About Us - Students & Testimonials

Hi, my name is Sal. I studied at Pinnacle Prep from pre-k-8th grade. Pinnacle Prep prepared me for success at St. Marks School of Texas. I am the president of my class and will be graduating in May 2023. While I was at Pinnacle Prep, I became interested in film. My teachers at Pinnacle encouraged me to pursue my interests in film, and I now own my own business.

Quality, that's what we give and get. I have been here my whole life and not a single second of it do I think I want to go back and change. Every lesson, we have had here I excel, this is due to the teachers taking their time to go back and explain the lesson content to me. Growing up with the same kids and attending the same school for 10 years, has helped us develop a close relationship and enjoy similar things, such as sports, and studies. The experience that I have is one that every kid should have. If it wasn't for Pinnacle, I would not be as educationally ready, and mentally ready as I am today.

Pinnacle helped me improve my writing and test-taking skills. In addition, the rigorous workload has enabled me to complete my work quickly and efficiently at my new school. Overall, Pinnacle has prepared me to maintain high grades and retain information easily.

I have been at this school for over 8 years now, and I am in 4th grade. Pinnacle Prep school has very high expectations and amazing teachers. Every student in this school gets along together perfectly. I like how their classes have a few students in them. This gives students an opportunity to learn better and get more attention from the teacher. I also enjoy going on a lot of field trips. However, we have to earn them, which makes it motivating.

I attended Pinnacle for a few years and moved on to St Mark's School of Texas. Although I love St. Marks very much, I feel Pinnacle Prep helped me build a strong foundation in every subject. I loved the small class size and knowing my teachers very well.

I have been at Pinnacle for a few years, and it has benefited me in many ways. I have improved so much in my reading comprehension and writing while at Pinnacle. This has helped me in passing the ISEE with flying colors. I am able to spend time with my teachers to work on enhancing my skills. I've also built so much more confidence because of Pinnacle Prep!

I have been at this school for over 8 years now, and I am in 4th grade. Pinnacle Prep school has very high expectations and amazing teachers. Every student in this school gets along together perfectly. I like how their classes have a few students in them. This gives students an opportunity to learn better and get more attention from the teacher. I also enjoy going on a lot of field trips. However, we have to earn them, which makes it motivating.

Pinnacle Prep has helped me the most in math. Pinnacle Prep has been great at making me feel welcome and helping me learn what I need.

Pinnacle Prep has helped me a lot. One of the ways they have helped me is by helping me learn how to focus better. I have been doing a lot better and learned so much even though I have only been here for a few months. Mrs. Hill has helped me a lot with ELA, and I thank her so much. Mrs. Jaya has helped me improve in math so much. I love this school and love the people in it.

Pinnacle Prep has helped me learn more to help me succeed in life. At Pinnacle Prep, the teachers helped me learn by giving me a lot of courage and kindness. The teachers are great at being kind. Mrs. Hill knows how to calm her kids down when they're frustrated, so they can enjoy the rest of their day in a happy mood. Mrs. Hughlett knows which literature is the best. I have really enjoyed reading the novels in her class. Mrs. Hozie knows how to make science fun for us by having us do the best experiments. Mrs. Jaya always takes the time to explain math to help me get better every day.

I will be graduating from Hockaday School this May, and I am thankful to the teachers at Pinnacle Prep for helping me achieve that dream! My time at Pinnacle Prep prepared me for attending high school at Hockaday. The one-on-one attention I got from all of my teachers helped me build my communication skills and self—confidence. Every year, I participated in a play, went on field trips, and did some amazing hands-on science projects! I will always cherish my memories with all of my teachers, especially Mrs. Kennedy.

Pinnacle Prep School was the nurturing community and academically rigorous environment that paved the way for my acceptance into UT Austin's engineering program. With the strong foundation formed by small class sizes and a challenging curriculum, I was comfortable in all my classes through high school, further allowing me ease in university.

Until 3rd grade, I was accustomed to the traditional school environment, with a multitude of students, large buildings, crammed spaces, and inflexible teachers. I disliked my old school for all these reasons, and desperately needed a change. Enter, Stage Left, Pinnacle Prep School. A smaller school building, it gave off an inviting aura, and I vividly remember feeling unreal, as if a school couldn’t be soft and comforting, filled with pictures of its students. One thing I love at Pinnacle Prep are the limited class sizes, allowing the teachers to focus on every student, to ensure they reach their potential. I was heard here, especially as they accommodated to my needs as a student. When a class was too easy for me, they moved me to a higher level. When I needed to prepare for an exam, the teacher focused my learning path based on my goals. It is a stark contrast from the overworked teachers that surrounded me previously. Due to the smaller student body, the sense of community within the school is much greater. We can talk to the faculty and staff without fear, and express our opinions and thoughts in class. I made many close friends at Pinnacle, and those friendships remain strong to this day. Another feature of note is the delayed start to school, and the early end. I can get the recommended amount of sleep! Impressively, the curriculum allows for engagement in the class, while allowing us time to pursue extracurriculars. Speaking of the curriculum, I found it interesting, especially with would be “boring” topics like history, the teachers were invested and found ways to keep us engaged. I loved the novel selections, as they were challenging books that always kept me thinking. I enjoyed my time at this school, and am grateful for the impacts it has had on me as a person and a student.