El Dorado Private School

Definitely disappointed after two years at El Dorado. I loved the family feel and the campus was very neat/tidy compared to others I have seen. I thought that I did a thorough screening in my private school search but now two years later after having two children attend the school, we are looking elsewhere. They like their cookie cutter kids and parents who do not need/ask for any extra attention in any certain area. I thought that teachers were there to help the children but my kids have not been pushed to their full potential and when one of my children had not been exposed to a particular topic I was the one questioned. Very expensive if I am the one expected to introduce and teach academics to my children. Class sizes seem to be growing and the individualization I thought I would buy from this private school was completely opposite of how they operate. Fit the mold, make the teacher s job as easy as possible or move on. I m moving on and not wasting any more of my precious developing minds time. Not a fit for everyone, regardless of income.
--Submitted by a parent

If you value your child's individuality and joy RUN from the crazy family that runs this school. They do not teach to each child's strengths they try to squash them and make them feel bad about themselves with a ridiculous infraction system. We are so glad the year is over. Ex Eldorado Parent
--Submitted by a parent

Not what you would expect or hope for from a private Scottsdale school. The school is run by a family and has several family members on staff which create a lot of problems with administration and parents. Whom do you go to get assistance from a family member that is not meeting expectations when their parent/spouse is the principal. It is a dysfunctional family at best....but they def. have heart and want the school to be successful but do have to look out for themselves...so a lot of critical components are lacking b/c the owners will not fund. The parents have to fund the entire technology/ipad project........you would think private school dollars would be paying for that.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has been excellent for our two boys. They get a well rounded education here. The staff works with the parents to make the learning environment the best that it can be. As far as the comments on the "greedy owner", I have seen the opposite. Our situation was such that we paid for the full years tuition and then the boys could not attend until the following year. The contract states that the fees are nonrefundable. However, the owner not only held our spots all year (just in case we got there) she then credited our account for the next years tuition. No school is perfect but this one is pretty close.
--Submitted by a parent

We absolutely love El Dorado. Our family has three children that have been attending for eight years now. It's curriculum and family atmosphere are second to none! Our oldest has since graduated and easily got into the private high school of his choice.
--Submitted by a parent

Love, love, love the school!!!! My boys cannot be happier there and they are getting an excellent education.
--Submitted by a parent

I really could not be happier with El Dorado! This is my third year there with the first two being on the preschool side and then this year in kindergarten. We had originally planned for him to attend a local public school for kindergarten but at the last minute decided to move him back to El Dorado and that was one of the best decisions we have ever made! He is SO happy! And what he is learning is totally blowing me away. His reading and math skills have increased at an incredible rate. I would recommend El Dorado for anyone who is looking for a challenging but very friendly, open environment for their child!
--Submitted by a parent

I could not be happier with El Dorado. I love having two teachers in my son's classroom and the sense of community on the campus is superior to none!
--Submitted by a parent

As a teacher at El Dorado for 10+ yrs I COMPLETELY DISAGREE with several of June reviews. El Dorado's number 1 priority is our student's education and creating well rounded individuals. As for the owner/director, she is always there for her staff and gives 110% to make EDPS the best it can be. If the teachers are so unhappy then why have a majority of them taught at EDPS for 10 or more yrs. Our school offers low students/teacher ratios and an individualized curriculm so that every child is given the opportunity to succeed. Please don't look at those couple of reviews from sour parents that are never going to be happy at any school their child attends and come see for yourself what El Dorado is all about.
--Submitted by a teacher

I thank God we have found a place where my girls are happy. We love EDPS. No thanks to the other private school that does not foster individuality or creativity. They don't care about your kids people wake up!
--Submitted by a parent