Laurel Dell Elementary School

225 Woodland Avenue

School District

San Rafael City Elementary
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 18, 2021

Our family loves Laurel Dell. Our son is entering 2nd grade next year, so his Elementary school experience has been a bit of a wacky one as both his Kindergarten and 1st grade years were affected by COVID closures. The principal and teachers have been extraordinary throughout the past two years. My son is performing at or above grade level, which is incredible considering half of his elementary education has been remote. The staff is dedicated to student safety, well-being, and academic success, and it shows. The Laurel Dell staff and parent community is loving and we have something very special here.
Submitted by parent on July 16, 2020

I rate my experience a ten, I miss our school and can't wait to get back to in-person learning after the pandemic.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2017

Excellent! My student is a minority and we come from a lower socioeconomic background yet he is excelling in all academic subjects. Administration leaders are strong and carry the school with pride and grace. They care for students and go above and beyond for their students. Go lions!!!
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2014

I have been very impressed with Laurel Del Elementary. My son has special needs, so I make it a point to be a super involved parent. Since I constantly reach out to the teachers and staff I know firsthand how amazing these people really are. They have created an environment where my son is truly thriving. I am so thankful for the personal attention and tailored curriculum, which has allowed my son to surpass expectations given his disability. What a blessing this school has been for my family.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2014

Laurel Dell Elementary is a lovely school and well worth the cost of home ownership in the area. The staff are consistently polite, competent and do an excellent job. Academic achievement is the norm for these kids. My children are having such a wonderful experience. During their time at Laurel Dell we have had zero issues of any kind. I couldn t be happier.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2014

Excellent School. Committed teachers and parents. Would not consider ever sending my son anywhere else.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2014

We have had 2 kids at this school and have had wonderful experiences. The small and diverse community, extremely committed teachers, many enrichment programs and use of data to create small groups to challenge children at every level make it a unique and wonderful learning environment.
Submitted by parent on July 28, 2014

Laurel Dell Elementary is a wonderful community of families determined to make sure that the children get the most diverse, enriching, fulfilling and enjoyable educational experience. We have experienced immense support from the teachers and staff but you need to be an involved parent. It makes such a huge difference regardless of the school you child attends.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2014

This school is an amazing experience for your children. My two children went through here as the "luckier" kids of our county not needing much. They not only received an excellent academic education but they have received an education in understanding other cultures both ethnically and economically. My kids are well rounded in sports, dance and music much due to the schools success as well as our decision as parents to involve them in these activities outside of school. My children were never made "fun of" such as for being a boy who took dance, etc rather, his peers thought it was cool. The "bullying", shunning, and "mean girl" ordeals I witnessed my friends having to deal with at neighboring schools were very sad and they just didn't exist at Laurel Del because we have children with real issues and the school handles them beautifully and teaches all the children acceptance. With less than 200 children at the school, a darling play yard, green house, loving teachers, this is where you should send your child. Don't let scores and labels scare you away- you will be sorry. If you are zoned for this school and have the option to go here- don't pass it up!
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2012

Worse School!! I moved out of this neighborhood just to take my autistic son out of this school. They send him home everyday like he was a criminal. Now he goes to Dixie school district and they are GREAT, the Principal is very active and teachers are very committed.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2011

My child is special needs and I'm concerned that the school needs more help learning how to assist these special needs children. My child is developly behind in his social skills due to a speech problem. He reacts immaturly to social situations when all he wants to do is make friends and play. He doesn't understand how to do this properly and it seems that the school principle and secretary just want to label him and put him in a corner rather than try to help him and other kids learn and teach him how to play together. This is our second year at this school and I'm really dissappointed in seeing this pattern. I'm going to write a letter today and hopefully get him the additional help he needs. Wish me luck.