2023 Best Places to Live in Shannon County

• Ashburn, VA•

• Online School•

• 8-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  47 reviews

Junior: GWUOHS is a fantastic school! The teachers are supportive and always willing to help out students. Teachers provide all the materials and help needed for students that want it, but at the same time, they give independence to the student. From personal experience, I have always had attentive and very friendly teachers. The class connects allow for interactive learning and collaboration for classes and clubs. Clubs at GWUOHS are also a lot of fun and are primarily run by students. Students can start their own clubs with a teacher sponsor and structure them how they would like. In creating a club or being a leader in a club, teachers offer as much assistance as students want and are always there for advice and connecting students. GWUOHS also has opportunities to showcase leadership and skills to colleges through honor societies, student government, competitive scholarships, and more. I truly am lucky to attend GWUOHS and would not want to have my high school experience anywhere else!... Read 47 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 415

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Saint Louis, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: Both our children started in preschool and we’ve fallen in love with the school. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Our children have thrived not only in their education but also in their relationship with Christ. They are excited to go to school and everyday come home talking or singing about what they learned about God. The community of parents are so welcoming, fun and involved in helping support the school. We have loved every teacher we have had so far and they are all so patient, sweet and encouraging of the children. The head of school is great with the kids, always open to listening to parents and wanting the best from the school. I am thankful for the small class sizes and personal attention our children receive. Their education is the perfect combination of traditional (learning cursive, math facts, presentation skills, etc.) combine with modern technology all based on biblical learning. We’re so happy with our choice and it has exceeded our expectations!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Students 326

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Dulles, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.37 out of 5  41 reviews

Parent: This is a truly caring place that will stimulate your kids to think. Teachers are kind and attentive to both academics and keeping a supportive class environment. The administration takes behavior incidents seriously and handles them well. Class sizes are small and allow teachers to work with each child and get their best learning experience. The campus is clean, pleasant and in a convenient location. Kids get a good amount of time to exercise through PE. The playground is being expanded so we look forward to that. Homework is fairly light, I’m a little confused by the reviews that say it is heavy. The teachers come from a variety of Christian denominations, so the Bible lessons don’t focus on only one church. French for all ages was a huge plus for us. Clubs and activities are always running. There is less variety of sports than some schools, but the local area has so many sports leagues there is nothing lost there. Overall a great learning environment, worth getting a tour.... Read 41 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1