Desert Willow Elementary School

9400 East Esmond Loop

School District

Vail Unified District
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on September 14, 2022

I went to this school for elementary school. I had the best time for the six years there. I would recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2022

This is our second year sending our child to Desert Willow and it’s been nothing but amazing. The teachers and staff are all incredibly friendly. Even after the bell rang for class to start, the principal was out front making sure each kid who was arriving had the opportunity to get breakfast. Our child looks forward to going to school and we are amazed at how much he’s learned and retained. The school puts on plenty of extra curricular activities and celebrations!
Submitted by other on January 28, 2020

I when to this school and am know in middle school it is a horrible school if your kid has a disability never send your kid here the “helpers” where very mean and even hit these kids. The teachers and staff are the worse and the principal I cannot believe see has this job see is so horrible that vice principal don’t work with her for more than a year
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2011

The school has been named an Excelling School for 6 year in a row. My son thrives at Desert Willow. He is given many opportunites outside the classroom that he has not received at other schools. The community environement makes my family feel very welcome whenever on campus. I love Desert Willow!