Nottingham Estates

The staff of EC has helped my sons transition to a new school. They also hae a team of teachers helping my oldest cope with social issues. They are strict and run a tight ship, but students are challenged and learn in interactive and interesting ways. It's fair to say my sons have grown intellectually.

My daughter attended PPS from K-3rd grade. I have been very pleased with PPS. As far as the other parents comment with 3rd graders learning what we learned in 5th grade, that's every school now. Kids are so much more advanced than we were at that age. Pepperell has been a 'No Excuses' award winner for the past few years. (test scores vs. per capita income) usually lower income area's (Lindale) have lower test scores. Not Pepperell Primary. They are always above state average. My daughter attended 4th grade in Gordon county, and was ahead of her new class. We bought a home this month, and 50% of the decision was school district. We wanted nothing other than Pepperell.

The Montessori method is a great approach to teaching children. MSOR has no business being in contact with children in any capacity. I have witnessed first hand issues for other families and experienced numerous unacceptable challenges for my children. The owner has no background in education but thinks very highly of herself (and will tell everyone, whether listening or not). The staff are beyond incompetent - not a surprise based on how the place is run. The *only* reasons my children stayed for a few years were the teachers (we were blessed with GREAT teachers) and the global pandemic. Our teachers were fantastic and operated in spite of the owners tyranny. Our friends and neighbors did not have the same experience and left rapidly. When parents have questions, issues or concerns the owner and staff do not listen and help - they turn the situation around on the parent even taking it as far as recommending you find another school (over minor discussions).They talk of community but it is fake. This “school” will certainly fold in a year or two. Teachers are leaving left and right (half left before this year started). Don’t take your kids here. You cannot trust them with your children.