Candeo North Scottsdale 7191 Ashler Hills Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

"Candeo is the best school in the area that is tuition free. They have a strong curriculum and teach what is considered to be a grade level ahead of most public schools. Our two children (2nd and 4th grade) started attending here after a terrible experience at one of the schools in the Cave Creek Unified School District. At Candeo they feel safe, they have made great friends, they have been learning challenging subject matter for their ages, they have attentive teachers, and we are so pleased with their emotional and educational development that Candeo has fostered. I understand there have been some changes over the last couple of years, but Candeo is still bounds ahead of other tuition-free schools and they are striving to improve."

"My child went here for middle school and the first year was fine but from then on the schools education and staffing issues have gone extremely downhill. They were unable to find teachers for certain classes and the students were forced to learn online, in the classroom settings. Teachers were leaving and un experienced subs were put into place. My child's education was put at stake because a school cant get their act together. The staff was more worried about what lunchbox my child has or what color socks they were wearing over their education. This school needs to be handled correctly and not be hiring unqualified people. Take a look at the Peoria campus, they have everything together and in order. When my child first came here the school promised a small garden and even a mini agricultural area but over the course of 3 years nothing has happened. Candeo north scottsdale need to be able to keep promises and get their stuff together. I would not recommend that you put your child in this school. Do not fall stray to their promises."

"As a parent of 4 grater I must say that my child is very happy. We are with Candeo since the school opened the North Scottsdale location. Definitely crazy for the home teacher for sure. ..very lucky to have the same teacher 2nd year in the row, Ms. Powell. She is awesome with the students and great communicator with parents. This school is strictly pursuing the circulum. Responds to students needs right away. Reacts to students misconduct as it should. Make me feel very comfortable that this is my child's school. Candeo teaches the understanding of being responsible. Helps children to realize how continuing your well doing can help with achieving your goals. Well planned ahead and implanted discipline.. the way all kids will benefit from. Happy to be with Candeo North Scottsdale."

"Candeo has the potential to be an amazing school. Unfortunately, because of the extremely poor leadership, the school has not been able to reach its potential. The school seems to have a hard time with the concepts of communication and transparency. The organization treats its teachers extremely poorly. Fact that does not lie : At the back to school 2023, there are ZERO teacher left from back to school 2020 when the campus opened. ZERO! They can hide saying that every schools are facing challenges, (which is true), but to that extent ? Really ? They try to lure new teachers with exciting perks, but untold conditions are revealed during the school year or teachers are given excuses on why they won't actually get those perks. Experienced teachers are completely dismissed and disregarded by administration. As a teacher, if you dare raise a concern, an opinion, or just a challenging question, you will be labeled as "a always complaining teacher" and the administration will not have any problem to not renew your contract even if you had excellent results in the classroom. Conclusion: the school needs a new leadership and a culture change if they want to turn things around."

"Our first couple of years when North Scottsdale campus at Candeo first opened, everything was amazing! Since then, the school has gone downhill, and they are not open to feedback or transparent with anything. I understand that all schools are struggling with staffing right now and that is not the issue. The main issues are the transparency and constructive feedback. For the most part, the curriculum has been great, and that is why we have stuck around in hopes that things improve. They need to stop focusing on what color, backpacks, lunchboxes, and headbands that kids are wearing and focus on the important things which is our children’s experience and education."