Upham Elementary School

35 Wynnewood Road

School District

Wellesley
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:8
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on July 16, 2024

My overall experience at Upham was a positive one. Teachers were supportive and wanted students to do their best and learn as much as possible. Students, for the most part, were kind and respectful to each other. Upham created a learning environment well suited for every child. I’m grateful to have had such a fun, interesting, and educational elementary school experience. Upham holds a special place in the hearts of many, and it’s sad to see it go.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2013

So disappointed in this school really thought it would be an excellent academic environment for my kids (in fact, we moved to Wellesley for the schools). The class size is very small (17 to 22 students) which should be a major plus, but unfortunately it is not. What surprises me the most is that even in 5th grade, it seems like the kids are in a pre-school environment. They are babied. They are not being challenged or prepared for the rigors and organizational skills necessary for middle school. There is basically no home work. Just one sheet of math & 30 minutes of reading. There are no book reports or research projects (initially I was relieved because getting my kids to sit down and really put in the effort to recap & evaluate a book or topic was a challenge but in the end it is definitely worth it) . I find it very difficult to gauge how my kids are doing on a weekly basis. No tests/quizzes come home on Fridays (at our previous school, they had a spelling test every week & math tests, etc. every few weeks or so & the tests came home in their backpacks). And there are no after school on campus structured activities. Why can't they offer this? So sad and disappointed.
Submitted by other on March 12, 2011

great school. family atmosphere . wonderful teachers. I have only heard good things about this school from a number of parents.