Willow Ridge Elementary School

480 WILLOW RIDGE DR

School District

Sweet Home Central
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:9
Type

public

School Map for Sweet Home Central School District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 28, 2024

To my knowledge, It is the best school in this area. My two children have been graduated from this school. Thanks to all the teachers and staff. All the best.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2023

This school is good for your kids
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2022

All of my kids went to this school… thirteen years total… boys and girls. There is plenty of support for kids who have good foundation at home but need a boost in school. We’ve seen two principals and they were both fine administrators and responded promptly to concerns. Good discipline in the classroom, disruptive students are dealt with accordingly. The school is the hub of a very nice neighborhood, very close knit. My kids had no problems finding friends, they had something in common and like-minded families. Active parent teacher organization.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2021

Willow Ridge is a phenomenal school. The teachers, staff and principal are wonderful, kind and welcoming. They truly care about their students. There is a zero tolerance with bullying and they teach the students the "seven habits of highly effective people" which builds character & leadership skills. I would highly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2018

The teachers are great, the councilor Mrs. Jankowski is absolutely amazing she deserves awards! The receptionist can be rude and the principal is the downfall of it all. I think he would be better fitted with older children with his current approach.
Submitted by parent on July 10, 2018

We love Willow Ridge, and highly recommend it.
Submitted by other on December 04, 2016

Note these previous comments are from years ago. I would say that WR does seem to have a good foundation, but executes poorly in terms of running the school. Teach to common core, not the students' needs, they like the "wait and see" method here rather than early interventions, and the principal does not follow up with concerns, he will listen to them and give you a politically correct answer but you'll never get follow-up again on anything, minute or significant.