Collier Elementary School

3900 North Bear Canyon Road

School District

Tucson Unified District
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 02, 2021

We have loved our time at Collier so far. It is a smaller school so kids get a lot of individual support and are able to age up into different grades with their friends. The teachers and staff are fantastic and help make the school a positive environment for the kids. There are a lot of fun family activities, after-school activities, and ways to be involved. I would highly recommend Collier!
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2020

I rate it a 0! After recieving the report cards and see the comments on it that kinda seal the deal for me!
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2016

Collier has great teachers and staff! The academics are rigorous enough, and the kids enjoy learning!
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2015

Our experience at Collier Elementary has been wonderful. From the caring teachers and principal to the office staff, custodian and other staff. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2015

I have annually donated to Collier Elementary for many years. It is disturbing, however, to read that a group of parents has forced a decision to decline funds generated by the presence of cellular towers on school property. Collier is an an academic institution that should be driven by sound and known science, not conspirational heresay. If these parents are so cavalier about funds for education, then they will have to do without my continued support.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2014

Truly one of the best elementary schools in Tucson! We were made to feel like family from day 1. My daughter was going to another wonderful elementary school (Van Horne) when it closed and merged with Bloom (which we hated - for numerous reasons!!). We quickly went searching for a school we could love as much as Van Horne...and Collier was it! The teachers are warm and caring, the staff is friendly and the principal is a wonderful and involved leader. Involved parents, fun activities...we really loved our time at this school.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2014

We've loved our experience at Collier. My son and daughter went to K-2nd here and we love the small, close knit environment. We'd recommend this school to anyone!
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2013

I am so pleased with the teachers, parents, and other students at Collier. My daughter has a speech delay, and her teacher has gone out of her way to make sure that she has kept up with the other students. The class sizes are small, the teachers love what they are doing, and the atmosphere is gorgeous. I highly recommend this school
Submitted by other on November 13, 2012

Wonderful, committed teachers! Great community school with a focus on academic excellence and extracurricular programs.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2012

My oldest son attends Collier through open enrollment. We have had a great experience and wonderful teachers every year. He has special needs and the special education staff is great and I appreciate that Collier has inclusion. A great A+ school!!
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2012

Collier Elementary is a fabulous school. The students work hard to achieve their goals and the teachers are there to help and support them at all times!
Submitted by other on February 13, 2012

Collier offers a family oriented environment with a strong focus on academics. The staff is dedicated to excellence and goes the extra mile to help each student reach their potential.
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2012

Collier is an AMAZING school! The teachers are dedicated to each and every student. They offer so many additional opportunites for my children such as; a comprehensive school physical program, an Art Parent Program in additional art program, music education, band and orchestra, Spanish, and an awarded track program. All teachers are GATE trained and most certified and considered a GATE Inclusive School, and offer tutoring. They also have a preschool, before and after-school program and summer program that has added additional academic success for both of my children. The staff is so friendly, I would recommend Collier to anyone!
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2012

Collier is an excellent School. I have been a parent there for six years. It has its ups and downs. But, there is a strong core of parents and teachers that are committed to it. Many parents continue to volunteer after their children have moved on to middle school. All teachers are currently Gate trained. Two teachers are OMA trained. They offer a music program incorporated in the curriculum for all ages, they have a community school run preschool and aftercare, PE, track, Chess Club, Spanish and after school tutoring. After this year there will be Promethean boards in all classrooms. They are in the process of completing a butterfly/hummingbird garden at the school. The kids have collected over $4000 for the March of Dimes over the last two years. I could go on and on. Come by for a visit and make your own decision.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2011

This school has no leadership and fails on every level. The academic ratings continue to fall year after year. Look at the numbers! The population continues to decline year after year. Look at the numbers! Try a charter school.