Best Private Educational Institution Independence Near Me

Mrs Bauman: We feel very blessed to be part of the school! So thankful this place is available for my son. He is learning so much and loves going to school.

Eric English: CPRS is a fantastic school and has been such a great blessing to our family. The small class sizes and low student to teacher ratio allows for a lot of direction instructional opportunity. Standardized test scores (ACT) for the school have always exceeded state and federal averages and equal or exceed other local schools in the area. Tuition is lower than virtually every other private school in the KC metro area, due in large part to the substantial amount of financial donations from a wide community of school supporters (and they have tuition assistance opportunities for those who can't afford to pay it all). The curriculum is wide and varied with rigorous educational coursework, many sports programs, an excellent fine arts department, elementary to high school foreign language, a service club, top notch religious instruction and worship opportunities, and the list just goes on. It's a safe and family friendly environment with a loving staff, good facilities, and fantastic families. I can't recommend it highly enough...

Anna Marie: Excellence in education!

Lori Smart: Excellent school! Education is superior and the community within the school is just as a school should be! Our son loves the school, the teachers and has good friends! I highly recommend this school!

Rita Schowengerdt: To address the review by Nate.We are not the same school. Solid Rock Christian Academy closed in 2007. We purchased their furniture and supplies and started the current school. It is under new ownership. Previous owners are not involved with our current school. We have been Family Christian Academy for 10 years with no issues or connections to Solid Rock Christian Academy.

Crystal Hoag: Great school! You have 2 choices when you experience Jesus....lean into Him and let Him love you OR resist Him and walk away. The teachers here definitely lean into Jesus! My children feel loved and wanted and that has played a huge role in the positive changes I have seen in them.

jeep 360: Its very bad😄😄😄😄

Jessie Smith: Very historical location with a school helping special needs children.

Michelle Wilhite: I am so thankful for Nova! My son has improved in his reading and writing so much. They have a wonderful staff and do so many activities with the students. Discipline is handle in a very good manner and there is no isolation room. I couldn't ask for a better school for my child.

James Rector: They were all very mean to me

IAMDarriyun WEBB ASMR: Very good job and school!

Johnnie Lawson: It Was... and will Remain... North Rock Creek Elementary School! Once Upon a time... That parking lot between the two schools... was a playground with many fond memories!

Stephanie Taylor: In 2003, I took GED preparation classes from January to May and the staff were amazing! I received my GED in July, passing on the first try.

Gamer_Sick: Worst school in the district. ISD in general is just horrible. Don't ever send your kids here even if you didnt have the choice.

Christina Harris: This school is an amazing place to learn and get educated and the teachers are very helpful and they take the time to teach you and give you space to learn the teachers also take time to get to know you and teach students on a level that everyone understands. and the education level accommodates everybody's specialized learning level. P.S I'm a student lol

Harris06 02: My child had posted her opinion on this school and was later told to remove it and post something more positive. Seems like bullying to me. They can restrain and harm your children and not be held accountable. Understanding that my child had behavioral problems but I was under the understanding that this is why this school was an option. Because it was suppose to be a safe environment to learn and thrive. What a hoax this turned out to be.Signed... a concerned parent!

Snake Griffin: This place gave me another chance at a brighter future. And it helped me graduate on time. The teachers were more than accommodating and they were more than willing to do one on one. The class sizes were about 10 people sometimes smaller. I'd highly recommend this school. Thank you Independence Academy for giving hope in my life once more.

jeep 360: Turtles i like turtles

Tori Ormiston: My son went here starting in pre-primary all the way to kindergarten. This is the best decision we have made for our son. All of the teachers love the children like their own and always encourage kindness, respect, and curiosity. Amazing school!

Jon Olson: Just had my children start today! Excited for them to learn!

Briana Miller: My daughter attended here as a pre-k student the year before she started Kindergarten. In that time, she learned so many new skills and actually learned how to read. Not just sort of read, but REALLY read. Her Kindergarten teacher was so shocked. She always told me how much she loved school too.My son is going to start soon and do the same. I hope that he gets the same experience. I'd recommend this school to anyone.

Lei Shaw: My son stayed here for a year before we moved. We enjoyed the school.

Robert Prutsman: Lori and her staff run a top shelf operation at Sunrise and I’m grateful my boys have the opportunity to attend their facility. I encourage anyone with interest to stop by for a site visit and tour of the academy, then you can see for yourself what a hidden gem this place really is. Fingers crossed they have openings!!

BayleeWhetsel: Love the atmosphere of this school and the staff who work here. They always make learning for the child interesting and fun. Everyday the children learn, laugh, and explore their curious nature in a safe and welcoming environment.

Megan Zirkle: This school is like a second home for my children. I absolutely cannot say enough about this wonderful school. They are loving, always teaching amazing lessons, and I just love it here!

Kristy DeMeyer: I have one child that has graduated from Sunrise and one that will be there for another 2 years - they LOVE it - I LOVE it - it's an amazing school. My daughter was very prepared for kindergarten when she started and my 3 year old is spelling her name and knows her numbers. We love the focus on nature and a world view. I can't recommend this place enough!

Michele Potts: My son went to Sunrise the first year they opened and now my daughter goes here 5 years later. This school is flat out amazing. If you want your child to be a student of the world and to grow academically this is the place. Lori Smart and Steve Ward are passionate about what they do. My children aren't just students here, they are loved everyday and treated as they are theirs!There will always be an unhappy customer with any business because some people cannot be pleased. I actually feel saddened to hear there are some who have had a misunderstanding or seen a misrepresentation of what actually goes on daily. It is true that not every teacher has to be Montessori certified BUT that goes for all Montessori schools. However, this team has several who are actually certified and they encourage academic growth amongst their staff as well! As far as being "over priced" I would suggest you check out pricing in the area. Non Montessori day cares charge $600-800 a month. While Blue Springs Montessori and Lakewood Montessori charge $800-1000. This school is actually far less expensive!My son is in third grade. He attends school in the Blue Springs district and is and has been an incredible student. His first grade teacher estimated his reading level to be around the 8th grade level. He was ranked in the top 8 percent of all other second graders that took that test last year. Every category was well above mastery. I know Sunrise is to thank because they had him reading by 4 years old. My 3 year old daughter just started going this year. She already knows all the days of the week and the months and can even tell me them in Spanish. She is excited to learn and loves finding out who SHE is!!I can't recommend this school enough. All the staff have been a wonderful blessing!!! They will teach your children with hands on activities about Science , math, English, Spanish, History, art, and music. They will have the opportunity to be a part of growing a real garden and eating what they grow! They will learn about being resourceful and about loving our Earth! Check it out!!!

Gabriel P.: Horrible. Absolutely terrible. Lori Smart, the owner is a horrible human being, and should never be around children.Here's the truth. There was a child who had an allergic reaction to peanut butter, because that day they made bird feeders. The parents well informed Lori Smart that this child was allergic to peanut butter, and when this incident occurred, she covered herself by having all the teachers lie about what happened. Just so she wouldn't get sued. She sent out an email to all of the teachers stating that this is not to be discussed anymore, and that the child was never in contact with peanut butter. SHE FLAT OUT LIED! You have to be a sick person to do that. Her only concern is your money, not those children. It's supposed to be a Montessori School, but she has stated before on record, that she DOES NOT have to have a Montessori teacher present with our children.. What am I paying her for then? Day care!?!I see that she has posted here on Google review as a client, not like she owns the place.. Who does that? Someone who is willing to do anything to make money, and not the honest way. Please for the love of God, do not send your children here. It's an over priced daycare, ran by a horrible person.

Maynard Cleaning: They have the best staff! My son and joyed every minute of attending sunrise Montessori Academy. I would highly recommend this to any parent looking for a great place to take their kids

Dwayne Boyer: I'd have to honestly say that this place is no more than a high dollar day care so much more than a learning experience for the children! I stopped by one day to pick up my child. And looked in on what was taking place there. And all I witnessed was the Childrens all playing! There was no teaching at all being done there!

Ashley Thomas: Our family is so happy with Sunrise Academy. As an educator myself I was very worried about finding the best fit for our son. I toured alot of traditional and Montessori facilities and was not finding what I was looking for.When looking for a school I was looking for advancement academically, self independence and an all around self awareness of himself and others. When I toured Sunrise Academy I was blown away, from the cleanliness, how organized and how engaging each teacher was. Lastly, I loved how each teacher was certified. Our son has been attending Sunrise Academy for 4 1/2 months now and I cannot say enough how impressed we are. My son is academically growing and gaining independence! If you are looking for an overall educational program, I strongly encourage you to have your child attend Sunrise Academy!

Ernesto Vazquez Borrero: Te atienden en español !! Excelente colegio

Lori Smart: Excellent Montessori School with very caring and compassionate teachers who are not only trained and certified, but also who go above and beyond to provide an excellent education. I have three children and have experienced a variety of programs over the year and this school more than meets my expectations. My son excelled at Sunrise and entered elementary school academically advanced!

Jenn W: We typically go to another church near our parents, but we stop by Nativity throughout the year. They have a beautiful baptismal font right when you walk in, so baptisms are exceptional to expeience there. Father Stone is a fun and approachable priest. His homily always feels like it was meant just for us. Oh, and the choir is absolutely beautiful. If you are looking for a church, or like us enjoy visiting other churches when you can, I highly recommend checking out Nativity.

Caden Vo: I can completely debate about the rude opinions about this school,only in 7th grade right now this school has taught me how to be a child a god and how to prepare for high school. The school has amazing teachers with a great sense of humor. Since it’s a small school it’s always wonderful to have a 1 on 1 time with teachers if u need help on a subject. The nativity of Mary school has brought kids from all different grades together with an activity called angel groups. Coming to this school in 2nd grade I’ve built strong bonds with the staff and strived in academics with the education at Nativity of Mary

Travis Menaugh: Awesome experience

Ron Galvan: Wonderful,beautiful,Priest is a 10!!!!!!

Heather Milliren: Our experience at Nativity has been a warm and welcoming one. People of all ages attend services and leave feeling that this community is also family. They support each other in times of need and celebrate the word of God joyously! The priest, Father Bob Stone is a treasure to this parrish. He is very likeable and related well to his parishioners and visitors.

Karl Morrison: We put our child in a part time pre-K class during covid 20-21 and we were very pleased! The education was wonderful and they made a big effort to keep everything as close to normal as possible. Mrs. Tharp was wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone!

Courtney P.: Plaza Heights is an awesome school. They have strong biblical teaching, a superior academic program, small classroom sizes, teachers and staff that really care about your kids, and all at an affordable rate. We love Plaza Heights Christian Academy!

Marva Ingram: I would recommend this school. This is a school from preschool through twefth grade. The office ladies are very helpful in answering any questions. A variety of classes are offered.