Aptos Academy

This school consistently achieves high academic scores, as well as provides a small and safe environment for kids. In 2013, students tested an average of 2 – 3 grades ABOVE their grade level. The principal is fantastic and the staff and teachers care about kids as their #1 reason for being there.
My children have gone to Aptos Academy since pre-​K (now in 8^th and 5^th grades) and the teachers and principal are very approachable and care deeply for the kids. Honestly, they have taken a bit of a hit with the economy but being a non-​profit they tried very hard to keep rates low and that hurt the bottom line. That led to some rumors that the school was financially struggling.
Granted, there are other good private schools but you’ll end up spending $ 25,000 a year per kid when all is said and done. We shopped around and this school is not only similar in terms of academics and electives, but the best deal in town.

Truly exceptional place! Our son thrived in this environment. There have been some recent problems in selection of school administrators, but they have been corrected. Would STRONGLY recommend this school. Do NOT believe the baloney rumors you may read. What difference does it make if the school administration is of a particular religious bent if the do NOT (and I can absolutely confirm this!) proselytize?

1 star? That’s a little harsh– if you go to the 9 other censored reviews that are not accounted for in the score — you’ll find they really aren’t that bad and in fact are great. Personally, my son has had a great experience here. He has attended aptos academy for almost 5 years and his teachers have all been great. He gets such a wide variety of experiences– art, yoga, guitar, music, p.e., drama… oh yes and academics. He is encouraged to go at his own internal pace and thrives in all areas. He actually loves school, his friends and teachers and staff here. Look at the childrens test scores on the posted in the office. They consistently test above average. The aptos academy provides a safe environment with a great staff for students to learn.