Education is important but so are other values that you hope are to be demonstrated by teachers and staff. We have experienced instances several times where we were assured one thing by the principal and staff to find out it was not actually being done as we were told. To put your mind at ease, be
... Read more prepared to actually pop in and observe. Especially in special classes and lunch. For most kids this is probably an ok school. However, if your child needs even a little special accomodation, be careful since sometimes things seem too good to be true. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/02/09
I have a child that attended Sandpiper elementary and as fantastic I believed that school was, I was completely blown away by North Ranch. The Pre K program, more than prepared my little one, and Ms. Toaspern (teacher for Kinder) -- Well, could not have asked for anyone better! She's fantastic! No experience
... Read more in working with the principal, but when you have a child that loves to be in school because of the envirmonment and the teacher, there usually isn't a need to be in the Principal's office.. ;) Here comes 1st grade!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
We have both of our daughters at North Ranch and couldn't be more pleased with how involved the principal is in their education. Dr. Hartley is very open to talk to and easy to get on her calendar. We love North Ranch.
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Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
A community is where people take care of each other; a concept never forgotten within the education at North Ranch. Children are supported, nurtured, and educated with a surety that gives them the confidence to move forward in a positive direction. A goal met through a community of staff that work
... Read more together and support each other with unconditional consistency. A+ and then some! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
We have had an amazing experience at North Ranch Elementary School. We have two children who have thoroughly enjoyed their teachers and we have been more than pleased with the academics, teacher involvement with the parents, and the overall feel of the school and adminstration.
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Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
Dont be fooled! This is not an A+ school anymore! The principal is not approachable. She ignores the kids when she passes them and fills the parents with false securities. This principal does not have the best interest of the children at heart. The school preaches compassion however this principal
... Read more lacks it! There are a few good teachers and a wonderful PTA that try to make up for the school's shortcomings. Education is ok if your child has a good teacher and wonderful honors teacher! Enrollement is going down in this school for a reason... Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/09
We have been pleased with North Ranch. Good teachers, good parent involvement, good principal.
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Posted by a parent on 03/25/09
I must say, I took my son out of North Ranch, and placed him in the Madison School District. There is a huge difference. North Ranch is a great school, but as for activities, such as music, clubs, after care, spanish, oh my god, they have spanish classes at Madison! and sports, North Ranch doesnt have
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Posted by a parent on 02/21/09
We just moved to Scottsdale. Before purchasing our house I met with Dr. Hartley, the principal, and took a tour of the school. I was very impressed with the school's philosophy of educating the whole child, making them responsible learners and members of a community. My son has settled in and we are
... Read more all even more thrilled with North Ranch. We were paying for private enducation and now realize that does make it better. The type of work the kids do is not 'busy work' it makes them think. My son comes home talking about the science projects and what composers they were listening to. The children are also so respectful of each other. I don't see the the grabbing and goofing around that never ends well. It is an amazing school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/09
We just moved to Scottsdale. Before purchasing our house I met with Dr. Hartley, the principal, and took a tour of the school. I was very impressed with the school's philosophy of educating the whole child, making them responsible learners and members of a community. My son has settled in and we are
... Read more all even more thrilled with North Ranch. We were paying for private enducation and now realize that does make it better. The type of work the kids do is not 'busy work' it makes them think. My son comes home talking about the science projects and what composers they were listening to. The children are also so respectful of each other. I don't see the the grabbing and goofing around that never ends well. It is an amazing school. Read less
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Scottsdale schools — North Ranch Elementary School is located at 16406 N 61st Pl, Scottsdale AZ 85254. 16406 N 61st Pl is in the 85254 ZIP code in Scottsdale, AZ The school district for North Ranch Elementary School is the Paradise Valley Unified Sd 69. North Ranch Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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