Naval Academy Primary School

74 Greenbury Point Road

Annapolis, MD 21402

53 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-5
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on December 07, 2024

NAPS is such a special place! The faculty is caring and loving. It is clear that the teachers love what they do. There is a wonderful feel to the school the moment you walk in the door. There is a joy that is palpable! The academics are strong and the children take music, PE, French, library, art, and mindfulness along with a STEAM class. Kindness is the culture at NAPS. There is now a middle school complete with extracurricular sports and activities.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2024

All of our kids attend NAPS for many years, starting at Pre-K. NAPS is the perfect situation for a parent that works at the US Naval Academy. The class sizes are small, and many classes also have an aide. Students have lots of individual attention from the teachers. Students have a variety of extra teachers called "specials" including PE, art, mindfulness, French, library and others. Students wear uniforms that you can buy on Lands End. NAPS class schedule matches US Naval Academy for vacations, holidays, and snow days. Students have many field trips, and the most field trips are in the 5th grade. NAPS recently started a middle school up to the 8th grade. Middle school is in the renovated basement of the building. Middle school offers interscholastic sports in cross country, soccer, basketball and tennis and competes against other private schools in the area.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2024

Our daughter just finished Kindergarten at NAPS and had the most extraordinary experience. She started the year reading a word or two and is now reading books on her own. She has also developed a real love of Math. Most importantly, she learned how to be a good friend to her classmates. Her teacher was excellent, a great educator and a great friend and role-model for the class. NAPS is such a special place! It has the most wonderful and supportive feel and the kids really love being there, our daughter included. She’s excited to start first grade next and we’re so happy we decided to send her to this wonderful school.
Submitted by teacher on May 26, 2024

I had the BEST year at NAPS and feel completely supports by our Head of School, Robyn Green. This is a great place to work.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2024

NAPS is the kindness school. The children are explicitly taught kindness on a daily basis. Academics are strong and the faculty is loving.
Submitted by parent on October 31, 2023

Great teachers, great school environment, great education.
Submitted by teacher on May 04, 2023

There are about 20 teachers leaving the school this year due to the horrible leadership of Robyn Green. This happens every year at this school. I would not take a job here unless I was incredibly desperate.
Submitted by teacher on May 02, 2023

Run away quickly. Do not work here.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2021

NAPS is an absolute treasure of a school! My children are thriving under the leadership of the caring and dedicated teacher and staff. This was a crazy COVID year- and the staff worked their tails off to ensure we would remain open for in-person learning all year- and they did so with flying colors. I’m so proud of this school and am grateful my kids still have many more years there. The wait list is long for a reason- because this school is wonderful!!
Submitted by other on June 06, 2021

This past school year was difficult for schools locally, nationwide and across the world. The NAPS leadership navigated this challenge with grace and always kept student's needs first. Administering during the COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely tough for many educators, students and families everywhere. Leading through this period may not always yield popular decisions, however remaining steadfast, mission oriented with a safety well-being mindset is a strength of the leadership, staff and students at NAPS.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2021

My children have been at NAPS for the last two years. We are very sad to be moving as we feel NAPS is an incredibly special hidden gem of a school! We have experienced both a "normal" year and a covid year. Both were wonderful in different ways... Pre-Covid there was a fantastic before and after care program! There were optional enrichment students could participate in after school (my son's favorite was science club!) There were a plethora of specials and support for all students and families. When school shut down after spring break teachers spent their entire weekend at school and had packets ready to be picked up for distance learning that very Sunday - they didn't miss a beat!This past year - in order to remain in person - things had to change... But they started in person August of 2020 and did not shut the entire school down ONCE all year!!!! Ms Green and the teachers and staff knew the value of in person education for the academic and social growth of students and moved mountains to make it happen! They hired extra teachers to reduce class sizes; they removed before and after care to maintain safety 'bubbles'; they erected tents to hold specials outside to avoid cross contamination ; they installed hand washing stations with running water at each entrance to the school. Things looked different than the "normal" NAPS experience this year because they HAD to in order to remain open. But my kids benefited 10 fold! They got to play with their peers, learn to read, see their teachers and participate in person! They had full and meaningful days of learning all year long! We don't have enough positive words to describe how we feel about this sweet little school and how grateful we are to everyone that moved heaven and earth to make this past year happen!
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2021

My children have been at NAPS for the last four years and I can only say positive things about their time there! Their teachers have been so great over the years. Open Court has been amazing for the reading growth of my children. Mrs. Green has set a standard of excellence that I appreciate. Thanks NAPS for a great school year!
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2021

Our family has been a part of the NAPS community since 2016, and we have loved every second of it. Our two children have excelled academically and socially, and they've also created strong relationships with students and staff. Each year the school takes steps to improve the learning environment. They are constantly looking at ways to make the school more inclusive and challenging for our students. Director Green led an amazing effort to get our students through an entire in-person school year with little to no hiccups. While students across the area struggled through a tough year, we saw our children have continued growth. They absolutely loved this school year, even with all of the COVID protocols. The staff is amazing. They truly care about the well-being of each of the students. They focus on their academic success, their mental wellness, and their physical health. Each year, we have had great relationships and communication with everyone that came in contact with our children. Our children love the Specials offerings as well. They have given our children some awesome outlets outside of the traditional academic courses. I am an African-American Baltimore-area private school product, so I am well aware of the challenges students of color face in these environments. NAPS has been nothing less than a safe space for our children, which I know has allowed them to flourish. Although we loved NAPS when we first arrived, Director Robyn Green and the Admin Team have pushed this school to new heights, and we are excited to be a part of the continued growth. I would highly recommend NAPS to anyone in the area. It is truly a special place.
Submitted by teacher on May 29, 2021

Working for NAPS has been the highlight of my professional career so far. The community is supportive and encouraging, centered around the shared goal of developing young minds and hearts with a love of learning. NAPS encourages good citizenship, kindness, and mindfulness, and it has been a joy to see our students grow and thrive. The last year has shined a spotlight on how dedicated our crew is to our school community. We opened during a global pandemic, and stayed open for the full school year. Director Green set the standard for prioritizing the health and safety of our students and staff, and the teachers have been amazingly supportive of new procedures and protocols. It has not been without challenges and sacrifices, but the team atmosphere and committed, supportive attitudes made a difficult year rewarding and fun. Do not let any recent bad reviews fool you. Staff morale has never been higher. Feedback from parents and the joy shown on our students' faces brought tears to our eyes as the final carpool pick-up ended. Through the unease of an historic year, this school has been a beacon of hope and support. Looking forward to another great school year ahead with Director Green and the returning staff.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2021

After having been at NAPS for 12 years, four kids, pre-k through 5th grade, I can vouch for the exceptional education both scholastically and emotionally that my children have received. The board and Executive directors at NAPS are dedicated to creating an environment where children thrive and their well being and development are paramount. The dedication of the administrative staff and teachers of this school is what makes it great. We have seen great teachers come and go based on life circumstances, but what continues on at NAPS is a culture of excellence and inclusion.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2021

Outdated curriculum, non-credentialed teachers, and athletes running this circus instead of academics. Lots of behavioral problems at this school as well. Look before you buy into this place.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2021

We love naps! We are so glad we made the switch to naps. Our kids come home every day happy and really like their teachers. The small classes have allowed us to build relationships with the teachers. We are a United front reinforcing our children’s behavior at home and at school. Our children are thriving.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2021

The teachers and administration at NAPS did not shy away from the challenge presented by the pandemic. They rallied for Fall 2020 after a Spring shutdown and persevered to provide high-quality in-person education for pre-K through 5th grade. The COVID prevention practices were sound, consistent, and effective. The school remained open the entire academic year. They even did their best to maintain the NAPS traditions we'd become accustom to with our two previous children: Santa Claus, Blue & Gold (field) Day, Christmas Pageant, and the spring auction fund raiser. Our child thrived in kindergarten, grew socially, learned to be brave in the face of pandemic adversity, and grew in reading development and math reasoning. The in-person experience this year at NAPS exceeded our expectations. Furthermore, the brave teachers, who stepped up to provide in-person education despite the personal risk they faced as front-line workers, enabled the military and federal employee parents to carry out their mission knowing their children were well cared for during the day.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2021

I am SO thankful for NAPS. My little one has had the BEST year. I had older kids that went to NAPS a decade ago - we loved it then and we love it EVEN more now. My child has learned so much despite all the challenges of COVID. She comes home delighted and happy every day full of new skills she’s learned and experiences to share. I am delighted with Director Green’s leadership. We’ll be back next year!
Submitted by other on May 27, 2021

Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act toward achieving a common goal. A great leader embraces change and recognizes the potential in others to accomplish greatness. Director Green works diligently to manifest greatness in the staff and students under her care. Change is often met with resistance and unrest but it’s is a necessary part of growth. Director Green has met the overwhelming obstacle’s that have come with COVID with strength, grace and vigor. NAPS has been successfully providing in person classes when many schools across the country have not. I feel confident that NAPS is an amazing institution for learning and care. This is because of the amazing leadership of Director Green and her dedication to NAPS.