My children have been attending Allendale Columbia since preschool, and they have completely thrived in its environment. The faculty are amazing; warm, friendly, very bright. They have a terrific relationship with the children and classes (in middle and high school) are more like seminars with lots
... Read more of interaction. Children aren't afraid to speak up and share their ideas at AC. They are encouraged to participate. All in all, we've been very happy with the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/09
AC is a fantastic school. The teachers are very skilled. The enviornment is invitng for learning. The school has a warm, natural feel to it. The kids are happy and the parents are delighted!
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/09
My daughter is attending AC for her second year and we are thrilled with the school. The atmosphere is very warm because the staff is extraordinary. The academics are challenging and structured. The children that attend AC treat eachother with respect. It is like a large family.
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
When we moved to Pittsford 2 years ago I assumed I would put my kids in the exceptional public schools available. However, I decided to check out Harley and Allendale Columbia on a whim. I immediately fell in love with AC. With resources including: a full day kindergarden, 2nd language starting in
... Read more kindergarden, and small class sizes I knew we had found the right place. My kids have been at AC for 2 years now and love it! Although the cirriculm is tough the teacher are so engaging it doesn't seem like work to my kids. AC may not be for everyone, however, I am so glad I researched all the schools before I made my choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/08
My son had somewhat of a troubled past between family issues and hanging around with the 'wrong crowd' in the public school. Allendale Columbia is the best thing that could have happened to him. Because of the supportive, nurturing environment, academics and sports, my son is now a well-spoken, respectful,
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/08
I am a current eighth grader here at Allendale Columbia, and I could not recommend a better school to attend. The academics are challenging, and your schedule is always based on what you want to focus on. The teachers are amazing, too, and will do anything they can to help you accomplish your goals.
... Read more The atmosphere is very close-knit, and after only two years, I already feel like my classmates are my brothers and sisters. This school is an truly an excellent choice! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/05/08
This was a great school that my kids really enjoyed. The teachers were good, and the academics were excellent.
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Posted by a parent on 11/17/07
For our two children, AC has been superb. They both feel that they were literally rescued from the public school environment they had been in -- socially and academically. All the teachers that our kids have had have been excellent and love what they do. And the kids tend to look after and support one
... Read more another rather than tear one another down. The older ones tend to feel some responsibility toward the younger ones. We feel that the school provides a caring, challenging, and stimulating environment where the kids feel comfortable being who they are. And the college application process is so much less of an ordeal with a full-time college advisor on hand. It's a bit more structured than some of the more free-wheeling schools, which is a plus Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/11/07
I was a student there for two years in middle school, and I didn't like it. The academics were good, but still not challenging. The students could be mean and exclusive, and the teachers were a little too buddy-buddy for me. The food was awful, as were the athletic teams.
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Posted by a other on 08/20/07
I was a student there for one year as an exchange student and it was excellent! Great teachers and an amazing respect among peers. I miss the school a lot.
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Rochester schools — Allendale Columbia School is located at 519 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618. 519 Allens Creek Rd is in the 14618 ZIP code in Rochester, NY Allendale Columbia School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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