Great teachers, great staff, great kids, great parents! Great library! Great music department! Great afterschool programs! Great garden! This school has it all!
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
My son is in second grade! We love this school.The garden is the best, the teachers and staff are the best! We are happy to be at Edna!
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/09
Outstanding Principal and teachers. Best of the BEST.
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Posted by a parent on 07/19/09
I am in my third year being a part of Edna and I find it hard to believe the less than par reviews I've seen posted. Lisa Zimmer is an excellent principal who not only is a great listener to parents but she acts on finding solutions to issues. She is a do-er. The teachers are all stellar. Yes, parents
... Read more have their preferences on who they get each year it seems but really, there are no bad teachers. It is a loving, special place. I feel so blessed to be a part of this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/09
We moved to Mill Valley over a year ago and this is our second year at Edna Maguire. Mill Valley School District only assigns new students to one of the 5 elementary schools after proof of residency is established. In many cases, like ours, it may not be the neighborhood school - New Residents Beware!
... Read more Overall, teaching quality is good; Administration is a bit indifferent; and parents pretty 'cliquely.' Another interesting data point is that they sure do love to garden! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
Our child moved to Edna Maguire from a private school... we love the attention of the teachers, the facilities are excellent, Lisa Zimmer (the principal) and Leslie Fielder (assistant principal) are amazing, attentive, and caring. From the first day we came to Edna Maguire until today we've felt welcomed
... Read more and our child has enjoyed it tremendously while learning and progressing. We can't wait 'till our second one is able to go there. If you could design an ideal public, elementary school, you would design Edna Maguire. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/24/09
Please do not consider this school if your child has special needs. The principal will not return your calls and the children get lost in the mix. Not a good community to be part of if your child has challenges.
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Posted by a parent on 01/03/09
We are also in our second year at Edna, having moved from another Mill Valley neighborhood and school. The school seems more 'diverse' than the other school, which means that not everyone is white and upper middle class. What makes the school different and good, however, is the principal Lisa Zimmer
... Read more who is a strong and capable leader who loves 'her' kids (the students) and her teachers. In a school district setting where there are so many politics and sensitivities, her forthright, positive approach is great. The other thing that distinguishes the school is the large physical 'plant,' i.e., fields, the garden (of course) and enough space for kids to run around and play safely. Finally, of course, it's the teachers. As we experienced elsewhere, however, and as appears to be universally true whether it's Edna Maguire, Marin Country Day, or Stanford, there are outstanding teachers and ones who are not. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
My child has attended this school for the past 2 years. Edna Maguire is an excellent public school. The principal is 'hands on' and the students adore her. The teachers are excellent, but have very different teaching styles. The school has a lot of 'international diversity' compared to other Mill
... Read more Valley schools (almost 30% of the students are minority). Since it's a public school, there are 2 major fundraisers that require annual donations from parents. This year, parents were expected to make an annual donation of $750+ to the Kiddo fund (arts, music, teacher projects, etc.) and raise $300 per child for the annual Steeplechase fundraiser. Throughout the year, teachers request donations of smaller items that are not funded by the school district. The school depends on the help of MANY parent volunteers. You will see parent volunteers regularly in the classrooms, library, and garden. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
I'm surprised no Edna Maguire parents have posted here recently. Edna Maguire is a terrific school with lots of involved parents, wonderful teachers, and a talented, enthusiastic principal who makes a point of getting to knows her kids. It really feels like a community. The school is more diverse
... Read more than I expected and is more reflective of the larger Bay Area than some other Marin County schools. We are in our second year at Edna and have nothing but good things to say about it. As far as we can tell, the school fully deserves its excellent rating. Read less
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Mill Valley schools — Edna Maguire Elementary School is located at 80 Lomita Dr, Mill Valley CA 94941. 80 Lomita Dr is in the 94941 ZIP code in Mill Valley, CA The school district for Edna Maguire Elementary School is the Mill Valley School District. Edna Maguire Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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