Ashley Academy

The faculty of Ashley Academy are committed to & concerned with the development of every individual child in the school. If strong educational foundation & emphasis on civic responsibility are what you value, this may be a great place for your child through 8th grade. Due to the small size, they do not have a wide range of extracurriculars but what they do undertake, they do well. I have had children in elementary & middle school & worked with many different teachers & the principal, finding them all very open to parent suggestions & participation. They are a small school (maximal class size of 12) but deliver in quality what they lack in quantity.
--Submitted by a parent

Next year I will be starting my 9th year at Ashley, and I can honestly say that it is one of the best places to go to school. It has smaller classes so you get much more attention than at most schools, and you do alot of hands on learning. They care about you and what you will become later on in your life.
--Submitted by a student

Ashley Academy is one of the best options for the local area. This small, personalized school for grades 1-8 has a low student teacher ratio and is non-sectarian. This allows for more focus and attention and harmonious ethnic diversity. Although there may be room for slight improvement in the areas of curriculum (could be more challenging); extra curriculur activities; and, better modeling of environmental and health awareness, I believe it is well worth the tuition.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is nearing the end of his third year at AA. We have been extremely pleased, overall. The education he receives is exceptional and the environment is nurturing and caring. At AA, the teachers focus on individualized attention for each child, insuring that the kids reach their full potential. They also focus on manners, respect, and responsibility. I'm thankful to have this alternative to public schools available in this town. AA is well worth the tuition.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a teacher at Ashley Academy for eight years and I could not be happier. My overall job satisfaction is near 100%. I enjoy the children the families, and my colleagues. The strong feeling of family and a commitment to a common purpose--doing what is best for the child--is clearly evident. I've taught in a few other schools and I can truly say that Ashley Academy provides an exceptional learning atmosphere and firm foundation for children who are bright and willing to explore learning in a variety of ways.
--Submitted by a teacher

I have been very disappointed with this school. The principle is stuck in her old ways and not open to new ideas. Have not been happy with the lack of structure in the lower levels.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers are very concerned about the children that they teach. My Son went to another private school and Ashley Academy is by far more concerned with teaching my child and making my child feel accepted by his peers. So far I have been very impressed with the teachers, staff and principal of Ashley Academy. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who is interested in raising a well rounded child.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been 100% satisfied with Ashley Academy since enrolling my daughter here in pre-school. The communication with parents is superb and the staff works very hard to make each child feel special and important. The principal and teachers sent cards to my daughter during the summer to say hi and that they were happy that she was attending. The principal- Mrs. Maggard makes continual efforts to ensure that the parents are happy with the school. My daughter, Katie, has come home everyday and told me something new and exciting she has learned. She will be very advanced by the time she reaches kindergarten. She gets the opportunity to take a foreign language, weekly music, gym, and art. The teachers have a themed curriculum and take frequent field trips to correlate with what they are learning in the classroom.
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter is in the 6th grade and we could not be happier with the education she is receiving at Ashley Academy. The faculty is terrific and truly cares about the children. Our daughter loves the extra-curricular activities - guitar, drama, and scrabble.
--Submitted by a parent

I am in my third year as a parent at Ashley Academy, and my first year as a teacher. I was so impressed by this school that, upon completion of my teaching certificate, I came here to work. This school has the most dedicated and capable teachers and staff of any school I have been in, and I am honored to teach here.
--Submitted by a parent