Centre Ridge Elementary School

14400 New Braddock Road

Centreville, VA 20121

School District

Fairfax County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 14, 2023

This is our first experience in elementary school with my older soon being in kindergarten. He absolutely loves it, and is thrilled about learning and going to school every day. He has improved in every academic area but also in social areas as well. The teachers are amazing and everyone I talk to who goes here so far has loved their experience.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2023

The new principal has done wonders!!!!! My child has grown tremendously in the past year. We enjoy the weekly updates and hope it never stops.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2023

Great staff and administration. New principal is enthusiastic and full of energy! We are so grateful Dr. H. returned to Centre Ridge after leading at Flint Hill for the past 5 years. Blessed is an understatement. Can’t wait to see our school continue to prosper!
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2019

I found this school to be absolutely friendly and efficient.
Submitted by parent on April 05, 2018

We are moving this summer, thankfully. After a recent incident, I wish we could pull our child out of this school now. It's been a gradual decline with this school. This year has been the worst.
Submitted by parent on June 18, 2015

My son had such wonderful learning experience here. We are hoping stay here for many more years. Thank you Mrs.Berry & assistants from kindergarten for all you hard work.
Submitted by parent on December 28, 2014

Excellent school. The principal and all administration are involved and friendly. Sometimes the front desk secretaries are a bit dry but that's the worst of it. Our sons teacher is excellent and supports him learning at his own pace. School activities involving parents have been plentiful and fun! Highly recommend!
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2014

I am very pleased with Centre Ridge Elem. My Kindergartener has a very difficult time transitioning to leaving mom and going to school everyday. The school counselor, her multi-age teacher and other school staff have done a fabulous job of helping her adjust. Her teacher is very attentive and does a great job at teaching each child what they need to learn. I am so impressed!
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2014

I have two girls currently in 2nd grade. The teachers are great. Both homeroom teachers from last year and the two homeroom teachers from this year are caring, dedicated and really want the best for their students. When I've e-mailed them with questions/comments, they would get back to me with thoughtful responses. The parent/teacher conferences were very specific was it was obvious they spent a lot of time evaluating each student.
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2013

The downhill slide started about 5 years ago but has accelerated with the recent principal. This review is written from a parental standpoint as well as the spouse of a staff member. Neither perspective receives glowing remarks. The current administration has alienated staff to the point where this year, close to a 3rd of the staff are escaping & many of the remaining want out. The principal/administration does not understand how to manage, are unprofessional, aloof & micromanage to the point where the principal is in the weeds in areas she has ZERO proficiency or knowledge. Rely on the professional staff to execute the work but no, she tells them what to do, when to do it and how to do it. What an exciting work environment to be in if you are a robot! Most of the staff are outstanding professionals & are doing exemplary work (sometimes in spite of the principal). Our child was placed with a 1st year teacher & the results were a complete disaster & no meeting or discussion ever resolved it. This school will get worse before it gets better. My spouse doesn't work here any more & my child is flourishing in a new school. This school needs professional leadership badly.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2013

Could disagree more with the post submitted on September 4th, 2012! Centre Ridge is a great school - orientation was held in the library where the both the Principal and her assistants introduced themselves. My daughter is in the 2nd grade at Centre Ridge and has attended the school for two years. So far she has had great teachers and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Every orientation they were shirts that say Centre Ridge - the greatest school on earth - I believe that they live that creed through their dedication to the school and the children.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2011

The school has gone from good to bad in the past three years alone it seems.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2011

Ms Brady is Awesome!!! Ms young has been retired but there is no match for her. My daughter had her in 4th grade and I wish if she could be there for her in 6th grade too. Ms Roeske 1st grade teacher.. Great teacher.. very loving and encouraging and she helped my daughter learning to read... My son has Ms Cruzan in kindergarten and he loves her.She makes kids involve in their work and do the best they can. New principal Mrs Dias-pareja is Awesome, she is so personally involved in children activities and visits classrooms more often.