Hazel Avenue Elementary School

45 Hazel Avenue

School District

West Orange Public
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 03, 2018

Great community school. Very active PTA. Wonderful parents that really care about their neighborhood school! Diversity exposes kids to many points of views. All around a great school in a lovely neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on December 12, 2016

The teachers are wonderful and dedicated to the children! The PTA is great! They are forward thinking in creating fun events and fundraisers for the school.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2016

Teachers and admin are committed and caring. It's a small neighborhood school and we live it here!
Submitted by parent on February 17, 2016

We moved here from New York and both my girls had an awesome educational experience here. Many enrichment opportunities were offered to them, art, music and gifted and talented programs. Both of them scored top of the district in standardized tests (teachers proudly shared this info) and they went on to many great achievements. In addition both developed strong community bonds and great friends - as did I. Hazel is a wonderful school and we have many wonderful memories of our time there.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2015

We are so happy with this small little school in our neighborhood. Our two children are so happy here - it's diverse in culture and Dr. Acevedo is an amazing principal. Love love love Hazel Ave!
Submitted by parent on December 15, 2013

Truly fantastic school with amazing principal! It has a lot to offer for the children and is very safe. Art program is great, the music teacher is fantastic, gym teacher is young and fun with a lot of new ideas. School garden is beautiful! We are happy with this school.
Submitted by parent on June 14, 2013

Hazel Elementary school has a family atmosphere. There is no bussing, which allows families to get to know each other and makes parents feel more connected. The principle is amazing and has such care and concern for our children and a passion for what he does. There are so many ways for families to get involved in the school . My 2 children have thrived and love their school!
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2013

Hazel Elementary is a fantastic school, a gem in the Valley section of West Orange. Hazel has great teachers and an absolutely outstanding principal who is truly in touch with the community. Parent involvement is improving year after year, as are test scores due to programs implemented by our principal.
Submitted by parent on July 15, 2012

This is a great school with a very dedicated faculty and staff. The PTA works tirelessly and the principal is incredible! What a great community-we are so happy that our son is here. Our school has an extensive gardening program, a wonderful enrichment program, a Wellness Committee, and many more parent/teacher/PTA run programs and all within walking distance of our house!
Submitted by parent on October 29, 2010

I love Hazel Ave. school because the great students, the wonderful teachers and a very enthusiastic principal and hard working PTA.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2010

This school is a gem. Our new principal is phenominal. He's intelligent, innovative, approachable, and passionate about learning. His energy and commitment have inspired a new wave of parental involvement. Hazel is truly a neighborhood school; everyone walks to and from with their children. My friends in surrounding schools and towns are jealous that we leave our house 5 minutes before school starts, don't have to worry about long lines of cars at pick-up and drop-off, and that the children get to play afterwards with their friends in the playground or field or schoolyard. We also have our own Rainbow Garden, complete with student plantings and an outdoor classroom. For families looking for a vibrant, diverse, foot-friendly community school, this is a great fit.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2010

I agree with comment that this school is overshadowed by the Gregory school. This school is fabulous!!!. Strong PTA, great administration and a very close knit school community makes this school wonderful. The teachers are dedicated, caring and professional educators. The low rating is not reflective of poor teaching but rather a higher percentage of ESL students that are zoned for this school which negatively impacts the scores.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2008

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Submitted by student on July 09, 2008

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