Central Road Elementary School

3800 Central Road

School District

Palatine Central Consolidated 15
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 25, 2023

I could not be happier with Central Road School. More importantly, my child is super happy and loves attending the school. We've been part of the Central Road School family for three years now and the experiences we've had have all been positive. The staff members (principal, assistant principal, front office, custodians, librarian and of course the teachers) are friendly, positive, caring, professional and boy do they really put forth every effort to see the students excel. The Principal is on top of it and makes a point of knowing every child's name. The PTA is terrific. They really do their best to make sure the teachers and children feel important, respected and welcome. In all, we are very lucky to be a part of the Rolling Meadows community and the Central Road School family.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2022

Excellent school, staff, and environment. All resources are available for students. My son receives an EAP program. Teachers are very compromised with the students. I recommend 100%..
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2021

I could not be happier with Central Road. I had three children attend school here and the teachers and administrators are so helpful and caring. I highly recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2017

I have two children at this school and we are heading into our 4th year at Central Road. We have had nothing but a positive experience here and I cannot rave about the teachers more. They have really nurtured a love of reading, writing and overall learning in my children. They are positive and for the most part they communicated with me in an effective manner.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2015

We are new to the school but not the district, I can tell you We just love it, and is such a large difference from the other school we moved from in the district. The Principle, and Assistant Principle, the Nurse our 2nd grade teacher to the librarian, such wonderful and kind people.. We are so Happy to be at this school, My Son has had a great improvement in Happiness too :).. My son has a Heart condition which entails some special attention, and I couldn't be more happier with the way they are handling my son, Its a great pleasure going through my day knowing he is so happy at Central road.. I am pleased with the involvement the school offers. I rate this school a 5+...
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2011

Going into our 3rd year at Central Road, I've been impressed by the care of the teachers, the principal, and other staff. We volunteer regularly, and it's great to see how each teacher has taken the time to get to know my children on a social, emotional, and academic level. My older child was given opportunities to be challenged academically with some accelerated work when other schools may have just let her coast by with the norm. And I also appreciate that they value safety and respect. A couple of times when other children have done bullying acts towards my child, I reported them, and they were not taken lightly by the school. The principal, teachers, and asst. principal responded appropriately and with grave concern. My children have fun here and have had a great experience so far. It's a great, smaller community school.
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2010

I would agree w/ parents saying that the teachers and the staff i great! But my child went to numerous schools(4 diff.schools), due to moving. I have never seeing "bullying" on such level. There is a gang of kids, they all being together since pre-school, and as soon as a new child comes, they grab onto him and start bullying the heck out of him! I also talked to moms of two other new students, and they have the same problem. Everyone in school do not realize what's going on..... And the parents of bullies do not get notified by school staff and get involved!
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2010

Our volunteers are always hanging around Central Road School morning to after-school hours! Kids love to see parents roaming the halls or participating at school/ classroom events. As for myself I love when my son's 2nd grade classmates say I know you.. your Riley's mom! I smile real big and say yes I am! I wish all parents could experience that feeling. Just volunteer and its an amazing feeling and the children love it especially your own kids. oh..Can't forget the teachers. Every teacher is great. Not one child can say that's a bad teacher because that doesn't exist in this school.
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2010

They care about our kids and go the extra mile
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2010

I love the staff- they always go above and beyond-from the custodial staff to the teachers and office staff, I always feel my child is safe, well cared for and is learning lots of great things when he goes to Central Road School
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2010

I love Central School because my grandkids go there! My daughter (Julie Dawson)is very active with the school and always has such high praise for the things done there. Kids are important and schools play a part in developing them into positive people who enjoy learning. My daughter is so sold on Central that she would not consider moving unless her kids where still able to attend Central.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2010

The teachers are so caring and very involved with the students. The school rewards the kids for doing good!! Teach the school on the whole how to avoid becoming a bully and what to do if they see it happen. They encourage and nurture the idea of getting a higher eduaction. They make learning fun with hands on activities and computer skills. The best thing about the school though is how welcome you feel walking in. Everyone always has smile and says hello as you walk down the hall. Central Road is the best school!!!!
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2010

My grand children go there and they love all of there teachers and the extra incentives to work hard and stay out of trouble for example today they are having pancakes in the morning if you have not gotten in to trouble since school has started and my grand children said that no one that they know has been in trouble so there will be a lot of pancakes eaten today.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

The entire staff from maintenance to main office to all teachers are PHENOMENAL and the students have a great sense of pride and school spirit!! Our principal helps instill the positive attitudes that are shown, and has such great interest and dedication to the students and their success. Central Road parents and PTA are wonderful as well. Everyone feels so fortunate to be part of this school family!
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

Central Road is unique in that it really a community where parents, students and teachers are actively involved. The environment fosters academic excellence and respect for yourself and those around you.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

From a grandparent's point-of-view, having had three granddaughters attending Central Road, I feel that students are very fortunate to have such caring teachers and administrative staff working hard and with such care and humor to help them become all they can be.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

The teachers and facility take a genuine interest in their students. They make themselves available when parents have questions and follow up to see how their students/our children are doing at home.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

We love Central Road because It is our childrens family when they are not with us. The values we teach our children are reinforced even when they are away from us. It is a good feeling to know that they are cared for and nurtured in the same way when they are at school. When we see the enthusiasm in their faces when they learn something new and it is retained and recalled months later. That is when you know that your children are learning from people who truly want to make a difference in a childs life. After all it takes a village to raise a child. Thank you all for giving our children the gift of knowledge.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

CR rocks! The principal is great, the teachers are so positive and the PTA is very involved. Our test scores keep going up and the kids love learning. You can't ask for more!
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2010

I have two kids currently at Central Road and I have been very happy with their education and the quality of their teachers.