Stratton Elementary School

My child was enrolled in Queen Palmer and was a part of the Special Ed program. In my experience the Peras absolutely know what they are doing 10/10. However, I felt as though the school was based off performance more than anything else. There was a timer where I was told by the principal my child would be better off in a school for kids like them. The IEP meetings were long, and the principal never attended but they had a lot to say when it came to disciplining my special needs child. Long story short the school is aimed towards children who are up to grade level and beyond if you are looking into a school for your special little one, I don't recommend them.

Taylor Elementary is an outstanding school when it comes to teaching and instruction. The classroom teachers are dedicated, skilled, and truly invested in their students' success. They create engaging lessons, provide strong academic support, and foster a positive learning environment. Because of their hard work and commitment, I would give this school a high rating for its overall instruction.However, I have been extremely disappointed with the special education team. Unfortunately, my child’s needs were not adequately met, and he was significantly underserviced. The lack of proper support and resources in this area has been frustrating and concerning. Every child deserves the help they need to thrive, and in this regard, the school fell short.If Taylor Elementary strengthens its special education program, it would truly be an exceptional school for all students.

My daughter attended pre-K here last year, and overall, it was a wonderful first school experience for her. She absolutely loved her teachers and genuinely enjoyed her school days. As parents, we appreciated the flexibility in scheduling — whether full week or partial, full days or half days — which made it easy to find what worked best for our family.As parishioners, we also love being part of the larger parish community and look forward to becoming more involved in the years ahead.I did remove one star, specifically for the pre-K program, as there were a few areas that gave us some concern. The school offers both Montessori and Classical tracks, but we never clearly saw a distinction between the two, nor did we receive an explanation of the Montessori curriculum or practices beyond “circle time” and independent activities. Additionally, we were surprised by the quality of screen time used in class — while we signed a waiver for occasional viewing, we were not aware that shows like Cocomelon would be part of it, especially given its reputation for being overly stimulating and addictive for young children. Lastly, snacks were a bit of a concern. Since they were community-provided, we understand the teachers had limited control, but our daughter often mentioned donuts, cookies, and other high-sugar treats as well as lots of artificial food dyes, which we try to minimize at home due to ADHD tendencies. These points may seem minor, but they are things we hope can improve over time.Overall, we’re happy with our experience and plan to continue our daughter’s education here. With the recent rebrand and new leadership, we’re excited about the growth and positive changes ahead!