I believe the most dominant factor of a great school are the people in involved; administration, parents and students. The best schools are not always the "philosophy" or "test results" but an atmosphere created by many caring adults-from the leadership all the way down to the custodial staff. A student needs to feel important, safe and challenged in order to flourish and grow into a magnificent person. There is nothing more important than walking into a school "IN PERSON" and meeting people and experiencing the place. I encourage you to interview the principal, a teacher on staff and a parent.