George Washington Elementary School

1500 Stewart Avenue

School District

Park Ridge Community Consolidated 64
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 14, 2021

This school is amazing. I was previously a private school teacher in a fantastic school in Lincoln Park, and I am fully approving of Washington for my kids. With four kids in our family, we have had a variety of experiences here, and we are so glad to be sending our kids to this great elementary school. The teachers are thoughtful, kind, inventive, supportive, intelligent - absolutely everything you'd want in a teacher for your children. The principals are both so attentive and nurturing. They do a great service to the children, and are always available for support. We couldn't have landed in a better place. Absolutely love it.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2020

I’ve sent 2 kids to Washington and found the teachers and administrators to be thoughtful, understanding of my kids needs and very positive influences with my kids. The best elementary school in Park Ridge delivered for us!
Submitted by parent on January 02, 2018

Worst school experience of my life. Pulled my child out of this school and placed him in Catholic school nearby. And we're not Catholic. Principal is openly hostile to parents and teachers she did not hire. TERRIBLE.
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2017

We have had amazing teachers at Washington that truly care about my kids. The channels of challenge program has been a huge help for one of my overachieving kids. I love the social and emotional learning that they are receiving. The older kids really know what their MAP scores and work on goals for the next test. I love how this sets up realistic achievements for each child. Each of my 3 kids loves to go to school and that is all you can ask as a parent.
Submitted by other on June 09, 2015

We love Washington Elementary and are thrilled to have our children attending this school. The staff and administration are caring, observant, dedicated, communicative, and excellent all-around educators. The parents are friendly & involved and have helped create a wonderful sense of community. We have met a mix of families who have lived here for generations, and many who have moved here from outside of Park Ridge (such as ourselves). In all cases, the families we've met have been warm and welcoming. We specifically moved to this town for its schools, and we couldn't be happier.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2014

Although it is true that parents are "cliquey" who cares. I'm more concerned for my child's education. Anytime there has been a problem, I've gone to my child's team of teachers. If I coudln't find a satisfactory resolution (which was rare) I would escalate and at that point the principal and Asst. principals would get involved, stay involved until all was resolved. My child has been on honor roll every single semester at GWMS and it is due to the hard work and dedication he receives from his teachers and his IEP. LOVE this school and can only hope this HS years are as good as GWMS has been.
Submitted by parent on October 03, 2013

My son is in his sixth year at Washington. Yes, some of the parents are too close with lifelong friends too really get to know, and some parents are "cliquey" but that in no way impacts the quality education offered by this school. My son has an IEP and has revived more than necessary in terms of academic, social and emotional support. The teachers and staff are truly a community and a team. Extracurricular activities such as the talent show, parties for parents and children and the PTO are exceptional. Hot lunch, pizza day, safety patril, walkathon, field day, outdoor education trip and field trips have a balance of fun and responsibility. Is this school or its families perfect? No. Is any? If someone ever feels left out, parent or child, the solution is to join a group that they are interested in or volunteer to be a crossing guard. That's how I met people when I was new six years ago.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2013

Excellent school, caring teachers and supportive parents. Not sure why some of these posts are worried about which other parents are being nice to them or looking at them funny. In the 10 years we have had children attending this school I have never encountered anything but pleasant, supportive parents and exceptional staff. I would (and do) recommend this neighborhood and this school to anyone and everyone. I will be forever grateful to the teachers and staff at this school for helping shape my children into kind, compassionate and intelligent young people.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2013

My son currently attends Kindergarten at George Washington Elementary. He is exceeding beyond what I'd imagined him going into this. I believe they work hard at teaching the children above and beyond just academics, but also responsibility, kindness, etc. However, the staff tend to be extremely judgmental and the parents are very cliquey. They should teach the parents some of what they're teaching the children. My son missed a total of 10 days (not in a row) due to multiple bronchiolar infections as well as streptococcus, was pumped with antibiotics the whole time, and they sent a letter home basically stating it was wrong. The PTO sounds great, except for the fact that it makes you not want to join due to the unwelcome feeling and dirty looks you receive being "the new one around town", So I backed away as far as I could. Educationally the school is great, but other than that, I've felt bad most of the time my son has been there due to the adults.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2011

There are not enough positive words to describe this amazing school. All 3 of our children have attended or are attending Washington and it is second to none. From the principal to the teachers to the resource teachers and the teachers aides, the positive learning environment makes sending my kids off to school each day a joy. We feel very fortunate to have this school and these educators working with our children every day. As a parent of a child in the "gifted" program as well as a child in resource for a learning disability and ADD, I have had wide exposure to the breadth and depth of the staff at this school and have yet to come across anyone that is not completely professional, compassionate, intelligent and caring. Simply the best.
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2006

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