Kimball Hill Elementary School

2905 Meadow Drive

School District

Palatine Central Consolidated 15
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 31, 2023

We love Kimball Hill School! We have had wonderful experiences with classroom teachers and support staff. The principal is approachable and does a great job running the school.
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2022

This school is terrible. I wish the district would intervene. They are doing such a disservice to these kids. It starts at the top. The principal is rude, they don't take bullying seriously, and the kids aren't learning anything.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2020

My husband was once a student there and now our kids got there. He has built friendships from elementary school that he still has today. I see this with my own kids as well. Rating a school on test scores can be deceiving. Especially because students with higher achieving score get moved to the gifted programs at other schools. This doesn't show a "true" picture of Kimball Hill. It's not about the test, but about how much YOU as a parent value your child's education. If you build the relationship with the school and staff and vest your time into your child, they will ultimately be successful!
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2020

this is not a good school at all
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2019

The teachers that I have interacted with are excellent, the new principal is in her second year and appears very proactive and engaged with her school.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2019

My personal experience as a student and now a mother of a student has been nothing short of wonderful!
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2019

So far we have had a positive experience.
Submitted by parent on January 20, 2019

We have had a wonderful experience at Kimball Hill. It is a small community of families and educators who are involved in their children's education. The school offers family activities periodically in the evenings. Each activity has had a lot of participation. I hope to see continued support from school administration, the PTA and the families of Kimball Hill. Parents and families are children's first and primary educators. We can not put all of the responsibility on teachers and schools. In addition, we can not compare test scores of students from year to year. Each child has their own learning styles. We should focus on the growth of the individual child.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2019

Currently all three of my children attend Kimball Hill. All three have different learning styles and Kimball Hill has been very accommodating.
Submitted by parent on November 16, 2018

My kid is enjoying the school and also the hot meal lunch as well ;D They could improve more academic skills. I hope the average of test score also will be improved.
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2018

Kimball Hill has loads of dedicated teachers and staff who make the school a safe enjoyable and exciting educational experience. My son loves it at kimball hill. I recommend to all my friends of younger kids to look past the results you see from testing that is not the full picture nor are rant-like comments from parents who don’t take responsibility for their role in their child’s school experience.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2017

All of my sons teachers have been FANTASTIC so far! We really enjoy the focused attention he's had throughout the years. Great school overall
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2014

If anyone thinks Kimball Hill is a good school they don't know anything about quality. The principal is rude and has the personality of a rock. The teachers hired are some of the worst I have encountered. The assistants in the building especially the short one with dyed blond hair and glasses and the big mouth who smells like smoke are terrible to the children. Any future schools these kids go to will have to do catch up work. One word to describe the school is brutal!
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2014

After a revolving door of principals we have had the same one for three school years now, so that's an improvement. On the positive side....there are two or three teachers who are utterly amazing. The kind of teachers parents dream of their children having. Jerry, the head custodian is one of the nicest people you could meet, and there seems to finally be a long term admin. On the negative side, most teachers are rude, non caring and seem to care less about students. The PAs are frightening in their treatment if children, building security is a joke at best and bullying is rampant. Despite the no tolerance policy on bullying here nothing is done to enforce it. I've often seen deliberate bullying take place right in front of a PA with no consequences. My child has been taught almost nothing in this entire school year that he didn't walk in the first day already knowing. if I could take my children out of this school, i would without hesitation.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2014

Our daughter is having a wonderful experience at Kimball Hill. The administration, teachers and support staff are positive, proactive and genuinely care for the students. They are creative and responsive to students needs.
Submitted by other on February 27, 2014

Kimball Hill is an awful school. The only decent person in the building is Jerry the maintenance man. The teachers are rude. Everyone is whispering and talking behind each others backs. The aides in the classrooms scream and yell and demean the children. Sadly, the special ed students are victim to this the most. Parents need to be concerned.
Submitted by other on November 14, 2013

Kimball Hill is an ok school. BTW this is from a students standpoint of view. The teachers ared pretty nice but the program assistants can get a lil annoying or sketchy. Sometimes rude to others( as far as i can see) Ik that we couldnt keep a principle but overall they've all been nice and this year they are better than past years. From kindergarten to 6th grade in which i am now, i have sorta not liked this school making me want to switch. The students however are kind of jerks at times in my years there and this is coming from a major minor point sheet student right here. Overall there are better choices
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2013

Over the last three years the school has shown MUCH improvement, mainly because we finally have a principal who is dedicated to the school. District as a whole are very receptive to parent involvement. And for all the "failing school" marks below - Central Road failed this year. Focus on how well your student does - they are challenged, and if you keep on how they are doing, they will succeed.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2013

The school has had trouble with principals in the past but from what I have seen this far it seems to be taking on a new direction. Principal seems very dedicated to school and new assistant is very nice. Teachers have always been very hard workers and seem to work together. They have given me much support with helping my children. Hoping this newer principal stays due to the positive change occurring in school.
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2013

I am very concerned that in the 5 years my children have been at Kimball Hill there have been 3 principals and as many Assistant Principals. Art teachers have also been inconsistant unfortunately. I do not feel that there is much accountability for the teachers and personal experience has taught that there is a strong political hierarchy. I feel that my children are receiving a mediocre education that we must supplement at home. I also feel that this decline in solid education that teaches critical thinking and independent reasoning is a thing of the past and Kimball Hill is likely no different from any other public school in that regard. I do not have much confidence in the current school administration and find communication to be weak. The fact that there is only one formal conference a year during the week of Thanksgiving none the less is tragic at best. My children have had a couple of very solid teachers and are honor roll children but overall I am not overly impressed with the quality, caring or passion of the leadership or staff of Kimball Hill. As a parent I continue to take full responsibility for my kids' education and do not rely on Kimball Hill.