Romona Elementary School

600 Romona Road

School District

Wilmette 39
Grade

PK, K-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 12, 2024

We love Romona! Our kids are excited to go to school every day and the teachers and administration make it easy to communicate with them and know what’s happening at school. As someone who didn’t love going to school, I’m so happy to see my kids excited almost everyday to go learn.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2024

We relocated to the district last year, and our son is enjoying his time at school. The principal is exceptionally kind and caring, and the majority of the teachers are super nice.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2023

They seem really behind the times. If your kid looks and acts like the majority group, they may find their place, but even so, it doesn’t appear that kids feel free in this district to be and express themselves. I don’t believe this is a healthy environment.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2020

We have had two children make the progression through Romona. All of the faculty and parent organizations have made this a memorable, positive experience for our children. Easily the most diverse and well rounded school in Wilmette.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2017

We are now four years into having kids at Romona. The teachers are wonderful and Principal Anderson is amazing. Our son has food allergies and the staff calls us the day before an allergic item is served at the cafeteria to let us know. There is tons of parental involvement, in a good way. They will also assign reading groups and provide additional challenges for children who are academically excelling. Go Mustangs!
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2015

We have a fourth grader and Kindergartener at Romona. Our fourth grader has been there since Kindergarten and the experience has been nothing but the best. She's one of the youngest in her class and started out a little bit behind and the teachers really got her up to speed and to a great place. The teachers are all caring, professional and dedicated to helping each child achieve as best as they can. Special shout out to Ms Brenner (Kindergarten teacher) - one of the best you'll come across anywhere!
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2015

Our son has a speech delay so we moved from Chicago to Wilmette. The staff has been very attentive and we have noticed immediate improvement. Our son is happier and we could not be more pleased with Romona.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

We recently moved into D39 for the schools and can't say enough about how happy we are with our decision. Dr. Glowacki is an impeccable leader. The nurse and administration staff are courteous and welcoming. I second the previous reviewer by saying that the nurse goes to great lengths to ensure that my son remains safe around allergens. We too receive calls to remind us they will be serving fish the next day (one of my son's food allergies). Further, they are very progressive in their teaching. My son was an early reader and has been put in a special reading group with children who read at his level. He is also in a special math group which breaks out of his home classroom three times a week. They teach Spanish daily, computer lab(including the iPad and PC), art, science, and music. He is challenged and very happy at Romona. I also want to note that the diversity at the school is plentiful , offering my son exposure to many different cultures. I highly recommend this school to all! The resources are plentiful and can cater to many special needs.
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2012

My kids moved from Romona. School is good for academic but not good at support for kids who need support. My son had an Alopecia areata and I guessed he had a stress by school. His hair recovered after he changed school. I felt that school tryoing to show best school at district but staff lost mind what need to support kids. School is important for kids. Kids spending almost their life at school. Please feel heart of students.