Southold Elementary School

420 Oaklawn Avenue

Southold, NY 11971

School District

Southold Union Free
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:8
Type

public

School Map for Southold Union Free School District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 06, 2023

Buyer beware! Don’t enroll your child in this school unless he/she behaves perfectly. They’re notorious for sending police to homes and expelling students. The teachers and staff are overpaid (salaries are public info) and lazy. Bad teachers are not managed as their often “locals” which no one will do anything about. There have been numerous complaints about unfair practices at this school with the board of Ed. Do your research, enrollment is steadily declining but their wages keep going up!
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2016

Both of my children go to Southold Elementary and are excelling wonderfully. The teachers really pay attention to all the students. The school is very neat and organized with a tentative staff. We are looking forward to many years to come.
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2016

My children have had a wonderful experience at Southold Elementary so far. The teachers are caring, well informed, and the school seems to be run more like a private school w the consideration and importance of each student. Both my children 7 and 4 (Pre-K) come home happy and are eager to talk about their day and what they have learned. No complaints at all and happy smart kids!
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2014

Worthy noting are comments by staff below! The comments are grammatically incorrect and filled with spelling errors. That is life at Southold! These are the people teaching your children. The District is more concerned with what the staff is paid and their never ending benefits. Taxes continue to rise as the student population has declined over the last 10 years. The cost per student is near $30,000! The Board of Education Members are very proud of their mess so there is little hope for a beneficial public education, that is not their priority.
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2011

Ecellent teachers and a great principle. All staff members work as a team and there is high parent involvement. Small class sizes makes for more one on one time with the teacher
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2011

i fully agree with -n get a great tutor you will need it. The teachers o NOT care about the students! They have no enthusiasm or energy! The principal cares about the teachers but not about the students or their education!
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2011

Get a good tutor , you will need it. We came from other school districts and I have never seen such teacher apathy.
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2010

I think the fact that the most recent "glowing" reviews were written on the same day speaks volumes - perhaps there was an elitist PTA meeting the night before. Just check out the NY state rankings for this district. 'Nuff said. Also check out the grammar and spelling written by one of the teachers in their review. Terrifying!
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2010

This school and the people working in it, care about our kids & it shows! My kids love school and I think that says alot.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2010

Dedicated - compassionate teachers - and administration / open communication / clean / safe. Very nice school!
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2010

They have teachers who have been making a difference in my children's lives for 19 years! Lots of great experience makes them truly understand what is best for children!
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

Amazing kids and great teachers...who could ask for more!
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2006

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