Dunn Elementary School

The bullying is so distracting for children in my experience it impacts their ability to learn and is not taken seriously. Physical and sexual assault from one child to another with repercussions as simple as a paternity conversation but nothing more. We will be leaving and do not recommend this school.

We love, Wilder, the teachers and staff all care about the children and I’ve been at the school for many years.

I went to SATG 5th through the first half of 7th grade. This school wrecked me. I'm not exaggerating either. I had some underlying mental health issues already coming into the school (too mild to be treated for), and this school amplified them times 10. Even waiting in the carpool line to be dropped off was so anxiety-inducing. I was relentlessly bullied over the interner and behind my back. My friends had rocks and sticks thrown at them. Nobody ever got the justice they deserved and the bullying continued. The teachers seem nice but they really don't care that much about you. If you had any interests that made you even slightly different or had a little more or a little less meat on your bones than average then you'd be in hell.

I am writing this review in response to a few recent comments that appear to reflect a limited or incomplete understanding of the school. As a parent of two children currently enrolled at Chance, we benefit from a scholarship for our older child, who qualifies for financial assistance. Both of my children began in Chance’s highly regarded early childhood program, which served as an excellent Pre-K/Junior Kindergarten experience, and have progressed through the school since then.As a neurodivergent parent raising (most likely) neurodivergent children, I have been particularly impressed by the expertise and attentiveness of Chance’s highly qualified teachers. They consistently demonstrate keen observation of each child’s unique needs and provide thoughtful, individualized guidance throughout their educational journey.We deeply appreciate the school’s strong emphasis on developing children’s emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills—areas that are foundational to long-term success and well-being. Additionally, the generous amount of daily outdoor time, set amidst the school’s beautiful and well-maintained grounds, is a highlight for our family.It is evident that financial resources are prioritized thoughtfully: first toward attracting and retaining exceptional staff, then toward maintaining the campus, and finally toward the robust scholarship program that makes this education accessible to more families. This balanced approach reflects the school’s core values and commitment to both excellence and inclusivity.We are grateful to be part of the Chance community and wholeheartedly recommend it to families seeking a nurturing, insightful, and developmentally rich educational environment.