The Galloway School

Wonderful teachers make learning at Galloway interesting challenging and fun. Our daughter (now in Upper Learning) is engaged in her classrooms and has meaningful conversations with her teachers - who encourage her to take on new challenges. There is a strong accepting community with so many ways to get involved; teachers really get to know each child. The school's philosophy encourages a lifelong love of learning and there are creative teaching methods that encourage students to think critically and apply what they learn. We are also excited about the inspiring and energetic new head of school!

There are a lot of great schools with strong academic programs to choose from in Atlanta. What Galloway offers in addition to strong academics exceptional arts and a wide variety of outstanding sports teams (including ultimate Frisbee by the way!) is gentle guidance and instruction in how to be a good person. How to care for yourself your friends and your community. How to care for the world. We feel lucky to be a part of such a wonderful school!

What an amazing school in every aspect. Its our 5th year at Galloway and each year just gets better and better. The school's philosophy of child centered learning is so beneficial for both of my children who are very different learners. The teachers and the principal have been so accommodating to my oldest child who we found out has some mild learning difficulties. He has overcome those issues thanks to his amazing teachers who just truly are the best. The Galloway community is very warm and friendly - I tell my children all the time how lucky they are that they go to such an awesome school.

The early learning teachers are phenomenal. There is a real commitment sophistication and interest in child development. They understand how to provide structure for children while allowing them to follow their interests to fuel their excitement to learn. If you walk through the halls you will see lots of happy children and attentive teachers. Everything about the school is centered around respecting your community and the larger world which is really inspiring to see in action. Also the new head of school is hands down one of the most impressive educational leaders in the country (and we have high standards coming from NYC). Our son who is in kindergarten has never been happier to go to school. He loves being involved in the soccer team science and chess clubs. He feels safe loved challenged and inspired at Galloway. What more can you ask for as a parent?

Every child deserves a school experience like this. I highly recommend Galloway to every family! - Our family has been completely overwhelmed by how much we love Galloway. Our two children are in Early Learning and each classroom we have been in over the last four years has over-delivered on the Galloway promise. We have watched our children learn grow and thrive well-beyond our expectations. Our children can t wait to go to school each day and feel very connected to this special community. They are inspired to learn excited to read fascinated by numbers hypothesizing about scientific discoveries considerate of others and confidently making deductions and conclusions that wow us everyday. When you walk through the halls you will see how special it truly is - children are laughing and smiling at every turn with patient teachers who love each and every one of them and meet them just above where they are to ensure continuous growth. Teachers are really the most important school employee interfacing with the children and Galloway has amazing teachers!

I have two kids in Middle Learning. I have found Galloway to be an excellent match for our family. The community at Galloway is stronger than any of the other area public schools that I have experienced. This was evident from my first tour of the school - the smiles on the faces of the kids in the hallways and in the classrooms said it all. Academics in middle learning are also very strong with a large number of "rock star" teachers. It is true that there has been some leadership instability in recent years. That has hopefully been resolved with recent hires in Middle Learning and a new Head of School. I think the current leadership is excellent - experienced administrators with philosophies in line with Galloway's vision and culture. My children have had a great experience at Galloway. They haven't experienced any of the bullying others have referenced. What cases I know of from other parents have been dealt with responsibly by the school. Both of my children have had good experiences with extra-curriculars and have been challenged in classes. This is especially true for my gifted son. I would recommend Galloway to any family.

Bottom line! We have had 5 different Head Masters in the last 10 years 2 going on 3 next year EL Principals can't even count how many different ML Principals and Asst Principals there have been! Another new ML Asst Principal this year and a ML Principal who works from home part of the time and hopefully will soon be gone as well. Even the teachers that have quit or been forced out from trying to do the right thing have behind the scenes stories to tell! It's a mixed up school with so much staff transition. These are the facts they cannot be denied. This is the reason why parents stay through EL then question whether or not they should stay for ML and if they do stay then there is always a huge number (about 3/4) of kids that leave in 8th grade. Then HS is left with mostly kids who don't get along anywhere else! They have a lot of work to do internally.

We have been at Galloway for over 10 years. Bullying and name calling is completely ignored by the ML principal. He actually gets mad at kids for turning in bully's he refuses to handle bully's and instead let's it continue. A bully can hit your child and get no punishment or maybe a few hour suspension at the end of the day. The ML principal would rather avoid dealing with these problems and therefore the children are afraid to turn in a bully for fear of retaliation. Which has happened to us and several other middle schoolers!

Amazing staff wonderful family support creative fun approach to teaching. I can't say enough about how wonderful our experience has been at Galloway! My kids are always happy to go to school...and are disappointed when there is a day off. They feel respected and independent which makes all human beings feel good. There is a lot of flexibility at Galloway and still there are high standards to be your best self...a hard balance to strike. We are so grateful that this school exists. It seems to instill all the values we believe in without unduly stressing our kids out.

We have been very pleased with our selection of Galloway for our children. They have had a great experience socially athletically and acadmically and people are always amazed at how mature they are. Galloway has a rigorous AP curriculum and great college matriculations but the journey to getting there does not have the peer pressure cliques and college counseling directives that are present at many of the other private schools. From Galloway you can get into a great college and finish high school with confidence and maturity but also enjoy the path to getting there.

Galloway is a wonderful place for kids and families. We are a small school where students faculty and familes are partners in education. Decisions are made based on what is best for the student - this school is flexible and caring in the extreme. The academics are solid participation in extracurricular activities is open to all - even to the point of high schoolers being able to choose multiple activities that would be mutually exclusive) in other schools A student's experience at this school depends on the student - there is no cookie cutter approach at Galloway. While not the place for all (for example if your student needs structure across the board) - a motivated able student will find unparalled freedom and self expression; Each and every student will be supported by caring teachers and staff. If you like the idea of kids being partners in their own education you will love this place! And a nice relaxed atmosphere too!

Galloway is what you make of it. I began here as a sophomore in high school after attending another well-known private school. At first I was fooled by the lenience and lack of rules. I didn't do homework and didn't take all of my classes seriously but in second semester of that year the ideals of the school finally sunk in. I was allowed to wear what I wanted go where I wanted and do what I wanted so that I could learn responsibility for myself instead of being babied through high school. I began getting E's (A's) in all of my classes and ambitiously began taking dance classes even though Galloway's freedom allowed me to find myself before being on my own in college. There are still students who slack off don't finish their work and don't care about their learning but the majority genuinely love coming to school ever day and consider themselves all life-long learners as Elliott Galloway had intended all of us to be. He once said "When you love yourself you have the inspiration for your own excellence." I am so thankful that I decided to come to a school that encourages growth in all aspects of the students' lives. My life will never be the same.

Galloway is an incredible school that has provided both a challenging and nurturing enviroment for my children. Among many other things my children have learned that it is important to have a voice and are comfortable being heard by both peers and adults. We feel so fortunate to have been a part of this caring wonderful community that allows my children to excel.

We have had an amazing experience so far at Galloway. Our children are currently enrolled in the Early Learning program and we feel so fortunate to be a part of the amazing community of teachers students and families. Galloway definitely caters to the individual needs of each child. We have a child who at a very early age has shown some amazing academic gifts far exceeding his peers. Galloway is working diligently to accommodate his academic needs while also allowing him the important opportunity to socialize and play with children his own age. In addition we love the warm and nurturing environment found at Galloway the interaction among the children across all grades and the focus that Galloway places on the development of the whole child. We cannot say enough great things!

Galloway offers 17 AP classes to its juniors and seniors. Only one AP is a possibility for most 10th graders. Since graduating classes have an average of 60 to 65 students the school clearly offers one of the highest ratio of AP offerings to students. Students from the class of 2011 are matriculating to schools such as Tufts Wellesley Barnard USMA at West Point University of Chicago University of Southern California. Galloway's approach to college is all about the student's interest and fit in schools. Galloway never pushes a child into applying to place just to make the school look good or parents feel good.

For the most part Galloway simply caters to just the middle of the pack and the lower tier students. I can tell you this from firsthand experience. There are also frivolous restrictions on the amount of AP classes students can take. Teachers overall are hit or miss. Some are outstanding while others teach poorly and give hard tests on material not covered in class or in textbooks. I think all of this stems from the school's philosophy of anti-academic competitiveness. If you have a run-of-the-mill student Galloway is probably a great school. However if you are seriously dreaming of attending Ivies/Stanford/MIT DO NOT come to Galloway. You will be VERY disappointed when your college decisions come in.

I can't begin to say enough about this school. Not only is the entire community a unique blend of families but the caring and responsiveness to my children's needs on EVERY level bu each staff member they encounter goes above and beyond my high expectations. Not to mention the high quality of education...My kids teach me things on a daily basis!! We feel honored to be a part of this community.

It doesn't get any better than The Galloway School. I have 2 children that have/are attending. One just graduated high school from Galloway after beginning there when he was 3 years old. He is very well prepared for college as a freshman. He knows what he wants to do and is prepared to get there thanks to Galloway. My other child is happily enjoying Early Learning and is receiving a highly challenging education in a non-stressful environment that nurtures him while challenging him to be the best that he can be. Galloway is an exceptional school from age 3 to graduation.

This is a "great" school. It is a small thoughtful learning environment with lots of passionate teachers students and parents.

Our son has been at Galloway since kindergarten and will start in Upper Learning there this Fall. He has received a top-notch education that continues to challenge him in every area. More importantly he has received that education in an environment that inculcates values of community respect individuality and creativity. We could not be more pleased with the school the calibre of our son's friends or the quality of our son's work at Galloway. If you are looking for a rigorous student-centered learning environment that nurtures inquisitiveness and keeps learning - at all levels - fun and exciting I highly recommend Galloway.