Ursuline Academy

We’ve been part of this school from pre-school until middle school. They do not prepare children for high school, grade according to state standards or include each student equally. There are clear favorites in every class and it’s typically a student who is the child of staff or ministry. There is next to zero diversity, including their staff, and they are only familiar with nuclear families. Parents are not friendly, inclusive or welcoming and it translates into the children. While they frequently reference the Bible, it is only used when convenient for them and not received by them. There are many private schools in the area. While I understand this is one of the cheapest, you should explore other options so your kid has equal opportunities and a positive learning environment.

Our son thoroughly enjoys going to school at Villa di Maria. He is always excited to go to school and has a very cheerful attitude about learning. As an early elementary student, he is learning to be accountable for his work, set goals for his learning, and has a great sense of camaraderie about his classroom community. The student population has also become more diverse in recent years and we really appreciate this. The campus is beautiful and children build forts in the woods during recess or play soccer on the field. While students are very motivated, it is not a competitive environment. There are also great evening activities a few times a year and it is easy to get to know other parents. The tuition, compared to other schools in the area, is very reasonable. We feel very lucky to be a part of this school.

Rohan Woods is an amazing school. I love the student to teacher ratio. The school is super inclusive (with 2 African American boys this is important) and makes my family feel super welcomed. I have seen such an improvement with both of my children emotionally and mentally; they've learned so much. I look forward to the next couple of years with Rohan Woods.