Winterpock Elementary School

The Upper School experience at Millwood does not match the expectations set by its tuition or marketing. There is significant teacher turnover, and academic integrity is a concern, with pressure to inflate grades and limited course flexibility for students. Despite being labeled a college preparatory school, students in very small grade levels are pushed into multiple AP courses without adequate time for meaningful instruction.There are few upper-level course options, no special education support, and little student choice in scheduling. Extremely small class sizes and repeated teachers across subjects limit both academic and social growth. While the school invests heavily in public relations, the overall experience falls short of what families are led to expect. We do not regret leaving to return to public school with many more options for sports, academics, and social activities.