Lake View School

My experience has truly been amazing. The community is very positive and overall a good learning atmosphere. The learning is amazing. They keep things fun and interesting while also challenging you or your child. The teaching is good. Homeroom teachers are very kind and positive and so are some specials teachers. I don't have any complaints for the specials teachers except for the art program. The art teacher is very disrespectful, rude, disempowing, and in my opinion should not be working with kids at all. The emotion support is also very good. Teachers are very understanding and so is admin. if you send your child to city view, you can for sure trust that your kid will have the emotional support they need. Special education is also very good and city view even has Step classes for your child. The safety is also pretty good. There will be fights but its not the schools biggest problem, infact the school doesn't have any big problems. Family engagement is also amazing. Admin and teachers are very good at helping families and answering questions when asked. Thank you for reading and I would for sure recomend city view discovery school for your child.

As an administrator at our Montessori school, I am continually inspired by the dedication of our staff and the incredible community we've built together. Our program is rooted in a deep respect for each child's natural development, and it shows in everything we do — from our carefully prepared environments to the individualized attention every student receives. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Montessori philosophy while creating a warm, inclusive space where children truly thrive. It is a privilege to serve this community every day, and I am proud of the meaningful work happening within our walls.

Venerini has a new principal, Dr. Alfieri, who is making positive changes to the school! Pros:Strong ELA programSmall class sizes Teachers know the students and familiesStrong music programGreat kids in the school Cons:STEM partnership with WPI does not exist anymore No outdoor playground (blacktop only) Middle school is too small, same teachers for all 3 gradesOverall Venerini is a good value for the money, and Dr. Alfieri is working to grow the areas that need improvement.