Pembroke School

34 1/2 Pembroke Rd.

School District

Danbury
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:9
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 03, 2022

We were quite impressed witb the warm welcome and guided tour by Dr. Epple when we came for our first day. All of the teachers were great! We look forward for our new learning adventure.
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2021

Poor Leadership, not effective instruction, no consequences for children that bully. Teachers rarely differentiate instruction. Everyone has to learn the same thing at the same time for most of the day, regardless if you're advanced or not.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2017

My daughter has been attending Pembroke school since Kindergarten and she has been very happy there. Wonderful PTO, great teachers, and administrative team. From the morning dropping off to annual talent show, we always feel included and welcomed there. My child is not only growing academically (just finished the 3rd Harry Potter as a 3rd grader) but growing as a caring and responsible child.
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2016

We love Pembroke! We moved a couple of years ago, my daughter began 3rd grade at Pembroke and right from the start from the principal, staff, students AND parents they were all so warm and welcoming! My daughter is very happy here, the class sizes are so much better 17/18 students per class vs 27/28 per teacher in her last school which didn't have an aide! Her last school was a wonderful school just too crowded, hindered her learning and attitude and self esteem with school. Now her grades, self esteem and love for school have drastically improved since she started Pembroke. What a difference a smaller less crowded school makes!
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2015

Pembroke is a school that is committed to student growth both socially and academically. It is a warm, caring school that celebrates diversity and embraces all learning styles. The teachers are nurturing, yet they set high expectations for their students. They are some of the hardest working and most dedicated staff in Danbury. Each teacher makes their classroom a welcoming, home-like environment. The school welcomes families and supports students of all abilities. It is a place where children thrive. I am proud to be a member of the Pembroke School Family.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2013

Pembroke is by far a much better school than my son's actual homeschooling where I feel his kindergarten year was virtually wasted. His first grade special ed teacher and her aides are wonderful and the turn around in my son is amazing. He started at Pembroke barely able to hold a pencil and is now writing 3 page stories. His behavior in school is wonderful as well because of the things they use to deal with his sensory disorder. His principal is wonderful as well and others would do well to model her. My biggest complaint and only complaint is how the board of ed is breaking the law, section 504 of the ADA of 1973 and refuses to allow my son to be in the before and after school program with my upcoming surgery! These people do not care about our children at all! Especially the child of a single mom in chronic pain. It saddens me greatly that they continue to do this and the superintendent does not care because he is retiring?? Perhaps he should retire today and do us a a favor! May Justice prevail! Its vile the way so many schools blatantly break the law where are special needs children are concerned especially when all I here is how wonderful my son is doing!
Submitted by parent on July 13, 2011

I love that my children are lucky enough to be at Pembroke School. My childrens' teachers have been wonderful! They are so supportive and responsive to any concerns that I might have in regards to my children. The new principal has inspired me to be more involved in the school. She is strict, which I like, and she's truly trying to improve the school. She has to make some hard decisions and so far, I think she has been great. The PTO is fantastic. They have such a positive attitude. I would like to see more parents involved, but those that are, are truly dedicated to the school and the students.