My daughter has attended Alice Byrne since 1st grade. I can't say enough great things about this school. They welcomed us warmly and it has been this way for 4 yrs and my daughter is now going into the 5th grade, and I wish she could just stay. I am a volunteer nearly every day and if they will have
... Read more me I will continue to volunteer even after my daughter goes to middle school. What an awesome school and staff. Thank you, Joyce Snyder Parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/09
Two of my children attend Alice Byrne. We requested to transfer to this school because we heard good things about it. The office staff is courteous and learned our kids' names quickly. Mrs. Clark (Kindergarten teacher) has been excellent at communicating with us and has handled our son's education
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Posted by a parent on 11/25/07
Excellent principal. Small group of very involved parents. Small community feel. All the teachers know almost every student. Safe, clean environment. Good academics. No after school programs. Mrs. Clark in K is awsome!
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/07
Alice Byrne is the 'Best' school! The entire staff there is extremely knowledgeable and knows all the kids by name. It is the last of small schools now days but very close knit. This school really cares about my childrens education. I wouldn't want my kids to go anywhwere but Alice Byrne School.
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Posted by a parent on 03/01/07
Alice Byrne is an exceptional school. I have been involved with this school for 4 years now and have two children currently attending. This school has a high level of parental involvement. I volunteer at least one morning a week. I am always made to feel welcome and appreciated. It is obvious that
... Read more the students are valued, respected, and loved. I don't feel like any students fall through the cracks here-- the teachers continually go beyond the call of duty to meet the students' individual learning needs. It is well-known throughout the community that this is a caring school with exemplary academics. There is an ideal balance of a warm, family environment and an excellent academic curriculum. I am proud that my children attend here. My children love it, too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/06
This school has become such a disappointment, that I'm getting my kids out of there while their education is not completely lost. Very sad situation.
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Posted by a parent on 09/05/06
my two boys have gone to Alice Byrne Elementary School since 1998.The last few years have increasingly been more and more of a disappointment.THe last two years for my son have been very stressful.No organization,from his teacher.Not any clear indication that anyone even cares.The warmth of previous
... Read more years is not there.The homework is way too much.My youngest son certainly did not have nearly the caliber of teachers that my older son was lucky enough to expierience.An unfortunate end to my childs last year of elementary school.It's hard to even get him out the door in the morning anymore. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/06
I currently have three children attending Alice Byrne Elementary, one has already graduated. Alice Byrne is a wonderful school. The staff and prinicpal know all the kids names and treat them with the utmost respect. The teachers go out of their way to meet the individual needs of each student. Because
... Read more of the small size of the school, it truly feels like a family environment. There is a diverse population of children from all socio-economic levels. The staff sets a high standard for the students to achieve and in return gives the students the support needed to accomplish that. Mrs. Peach, the prinicpal, is hands on and on a first name basis with all the kids. She is frequently on the playground, in the cafeteria, and in the classrooms. She does an outstanding job in motivating both her staff and the students. I would highly recommend Alice Byrne school to anyone. Read less
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Yuma schools — Alice Byrne Elementary School is located at 811 W 16th St, Yuma AZ 85364. 811 W 16th St is in the 85364 ZIP code in Yuma, AZ The school district for Alice Byrne Elementary School is the Yuma Elementary School District 1. Alice Byrne Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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