River Ridge Elementary School

I was so excited to have my child at CRA, we read reviews, did a ton of research, and enrolled when the time was right. But now I would warn all parents away. They charge a ridiculous tuition and do not offer half of what other Montessori Schools offer. We had to move schools this year because for two years straight my son fought me about going to school every morning. Would tell me the teachers were mean, would yell at him, would make him cry. I thought it was just nerves, but I spoke to other parents and a former teacher who all said the same thing-the kids were not being treated kindly and were being yelled at and belittled. When I reported bullying happening, they didn’t even acknowledge it. There were “too many kids” for them to keep an eye on every one. Moving schools has been like night and day, my son is happy to go to school, loves his new teachers, is so much more engaged, and is just a happier kid. I feel really guilty for placing him there and giving him such a bad experience for his first few years at school. I would think twice before placing your child with CRA.