2022 Best public middle schools in Pacolet

• Vienna, VA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.48 out of 5  128 reviews

Parent: Oakcrest has been a wonderful place for my daughter to learn and grow. Since she arrived in 8th grade, she has grown and blossomed into a more Godly, confident and well-learned young lady. Oakcrest is a rarity in this area: an academically rigorous school that also puts a premium on Godly character development. Plus, Oakcrest truly looks to partner with parents in the education of their daughters, and has many events planned to grow and strengthen parents and families throughout the year - a win/win for all of us! The teachers and support staff are amazing, as is the new campus. Everyone connected with this school from top to bottom is amazing! If you are seeking a challenging academic environment for your daughter, where she can make life-long friends, grow in her faith, and have her character formed for THE BETTER - Oakcrest is your place. Our family is forever blessed because of this school!... Read 128 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 297

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Washington, DC•

• Private School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  10 reviews

Parent: We switched to Sheridan during the pandemic joining a small community that focused on the safety of our children while limiting the disruption to their education. The administration did a stellar job. What truly stands out is how well rounded a Sheridan education is. In addition to the more traditional academics, its arts and music instruction as well as its focus on diverse communities through the student clubs is truly exceptional. We chose a K-8 school because of the added focus on the middle school years which can be difficult transition years. As the school skews young the older kids don’t grow up too fast. This is a gentle school. Middle school students mentor the lower school students. My son loves his mentor and he looks forward to becoming a mentor to a lower school student himself. Finally, Sheridan is a school that builds confidence. In 7th grade, students lead their own high school selection under the guidance of their teachers. This is incredibly empowering!... Read 10 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 230

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Greenville, SC•

• Public School•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.52 out of 5  89 reviews

Senior: My junior year was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat! Studios and instruction you’d expect at a private art college are accessible here all just within a few steps from one another, especially as a visual artist, where I was exposed to ceramics, metals, printmaking, drawing, painting, animation, graphic design, sculpture, and many more. I believe that although some experiences may have been altered due to the COVID pandemic, there was plenty to do in the studios, and I was encouraged to explore in ways that would benefit my artwork regardless of the pandemics limitations. Likewise with how collaborative work was used in art studios, academic classes equally engaged the entirety of the classroom, despite how some of the content was particularly challenging. One element to this school that would improve it is an effort to increase an outreach to more diverse communities, as we need many kinds of individuals welcomed and informed of the school.... Read 89 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 228