Ellison is not a very good school. The academics are not the best. The security is not very high. I would recommend, that if you have kids in Ellison, to pull them out as soon as possible. My son wasn't having a very good time there, and now that he's in another school, he's doing much better. His grades
... Read more have gone up, and he's having a better time there than he ever did at hellison. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/09
With 16 security cameras and a swipe card entrance, security is amazing. The new facility is technologically advanced and gorgeous. The teachers and students love it. Ellison is better than ever and an excellent choice for any child in Pre-K - 8th grade.
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Posted by a parent on 12/29/08
not great with poor security. wouldn't recommend it...
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Posted by a other on 11/29/08
Ellison was a great school when my child was very young. To say the least we have transferred to another private school in the area. Over the past several years the school has changed drastically. The caring, loving, and high academic standards are no longer a part of the Ellison Family. Upon transferring
... Read more my child, we found that Ellison lacked in teaching proper spelling, english, handwriting, and math. With much work, my child is now at the top of the class at the new school. I would not recommend Ellison for a child over 5th grade. Once the transition to the Upper School occurs, the child suffers. The whole atmosphere of the school is not what it use to be. The greed for money has consumed the staff, and entire school atmosphere. My child is much happier at the new school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/08/07
Advanced academic programs. Excellent parental involvement. Small class sizes (8-15 approx.) Extracurricular activities available along with a great sense of community. Caring and dedicated staff. Negative: In some cases limited resources and supplies. Lack of computers. In some cases, lack of
... Read more bussing. Expensive tuition and fundraising pressure. Discipline problems are still present even though the class sizes are small. Overall, I am very happy at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/08/05
I have two children in Ellison and a 3rd is to start soon. My children were shy initially, but being at Ellison have made them less so and they have much more confidence. Ellison gives attention to academics as well as developing your child's self esteem. The teachers are wonderful and all the teachers
... Read more in the school know every child in the school even if they do not teach them directly. It truely is a family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/13/04
Our daughter was very shy and introverted. We knew that she would not excel in an environment that did not give her individualized attention and support. The only choice for our family in the city of Vineland was The Ellison School. Since starting in PreK3 two years ago, she has not only come out
... Read more of her shell, but has soared with confidence. The curriculum is superb, the faculty excellent and the school has become an extension of our family. We could not be happier! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/04
Our son is in PK4 and we are thrilled with our decision to be here. My husband is a public school educator and after carefully considering all of our options last year, Ellison was the only choice. Our son gets lots of individualized attention in a class of just 13 children, that is with a teacher and
... Read more an aide. We want to prepare our son for the future and what better way than to teach him the skills and habits he needs to succeed in life at an early age. He has been learning Spanish, Computers, Art, and Music since last yr in PK3. And, best of all when I drop him off in the morning I feel like I am leaving him with family! If you care about where your child is really going in life, The Ellison experience may be for you, too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/03
I have 2 kids here. All I can say is that sending them to Ellison is the best thing I could have done for them. The teachers are wonderful and work with the kids. They treat the kids with respect and love. The school is like a family. You are going to have problems, we have, but like any family
... Read more problems are worked out. We've been here since 1998 when my sone started Pre-K 3. I can't imagine sending my kids anywhere else. They learn Spanish, computers and so much more even at that age. My kids don't want to go to another school!! Read less
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Vineland schools — Ellison School is located at 1017 S Spring Rd, Vineland NJ 08361. 1017 S Spring Rd is in the 08361 ZIP code in Vineland, NJ Ellison School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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