into a good private school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/07
Ridgewood is a great school with a few flaws. The main building is not sanitary. (overall uncleanliness) If this school would spend some money on upgrades, it would truly be the perfect school.
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/07
We have two children at Ridgewood. One is a senior. Both of our children have been at Ridgewood for 10 years. We have nothing but wonderful experiences with the school. The teachers are first class and are highly credentialed. The administration has always responded to any concern or request we
... Read more have had -- and they have done so with great speed and concern. The academics have been second to none. Our children are known by most of the teachers because of the size of the student body. We looked at many schools before choosing Ridgewood and have no regrets. I am a professor and deal with education matters on a regular basis. Even my overly critical eye gives Ridgewood a superior rating. Also, the fact that the school is accredited by SACS is a real plus. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/07
My son had a terrible experience at Ridgewood, and I wish we had never set foot in the door. My son was harrased all year by one child and the teachers and administration did nothing to stop it, but if someone accused my son of doing something, even if he had witnesses to prove otherwise, he was automatically
... Read more suspended. My son also had his wallet stolen twice in the short time he was there. The principal just said, 'too bad', and did nothing to find the thief. I would not recommend this school to anyone, even if it were the last private school on earth. Read less
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Metairie schools — Ridgewood Preparatory School is located at 201 Pasadena Ave, Metairie LA 70001. 201 Pasadena Ave is in the 70001 ZIP code in Metairie, LA Ridgewood Preparatory School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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