Explorer Elementary School

Grades: K-5
Students: 386
Type: Charter
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 404:1
Certified Teachers: 87%
Community Reviews
15 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
Test Scores
4/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
6/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Explorer Elementary School
Needs genuine leadership that cares about the students.
Posted by a parent on 8/10/2020
In the last few years since Briony Chown has been the director, Explorer has gone steadily downhill. It used to be an amazing school, and might still look like that on the surface, but beware. The most competent and well-loved teachers are gone. Explorer is just a shell of what it used to be.
Posted by a parent on 2/13/2020
We love Explorer and we are so grateful to have such a special school for our child. The teachers are strong and there is a definite sense of being part of a wonderful community. My child has grown academically and is challenged by thoughtful and rigorous work, but she is also learning a lot from th
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Posted by a parent on 10/17/2019
This school is one of a kind. The caring adults cultivate kids who can reason, collaborate, and care for each other. My kid loves her teachers and learning and cannot wait to go to school.
Posted by a parent on 10/9/2019
My oldest experienced Explorer when the original director was leading the school. It was a special place that instilled a love of learning and strong friendships. My youngest had a very different experience, the veteran teachers are amazing but unfortunately the director drove many amazing teachers
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Posted by a parent on 10/4/2019

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San Diego schools - Explorer Elementary School is located at 2230 Truxtun Road, San Diego CA 92106. Explorer Elementary School is in the San Diego Unified School District. Explorer Elementary School is a Charter school that serves grade levels K-5.

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