Harmony School of Science - Austin
Austin, TX 78758
Phone: (512) 821-1700
Fax: (512) 821-1702
District: Harmony Science Academy (Austin)
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 486 students
Harmony School of Science - Austin, a charter school located in Austin, TX, serves grades PK-5 in the Harmony Science Academy (Austin).It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Harmony School of Science - Austin is a charter school located in Austin, TX. 486 students attend Harmony School of Science - Austin.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
Posted: November 13, 2025
My family has been a part of Harmony for three years now we have two children that currently attend and our third will be attending once he is eligible and age-appropriate. Harmony started off as just a school for our family. It has now grown to be our family our children are loved and supported by everyone within the school, students and staff down to our lunch monitors and our lunch ladies This school is extremely diverse and culture and education. No other school to stand out like Harmony.
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Posted: November 11, 2025
As a new parent to Harmony, I transferred my son to this school based on positive reviews, and I genuinely commend the dedication of the teachers and principal in supporting students' academic progress. I am particularly pleased with the nurturing environment, where I can observe my son's development and acquisition of new skills. The support he receives from the teachers has alleviated my need for constant oversight of his studies. The school's commitment to providing additional classes when necessary is truly commendable. With such a focused staff and welcoming atmosphere, I am confident that enrolling my son in Harmony School of Science was the optimal decision.
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I'm very happy with all the support given to my student. The teachers go out of their way to make sure every student meets their necessities. The staff is really friendly and always willing to help.
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Posted: November 6, 2025
My overall experience is good. My daughter likes the school and enjoys every day!
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Posted: November 4, 2025
My son is in Kindergarten this year and we love Harmony! I love the overall atmosphere of the school and that they promote family/ parent involvement. The staff is great and always super supportive. My son is always excited about school.
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I canÂ’t say enough good things about this school! My child is in the Pre-K class, and weÂ’ve had such a wonderful experience from the very first day. The teachers are so kind, patient, and genuinely care about each child. My little one has learned so much already and comes home excited to tell us about the fun activities they did in class. ItÂ’s amazing to see how confident and happy theyÂ’ve become! The school has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and I truly feel that my child is safe, loved, and supported every day. We are so grateful to be part of this school community!
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Our Child is a new student to the Harmony Family. We together with our Child had an amazing experience so far at the Harmony School of Science (HSS) both with Academics and the extra-curricular activities. It's been just 2 months since the School started and we already got to witness and participate in so many fun events including Pastry party for Parents, Breakfast with the Grandparents, enjoyed the refreshing Popsicles on Auntin's triple-digit heat days, Heritage Month, participate in Attendance Poster contest, Tacky clothing on Fridays and so much more!! Our Child hasn't missed a Day in Sep which makes him eligible for the Monthly Raffle for Students with 100% Attendance!!
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My kids love to go to school here. Since I moved them from their previous charter school, they look forward to going to school everyday. They were also tested and identified as gifted and talented. The GT curriculum is also very engaging for my children. I have a special ed kid and he's getting excellent support from the school. He has made much improvement in his speech since he started Pre-K a month ago.
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My daughters first year at this school she loves it!
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Harmony School of Science Austin,Tx! A Beacon of Excellence and Inspiration!
It is an exceptional educational institution that has left an indelible mark on my daughterÂ’s academic journey. The teachers here are not only knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, but they also possess a genuine dedication to their students' success. Their unwavering commitment to fostering a love for learning is evident in every lesson, making the classroom a place of excitement and intellectual growth.
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to challenge and engage students, encouraging them to think critically and creatively. students not only excel academically but also develop essential life skills, such as effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
The facilities at Harmony is a top-notch, providing students with a comfortable and conducive learning environment. The well-equipped classrooms, resources ensure that students have access to the tools they need to excel in their studies.
Furthermore, Harmony places a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and inclusivity. The school actively promotes diversity and encourages students to embrace different perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and accepted. This commitment to creating a harmonious and supportive community is truly commendable.
Posted: September 13, 2024
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Todos los maestros y perdonal son muy amables y atentos!
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This is my son first year, My son loves the techers and Communication from the administration is clear and timely, and they are always open to feedback from parents.
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Very excellent experience and I see the difference between my kids that attend harmony and my other one that is going to another school, teachers are very friendly and supportive
I have an excellent experience also in special education program with them
Posted: September 6, 2024
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Kids love the staff and students here!
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My experience with this school has been great. My son has grown so much personally and academically since starting here. He loves going to school and has found a new love for learning for which I am very grateful!
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When I first reached out to them for my daughter, they were super friendly, showed us around the school. They were so caring and keep kids safe. Facilities are nice.
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this is my son first year of school. he is in kindergarten and so far, so good. i donÂ’t have any complaints. i love all the different ways they show what is going on with the school. the staff is super friendly .
Posted: September 3, 2024
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Great school with a solid STEM focus. Getting my kid ready for college!
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WeÂ’ve been with Harmony since 2020 and we are extremely satisfied with the quality of education and our kids are happy at this school.
We get all the support needed and can freely communicate with educators.
Security is a high priority and taken very seriously. They do all the safety drills often. We recommend this school. Our kids are Gr1 and Gr4 now.
Posted: August 30, 2024
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I feel like my child is safe, love the security of the campus, also feel like they address the concerns.
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Gives predominent importance to punctuality and attendance which thereby would inculcate a sense of discpline among kids at a very early age.The curriculum seems impressive.The parents are updated regularly with what is taught in the class.could see sessions that impart early reading skills to children
Posted: August 30, 2024
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In my experience the best ever school near us
Posted: November 15, 2023
Posted: November 14, 2023
If you're in search of an exceptional school that offers both safety and academic rigor in the Central Austin area, look no further than Harmony School of Science-Austin. I highly recommend this campus for your children.
Posted: October 4, 2023
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ItÂ’s my daughter first year, she has an amazing teacher. We made the right decision to put her in HSS.
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This is my childÂ’s first year with Harmony School of Science and he loves it! I am loving the communication from his kindergarten teacher. It gives me piece of mind throughout the day.
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We have been really happy at harmony for the past 3 years. She has amazing teachers!
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I really enjoy being part of this campus. I have two students who have attended harmony for several years and really enjoy being part of this school
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Posted: August 31, 2023
Harmony School of Science Austin,Tx! A Beacon of Excellence and Inspiration! It is an exceptional educational institution that has left an indelible mark on my daughterÂ’s academic journey. The teachers here are not only knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, but they also possess a genuine dedication to their students' success. Their unwavering commitment to fostering a love for learning is evident in every lesson, making the classroom a place of excitement and intellectual growth.
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to challenge and engage students, encouraging them to think critically and creatively. students not only excel academically but also develop essential life skills, such as effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
The facilities at Harmony is a top-notch, providing students with a comfortable and conducive learning environment. The well-equipped classrooms, resources ensure that students have access to the tools they need to excel in their studies.
Furthermore, Harmony places a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and inclusivity. The school actively promotes diversity and encourages students to embrace different perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and accepted. This commitment to creating a harmonious and supportive community is truly commendable.
Posted: August 31, 2023
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My family feels so appreciative to this school for the great level of curriculum and attention that they have given both of our children. Mrs Canales, Mrs Figaroa, Mrs Ramirez, and Mrs Griffiths have been an awesome part of our children's educational journey, and we are so fortunate that they have been. They have all good given special attention, analysis, and solutions when needed to enhance or children's learning. We see the positive benefit of this school every day. If you want your Child to learn reading, writing, arithmetic, and science; if you want your child to be challenged; if you want your child to have sufficient levels of homework (granted, it can be a choir for us parents to manage) to reinforce your childÂ’s learning; and if you want your child to be in a orderly learning environment, then this is a great school for you.
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The name Harmony says it all ,the best and safest school, Long live Harmony.
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Posted: December 3, 2021
We've been at this school for a couple of years now, and we love it. Both of our boys have amazing teachers. They go above and beyond to support them both in every aspect. We love being part of this amazing community.
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Great school!!! Parents should look into sending their children here.
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Harmony School of Science is great. My child has been there since kindergarten and is now in the 5th grade. She has continued to excel academically and socially. The staff is supportive and engaging. I'd recommend the school. It's also great for parents who want to be involved in their child's school.
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My son has been attending HSS since kindergarten and will stay till he graduates 5th grade! The small setting, the empathy and intellect within the teaching staff and the care given by the administrators is why we stay. He could go to a neighborhood school but he get so much more attending HSS!
Posted: November 30, 2018
Horrible choice for kids. I recommend must visit first before sending your kid there.
Posted: November 30, 2018
No smile on their faces at all. Authorities must test them and review their hiring process.
Posted: November 30, 2018
Posted: November 30, 2018
Teacher follow you in the school like you are going to use their restroom.
Posted: November 30, 2018
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Posted: November 30, 2018
Worst experience I ever had here in Austin. This type of school setting bad rating through out in state.
Posted: July 3, 2018
My child didn't receive homework, any type of make up work, or any type of practice work for home.
Posted: July 3, 2018
His teacher was not good at all. She pick and chose what kids that she wanted to deal with and constantly lied about incidents that happened on her watch
Posted: July 3, 2018
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The assistant principal was horribly prejudice and the principal only came around to pose for pictures for social media
Posted: July 3, 2018
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I hope I don't ever experience anything like I experienced at this school ever again. It bothered me to have to leave my child with such horrible people
Posted: May 25, 2018
Not 100% sure there is an effective discipline strategy
Posted: May 25, 2018
Engaging and thoughtful assignment that were age appropriate
Posted: May 25, 2018
Ms Nelson in 1st grade, Ms Griffith (SPED teacher) and the classrooms resources teacher were A+++ Amazing! Communication was excellent!
Posted: May 25, 2018
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Seems disorganized. But IÂ’ll take low class size and the best teachers who truly care over a strong admin. I canÂ’t discount that I saw the principal out at the car line every day to help the children.
Posted: May 25, 2018
My daughter was well cared for and she has a unique learning style
Posted: May 25, 2018
Love is due to the overwhelming positive experiences I have had with the teachers.
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Most of these reviews sound pretty admin generated, and around the same dates..interesting.
The teachers I have experienced here at Harmony have been great. They are always very nice and smiling. My child's teacher has worked hard with my kid, and it shows. I do have a problem with the lack of communication from the school, and the ethics. Emails have gone unresponded by the higher ups, but my child's teacher responded within a reasonable time frame.
Also, they no longer have a school library. What kind of school can take one of the best times in elementary school form these students! I just don't get it :/ I won't be taking my child to this campus no longer.
Posted: December 6, 2016
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Posted: December 6, 2016
highly unorganized and chaotic!!! There have ben several people leave for higher positions during the school year. Couldn't they wait for the year to end?
Posted: December 6, 2016
The CARPOOL lane is ridiculous, drop off and pick up. Parents dont follow the rules and think they are exempt from everything. Apparently no parking signs mean, if your a princess than you can park here. These parents want to give their kids more but are teaching their children to be *&^%&!!! There is NO order to anything here. I brought my son here to learn more and the only thing this school has taught him is that people behave in atrocious ways and think they are above it all.
If you can avoid this place, do so! There are so many other places to find a wonderful education without chaos and that can love and nurture your children. This place is DEFINITELY NOT IT!!!!
Posted: December 6, 2016
love our 3rd grate math and english teachers!!! 2016-2017 school year!
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Posted: December 6, 2016
This is about the Zenith program (after school) and the fact that my son was kicked out for what felt like a three strike felon.
My son is a great kid. He is in the Gifted and Talented program and has had no issues in his classroom with anyone. He is smart, kind and compassionate to others. The Zenith staff was not kind or compassionate to him. One day when he dropped his snack when opening it, he said “I want another”. The teacher there said no. This caused an upset for him and he was frustrated. It he walked away from the situation and they followed him. Then he ran, they continued to chase him. It became a game a cat and mouse at this point and IF they would have just offered the snack, there would have not been an incident.
When I spoke to them on the phone, I told them to give him a snack. He was in tears and hysterical. It came down to the fact that he did not “ask” for the snack, he made a statement. If he would have been prompted, as any 8 year old should, then he would have asked politely. He was written up for this incident.
In two other matters, he got in trouble for hitting after being struck first. We do not condone hitting in our home but 8 year old boys are impulsive. Does the Zenith staff not know this? It seems to me they have no real authority or know how to manage kids otherwise there would have not been an issue at all.
When I walked in the final day to pick him up, I was told that I needed to talk to the boss . I had walked by the "boss" on the way in, who had said nothing to me. She told me I would receive an email from the director, which I received at 12:06 am telling me I could not bring my son to after school care any longer. This is the most unprofessional behavior that I have witnessed. There were three other employees there that could have told me when I picked up my son 5:45 that he was not allowed to return, instead I read the email at 7 AM when I wake up. What am i to do?
I believe it is disgusting and for a child to be kicked out after a third offense is ridiculous. They have no control over the situation unless they have completely passive children. Maybe they donÂ’t actually want to work; maybe sitting quietly and still is their idea of childcare.
I would not put my child in Zenith EVER again. Its a private daycare and even the principal said he could do nothing. Could he at least not look into it? PATHETIC!!!
Posted: November 10, 2016
Awesome School! We recently moved our son from a private school and were surprised that the curriculum here is on par with the best of the private school and might be only better. Highly recommended
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I find curriculum, policies are good in this school. I find it useful for my kid's education and personal growth.
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Our Kindergarten teacher is great. The curriculum and after school activities are wonderful. My daughter goes to four different clubs a week. They have aftercare services that really benefits us as me and my wife both work. The administration and front office are very responsive to our requests and questions. Great school.
Posted: October 26, 2016
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My son has been at HSS-Austin for the last 4 years and I am very happy with the education he is receiving. This school has dedicated teachers and a great system to enforce discipline. The school sends weekly Monday mails to inform parents about things happening at school. PTO is doing a great job arranging fun events for the parents to come together and socialize.
Posted: October 26, 2016
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I love the discipline, commitment and pursuit of academic excellence we see on the teachers, staff and PTO members. My daughter attends Harmony for her kinder year right now and she is happy with the classroom environment and I can clearly see her improvement in core subjects. I would recommend Harmony to any parent!
Posted: April 26, 2016
We have had a wonderful experience with this campus these last two years, we look forward to next year!
Posted: April 23, 2016
Academic and friendly environment
Dedicated teachers, helpful staff, professional admins. My kids are happy and learning well
Posted: April 22, 2016
One of the great school in Austin. My kids going there and we are so happy. Great teachers and great student...
Posted: April 22, 2016
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Posted: April 22, 2016
Academically, this school deserves 5 stars. The teachers and programs in place are designed to ensure your child succeeds. Teachers make themselves available to provide additional tutoring when needed. The area for improvement is organization. I see where the effort is being made, but many times, important details are shared when it's too late.
Posted: October 21, 2015
My both kids are going to this school. This is the 2nd academic year for both of my kids. Teachers are very friendly and understand the needs of students and try to help them to fill the gap by providing extra tutoring. Administrative staff is also really helpful.
Posted: September 15, 2015
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This is a great school. My son goes to 1st grade at this school. We love this school and his teachers. So far the experience has been very positive at HSS-Austin. Thank you raising responsible citizens.
Posted: September 10, 2015
Honesty is encouraged but through a strict punitive point system. I agree with the idea of having high standards but not a fan of logging bad points for silly infractions like gum chewing.
Posted: September 10, 2015
This is our first year at a Harmony school, and about a month into the school year, as well as new to the Austin area. About 3 weeks before school started I made contact and explained our last minute relocation situation and pleasantly surprised to find the Registra person helpful and they fit him in. I am impressed with the Special Ed, math and science teachers. Academically, we are pleased. There are a great many clubs to choose from as well. However, administratively the school is plagued with disorganization. The supply list is a source of annoyance: two listed were posted to the site this year, one being incorrect which I downloaded. This list had items not on the correct one resulting in spending way more money then needed, then the teacher gave me attitude about not being prepared. For 3 weeks we kept getting new class syllabuses with additional supplies not on either list. I have spent well over $100 over 5 trips to the store and am DONE with supplies. Orientation day we could buy 2 shirts and was told to come back first day of school to buy more. Go back on 1st day and told by rude office clerk I have to wait until the next week. They don't know where their forms are half the time. Parking and drop off is a big safety concern. Parking lot woefully insuffient , partly because the elementary school also served as the drop off for middle school kids to take bus. Kids are crisscrossing parking lot to get to bus across the main thoroughfare entry for drop off, and I have honked my horn at inattentive drivers to stop before they hit a kid. This set up is dangerous. I am trying to give it time and a chance, and we really do like the academic side.
Posted: September 8, 2015
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This is our second year at Harmony SS and it has been a wonderful experience. The teachers are great and very good at keeping the children challenged educationally. They do regular evaluations to determine the child's educational needs and strengths in order to accomplish this. The school offers after school clubs to help develop creativity and expand student interests.
I read a post here that said the office staff was not courteous, but I have found them to be more than helpful every time I have interacted with them. I just can't say enough good things about this school and its staff. They work hard to keep parents engaged in their child's education and informed about the educational options available to their students. We have no plans to send our child to any other school; we have found our perfect fit!
Posted: September 8, 2015
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Even though the front office is very rude; now they have privacy screens on the windows, I guess not to be caught when they are not doing anything; there are a lot of dedicated people.
Teachers come and go, but still my kids love the school.
Could it be better? Way more. I hope some school officials read these reviews and fix the mentioned problems asap.
Posted: September 8, 2015
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Posted: September 8, 2015
Posted: August 11, 2015
We wanted to find a better school for our first grade we thought we did. However this place is an unorganized mess. Orientation was a train wreck. They seemed to be under the impression that everyone should just know where to go and what to do. There were no signs on where to go, tables were scattered in the cafeteria and easily lost among the congestion of people. I still for the life of me can't understand how the teacher isn't there for orientation. It said meet returning teachers in the email but I guess that does not include all teachers. They also don't allow you in the school on the first day so yeah let me drop off my 6 year old with someone I've never met before.
I mistakingly left the school supplies there but shortly after leaving knew it wasn't the school for us. So we called at 8am to pick them up by 4 pm. By no surprise I showed up at 4 and nothing is ready. I finally left with half of what we dropped off but after interacting with the staff and witnessing their unprofessional attitude even bad mouthing another parent, and excuses for their inadequacy i felt it best to leave before I said something that warrants a call to the police. But hey let's be honest don't wine about how busy you've been... This is what you do. Figure out a system and be better.
These people felt shady, disorganized and unprofessional. By no means did I feel comfortable leaving my daughter with them. A parent should feel confident in a schools staff and organization I did not for either option.
Posted: August 11, 2015
Posted: August 11, 2015
Posted: August 11, 2015
Posted: May 13, 2015
My child has been at HSS Stonehollow for 1 yr and I'm disappointed. The school is based on too many policies and doesn't allow the students to be kids. Expectations are unrealistic and staff/administrators don't practice what they preach. I'm involved and need to know what's going on with my child. My kid's home room teacher is arrogant and can be defensive when I have questions/concerns. My child has too much homework not allowing for outside extra curriculum activities;It's stressful on parents and kids. I do however love the Spec Ed Prog coordinators. My child would be pulled out of this school fast if it hadn't been for the Spec Ed dept. The school is unorganized , the front office staffs is unprofessional. When I schedule alternative pickups for my child, I always have complaints that the front office was not helpful and came off as rude making it a difficult task for my parents to pick up my child when needed. The campus isn't clean and there are drapes on the girls & boys bathroom entrances instead of doors. The afterschool prog Zennith is horrible and doesn't provide quality educational care. The school doesn't meet my expectations of excellence. It needs work!
Posted: October 31, 2013
Elementary school teachers need more training on handling children, recognizing true potential of highly talent kids, and not playing favoritism.
Posted: June 24, 2013
This is a great school!! My son completed his first year at Harmony and loved it! He enjoyed his classes because they made learning fun, and he was able to make friends quickly. He will be going into sixth grade next year and is looking forward to it. I am so relieved that we found such a great school. I especially like the fact that it is small school and safety is taken seriously. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my other two kids will get in.
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| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midtown Commons at Crestview Station | Apartment Complex | Austin | TX | 4.2 mi | |
| 2 | Anderson Mill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Austin | TX | 6.5 mi | |
| 3 | Mill creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Salado | TX | 39.7 mi | |
| 4 | Evergreen Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 44.6 mi | |
| 5 | Spanish Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 45.1 mi | |
| 6 | Skipcha Mountain Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 45.1 mi | |
| 7 | White Rock Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 45.4 mi | |
| 8 | Timber Ridge Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 45.4 mi | |
| 9 | Knights Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 45.5 mi | |
| 10 | Savannah Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 46.1 mi | |
| 11 | Glenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 46.4 mi | |
| 12 | Oak View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Belton | TX | 49.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main street | Salado | TX | 39.1 mi | |
| 2 | Harker Heights | Harker Heights | TX | 46.2 mi | |
| 3 | Elms street | Killeen | TX | 47.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Camp Mabry | 6.8 mi. |
