Driving school · Boonton, NJ · reviewed since 2020
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#11 of 48 driving schoolsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 79%
5.0★★★★★632 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.6%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers frequently describe the instructors as patient, professional, and effective at building confidence for road tests. The school is noted for clear communication, flexible scheduling, and competitive pricing compared to local competitors. However, a small number of reviews criticize specific staff members for unprofessional behavior, lateness, and undisclosed fees, though these negative experiences appear isolated among the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 632 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 632 Google reviews (538 with written comments, 24 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 21, 2026.
Service: Driving School serving Boonton, New Jersey.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other driving schools
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
Dream Driving SchoolDriving Schools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Dream Driving School: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Dream Driving School: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 73.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Dream Driving School: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Dream Driving School: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Dream Driving School: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Dream Driving School: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 57.C
45
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Star ratings
632 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars62399%
4 stars71%
3 stars00%
2 stars10%
1 star10%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 538 written reviews
99%praise
Praise67299%
Complaints71%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price2854%
Reasonable2446%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude24236%
Would recommend20630%
Quality & results9915%
Communication497%
Speed & response315%
Price & value274%
Honesty & trust254%
What customers talk about
We read 538 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He is very kind, respectful, professional, and always on time.”
“Unprofessional and he didn’t answer the call About the training and always late but the other guys of the school is good”
“I highly recommend Diego as a driving instructor; he is an incredibly skilled, patient, and supportive teacher.”
“I had a great experience with Diego -Dream Driving School in Fair Lawn!”
“They explain everything clearly and make learning to drive much less stressful.”
“…perience, but Diego's calm demeanor and clear, constructive guidance immediately put me at ease behind the wheel.…”
“So much she delayed getting her license for four years.”
“I liked Dream Driving School; it's reasonably priced, and you'll learn everything you need to know and gain the confidence to drive and pass your test.”
“If you are looking for an instructor who genuinely cares about your progress and ensures you feel safe and capable, Diego is absolutely the best choice.”
People customers mention
Luis56 reviews
Jefry45 reviews
Yun27 reviews
Ahmed27 reviews
Victor19 reviews
Ariel19 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Dream Driving School for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Josie1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★
Mi maestro de la Clase de Manejo era Jeffrey y me siento muy segura para pasar mi examen , me siento segura en el carro con el , mi abuela cojio clases con el y paso su examen primera vez y me lo recomendo, el es muy amable , respetuoso professional y llega a tiempo . Me gusto dream driving school esta a un bueno…
Great priceAdult lessons
Fedor2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★
My instructor Victor was great! He taught me everything I needed to know when I was getting my permit at 16, and after months of driving without incident I booked one more lesson before my driving test. Got it first try, and didn’t even have to retry the parallel parking. Prices are the cheapest I’ve found so far…
Great price
Giselle1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★
La mejor escuela para aprender a manejar!!! Todos sus instructores muy buenos, pero la mejor es Mely 🩵 muy dedicada, una persona muy nice y con mucha paciencia para enseñar, realmente ella es la mejor! la recomiendo al maximo a ella y a la escuela.
Reasonable priceAdult lessons
Aaron2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★
I highly recommend Diego as a driving instructor; he is an incredibly skilled, patient, and supportive teacher. Learning to drive can be an incredibly nerve-wracking experience, but Diego's calm demeanor and clear, constructive guidance immediately put me at ease behind the wheel. He never made me feel rushed or…
Great priceTeen classes
Alexandra1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★
Todo lo que es lecciones de manejo muy bueno, mi instructor fue Diego y me dio buenisimos consejos para aprobar mi examen de manejo, además de su paciencia y grata conversación, lo recomiendo muchísimo.
Reasonable pricePrivate lessons
emaan2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
I had a great experience with Diego -Dream Driving School in Fair Lawn! The instructors are patient, helpful, and make you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. They explain everything clearly and make learning to drive much less stressful. I definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great driving school!
Mi maestro de la Clase de Manejo era Jeffrey y me siento muy segura para pasar mi examen , me siento segura en el carro con el , mi abuela cojio clases con el y paso su examen primera vez y me lo recomendo, el es muy amable , respetuoso professional y llega a tiempo . Me gusto dream driving school esta a un bueno precio y vas a aprender lo necesario y vas a tener confianza para manejar y pasar tu examen.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Adult lessons
Fedor Girin2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Fedor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My instructor Victor was great! He taught me everything I needed to know when I was getting my permit at 16, and after months of driving without incident I booked one more lesson before my driving test. Got it first try, and didn’t even have to retry the parallel parking. Prices are the cheapest I’ve found so far after calling a lot of other driving schools. 10/10 couldn’t recommend it more.
Price assessment: Great price
Amelia Liriano1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Amelia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
La mejor escuela para aprender a manejar!!! Todos sus instructores muy buenos, pero la mejor es Mely 🩵 muy dedicada, una persona muy nice y con mucha paciencia para enseñar, realmente ella es la mejor! la recomiendo al maximo a ella y a la escuela.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Adult lessons
Aaron Hichcas2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I highly recommend Diego as a driving instructor; he is an incredibly skilled, patient, and supportive teacher. Learning to drive can be an incredibly nerve-wracking experience, but Diego's calm demeanor and clear, constructive guidance immediately put me at ease behind the wheel. He never made me feel rushed or stressed when I made a mistake, instead breaking down complex maneuvers into simple, easy-to-understand steps. Thanks to his constant encouragement and excellent teaching methods, my confidence on the road grew with every single lesson. If you are looking for an instructor who genuinely cares about your progress and ensures you feel safe and capable, Diego is absolutely the best choice.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Teen classes
Alexandra Sepúlveda Antezana1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Alexandra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Todo lo que es lecciones de manejo muy bueno, mi instructor fue Diego y me dio buenisimos consejos para aprobar mi examen de manejo, además de su paciencia y grata conversación, lo recomiendo muchísimo.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Private lessons
Ky Buggin1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Ky has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I payed for a 6 hour class and for them to take me to the driving test and I never been more confident in passing and I aced in first try in about 3-4 minutes. The price is definitely worth it for the experience ive had. When i have kids im gonna pay extra. I will forever remember dream driving school because I will now have the ability to drive for the rest of my life due to the great instructors they have in this place. Thank you dream driving, Thank you victor
Pagué por una clase de 6 horas y para que me llevaran al examen de manejo. Nunca me había sentido tan seguro de pasar y lo aprobé a la primera en solo 3 o 4 minutos. Definitivamente el precio vale la pena por la experiencia que tuve. Cuando tenga hijos, voy a pagar el extra por esto. Siempre recordaré a Dream Driving School porque ahora tendré la capacidad de conducir por el resto de mi vida gracias a los excelentes instructores que tienen en este lugar. Muchas gracias Dream Driving! Muchas gracias Victor!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Teen classes
emaan khurshid Janjua2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews emaan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a great experience with Diego -Dream Driving School in Fair Lawn! The instructors are patient, helpful, and make you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. They explain everything clearly and make learning to drive much less stressful. I definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great driving school!
aadit songadkar2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews aadit has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
