Research Pardes Jewish Day School Private Schools in Phoenix, Arizona

“I had a child graduate from eight grade and have one in middle school. My graduate had a great experience from fifth grade to eighth, she made life long friends. PARDES is an amazing environment with a willingness to adapt the curriculum for each individual child. There is a strict anti-bullying policy and curriculum in place. Eight graders going into high school are confident and prepared for the high school experience. This school get high grades as a warm and caring community. The administration is extremely responsive. It is not unusual to visit the school in the afternoon and see the campus flush with activity with flag football, volleyball soccer and basketball teams playing and practicing. Can't say enough, this school is a jewel.”

“This is our fourth year with two children at Pardes and nothing could make us leave. We love everything about it, from the academic leadership to the Judaica, the extracurricular classes, and the staff. This is a great place for a kid to be a kid and where they don't have to worry about being subjected to bullying and all the trends and infighting that goes on at public schools. Worth more than we pay.”

“Our child attended Pardes for a few years, there were very good aspects about the experience including the Jewish education and the parent community. However, we found that the caliber of teachers and quality of academics were variable. Leadership makes a very good impression, but seems to lack direction when faced with more serious issues and may disappoint on follow through.”

“My son is a middle school student, and he has attended Pardes since kindergarten. We love the school. Teachers and administrators have worked to address my son's academic, social, and emotional needs. My daughter begins kindergarten this year, and we know she also will have the same loving attention. The Jewish education is good, but the academics are great.”

“My son is in middle school at Pardes, and it has been an excellent experience for him socially and academically. For us, it was well worth the tuition.”

“My son is in kindergarten there, and he absolutely LOVES it. The teachers are nurturing, the head of school is willing to work with us. Couldn't be happier.”

“The Jewish education is OK, but academics should be better. Children learn from worksheets and have a lot of homework. The classes are small, but can be very chaotic. The playground is mostly unsupervised resulting in bullying and fighting. There is no anti-bullying policy. Administration does not stand up to affluent parents, and consequently, problems with children and policy are not addressed satisfactorily. Pardes has potential, but it needs work. Very disappointing.”