Cole Academy

Best school in Lansing by far!!! My son attended k-5 he is now in 11th grade and my daughter is in 2nd grade here @ Cole and its still a great school. The teachers are caring and willing to go that extra mile, if my child needs an extra hand, which she does time to time, the teaching staff is available to help. She gets sick and is hospitalized alot thru the winter months and the teachers make sure she gets her work and undersatands it. And finally the first person we see when we come in the building is Mrs.Helmick the secretary. She greets everyone with a smile and makes sure my daughter gets her breathing treatments. This is just a few reasons why i rate this school a great 5!!
—Submitted by a parent

Although this school has a small student to teacher ratio, I found this school to be technologically handicapped. The children are not engaged in the latest styles of learning. Also the teachers seem to spend a great deal of their time outside of the classroom conversing with other teachers, this was the case no matter the time I dropped in. There is no cafeteria, the children just eat in the gym which is diminutive. The teachers, although nice, seem to pick favorite students and spend a majority of time focusing on their needs and leaving other student to strive for the same attention.

This school is the best. My student attended K-5. I wish this school would add a middle school section. The entire staff truly care about the students at this school. There are no charter schools in the area that compare. Period.

This school is amazing! My daughter has gone there for 2 years. All of her teachers have helped her overcome challenges brought on by ADD. The school is very small, which allows for a really comfortable family atmosphere. The principal knows ALL of the students' and parents' names. They also really like parental involvement. This is unlike some schools in the area. Parents are always welcome at Cole.
—Submitted by a parent

I like the people and the teachers are really nice including Ms. Knobluach!
—Submitted by a student

This school is extremely small. Classroom sizes are tiny. There is no library. The technology is not very up to date. A little disppointing compared to the charter school we attend now.
—Submitted by a parent

My son is in first grade at Cole Academy. The teacher and parapro are the 'best teachers' I have ever encountered. They genuinely care about the children's sucess. They are constently thinking of things to do to help the children learn.
—Submitted by a parent

My child has been attending Cole for 3 years. I love this school! The teachers are very caring and the education is first rate. They provid the education that is at the right level for your child. I asked them to challenge my daughter in reading and math and they responded right away and she is working at almost 2 grade levels above in reading. It's like a private school but free.
—Submitted by a parent

My son has attended this school for two years. They have done an excellent job in individualizing his academic plan and providing a strong education. The teachers are very caring and are accessable to parents.
—Submitted by a parent