Brightwood

Great school with great teachers!! My daughter has had excellent experience in learning. Her second grade teacher has really made a difference!! She loves going to SPES and all the activities that it offers.They make learning fun and enjoyable.

I'm very upset with how the school handles it's children with behavioral issues. They are getting in the way of my child's learning.

I honestly do not know how this school has received such high ratings. I expected a school culture that prioritized equity, transparency, and student well-being, but that definitely hasn't aligned with what we've experienced.

Our daughter’s currently attend SPSG’s Upper School and have been enrolled since the 5th and 6th grade. From the first days when they made the choice to attend SPSG, they both been drawn to the warmth that exist between students and faculty and the sisterhood between the girls. We’ve marveled at the progression they’ve made as students and as people. They are secure in who they are, they laugh and enjoy their classmates and the relationships that have been developed with faculty are enviable. They truly trust the adults in that building - confiding in them through sobs when they didn’t make a sports team, and advocating for change when there’s an “injustice” like too many tests in one week. While the academics are rigorous, and they absolutely are, our girls seem to tackle each challenge with confidence. If I had it to do all over again, I’d easily choose SPSG. It’s a top choice for so many families and we’ve found such great family friendships in the St Paul’s community that we’re positive will extend beyond our girls' time at SPSG. We also love the shared spaces between the schools and the opportunities to interact with the boys at the boys school and with the youngest kids on campus (at the pre and lower school). It's truly and unique and special place.

Every teacher in that school should not know about my child, they do a lot of gossiping. The principle is lacks passion. I thought this school being a special education school would be different for my Heather, but it is no different then a special needs class within a typical school. The principle Beltran is very disconnected from the students, and could be doing a lot more to foster a better environment and opportunities and advocating on the children's behalf. Very disappointed in Ridge Ruxton.