Cedar Valley Community School

Mrs. Isakson is and has CPCS Lynnwood running in a TRULY Christian manner, from the staff down to the youngest students. She is gentle, but firm. She knows the students by name. Issues are addressed immediately. Trust is secure. What they say they will do, they do. Gossiping is nipped in the bud if it starts to sprout. Children are learning the standard curriculums, but also SINCERELY growing in Christ, not just going through the motions. When there's a student who feels left out at recess, there's a Buddy Bench they can go and sit on to alert fellow students that they feel left out or unsure who they can join in with, and students really do go and invite them to join in with them. The students truly learn to look out for and encourage one another. It pains us that we are unable to have our daughter still attend there. They are truly Golden at CPCS Lynnwood. The staff there are truly blessing the world with how they are helping parents to raise up Godly children by truly enforcing and practicing what they preach, and what God's Word tells us as believers. We cannot recommend this school enough. CPCS Lynnwood is truly, truly, hands down, The Absolute Very Best.

It all looks great on paper. Small private school, non religious. Catering to neurodiverse children. Unfortunately, the catering to neurodiverse students is grossly exaggerated. As far as i can tell, the staff had no training whatsoever in differentiating instruction or helping neurodiverse students. Communication is a joke. Teachers don't email you back and the head of school will say anything to make things right without any actual follow through.Honestly, I think the school hides information so parents don't get upset. They went too far when they didn't call me about an injury to my child that resulted in an ER visit shortly after pickup. The teaching practices seem archaic. I really regret sending my child here. I'm worried he will be very behind at the public school next year.

Our experience has been excellent overall. Our daughter loves school, her teachers and her friends. She is developing a sense of wonder, curiosity and learning overall - including a passion for math and science. Because it is such a small school, we know all the parents, teachers and students, which makes it feel like a family. There are many field trips, art classes, drama classes, wilderness education, music instruction, and curriculum taught in a very creative, hands-on way that holds the children's attention. They are learning to be strong, creative, successful human beings, and for that, I am so grateful.

Retro on the outside, and fresh and up to date on the inside in Lynnwood!! We are fortunate to attend a school with social and emotional learning and a great curriculum. We have a true partnership with the teachers to help our child's growth and development. There is faith, love and learning at STMS.

Great school. My son loves being here.