Durham Academy

I have 2 kids at the school and another who will be joining next year. 1 in dual language, 1 not. Is it perfect? No, of course not, but in not being perfect it is the school I want for my kids. Learning that everything may not go to plan, truly connecting and working with folks of many different backgrounds, thinking of what’s good for everyone instead of what’s only good for you, and learning about the different perspectives and cultures of families in our neighborhood are all wonderful things Lakewood offers. Teachers care a lot and the principal and AP could not be better. The parent community is open and welcoming and there are many ways to engage in helping the school. Breakfast and lunch is free to all (lunch is actually good!) and the community schools team brings in resources from all over the city. Tier 2 and 3 kids get great services on both sides. Wish DPS would budget for a better playground (we’re due!!!) but besides that the kids are happy, confident, and kind. We love being Bulldogs!

We love our school! Forest View is such a welcoming and supportive school and community. I LOVE that so many countries are represented and celebrated. The teachers are engaged and motivated. The PTA and parent community is strong and works hard to support the school. We could have chosen to send our kids to private school and I'm so glad we chose Forest View instead.

We love Trinity and are thankful for its robust academics and wonderful community.

My vhild is in upper elementary. The prior teacher was a certified and experienced teacher. The new teacher is now going through the training, has 0 experience, and my child is not learning to properly work with the materials. Parents were informed about this at the last minute, and due to the unrealistic restrictions, we couldn't break contract.My child is not receiving the education we are paying for.

This is our first year at Cresset. It is a small Christian school, with a real sense of family. The classroom environment seems to be smaller classes which allows for the teachers to connect more with each student. The school is fairly diverse, with families from many different socio-economic backgrounds. The academy level seems to be pretty high as our daughter is learning much the same content as high academic friends at other local private schools. Last year, all the graduating seniors were accepted to 4-year colleges or chose to enter the work place in trade related businesses. Many of the students play on the sports teams and the entire student body comes to cheer on their games. We really like the closeness of the students and families at Cresset. Everyone knows everyone.

Duke School is an inclusive, inspiring environment to teach, challenge, and guide your children from preschool through eighth grade. We have had children there since 2015. Our oldest is now in public high school and constantly says that he is excelling and prepared because of “that good Duke School model of reflect and share.” Some parents may wonder about the lack of grades or calling teachers by their first names. Trust the process - it creates learners who feel valued and engaged. And our teachers are respected as experts and trusted for their insight and knowledge of child development. We have also benefited from the financial assistance of Index Tuition. We are forever grateful for a place like Duke School to help us raise confident, compassionate and resilient kids.