Davis Academy

Both my kids (6th grade, 3rd grade) have been at Davis since kindergarten and we've been very pleased. Not only are they receiving an excellent education, but they are also developing a lifelong love for learning and becoming critical thinkers. The teachers create a warm, welcoming environment where children learn the connection between mindsets and outcomes.
—Submitted by a parent

What was once a great unique school, has crumbled into a conformed mess. I was a student at this school from 1994-2001. At this time the school was known for its academic rigor, challenging subjects, exceptional teaching, and first class special needs program. While the academics have fallen slightly, nothing has dwindled like the teaching. This is due to the administration's arbitrary decisions to fire teachers, even the best ones without much known cause seemingly solely based on who the administration like. The morality of this school has certainly come under scrutiny of late due to their decision to cut the special needs program in order to obtain a "better image". All of these changes have come since the introduction of the new head of school and principal in 2008. It is difficult to fathom why the new administration feels the need to ruin what was a high caliber and and high morality institution with these boneheaded decisions but I know that this was not the Davis Academy I attended. Think long and hard before sending your child to a school where consistency is non existent, even for the most effective and appreciated teachers.

I am a recent graduate of the davis academy. I have learned so many great skills there that i look forward to using in life. I have mad great friends and have had great teachers that i will intend to keep in touch with over my years. I have learned so much, but just not the usual... Math, language arts, history, i have learned how to preform mitzvot and how to respect others and so much more. I also learned about my jewish heritage, i feel honored to be called jewish and i have learned all about at davis. I have davis to thanks. I loved it!
—Submitted by a student

ive been at davis since kindergaten and i have been SO happy with it. everyone is so nice and by 8th grade you will not want to leave! it feels like a family there. i mean the academics are good but sure there are some not so great teachers. but it is a great loving envirement and i would recomend it for anyone who wants a loving place that they can call their 2nd home. i do not want to leave it! it is remarkable. my friends from there will be with me forever. :]
—Submitted by a student

I am soooo incredibly happy to be going to this school. I feel so honored and so privlaged to be taught and to be working with the amazing teachers. I have been going to Davis since Kindergarden and have had sooo many wonderful memories!
—Submitted by a student

My children have been going to this school ever since K- and the eduaction is amazing! This school is great! You are lucky if you send your children here!
—Submitted by a parent

ok so my child has been going to this school ever since K-8 and wow what a great school I love it and my child tell me all the wonderfull friends he made and all great things he has learned! I am so pleased with this school i will be sending my new born baby here! this school has no bullying and the coriculm is great this school is amazing and if you send your children here I promise you will thank me and love it even the parents have so much fun being around eachother!
—Submitted by a parent

I love this school the eduaction is amazing! i have learned so much from this school there is no bullying even tho other schooks have it and you make great friends!
—Submitted by a student

The feeling of family here is incredible. Every time I walk into the building I am amazed by the culture we have created.
—Submitted by a teacher

My son is far ahead of his contemporaries in Public school. The reading and math programs are excellent. The atmosphere is loving and the community is very supportive. The Jewish studies are creative and interesting.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is an excellent school but I think it should have more diversity. As you can see if you look at the chart it says that 99% of the people are white I honestly think that needs to change.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is very disorganized and should not be considered.
—Submitted by a former student