Village Leadership Academy

Faculty is largely great. Administration is above par. Discipline (admin) is terrible. On the surface, bullying and other common problems are not tolerated, as long as students are of the ‘right’ minority. Administration sides with one demographic often. ‘Assistant principal doesn’t like anyone that’s white or perceived as white’, quote from a Hispanic student.

I have two children in the PYP (primary years program) and they are both thriving. The staff and teachers are warm, caring and provide a nurturing but highly structured environment. Starting in kindergarten, classes go on so many field trips and truly do use the city as an extension of their classrooms. Class sizes are small enough that teachers are able to really get to know each student. At the end of kindergarten last year, my child was reading independently at a level at least a few years ahead of her age. We work with her at home on this, so I can’t say it’s all because of the school. But it rarely is the case that a child’s progress is only due to classroom learning. Would highly recommend Daystar to other parents.

My student has been at this school for two years now and loves it. They are eager to see their friends each day and the teachers are very invested in the students learning. Love our experience so far!

As new parents at BISC - SL we have been highly impressed with all aspects of the school for your 12-year old daughter. They offer a world-class education with a focus on the individual student, giving them the tools and confidence to learn. What they avoid is the pressure-cooker system of rote learning and memorization that is in fashion at many top private schools. Great new campus in a safe part of Chicago, and an expanding list of sports, make this a great option when considering elite schools in the Chicago.

We chose this school for our daughter in the fall of 2020. She began PreK at a challenging time and we are so happy we went with our intuition. At FXW we found a school with excellent staff who cares, nurtures and teaches their students. The families who send their kids here are amazing and we feel like we are part of one big family. For anyone seeking a school that truly fosters the whole child development of each student, we suggest you explore this school. It is the most important investment you can make in your child’s future and FXW has been the best choicefor our family.