Hemenway Elementary School

This is our second year at Brighton and we now have all three of our children enrolled (Pre-K, 2nd & 5th). After a few years in public school, we decided to look at alternative schooling options that allowed for more flexibility in the classroom and more parent involvement. Brighton has an exceptional balance of strong academics, hands-on learning and play/social learning opportunities. The mixed aged classrooms and shared recess for Pre-K through 6th grade provide so many organic learning and social experiences for the students and really creates a unique environment. It has been such a pleasure getting to know the teachers and administrators over the last two years and we truly feel like we're part of the Brighton family. The strides our two older children have made in terms of self confidence and self advocacy regarding their education have exceeded our expectations. We couldn't be happier with our decision to choose Brighton for our children.

I recommend this school unreservedly to anyone looking for a Jewish education and/or an education in a setting with an excellent student/teacher ratio.

We made the switch to this school for PreK at the start of covid when the public schools went remote but Catholic schools remained open (successfully). It was never our intention to stay beyond PreK, but yet here we are. Child going into 2nd and K and you'd have to drag me out of this school kicking and screaming. The love and caring I have seen has been incredible. I can't imagine my children attending a school where there isn't this type of environment. It is rooted in love and faith and kindness and getting to make and have relationships with other parents due to the small class sizes is wonderful. I have met so many other great parents and people. We know this will be our "home" for our kids through 8th grade. We have made so many sacrifices for our kids to attend this school due to cost, and we continue to do so because of the benefits we experience. I couldn't recommend SBS enough.

Summit Montessori falls short in many areas. There are many other schools that offer a better curriculum and a better school environment for the students.

Our son has had an absolutely amazing first three months at the Brighton School! He joined in the third grade, and we were initially a little concerned that he'd have a hard time being accepted because most of the kids had been in the school for years. However, everyone was SO welcoming, from the teachers to the administrative team, to the students. He's had a great year so far, and we can't wait for him to come home every day and tell us about all the great things he's done!