Jefferson Magnet School

75 Van Buren Avenue

School District

Norwalk
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 24, 2017

Great school, Great activities, Amazing field trips, Great family atmosphere
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2015

Jefferson is a very diverse place that has out grown its facility but still continues to make gains and has that family atmosphere. My kids have all gone there and my youngest attends now. I never have to worry about safety or that they aren't getting everything they need to succeed in life and become very well rounded individuals. I was very proud that my son was part of the National Blue Ribbon award they received last year. They have always been looked at as a poor school but like I say they are rich in love and the thrill of teaching real life skills.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2014

Great staff and principal , very good with the students . Teaching comes first , and I can see their hard work in my daughter achievements , The students are doing a lot of reading and math , the science lab is fantastic , they learn a lot of interesting things and the art in this school makes them very creative .
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2014

All teachers are great,but the principle. I had a really big safety issue with that school. The main office is on the 2 floor. So when people come in to sign in they enter and go... What if some parents have metal issues and have guns.. And unfortunately there is no solution to that problem. The principal never return calls very rude , even though he might seem very nice and polite at first.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2014

My friends kids are studying here will say good and excellent in teaching and programs nice to hear and i am also going to put my kid here thanks to all
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2013

I think this is a great school. My daughter is in second grade and she is really good in reading. She has improved a lot! The principal, staff and teacher very qualified.
Submitted by other on August 05, 2013

Great school went there for 3rd/4th . Mr .Reynolds was always great. So much field trips. I cried that i wasnt there for 5th .
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2011

I have nothing but great things to say about jefferson school and its staff. My step daughter is now in fourth grade and she has been there from kindergarden. My son is in kindergarden for the second year. he has a learning difference and concentration issues. The taechers, principal, vice principal, nurse and therapists have been more than helpful in my sons development. Many innercity schools let their students fall through the cracks but jefferson is absolutley not one of them. The teachers take pride in what they do and are very influential to the kids. My son and step daughter love going to school everyday and they are always telling me how they can't wait to see their teachers each week. And as for my sons learning disability, the staff is doing a wonderful job directing his interests into sschool work, making it fun. He has come around 110 percent. He couldn't read at all at the end of last year. Now, instead of me reading books to him at night, he wants to read to me. Jefferson science magnet scool should be the choice of every parent who decides to move to norwalk, or lives in norwalk.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2011

My son just graduated from Jefferson Science Magnet. Although he only attended for 2 years; I pulled him from another Norwalk Public elementary school where we were miserable. Jefferson has been the best experience for him. The teachers are amazing, the computer lab, double dose, partnering with the Maritime aquarium and GE. Everything and everyone worked to give Jefferson kids the best education and elementary school experience possible. I recommend everyone, especially if your child is interested in natural sciences to attend.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2010

Great teachers and other faculty!
Submitted by other on October 17, 2010

The teachers and staff work well together for the kids
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

The Principal, John Reynolds has created a great team of teachers and staff. His motto is only do what's purposeful. Jefferson recently won The Fairfield County Academic Gain Award from the Lone Pine Foundation. The school takes a true interest in each students gain.
Submitted by teacher on April 13, 2010

I taught at Jefferson School/Jefferson Science Magnet School for 27 years. We always had teachers/staff, students, and parents who worked together and shared the responsibilty of getting the best education for the students. Our school motto is 'We Help Each Other' and we live up to it!
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2010

My son is in the first grade and loves this school. He was previously at Kendall Elementary which was extremely overpopulated. I tried getting him into Jefferson and Columbus in K but he didn't get into either but God is good because for the 2009/2010 school year, he got accepted to both and we choose Jefferson. Their curriculum is great and his Teacher, Ms. S. has helped him improve in reading drastically. My only complaint is that I do not like the after school program my son attends however, that's not run by Jefferson. On another note, parents are encouraged to be involved, I've gone to the school to read to the kids and they were all well behaved. All in all, it's a great school. Oh lastly, the morning and afternoon parking situation is awful, I guess based on the schools location nothing else can be done.
Submitted by student on May 16, 2009

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