I have been extremely happy with the education my children are receiving at Orangewood. The administration and the teachers are excellent and very involved in the school community. Parents are also very involved and it is a great learning environment. There is a lot of diversity and the atmosphere is
... Read more very positive at this school. We love it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/05/09
Orangewood is an excellent school especially for 6th grade. The teachers are very understanding and the students get to go on field trips that follow their cirriculum. Most of these children would never get to experience such an enjoyable time. And they are learning too, that is what is so wonderful
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Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
I have a 4th grader and a child who will attend K in the fall. My husband and I fell our daughter has recieved an excellent education at Orangewood. There is desire and success at Orangewood to teach every child from the ESL student to the highly gifted. The teachers are wanting to bring technology
... Read more into the classroom and use it for the students benefit. They want to see the students succeed. There is also a community feel to the school from the school plays to the spring fling and the fall festival. We are now a K-8 and our family is extremely happy at Orangewood. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/08
I have two children at Orangewood. I have been absolutely thrilled with the education they have received! I am so impressed with the teachers and their incredible involvement and passion towards their students. I really feel like the principal is open to the ideas of the parents and teachers in order
... Read more to constantly improving every aspect of the entire educational process. I am very involved (in PTO and Site Council) and have been able to see firsthand how good ideas are being implemented. In addition to the outstanding teachers, I think Orangewood is one of the most beautiful schools I have ever been to. The students' art is always on display throughout the school and the library (and library staff) is fantastic! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/07
I love Orangewood! The Teachers are excellent, and really care! I am about to move out of this area, and I'm terrified of the new schools reviews. I went to Orangewood when I was young, this is definitely my comfort zone. These Teachers can not be beat! Have some bullying issues, but it is the kids,
... Read more probably nothing out of the ordinary. I would still recommend this school to everybody! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/03/07
This is a new school with great structure and discipline. It has great facilities but small classrooms for upper levels. Most teachers and curriculums are excellent. The art, music, and PE offerings are great as well as other extra curricular offerings. There is a group of very devoted parents who help
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Orangewood is a wonderful wschool, in which I currently have 2 full time students and one in their half-day head start program. I attented Orangewood elemetary and I feel the school has only gotten better. We have great teachers their, that motivate our children, and make us feel more secure as parents.
... Read more The washington elementary school district is one of the oldest and best in the state of Arizona, and I am greatsul that I was able to be a part of this institution of learning and was able to also, offer my own children the opportunity to also take part. Thank You. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/05
Orangewood is a wonderful wschool, in which I currently have 2 full time students and one in their half-day head start program. I attented Orangewood elemetary and I feel the school has only gotten better. We have great teachers their, that motivate our children, and make us feel more secure as parents.
... Read more The washington elementary school district is one of the oldest and best in the state of Arizona, and I am greatsul that I was able to be a part of this institution of learning and was able to also, offer my own children the opportunity to also take part. Thank You. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/05
I was very happy to have my children attend Orangewood Elementary School. First the teachers: excellent and very caring about their students. You can see that they go out of their way to help your child and enjoy doing it. At least in my experience, all three of my children always had good teachers.
... Read more They have an after school program that is great fun for the children, but at the same time they continue learning. The school has an excellent music department which gives the children opportunity to sing, dance, and perform. In my opinion, parents at this school are very involved. If I could take Orangewood School with me to Texas, I would. Thank you, on behalf of my children and I, for three of the best school years! Read less
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Phoenix schools — Orangewood Elementary School is located at 7337 N 19th Ave, Phoenix AZ 85021. 7337 N 19th Ave is in the Alhambra neighborhood and 85021 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Orangewood Elementary School is the Washington Elementary School District 6. Orangewood Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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