My child has been at Edison 4 years and I think it's important for parents to be aware of some 'lacking' areas. The test scores are stressed to the point where teaching isn't always the focus. I have to supplement a lot of teaching at home to catch my son up to speed. Maybe my philosophy on education
... Read more is just different compared to today's world but I think children should enjoy school. If a child get's benched for running at recess then I think we have missed the point of kids being kids. There is a point where things can be too PC. More hands on learning should be encouraged as well. Anyways, I write my review not to discourage you from Edison but in hope that you will consider other aspects of your child's needs. Having the highest test scores does not imply your child has truly learned the material. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
My 8 yo twins started at Edison this fall in 3rd grade. They were at a great school in Oakland and I was really worried that their new school would not measure up, but I had nothing to fear. Edison welcomed us immediately and my kids had a seamless transition. One of my daughters is in speech and
... Read more they got her going right away and even made up for time that had been lost during her transition. The principal is really involved and actually called my house to give me some positive feedback that she had heard from my daughter's teacher about how well my daughter was adjusting to the new school! My girls say that 3rd grade is the best year ever. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/07
Excellent Neighborhood School. High quality education. Students are encouraged to be respectful of faculty and each other. Good PTA involvement. Homogeneous school, lacking diversity.
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Posted by a parent on 09/02/07
Where else can you get kids who like to go to school, parents who actually walk their kids to school and volunteer every week and teachers who actually like their jobs? It's just a feel good place all around. Getting a '10' rating on test scores is icing on the cake!
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
Great school. Parents a very involved, academics are overalll quite good. Music program is OK. PTA runs a fabulous art docent program. Lots of afterschool enrichment classes are offered through the PTA and Alameda Education Foundation.
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Posted by a parent on 10/28/05
Academically this school was very good, but I didn't agree with full days for kindergarteners and haven't seen it in any other districts I've dealt with.
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Posted by a parent on 04/04/05
In my opinion, Edison is the best elementary school in Alameda and not just because it has some of the best test scores. It has a unique combination of involved parents (who are not obsessed with their child's level of achievement), warm and caring teachers, community involvement all in a fantastic neighborhood.
... Read more Of course, if you don't live w/in the Edison boundries it is near impossible to get your kid in. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/04
We have been incredibly pleased with the quality of education provided by Edison's teachers. With one child now in middle school and one currently at Edison, we have personal experience with quite a few of the teachers. The only less-than-optimal teachers we've had are no longer at Edison. Our older
... Read more child was very well prepared by Edison for middle school. But the best thing about Edison's teachers is that even while holding the students to high standards, they are generally warm and caring people. Ms. Whitman (3rd grade) even attended my daughter's Girl Scout bridging ceremony on a Saturday! Read less
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Alameda schools — Edison Elementary School is located at 2700 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda CA 94501. 2700 Buena Vista Ave is in the 94501 ZIP code in Alameda, CA The school district for Edison Elementary School is the Alameda Unified School District. Edison Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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