Chesterbrook Academy Elementary & Middle School

Chesterbrook Academy is the best. My family and I researched and/or toured every private school in the area to find a place where our very different children could thrive. We are now in our 3rd year at CBA-Sterling, and we could not be happier. The small class sizes and individualized lesson plans have helped my children excel academically. Best of all, they LOVE going to school and learning. My two boys and one girl are very different socially. Two are extroverts that want to socialize with everyone they meet. The other is a quiet introvert that wants to be more social, but doesn't always know how. His first grade teacher was amazing and quietly helped him connect with his classmates. Early in the school year, he went from walking by the fence alone at recess to joining games and making meaningful friendships. The Chesterbrook staff truly cares about the entire child. I don't understand the negative reviews posted; as an involved parent at the school and frequent attendee at birthday parties (to which the entire class is typically invited), I have only witnessed inclusive, kind behavior. In our three years here, none of my children has seen or even heard of a violent act occurring at school. I'm also confused about the comment regarding kids who are "different" - the kids here are all different. The school celebrates different abilities, cultures and talents; I would have difficulty describing a "typical" child here. That's part of what I love about the school. Unique individualism is celebrated.