Grantham Village School

75 Learning Drive

School District

Grantham
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 11, 2024

If your child has no special needs, perhaps a good school. If they have any special needs, the staff turnover is very high,, often unable to provide an experienced and trained specialist. We’ve had exceptional Gen Ed teachers, and average Gen Ed teachers. We’ve had so many special Ed teachers, they don’t stay and high turnover is connected to poorly run department. Testing is based too heavily on standardized test scores and not assessment data for creating IEP goals. Parent input is often ignored. Special education at this school ranks a 1.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2024

We have moved many times over the course of our children's education due to my husband's job. Therefore we have many school districts with which to compare GVS. It is a small school (~250 students) and I love that for the more personalized attention. We have been there for almost a year now and people still talk about my daughter because her arrival was like, the event of the year (not really, but it feels like that in some ways!). I'm not from New Hampshire or New England so I'm not quite accustomed to these very small towns. GVS feels like its the central hub of the action in this teeny town. You get to know the fire chief, the police chief, and the Fed Ex guy, among others, all at the school. It's like, the most visited community center in the entire town! The principal is outside the school every morning, snow or shine, greeting her little family of students. She is fair in her discipline and very approachable. The teachers stay at the school for this reason, I don't see a lot of turnover. The counselor is supportive and while my sometimes shy daughter was of course hesitant initially when we moved here, she has so many friends now and talks about how everybody is "really nice." She begs to be taken to before-school recess every day. The playground is fantastic with plenty of room to run around, as young kids should to expend their energy.It's a charming and welcoming community and I highly recommend it.
Submitted by other on November 29, 2021

I am doubtful that you will find a better elementary school. Not in this area; not in the state; period. The faculty are amazing and completely dedicated to developing and nurturing their stewards. My child has a learning difficulty and the response from the classroom teacher, to the counselor, to the principal and vice principal was more then I could have expected. They developed a plan to assist my child in staying focused during class periods and a tailored homework and testing regimen when needed. The community is incredibly supportive and the families are amazing. The sense of community and family is special. I cannot say enough good things about GVS. It is also one of the two elementary schools in the state of New Hampshire to receive a 2021 National Blue Ribbon recognition. Go Hawks!!
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2016

We have had 3 kids go through GVS - each had their own strengths and weaknesses - and the school was able to prepare them all very well for their next educational step. Parents are expected to participate in the educational process.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2016

We have had an excellent experience with GVS for our kids. The teachers are available to work with parents and students to make individual plans. It is a true community.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2016

GVS is a fantastic school.I noticed a couple comments that were very harsh....One word comes to mind... "Pretentious" They have "gifted" kids... They had to send their "gifted" kids to privet school... what this parent is saying is they passed this "Gifted" gene on to there"Gifted" child and the Gifted child is a reflection of how Gifted they are... Don't listen to this negativity. GVS has been great for my children. The test scores they get prove what i'm saying and they have time for play as well.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2015

Our son has had learning difficulties and the staff has been supportive, open, and understanding since he started Kindergarten. Each teacher he has had worked with us, took time to make the accommodations he needed, and were emotionally supportive of his needs. Teachers are prepared, diligent, and dedicated to their professions in general at GVS (we have been fortunate to have wonderful teachers in each grade). Students have a plethora of resources at their disposal--technology in the classroom, computer labs, tons of extra-curricular activities--in a warm and nurturing environment. Like other commentators have mentioned, there can be a certain tendency to conformity and high performers could have more programs to push them academically, but overall this is an excellent school.
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2015

I am extremely unhappy with the education my children are receiving at GVS. They focus on the common core curriculum and teach based solely on how to perform on the state exams. There is absolutely no opportunity for students that are gifted and ahead of their peers to excel. My children are bored in class and learning very little that they don't already know. I find that I get more accomplished an hour or two at home than they do in a week at the school. I'm trying to get my children into the Hanover school system.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2014

Both my kids have attended GVS since 2008. They have excelled! The school has done a great job offering different kinds of groups with Guidance like Lunch Bunch or sibling groups. They have the Green Team which emphasizes good behavior. They seem to break classes up each year so kids do not get stuck in a clique. The new principal seems very competent. I am also a teacher in Vermont (live in Grantham) and am MORE than pleased with GVS.
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2013

My daughter is a third grader at GVS and has been attending since Kindergarten. Every teacher and administrator has been attentive, supportive for my child. All adults work together to provide a positive, challenging and exciting academic experience for all children. Each child is treated individually, yet made to feel an important part of the whole. The principal is caring and knows every child/parent by name. He has an open door and deals with issues proactively. I am proud of GVS and feel like I am part of a wonderful family there.
Submitted by parent on September 03, 2012

We have two girls at this school and they feel so happy about going to this school. We have been moving every two years, last time was from Bernice Ray School to this school and we love it just as much as the Ray School. Teachers are so friendly and they even are willing to tutor a child 20 minutes a week just to level him/her out with her/his classmates. I am very pleased.
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2012

I have to say that I'm very surprised by the negative reviews of this school! My husband and I have been beyond pleased with our experience at GVS and we know so many other parents who feel the same way. Our son was diagnosed with Asperger's during Kindergarten and the school has met every one of his needs without any pushing on our part. From other experiences we have had in other schools this is amazing! We plan on keeping our three sons in this school until they have all finished and moved on to middle and high school. My oldest son is different from his classmates and I have never felt that he was expected to conform in order to fit in. No school is perfect but we feel very strongly that the positives far outweigh the negatives at GVS.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2012

I have been extremely disappointed with this school. Even though our children have only attended GVS for a short time, we are afraid we'll be damage control for quite a while. The school environment seems to emphasize conformity and cliquishness, and the educational approach seems to be pretty narrow minded. We are currently looking into other schools.
Submitted by other on May 27, 2010

I'm a former student of GVS. The teachers were okay, and at first I had many friends, but soon I was often ignored and no teachers were concerned about it. Many people weren't very nice to me, but now I go to RMS in Concord and love it.
Submitted by student on May 02, 2008

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