Cambridge Academy

2780 Flat Shoals Road

Decatur, GA 30034

12 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-7
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 18, 2022

Phenomenal program starting in Pre-K2 -Pre-4. I haven’t had the opportunity to observe anything past this level. If had to do it all over again this is where I would send my child. By the end of Pre-K she was reading.
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2021

Sending my kid to this school was probably the worst decision of my life. They called my kid useless and stupid in front of my face. They said that he shouldn't be in the grade that he is because of getting a problem wrong. That made the anger inside of me rise. She started to tell at me once I told her that she was being very rude.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2018

Believe the negative reviews. I thought my child would be an exception and that these were just disgruntled parents. I could no longer accept the level of mediocrity. I hope they make some serious changes. I made a HUGE sacrifice to take my child out of a perfectly fine program beacuse I was told that this school was a pillar in the community and the definition of black excellence. I was so excited and had been waiting for over a year for my child to attend. I should have known by the price you get what you pay for. 1. I must have had on my rose colored glasses and looked past the obvious bc I was so hyped up on the old reputation and reviews of the couple people I knew. I should have just seen it for what it was. I thought the "old school" grandma feel was charming until I realized this place is a glorified babysitting service. The place is an old and stale eyesore. They don't decorate. The pictures are old and haven't been updated in years. No family enagegement activities. The toys are very old. Looks like they came from goodwill and haven't been changed in years. 2. The teacher with the most energy and enthusiasm gave the tour but the rest of the teachers are lack luster, hardly smile and sit down all day etc3. Only care about the rules and teaching and not child development. Only know one "old school" way to teach and "redirect" a child. 4. The breakfast is not a well balanced meal and for some reason pop tarts are an acceptable breakfast when I have never fed my child pop tarts ever....5. I guess since its a school summer is considered camp. They did absolutely nothing fun or creative or educationally stimulating it was pretty much just free play (babysitting) all day. This includes going outside. It was "too wet" in the morning even though they have a blacktop and too hot in the afternoon even though they have a shaded pavilion. My child's old school would take ice cold water outside and let the kids drink. 6. Only accept checks.7. Customer service practices leave much to be desired. If a parent walks in the office and it's 4 staff members and they are all talking amongst themselves no one says hello...dont be surprised. You may ask why did you send your child there. It was very superficial during the tour. I was very optimistic based on my preconceived ideas about this place but it turned out to be the biggest disappointment.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2016

My daughter has attended Cambridge since 2K and she is now in 1st grade. I am so pleased with the education she has received and the personalized attention given to each student to help them prosper. The staff is very caring and there is always open communication. She is also taking piano, playing soccer and in chess club at Cambridge. Not only is my daughter doing great academically, she is also becoming a very well-rounded young lady! I am very happy with this school!
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2015

My daughter attended from 4k-5k. We moved into a new school district (top rated) and she was immediately placed in gifted classes. She recently was voted student of the month. She would not have achieved academic success without Karen Phillips , Mrs. Jordan, and Ms. Rashida. The education at Cambridge is worth more than the tuition!
Submitted by other on November 17, 2014

I recently visited Cambridge for a teaching project through UGA and GPC to retain my teaching certification. I was very impressed with the school. The entire staff was very professional. I had to observe Ms. Terry's class for two days. She was amazing. Everyone wanting to teach should have to observe this teacher. Her class was colorful and organized, she interacted with every child, she used many styles of teaching, and most of all she taught with her heart. She was meant for teaching. Ms. Terry is imaginative, creative, and resourceful. In my opinion, the perfect teacher! Kevin Squiers teacher North Cobb
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2014

First off I have two dynamic kids! We started with Cambridge when my oldest was transitioning out of daycare. I believe it was 2009. From day one I was impressed by the thoughtful and caring staff. You know they truly care about your child's education and professional development. Yes the school is a bit older but that's part of the reason we chose it. In the hysteria following cheating scandals and accreditation issues there have been several random "private schools". I don't put much faith in them. My kids left Cambridge earlier this year because we moved in September. My daughter was IMMEDIATELY put in a gifted class. She is in the first and reads on nearly a third grade level. My son is also doing well and his reading and comprehension levels are about a grade and half ahead (on a 6th grade level or so). I believe they received an excellent educational foundation at Cambridge. If you compare the quality and cost to other private schools--there simply isn't a comparison. I am a real Cambridge parent and I approved this message. :)
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2014

I had high hopes for this school and wanted to give my child a chance to explore her learning potentials. But overall my child has stated to me on several occasions that the teacher makes demeaning faces towards the kids when redirecting them. I have also witner this behavior myself and did not like it. I feel when your trying to address different concerns or issues, you immediately get an unnatural response from the head staff,and lots of opinions. The building is a little outdated as well as their security cameras. Beware when parking there or dropping your kid off,they're known to have parents cars vandalize right on the property. Very sad that this is taken place on a school ground and your vehicle is only a few deet from a learning environment that our kids are to suppose to be safe in. Safety is very a concern issue and even tho there's a police on the premises, he doesn't see anything or some days he's not there. I was so disappointed on how the whole situation took place amd how people can.be so disensitize of it. I found out later that it happens more than anyone knows. So no letters,no posting on the building of nothing.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2013

Cambridge Academy has provided a very good academic program for my two children. The expectation is that all children can excel and perform. All of the teachers and administrators are very passionate about providing a good education. The multigrade level classes has been an asset for my children to have an opportunity to be exposed to even more challenges. My neighbors child went to Cambridge from kindergarten until 7th grade and was placed into the challenge class when he finished Cambridge and entered eight grade. His new school gave him a math placement test and he scored tenth grade sixth month and has made the all A's honor roll every semester. Of course the key to any child's success is parental involvement and that is strongly stressed here, we are our children's first teacher. I know many people will write different reviews for anything stores, restaurants, schools etc. based on their own experiences and unfortunately we only hear one side of the story, but if you are seeking an excellent foundation for your child pay any school a visit and make and informed decision for yourself. I am extremely glad I made this choice for children.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2013

Cambridge Academy offers a wonderful pre-school program. The teachers and leadership are warm, concerned and extremely caring of each child. The curriculum is challenging yet age appropriate. They also offer opportunities for extra activitities such as karate, dance and music lessons. Our child has grown and matured both academically and socially. Will look forward to exploring what the upper shcool has to offer.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2013

My son started at Cambridge towards the end of the school year (February) for 3K last year. I was worried that his learning curve would be too steep and he would be at a disadvantage compared to the other 3-year-olds who started in the fall. When he started, he knew how to spell his name but didn't know how to write his name. Within 2 weeks, he was writing his name, counting to 20, reciting the days of the week, months of the year, etc. The 3K teacher Ms. Ellison (who is no longer there) was a wonderful educator. My son has really learned a lot during his tenure at Cambridge. Now in Pre-K, I am amazed at how much he has absorbed. He's reading, writing words, has monthly spelling tests, completed a Black History project, and is learning how to tell time, add and subtract. The administrators are friendly and know each child personally. The disadvantages are the facilities and resources are outdated, the lower-grades (i.e., 3K, 4K) class sizes are large (e.g., 20-25 kids like public school class sizes), and there is only one class per grade. Regarding the latter, if the teacher's style does not work well for you or your child, there are no other options for that grade.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2012

My child was enrolled in this school throughout until 1st grade. I am a parent who is very involved in my child's academics. I often sat in in the classroom and noticed that the way the first grade teacher spoke to the children was in a disdainful manner. I began noticing a change in my child with him not wanting to go to school. This was never an issue before, he has always loved school. The second change was his grades slipping... He's never had less than an "A" on anything up until this point. He began begging me to sit in the classroom on a daily basis stating that the teacher was mean. The more I sat in on the class the more uneasy I became with the teacher and her attitude towards the children and communicated my concerns with her. During his final week at the school he came home and informed me that the teacher ripped up his work and stuffed it down his shirt when he got the answers wrong. I confronted her about it and she stated "I did rip it up but I didn't stuff it down his shirt, I gave it to him close." I was vexed and withdrew him immediately. I enrolled my son in another private school where his love for learning and high grades have returned.