Lamar J High School

We moved here from a place where we had our children in a private school. We have been blown away with the quality of the education, the care for students, the positive environment and the enjoyment of our kids at Jane Long. We are so thankful for this school and highly recommend it to others. This school has made historic Richmond a wonderful place to raise our family!

My son was sent to this school for his summer school. He was so excited to go to summer school. After, the first day, I ask him how his day went. He told me that "the principal said I am too expensive to be in summer school". I asked him why would the principal say that. His response was "I don't know, may be because I am the only student with a brown face in my class". There was a mix up in his summer school registration and he had to be with the principal for a while that first day, until things were sorted out. To say I was shocked was an understatement. Why a principal would make such statement to a child (he's PreK) baffles me. I followed up with that principal, she apologized and said she couldn't remember saying something like that to him. But he had a very nice experience with his teacher. When I asked about his teacher, he responded "My teacher is really nice and is not like my principal". He didn't want to go to the school the next day until I assured him that he wouldn't be with the principal again. Thankfully, he's not a regular student in that school and I can't wait for him to finish the summer school and leave the school

My son began attending the school in 2021 for the 6th grade year. The school and it's staff has helped to improve and foster a positive outlook in my son towards school and other adults. They have also aided in strengthening my son's connection with and love for God. I highly recommend this school for a solid foundation in education and Christian values. It coincides with what I'm teaching him at home and our faith practices. I am currently a nurse and was a teacher for ten years in the public education school system before. Go and visit the school for yourself and see how your child's education environment can be challenging and loving at the same time. Yes, my son is still in attendance, 7th grade now. 09/2023

Fantastic school that has ‘saved’ my child. Shady Oak follows empirically validated literature on what is developmentally appropriate for child learners (unlike public schools which cater to funding$$$, and parochial schools which focus on religion, morals, policies). Excellent school. My child has improved reading dramatically here and is at ease. The environment is inclusive and structured, yet promotes independence. I wish more schools focused on the social/emotional development as much as they do academics. Our kids would be in a much better spot holistically speaking.

Calvary Episcopal is an excellent school with outstanding teachers, very involved parents, and dedicated students. I highly recommend this school to parents who want a traditional education for their children with a focus on Christian values.