Manor Elementary School

Manor Elementary School in Fairfax is amazing and we are so thrilled to be part of this community! Our TK daughter is thriving. The staff is skilled, the setting is beautiful, and the school has so many resources. Our daughter enjoys a full library on campus, music classes, art classes, in addition to the incredible assemblies and guest speakers and well thought out curriculum. So far this year, there has been an expert on owls, and an owl came to the class, Wild Care visited and she learned about local animals, and next a bat expert will visit and she will get to see one up close. Her TK teacher is highly skilled with her age range, and the class runs smoothly, there is plenty of play time in the class and also during recess and lunch. TK/Kinder and 1st grade enjoy their own playground, and TK/K has private entrances through a tiny garden so it feels like a very protected and special space for the little ones. Every time I have visited the kids seem so happy and independent. It's also helpful to know that the Manor team has many educational support systems and staff including a wonderful speech therapist, counselor and school psychologist. The parent community is also very welcoming which was important to us too. People often look to local charter schools for their kids, thinking they have more to offer. But I highly recommend families do a lot of research, and speak to as many teachers and families as possible, and not make any assumptions. We discovered that Manor has SO much to offer and goes above and beyond. Our daughter is not naturally inclined to jump into new situations, and having been a pandemic toddler, speaking to adults is hard for her. The Manor staff has created such a warm, friendly, and emotionally safe environment, she is blossoming. She speaks, she has friends, and she loves her school.

We love Manor Elementary! The entire community at the school is incredibly supportive. The school develops creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Our son has really flourished and excelled at Manor. The teachers design engaging projects that often involve the entire school community. The art and music classes are exceptional. Our son has advanced in math and reading thanks for the approach of Manor faculty.

We adore Manor school. Our son is thriving and our daughter is counting down the days until she starts kindergarten. The community is incredibly special, and the principal, teachers and staff are all top notch.

I switched to Manor from one of the local charters and am SO glad that I did! I see enthusiastic, progressive, student-driven teaching in action every day. My child is making huge academic strides and is just bouncing with enthusiasm for learning. We love being part of the local community and have found it welcoming and filled with committed parents who dedicate many volunteer hours to nurturing all of our community’s children. I'm ashamed that I somehow thought I could find something better at a charter when what I really wanted for my child was right here at my neighborhood school. Don't be taken in by glossy videos or an exclusive "lottery" system. Live the values that attracted you to Fairfax in the first place and send your child to your truly public school - you won't be sorry.

My two children are at Manor now, currently in the 3rd and 4th grades. Overall their experience has been wonderful. The teachers are excellent, devoted, and inspiring. Kindergarten was magical. The learning is a beautiful balance of independent responsibility with work that is hands-on and project based. My children learn about the environment, poetry, history, art, music, math, and beyond, they are also avid readers.Happily, Manor has recently entered into a partnership with EL Education (aka Expeditionary Learning). This research based, academically rigorous approach is the gold standard for project based learning. This alignment has only brought more depth and richness to this already excellent school; providing a framework for the teachers and assuring alignment through the grades.Our entire family is deeply involved and connected to the warm and welcoming community at Manor Elementary School.