Mars Hill Academy

We have been at Mars Hill Academy for 7 years (3 children currently and we'll add one more next year). You will not find a school in Cincinnati with better Biblical character training or the intentional integration of faith with academic excellence.
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughters attend Mars Hill, and they are thriving. They were in public schools and were miserable bored and unchallenged. I had never heard of the classical education model until I visited MHA, but one visit was all I needed. The teachers are passionate about their students and God, and Christian ideals rule in the classroom. They are so knowledgeable about the subjects they teach, they make learning enjoyable. There are no VCRs in these classrooms the teachers actually teach! While it is challenging, it is not a school for the gifted. As one teacher said to me, We raise the bar of learning, and they meet it! And every subject is taught through the lens of God s greatness. We are convinced our investment in this schools is one of the wisest decisions we have made!
--Submitted by a parent

Fantastic! Great education in a balanced Christian environment. This is our third year at MHA. I'd highly recommend visiting the school and sitting in a class. The education is excellent and the environment reinforces respect and kindness. This classical and Christian school is a rare gift the greater Cincinnati area.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children going to MHA for the fifth year. The teachers and staff have consistantly showed their faithfulness in training the children to be keen thinkers, grounded in Faith and men of character. MHA is more than a school... It's a community where parents grow and learn together with other parents and their children to be better parents. It has been a tremendous blessing for our family to be part of the MHA community.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our first year at Mars Hill. After attending an Open House as MHA and sitting in on classes and having my kids sit in on classes, I had my expectations set so high. We are six months in and surprisingly, they have met or exceeded all of our expectations. I feel blessed every single time I drop them off. The average ACT was 30 last year. That is remarkable. It does take a lot of work, which takes some getting used to if you are coming from public school as we were.
--Submitted by a parent

Mars Hill does a particularly thorough job of providing the information and skills that K-8 students need to excel in High School and College.
--Submitted by Arthur Hart, a parent

Mars Hill is the best school in all areas. Teachers/administration are stellar, academic standards are high & the culture of the school is priceless. Whne I visited I thought, 'is this school for real'. It is! Highly recommend this school for anyone who wants the next best thing to homeschooling.
--Submitted by a parent

Mars Hill is one of the best Classical schools in the north and is definitely one of the better Christian schools in Cincinnati. What sets Mars Hill apart from other schools in general is its total and complete approach to education. The 'Classical' approach involves memorization in the early grades, and develops children as they mature. Contrary to popular belief, Mars Hill Academy is not an elitist school for the genius, perfectly behaved student. The child will be gently eased into the system of discipline. This school is also not a 'playground for the rich'. Many families sacrifice much to send their kids to Mars Hill. This fact testifies to the overall excellence of education received here.
--Submitted by a student

I have a son that attended Mars Hill Academy for Four Years. During the fourth year, they moved him forward to the 4th grade. All were in agreement. However, my son began to act out. At the school's request we took him to a doctor's and he was diagnosed with Aspergers. There were some who came aside and made an effort to assist. However, the overall response was tepid at best. If you are in the market for a great prep school and your child is maintenance free 'then this maybe the school for you'. However, if after three years of no problems and then the onset of technical difficulties' Christian charity goes by the wayside and do not mess with the product. Mars Hill Academy has established itself very well as a elitist school. Truth, Beauty, and Goodness?
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter's attitude is now respectful and sweet and we can attribute that to the environment at the school. The education goes beyond academic excellence with creative and interesting teaching. We think it is well worth the cost for what our daughter will get from it.
--Submitted by a parent