Bentley Elementary School

1100 South Sheldon Road

School District

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 06, 2023

I went to school during 2022 and it was mid, i left because i went to middle school but it was fun, i remember i had a good teacher and learned enough. i joined a bunch of clubs like music and even though i sucked it made me feel good, i don't remember enough but i would recommend to people who want to have a good school, the lunches were good, and online learning was mid, but lets be honest nobody learned that much from 2020. overall this is a good school and i don't remember ever complaining .
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2018

this school needs to stop school of choice
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2016

My son has done kindergarten and preschool at Bentley so far. It is a fabulous environment for kids with TONS of extra things for kids to do year-round and great parent involvement. The teachers work really well with the principal and seem very happy to be there. As a teacher myself in another district, I'm always impressed with Bentley and so happy this is our school.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2014

This is our second year at Bentley and I have been very happy so far. The principal is very hardworking and seems to truly care about the kids. Both of her teachers have been great and the parents here are very involved. There are always many well-run activities to raise money for the school. In regards to the reviewer who complained about the "union teachers" and "broken pencil sharpeners...I completely disagree and wouldn't be surprised if the writer was actually part of one of the new charter schools around.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2013

This is our second year at Bentley and have been very pleased overall. The only issue we have had is with a bully that harassed our child his first year. We spoke to the principle on numerous occasions but left feeling as though our child was partly to blame for being in the same classroom as the other child. Aside from that incident, I feel confident that this is a great school and would feel confident to allow my child to continue his education there.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2013

Bentley Elementary is a great school that provides a perfect environment for personal and professional growth of your child. Both my kids have been attending Bentley for the past 3 years now and the staff (Teachers, Admin, Principal) have always exceeded our expectations in terms of communication, personal attention, care, planning events, hosting activities, field trips and setting the bar higher each year. The energy, passion and dedication of this school has proven that Charter schools are nothing more than a myth!
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2012

Love that schoo l!principal is so hard working.teachers are lovely .so much variation .orgnised.So many lovely programme in all year around.
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2012

We absolutely love Bentley! Our son started there in Kindergarten and is entering the 4th grade this Fall. I can't say enough good things about the school, their staff and especially their teachers. Every teacher that our son had truly cares about the students. Also, every teacher communicated well with us. I can't say enough good things about Bentley.
Submitted by other on July 05, 2012

As a long term sub at this school, I found the staff very hard working and always seemed to got the extra mile with their students. I went into a classroom as a very new teacher and received a lot of help, resources, and advice from a number of teachers. If I were in this school district area I would love to send my own children to Bentley. I would be confident that the would receive an excellent education. These one star reviews, seem to be from charter school supporters and public school bashers and feel as if they don't know Bentley school, staff, and students very well. They don't feel genuine.
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2011

We moved into our neighborhood because it was so close to Bentley. So far we've not been disappointed!
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2011

Bentley is a cookie cutter, unionized teacher, government school. They do not do much beyond the basic measureables. They do not coordinate anything within their school. Their extended day care and school do not even know each other exist. They are so cash strapped they will not install working pencil sharpeners. They do not give enough personal attention to students. Not enough feedback from teachers. They will not challenge your child, they are only interested in getting your child to baseline targets. If you ask around, you will find charter schools are definitely better in Canton.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2011

We love Bentley. We have had great teachers for our kids, great communication from the teachers, and attentive responses to our needs from the principal. The office staff are kind and helpful. The families are very nice. It's a close and active school community.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2010

Bentley has gone beyond my expectations as a parent over the past 4 years. I have noticed how well the teachers connect with the students on a teaching and personal level. The diversity of the school is wonderful, and the leadership of Mr. Meier is always postive and fair. way to go Bobcats!!