We are new to Royal Oaks this year. Our son has always gone to a very small private school. We decided to enter the public school system this year due to our financial situation. We have been so pleasantly surprised by this school and staff. The principal, Mrs. Kolodinski, is very accessable. She
... Read more is always walking around the campus and participating in all the different activities around the school. Mind Institue is a fascinating concept and all the extra curricular classes are great! Although it is early in the year, it seems that everytime we go to a meeting or school function, we walk away with an even better impression of Royal Oaks Elementary School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
My daughter has been attending RO for 3 years and we love it. We really like all the in school extra programs the school offers-mind institute(teaches students to play the piano and use the computer to develop critical thinking skills), and CGI(teaches math in a fun and interactive way). My daughter
... Read more also loves all the afterschool programs such as chess club, Spanish, kids theatre, science and art in starting this year. The staff has high standards for academics and behavior. I love having a dress code. The kids can focus on learning and not what everyone's wearing. I would like to see the schools technology updated and I will be talking to the new principal and the PTA to see what we can do to make that happen this year. More parents in our community should take a look at the curriculum and all the school has to offer. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/08
This is our first year at Royal Oaks and we love it! The teachers and Principal are fantastic. We appreciate the high standards across the board - academics, discipline and 'the dress code'. Royal Oaks is the safe and challenging environment needed to produce successful students and adults. We are
... Read more THANKFUL for all they do for our children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/08
I will have to agree with most of the reviews here. It's such a disappointment to know that the school is a great one but has a not so pleasant principal. My own experience has been of a single mom doing my BEST with both my children. They are at the top of their class yet the principal overlooks at
... Read more that and harrasses me if my kids are just a few minutes late, she even went on to tell them personally that they had the worst tardies record, I was furious, not only was this not true but she had no right to make my children feel awful. I'm glad this is going to be their last year there. p.s. my kids can't wait to change schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/17/07
I went to Royal Oaks, and so did my 2 kids for kinder, 1st, and 2nd. I love the school, but the only fault is the Principal. My son who was diagnosed as moderately autistic received very unfair treatment towards him from her. I found her extremely condescending, judgemental, and a major downfall for
... Read more such a great school. Excellent teachers, and a wonderful librarian, but an awful disappointment Mrs.Deitra Reed turned out to be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/07
I have been a Royal Oaks parent for the past 15 years and I wouldn't have my children attend anywhere else. The teachers are wonderful and caring. The principal has high standards and our children only benefit from this. If you expect more, then you will get more. I love the racial diversity you find
... Read more at Royal Oaks and the learning obtained from this privelege is immeasurable. Royal Oaks is definitely the best school in Duarte. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/16/07
Overall I think this school is pretty good. My three children went there, although my first child had a different principal. The teachers and staff are great. The only things that I worry about is the principal, Deitra Reed, and how strict they are. Mrs. Reed doesn't connect with her students at all.
... Read more Also they're too strict with the dress code. Kids should be able to express themselves . The uniforms make them want to rebel. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/07
I think that Royal Oaks is overall a good school.The only thing that worries me is that teachers and the principle are disciplining the kids to much.They shouldn't have to wear uniform either. Let the kids have a little more fun in elementary school. Oh yes and by the way the school Liberian is just
... Read more wonderful!She really pushes the kids to read in a much more fun way with what they call reading counts.Keep it up Mrs.Thompson! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/02/07
Royal Oaks school has been wonderful for both of my children. The quality of education is much higher than the other school they attended, and the teachers are wonderful. Both of my children have been enrolled in music classes. Some of the teachers even put lesson plans up on the internet so you can
... Read more check what your child should be doing, it's great. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/15/06
I'm very pleasantly surprised at how great this school has been! In second grade they have started a mind institute that teaches them to read music and play piano! The principal and teachers are very pleasant and easy to work with. I hope that more parents get involved to make this school even better.
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Duarte schools — Royal Oaks Elementary School is located at 2499 Royal Oaks Dr, Duarte CA 91010. 2499 Royal Oaks Dr is in the 91010 ZIP code in Duarte, CA The school district for Royal Oaks Elementary School is the Duarte Unified School District. Royal Oaks Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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