Angell School

1608 South University Avenue

School District

Ann Arbor Public Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 20, 2024

My son was attending an elementary school in a different district prior to us moving to Ann Arbor. Within one week of his attendance at Angell, it was apparent that his comprehension and desire to learn were being utilized and satiated, as he is already reading his sight words with ease. I absolutely love Angell - it is a phenomenal school and I am so happy that my son gets to attend here.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2023

Principal Fenech is caring, competent, involved, just wonderful. Teachers have all been attentive and caring. As an IDT, it can be hard to fit in because the neighborhood kids bond easily outside of school, whereas it’s a struggle for transfer kids. Playgrounds are great. Great emphasis on physical activity. Specials and curriculum are strong.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2020

This school is great, as long as you are able to fit in. It is a very close knit community. They will definitely reach out and make children feel welcome and try to include them. However, if you do not then find your place it can be difficult. The administration really does try, but I feel they really struggle with confrontation(s) which can present challenges.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2019

Parent of ESL students are higher than grade 4 should not consider this school. Especially grade 5 students will receive no help to integrate, only pain from humiliation such as a punishment for nothing. Children will depress and create tics. If you have a kid with higher academic scores, will be accepted well by this school.
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2016

My kids and I love Angell School! Great teachers, great staff, great environment. Mr. Court is an excellent principal, always friendly. Best School!
Submitted by parent on July 16, 2016

The Principal Mr Court is awesome!My daughter love this school, everything from the teachers and the activities. Everyone is here is nice, and we feel very warm.
Submitted by other on September 21, 2013

Angell has received two Beating the Odds Awards from the State of Michigan. Relative to other schools with the same demographics, e.g. ethnic, free and reduced lunch, special education, gender, Angell far exceeds similar schools in terms of student achievement. Angell has been ranked by the State of Michigan in the top 99% of all schools for the last four years.
Submitted by other on September 21, 2013

Angell is excellent. The teachers are conscientious and caring. The school secretary is terrific. The principal is visible and has provided needed resources for the school. The school has high expectations and Angell is ranked 20th in the state among all elementary and middle schools.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2013

Considered the best school in Ann Arbor, but smart, successful people have smart kids. So, not sure you can credit the teachers for its success. Lots of parents take Kumon outside of school. It is what teachers do with bottom 30% of the kids that show the true worth and they are not doing that well here. Principal is outstanding (best in town). Music teacher thinks it is great to have shows where kids tryout for parts and there are big winners and losers. Totally discourages kids from the arts and quiet kids never really get a chance unless they raise their hands (after 5 years, kids stop raising their hands). It is like only teaching the kids to read who want to. Extremely harmful and damaging for the kids. Music shows are great because the kids who can memorize line and sing are showcased and those who cannot are left standing on the bleachers- year after year. It is about the music teacher here vs. the kids.
Submitted by other on January 06, 2012

I was a student who graduated at Angell and I loved it there. All the teachers helped with learning and they also prepared me for middle school.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2011

Very mediocre school. People who have grown up in A2 speak very highly of it for some reason. Extremely poor principal responsiveness to problems/questions. Curriculum is at least 1 year behind grade level outside the area.
Submitted by other on June 01, 2011

I am a fifth grader at angell and I like it here so much. The environment is friendly and I feel safe at Angell.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2011

My son loves and enjoys to go school here, great place to learn, communicative teacher, and good surroundings