Community School

Mayo A. _{on Yelp}

Jan 29th, 2018

Community School has been the best possible choice for our family. We could not be happier. Every morning, Head of School, Bob Cooke, greets each child with a handshake as they enter school. I love this tradition, as it truly exemplifies the nurturing aspect of the school. In this simple gesture, each child is recognized daily as a respected and important individual within the entire community - my children are known by name by all the children, teachers, and administrators. The academics are fantastic, and the learning extends so much further than the classroom. My favorite part of the curriculum is the emphasis on public speaking. It's amazing to hear the nursery students (age 3!) confidently share their birthdays to the entire lunch room during their birthday months. For dual-working families, like mine, the options for extended day and after-school programs are abundant and appreciated. Community School gets my vote as the top elementary school in St. Louis.

Sarah Matthews _{on Google}

Jan 16th, 2017

Community School is great! My daughter is eager to learn and excited to be at school each day. The school has found a way to be academically challenging while also nurturing the individual strengths of each child. It is this balanced approach to education that sets Community School apart from the rest.

Barry Albrecht _{on Google}

Dec 1st, 2016

A great school allows each child to become the best version of themselves. This idea is at the heart of Community School. We have three children at the school and each one is truly understood by their teachers. The faculty push our children to grow and inspire them to discover and pursue new interests and passions. My children head out the door excited for school every single day. Community is their happy place.

Barry A. _{on Yelp}

Nov 15th, 2016

We chose to send my children to an independent school in the hope that they might become the best version of themselves that they could be. We wanted them to learn, of course, but we also wanted to make sure they were welcomed and recognized for their own unique personalities and interests. My wife and I believe a great school must know and understand each child as an individual, while also having the resources, programs, and experts required to challenge and inspire our children.Community School has exceeded our expectations. The teachers do a wonderful job of working in small groups with the kids so that they truly understand each child's strengths and challenges. They "get" each one of our kids. But it goes beyond that as well. They encourage the students to find something that they feel passionate about and then push them to pursue that interest. My oldest son is proud that the school trusts him to choose his own projects in woodshop or sign a contract for independent work in math. For my daughter, Community will always be the place that encouraged her to be comfortable on a stage in front of an audience. Community is a special place. My children head out the door excited for school every single day. They love it even more than we do.