Kennedy-Longfellow School

158 Spring Street

School District

Cambridge
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:6
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 28, 2020

Our son's first year at KLO has been great (K-student). The teachers, admin, and the environment -diversity here is beautiful- are just amazing. The school has offered great support and resources during this COVID-19 period, helping kids to continue learning as smooth but effective as possible.
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2019

This is my daughter's first year at KLo (as a JK student) and we have had an extremely positive experience. The teachers are excellent - all of them, from classroom to art to music to gym - and the curriculum is well-rounded and engaging. The student body is very diverse and class sizes are small. While the building is older compared to some other 'new and shiny' CPS schools, the environment is positive and welcoming. Just a note to those who are reading these reviews - it looks like the negative reviews are from 2012 and 2013 and I believe the school had different leadership at that time.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2015

We moved our child here from another Cambridge public school, and the difference is astounding. The teachers are the cream of the crop: caring, nurturing, and experienced in dealing with children with learning differences. There is definitely a disconnect between the administration and the rest of the school, but in our experience it is the teachers who make all the difference. The bottom line for us, the teachers here make our child happy to go to school everyday.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2014

Spacious classrooms with large windows, excellent teachers, very pleasant staff, phenomenal reading specialist, shady playground with water feature, climbing structures and field...
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2013

Bullying is a huge problem at this school. The first grade teacher, who discouraged any type of parent involvement in the classroom, is totally inept and actually cruel to bullied children. The principal refuses to deal with any bullying problems. Language classes were taken away from students. There is no advanced or ISP program. Reminds me of a 1970s prison film.
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2012

While the academics of this school are great, I lost trust in the administration after my daughter was bullied... Even after a safety plan was put in place, my daughter continued to be a target of physical attacks by another student. That student is still in the school - but my daughter won't be... Sad that the victim has to leave the school in order to be safe.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

Great school. We've been here for 2 years hoping to stay for another year or more. The Kindergarten to Gr. 2 have a new energetic and enthusiastic Italian teacher. The kids are so lucky to have her. Learning two or more languages are truly a blessing for my daughter. Also, we are looking forward to have our newly hired Principal and we highly believe KLo families are going to have a great 2010-2011 and more. More Power to All!