Timber Grove

Franklin Elementary School in Reisterstown, MD, is a truly special place where children thrive. From the moment you step inside, you can feel the warmth, care, and dedication that make this school a wonderful learning environment.Principal Mr. Benjamin Mertes is an exceptional leader who goes above and beyond for his students and staff. His kindness, professionalism, and passion for education create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where every child feels valued and encouraged to succeed.The teachers are nothing short of amazing—patient, enthusiastic, and deeply committed to their students’ growth. My daughter absolutely loves going to school every day, and the programs offered are both enriching and inspiring. The sense of community here is truly heartwarming.If you’re looking for a school with outstanding leadership, dedicated teachers, and a nurturing environment, Franklin Elementary is the perfect place. We feel so grateful to be part of this wonderful school family!

School has gone downhill, no parent engagement, low academics.

I really wouldn’t recommend this school to anyone. Majority of the staff always have an attitude especially the front desk staff. It’s disgusting. They have mice running all around the school, the ceiling is missing because they decided to do an HVAC system replacement during the school year. So dangerous and unprofessional. Problems are never addressed in a timely manner until something serious happens.

I used to be a student there big NOO,first the office workers one of the meanest people I ever met. The girls bathroom doesn’t have a locker at the main hall and that’s been the same since forever! But the boys bathroom do, the water dispenser never got changed the and grew mold , where the water comes out. The teachers were good could be better! And the employees are the worst they are lazy and don’t care about students. And the principal was nice but doesn’t care about the students! That’s it’s bye

I removed my daughter from Sacred Heart's lower school. My daughter has a learning difference and her teacher was less than interested in implementing her accommodation plan which is equivalent to an IEP. Instead of learning how to work with her differences, she was sent to the principals office on a weekly basis and made to feel like she's problematic. I notice this trend was affecting her mental state, so I requested a change of classroom, which was denied. Instead I was told they didn't have the resources to properly support her education and supervise her. We ended up withdrawing her from school. If your child is non-conforming this is not a good school choice. I was very disappointed in the way my child was treated and wouldn't recommend this school to anyone.