Knowledge Quest Academy

705 SOUTH SCHOOL HOUSE DRIVE

School District

Johnstown-Milliken Re-5j
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 11, 2025

Our family has had three children go through this school from K-8 and we still have a student attending. KQA goes above and beyond to assure students are learning and progressing in their education. The use of their data interventionist and the Americorps tutors catch students that may be falling behind or struggling with material very early and partner with their corresponding teachers to get them back on track. They are attentive, work as a team and take great care to make sure all students flourish and grow. They also identify and develop amazing plans with parent involvement to help students with learning disabilities. (One ofour boys is a prime example of this top notch work) This focus was evident when one of our kids went on to highschool and while prepared academically and socially and emotionally for this next step the attention and dedication to this students success and following his plan at the next school was a day and night difference. The educators at KQA are unbelievably professional and so good at what they do it is truly incredible! From the School Board to the Principal Mrs Linda Sprietzer, to the teachers and the cleaning crew yes you too Mr Lloyd! You are a fine tuned machine successfully navigating the catastrophes that come your way with grace dignity and most importantly you are creating a thriving community of young people that are the future! Keep up the amazing leadership, dedication and passion for what you do! Our kids are staying on the path and they are succeeding and excelling at the levels of education that follow K-8 and they continue to make us proud parents everyday! Thank you KQA we highly recommend you to all families in Milliken and surrounding communities!! We are so thankful to have this top notch school available!
Submitted by other on May 23, 2024

As an alumni of Knowledge Quest Academy, I feel compelled to share my dissatisfaction with the education I received, particularly due to the subpar quality of the teaching staff. The most troubling aspects were the English and Social Studies departments, where the teachers' lack of engagement and expertise significantly hindered my academic growth.The English teacher, for instance, often seemed indifferent to the subject matter and to student progress. Lessons lacked creativity and depth, frequently revolving around mundane assignments that did little to enhance our understanding or appreciation of literature. Feedback on our writing was either minimal or absent, making it hard to improve our skills or gain any meaningful insights into our strengths and weaknesses.Similarly, the Social Studies teacher struggled to make the material engaging or relevant. Classes felt like a tedious recitation of facts from outdated textbooks, with little effort to encourage critical thinking or connect historical events to contemporary issues. The teacher's disorganization and reluctance to foster class discussions made it difficult to stay interested or retain the information being taught.This overall lack of effective teaching in key subjects left me feeling ill-prepared for the challenges of higher education. My experience at Knowledge Quest Academy was a major disappointment, and I would not recommend it to future students looking for a supportive and enriching academic environment.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2023

It's a popularity contest. You get weeded out based on who you know.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2015

KQA is an excellent school. The staff works as a team to provide an educational yet individualized experience for each child. The principal, Mrs. Spreitzer, always has time for student interactions. Her leadership, sincerity, devotion, and experience shines. Thank you ALL for the hard work, dedication, love and respect you not only have shown my kids but my whole family.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2015

The KQA Middle School staff has provided such a positive experience for my children. I know each day they are in a safe learning environment. The teachers help build confidence and teach them study skills to carry them thru high school and beyond. I am very thankful for the staff's dedication and hard work.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2015

Excellent learning environment for our children! Thank you to Mrs Spreitzer for her leadership and continued dedication to the pillars of KQA and our kids. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff at this school. Collectively, the people at this school are helping us as parents, to prepare our children to be contributing adults in society. We are eternally grateful and THANKFUL for their hard work!
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2015

This school genuinely cares for their students. Great principal who knows all students and interacts well. My son has flourished at this school. My daughter will be going to kindergarten next year and is very excited. We drive from Greeley to take our kids to KQA. Great school Great Staff!
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2015

Leadership starts at the top and flows down from there. Mrs Spreitzer sets the bar very high for herself, her staff, and her students. KQA is based on 9 pillars, designed to mold the students into future leaders in our communities. Staff and students alike are expected to model respect, responsibility, integrity; in a nutshell, LEADERSHIP.I recently had the pleasure and good fortune to be a judge for the Middle School Science Fair. This was my 2nd year participating. Each year I have blown away by the students' projects. My hat is off to the two middle school science teachers and the other teachers who've had a hand in this monumental undertaking that is the annual science fair. As a parent/judge, interacting with such bright, engaged students is a superbly enjoyable experience. I can only imagine the level of time, caring, instruction, effort and frustration that each student and educator has put forth and endured over the last few months. Seeing the payoff during the judging was the icing on the cake. I read a review that said KQA is a charter school and doesn't receive the same funding that regular schools have. That is true. The school doesn't have all of the latest electronic gadgets in their classrooms. What they do have is a principal and staff unlike any I've ever seen; wholly invested in each and every child's success and well being. As for my own kids? After attending KQA middle school my oldest has moved on to the STEM program at RHS. She's been inspired to go into medicine upon graduation. My middle one will attend RHS next year having been inspired in the Earth Sciences. My youngest will start middle school next year and stay with KQA until high school. Thank you Mrs Spreitzer and KQA Team. It's one thing to set the bar high. It's something else entirely to watch the students continually jump over it!
Submitted by other on December 09, 2015

This School Rocks! Thank You! I verally like the staff and their dedication/devotion to the students.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2015

I have 3 children who have gone thru this schools program, 2 have moved on to High school in which they have excelled! It was the preparation in this school that has allowed both to hit the ground running! Thank you KQA!
Submitted by other on December 09, 2015

This is not just a school it's a tight community of other loving and caring parents who all support eachother!! So blessed to be a part of it! My daughter loves her teacher and all of the staff!
Submitted by other on December 09, 2015

I adopted my granddaughter when she was 6 and she has had several issues over the years. When we moved to the area where KQA is and we seen the school I applied even before we got our house. Hailey has had an IEP for resource and extra help for years. Within just a few months of going to KQA, their testing and support shows that she no longer needs an IEP and is doing great. She likes her school and that is something she didn't do before. The teachers, staff and other students have given her a sense of belonging and that in turn has helped tremendously in her wanting to learn. She has said from day one that all the kids are nice and very helpful. She now feels she belongs there and we are all very grateful and thankful to KQA!
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2015

My kids have been going to this school for 5 years they love it and so do I. The principal is very caring and amazing...I think she knows every student in her school!
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2015

Amazing!!! Our family moved here a few years ago and I'm so thankful we picked this school for our children. Teachers are very helpful!!! Our youngest son was placed on a 504 plan by his old school in Thornton. Since starting here our son is doing so much better and really feels like the staff cares.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2015

Exemplary! My family is in our 3rd year at this impressive school. We still say the pledge, have class parties and parents are not only welcome but encouraged to volunteer. From kinder to middle school, the teachers are amazing team members, who I've seen finish each other sentences!
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

What a great school! My kids love to go to school each day! The curriculum is solid, the teachers are fantastic and the administration is constantly striving to do more! That's a five star school to me.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2014

I wanted to write a honest review for parents looking for a new school or coming into the area. Its is very true that KQA has some really good teachers and a good principal, however here is the rest. New parents should understand that this is a charter school, they are open to the public but they are not run or funded like a public school. KQA offers 1 resource teacher for K-8th grades, THIN, but the school is not funded for any more than 1. Charter schools are run by a board and depend on volunteerism. You will be asked to be very involved, which we found to be a good thing. You can expect MANY fundraisers, KQA has a PTO that is big on "begging" the community and parents for funds. As far as the middle school, it a great small environment, but does not offer much in extra curricular or electives. Sewing class taught by a Para. This school also reserves a week to "prep" the kids for TCAP testing, we disagree with this! I do not think this is a bad school, it has downfall like every school, I do believe it does the best it can w/ limited resources, I just feel parents should get a clear view before choosing. On the other hand the rest of the districts schools stink!
Submitted by other on March 20, 2014

My school Knowledge Quest Academy is the best school I have ever been to. All the teachers make sure to help you and always make sure you understand. The teachers and all the staff are very welcoming. Mrs. Spritzer is the best principal anyone could ever ask for. She is always interacting with the students making everyone feel welcomed and important. I started going to KQA last year and i'm now in 7th grade. I love this school so much and i'm really going to miss it when I go to high school. All the students are very kind and welcoming. I LOVE Knowledge Quest Academy and recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to learn.
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2014

I HAVE BEEN WITH KQA SENCE MY DAUGHTER WAS IN 4TH GRADE AND SHES 21 NOW. WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH MANY UPS AND DOWNS GOOD AND BAD. TE ONE THING THAT STAYS THE SAME THROUGH IT ALL IS THE STAFF FROM THEN TO NOW. THEY REALLY CARE AND EVEN HAVE THIER FAVORITES JUST LIKE MY CHILDREN HAVE. LOVE YA STAFF FOR THEN TO NOW . GREAT PEOPLE
Submitted by parent on February 04, 2014

We love everything about KQA. The teachers, staff, the welcoming community family environment are all exceptional.