Highcliff El School

156 Peony Avenue

School District

North Hills
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 22, 2024

I cannot emphasize how happy we have been at this school. I have two children there one is 2E and the principal and the child’s teachers have gone out of their way to make sure they are having an amazing experience. There is an excellent gifted program, a close knit feel, and a fantastic PTA. The first grade team is incredibly communicative.When we moved we looked at several public and private schools. We know we made the right choice. The kids are progressing and often get up early to leave for school. There is an incredible principal and an amazing teaching staff. We have also been pleased with the inclusive and diverse atmosphere.
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2017

We have experienced really great teachers, with one exception. The current principal is actively engaged with the students to help ensure a positive experience. The school playground is unsafe and inadequate. It is considered a play space for K-2. The older students use the township park across the street, which is also inadequate for the number of students who visit it at a time. The school nurse has been challenging to work with. On the positive side, most of my children's experiences have been good. You will find extremely caring teachers here.
Submitted by other on February 04, 2017

The teachers and staff at this school really show how much they care about these kids. The whole district is outstanding.I have another kid in the middle school. I love the fact that if your kids grades are slipping they will send over a quick email with suggestions. They have all the proper tools for success. The have a powerschool program that keeps you up to date with their grades.I am more than happy with this school district.
Submitted by parent on April 15, 2013

The Teachers and Principal all know the students names and are very involved. You can tell they truly love children and it shows when my kids come home from school or when they are simply playing with others on the playground. The small school in a quiet neighborhood is just what we wanted with a focus on the children and their educations rather than their social status. The teachers are very committed and seem to be involved in and out of school. Math is a focus for our family and I've seen very positive results with the system the school implemented this year. Very beautiful new school with amazing computers in and out of the classrooms.