Balboa Elementary School
Grades: K-6
Students: 799
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 25:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
1844 Bel Aire Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 241-1801
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
8/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness6/10
Community Reviews
Ive graduated from Balboa Elementary School 3 years ago and I still go back to see my old teachers, the principal, and the office staff. Balboa has shaped who I am as a person and it was one of the best experiences of my childhood. I recommend this school to any parents who are in need of an element
Posted by a community member on 6/3/2026As a parent, I could not be happier with our experience at this school. From the moment we joined the school community, we have felt welcomed, supported, and valued. One of the things I appreciate most is the school's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Every student is treated with respect, and
Posted by a parent on 6/3/2026Respectfully, I had a very disappointing experience at this school.The staff members were often unhelpful and communicated with students in a rude and dismissive manner, especially the principal.
Posted by a parent on 6/1/2026As a parent of three boys who all attend this school, I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here. Sending your children to school every day with absolute peace of mind is invaluable, and that is exactly what this community provides. It all starts at the top - the principal Dr. Ar
Posted by a parent on 5/29/2026In my experience, Dr. Arakelyan created an environment that felt unnecessarily hostile and unsupportive. Student concerns often didn’t feel heard, and interactions with administration could come across as dismissive or intimidating. She chooses to blatantly yell at students instead of understanding
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Glendale schools - Balboa Elementary School is located at 1844 Bel Aire Drive, Glendale CA 91201. Balboa Elementary School is in the Glendale Unified School District. Balboa Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.
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