Carl Cozier Elementary School

I like that this school is smaller and the SPED program is pretty great.

Both of my children have attended Cedar Tree and my oldest has special needs. The way that she has been embraced for her unique differences and the ability of each teacher to reach has been wonderful. We will be at Cedar Tree for another four years as our youngest finishes out her tenure there. We adore this special school.

Ok, but not what would be hoped for given the fees. Teachers by and large have little education beyond their Montessori certificate, and so do not know what they don’t know.

This is our fourth year at ACS, and it has been such a positive experience for our family. As a single mom of two boys (5 and 9), I’ve been grateful for the strong education and formation they’ve received each year. The teachers are kind, supportive, and consistently communicative, which gives me a lot of peace of mind. My boys have a great balance of academics, play, and physical activity, and the school schedule (8–3, with extended care available until 6pm) works really well with my job. As a Catholic family, it’s been especially meaningful to see how much they’ve grown in their faith through opportunities like adoration, reconciliation, and daily prayer. Even the volunteer hour requirement has turned out to be a gift; it’s helped me build genuine relationships with other families, teachers, and staff in a way that has made the community feel truly welcoming and connected.