Cedarwood School

607 Heavens Drive

Mandeville, LA 70471

44 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-7
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 06, 2024

Our experience at Cedarwood has been nothing short of exceptional! The staff here is incredibly caring and goes above and beyond to create a warm, supportive environment for every student. From the moment you walk through the doors, it’s clear that the teachers and administrators truly care about each child’s well-being and success.Academically, Cedarwood excels in offering engaging, hands-on learning experiences that keep students excited to learn. Whether it’s through interactive projects, collaborative group work, or personalized attention, the teachers make sure that each child is challenged and supported at their own pace. We’ve seen our child grow not only in academic skills but also in confidence and a love for learning, which is priceless.Cedarwood does an outstanding job at creating a strong sense of community where everyone feels valued and included. The staff’s dedication to fostering both academic excellence and emotional well-being makes this school a wonderful place for any child to thrive. We couldn’t be happier with our choice, and I highly recommend Cedarwood to anyone looking for a school that offers a caring, engaging, and academically strong environment!
Submitted by student on September 07, 2023

I’ve gone to ceadrwood from Pre-k 4 all the way to seventh grade, and I’m going to say, I’m impressed. Unlike Tchefuncte middle school, the teachers actually interact with you and care for your mental health. Cedarwood also makes it to where they get the parents involved and make sure everyone in the school connects, like the fall picnic, Christmas socoil, etc. Their school is also high in maintenance, with nice carpet (which is NOT in public schools) a large clean gym, a nice playground (could use a bit more for middle schoolers) and a wide field! I LOVE this school. Im currently in 7th grade, and I joined Cedarwood in PREK-4! Cedarwood is amazing! Five stars! If your looking for a nice school, for all of your kids (PRESCHOOL-7th grade) then definitely choose this school! It’s highly professional, and on pizza days you get 3 fat pieces of pizza! :D your kid will have a blast with the amazing memories they can have in the future!
Submitted by parent on September 03, 2022

I've had a few of my children educated at cederwood and academic side I cant complain. Children seem happy enough and a good structure to the school.Reception/admin area just gets worse ... stuck up individual in there that really doesn't depict the school culture morals or ethics.Highly surprised shes still employed
Submitted by teacher on November 17, 2020

Cedarwood School is a welcoming school that feels like home to all who are there. The students, teachers, administration, and staff care about each other like family!
Submitted by parent on November 12, 2020

We love Cedarwood School. Our two children are learning so much and LOVE coming to school each day! Cedarwood is like family. Not only is the curriculum differentiated and challenging, but the teachers truly KNOW their students!
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2020

Wonderful! The small school environment works so well for our kids. The school is personal and feels like family. Our kids are learning so much!
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2020

Cedarwood has been a lifesaver for my children. They are comfortable and confident in the learning environment at Cedarwood. They are engaged in their classes, love reading, rise to the challenges that the curriculum provides, and have developed really sweet friendships with their peers. The enrichment classes are also exceptional, and we love that our children are exposed to STEM, Spanish, art, music and library.
Submitted by teacher on November 11, 2020

Excellent educational experience! Great teachers and families, a small school feel with a challenging curriculum.
Submitted by teacher on November 11, 2020

Amazing! I am a 16 year employee and enjoy the opportunity to touch lives every day through our foreign language curriculum from preschool through 7th grade!
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2020

Best education for Pre-k to 7th grade children you could ever want as a dedicated parent.
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2018

We haven’t officially started our experience at Cedarwood. My son begins preschool in the Fall and he is so excited about this school. We toured several schools before deciding on Cedarwood. Myself and my child were left with an excellent impression after our tour. He talked about this school repeatedly and declared this is the one for him. My tour was very thorough and the staff are amazing! My son was allowed to stay with a classroom of children while I completed my tour and he didn’t want to leave when we were finished. I look forward to my son’s experience at Cedarwood. I believe we will be very here.
Submitted by other on December 09, 2016

My kids LOVE how the latest technology is incorporated into every subject and offered as electives or after school activities at Cedarwood! Smart boards in every classroom, Chrome books for each student in middle school, fun electives such as "Create Your Own App", learning to write code in computer class, school visits by Google, filming plays in Spanish class to watch or email to parents, robotics offered after school as a team and club; it's cutting edge stuff happening at Cedarwood! The teachers here truly care about their students and know every child by name at the school. The curriculum is challenging, and emphasis is placed on bringing subjects alive through research, engaging projects, and hands-on activities. The 5th grade social studies teacher had her students mummify a chicken before Thanksgiving break when they were studying ancient Egyptian burial practices. No boring worksheets here!Students don't fall through the cracks due to large class sizes, and the teachers are very accessible to parents and students alike. Cedarwood is one of a kind! Come see for yourself.
Submitted by student on May 25, 2016

How lucky are my kids? So lucky to have found this incredible school. We moved across the country and interviewed here last. Both our first grader and fifth grader had an amazing first year here. Welcomed into the community with open arms. My first grader was behind at beginning of year and now is ahead and reading at second grade level. Teachers are so well rounded with wonderful Art, Spanish, music, computer, library and sports. They are building a new gymnasium and are the only school that has a pool. Small school where both kids got everything they needed. Thank you Cedarwood , see you next year!
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2016

Cedarwood School is an amazing school. Teachers love their jobs and students love their school. Here at Cedarwood, students are enthusiastic about learning. It truly is a magical place, and we are so happy our family is here to stay. Please be sure to consider Cedarwood for your child if you are searching for a great school!
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2016

Our daughter is part of the 3 year old class in the preschool and we are so impressed with the advancements she has made. Her teachers give each student the attention they need to learn the basics and more. They teach on a very personal level geared specifically for that child. Just since August, there has been a major difference in our child's speech and her usage of words when forming complete sentences. We Love that we can call, email, or schedule a time to talk with her teachers or the Director at anytime and know that the conversation is honest and never sugar coated. She is always eager to go to school and feels confident when being there. We couldn't be happier in our decision to make Cedarwood her foundation for her education.
Submitted by other on December 11, 2015

Administration is politically correct and says everything you want to hear. The education and curriculum choices are not centered on child development. This school is strictly run as a business first and foremost. The curriculum is not challenging and students are spoon fed for tests. They try to present themselves as challenging and innovative. Day to day classroom management is mundane and regimented. It is more clear as students enter middle school and children are not prepared for high school. The love of learning is taken away around second grade here.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2015

Cedarwood School is fine for 'average' children with little-to-no need for support and/or higher-level learning. The focus in 3rd grade and up is on Duke Tip scores, so they teach approx. 1 grade level above 'standard'. (Which we were happy with, as our daughter was tested as Gifted in the public school systems, excels at the SAT, and is very interested in learning). However, the Plus programs (supposedly designed for academically-inclined children) are useless and do nothing to help ensure your child gets an above-average education. In fact, the child is almost 'punished' by taking Plus, as they have to give up other 'electives' to take Math, ELA, etc. Plus.Strong Warning: Do not consider this school if your child needs accomodations of any type. Starting in 2nd/3rd grade, the administration essentially leaves the children to fend for themselves - and stops communicating with parents (even when it is obvious there are significant issues with the child/school situation). For a school that is so concerned with test scores and performance, we were extremely disappointed with the communication and follow-through from Administration in so many different areas.They are also very quick to take money for their new 'enclosed' gym. After two years of raising funds - almost entirely from parents, there has yet to be seen any actual progress made! Pulling our daughter out of Cedarwood School was the best thing we could have done for her!
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2015

Due to the limited enrollment everyone knows everyone this includes the faculty and parents along with the students. Small class sizes mean your child gets a lot of attention and an excellent education. Extracurriculars offer team building skills and the kids the opportunity to support/represent their school.
Submitted by parent on November 26, 2014

This is my child's 3rd year at Cedarwood. She loves Cedarwood and looks forward to going to school every single day! The teachers and staff are caring, considerate, loving and nurturing. Our family loves Cedarwood and would definitely recommend Cedarwood to anyone looking at schools for their children!
Submitted by parent on November 26, 2014

Excellent school with individual attention. My kids love going to school at Cedarwood. We would recommend this school to anyone looking for a challenging school with individual focus.