Ridge Elementary School

1900 Caton Ridge Drive

School District

Plainfield 202
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 04, 2022

My kids love Ridge! The teachers all go above and beyond. Can't say anything bad about this school.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2022

We started in the fall of 2021. we had an amazing experience with both kids. Our Kindergarten teacher went above and beyond to make sure our son is integrating in the system . They are learning many things and are creating new friendships. It is a pleasure seeing them grow. Thank you PTO for making the events unforgettable. Amazing PTO, Amazing school. we are happy here.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2021

Many friends have moved out of the area because of the bullying concerns with this school but we have personally only experienced once incident that was handled appropriately. The teachers at Ridge are amazing, they truly care and go the extra mile for each student. Leadership has been lacking for quite some time which is most likely the cause to the bullying problems that others have experienced. Always use google to gather information about schools prior to sending your children.
Submitted by parent on February 18, 2020

great school, and great teachers, kids have fun learning, and very important teachers are not bossy, but instead are trying to be friends with students. I strongly recommend this school to every parent
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2019

A great School with excellent teachers Who really care.
Submitted by other on August 24, 2016

This is my second child in this school and both of them are having a great time. There have always been issues on the bus. But they happen only now and again. My second daughter has a great speech therapist and great teachers so far. My first daughter loved all her teachers and the school spirit was so much better years ago. I go to functions that are fairly well attended. Any issues that come up are handled right away but I am a persistent person so I always am heard.
Submitted by parent on October 29, 2014

We move to Dallas and we miss this school so much! it was the BEST!!! My daughter was there from kinder to 3rd grade and all the teacher and the speech therapist were simply amazing! They were always on top of things and the parent involvement was great! The reading program after school was incredible! I really miss it and my daughter more. Thank you Ridge, you are the best!
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2014

The teachers we've had get involved with the development of the students as a whole, not just academically. The principal and all staff members have been nothing but very helpful to us.
Submitted by other on March 04, 2014

I would suggest that parents take a proactive approach to investigating the quality of the school by speaking with the Administration and the Superintendent directly. In addition, reviewing test scores, and looking at student /teacher ratios, and determining how many teachers have a degree higher than a BS or BA should be a better indication as to the quality of the school. L these reviews are bias as there are always two slides of the story. There is no such thing as a perfect school, there will always be some type of negative review, and we should do a full investigation before making a final judgment on a school.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2014

Terrible terrible school. The principle and vice principle are almost useless. My son was bullied everyday, I kept telling them about it and they asurred me they were taking care of it but they didn't it continued to the point I took all 3 kids out of school and home schooled them. I am so glad I moved from that area, Now my kids are back in school and very happy. They didn't even recognize that my son was dyslexic. Unless the school has changed since 2007 I wouldn't send my kid there, and from the comments I am reading it don't sound good
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2012

All three of my children have gone here to school. We have had a great experience. The teachers really care about the children and the administration seems to be doing an excellent job.