Lowell Elementary School

Longfellow is the most amazing school! We moved here from out of state and only looked in the Longfellow boundries based on all we had heard. We have been nothing but pleased.There is a new principal this year, James Bright who always considers the parents, teachers, and students views on each decision. He always hears requests, and usually answers them. We are at a temporary location this year, but next year our historic school will be renovated with an additional building on the lot where the old gym stood. The new building will be amazing.Our teachers are absolutely the best! They care so much for their students, and go above and beyond every single day. We raise money for our PTO which puts on fun events for our kids, supports our teachers in their needs, and we adopt a school in need each year that we help support and lift up. Our school focuses on kindness every day, and does monthly service projects to give back.The school is small, with roughly 2 classes per grade. This creates a sense of family and community. Every child is known and recognized.The parents here are fully engaged and always willing to give time or money to make Longfellow the greatest school in Boise.Our test scores are much higher than charter schools in the area, and in the top 5% of the nation.

We open enroll at Whittier for the dual language program. My kids range from typical to mild special needs and they love going to school here thanks to the dedicated and talented staff and diverse student body. It's also a community school, meaning there is extra support for kids' learning needs, and after school child care right on site. It's a shame this website gives Whittier 2/10 based on arbitrary test results. It's a solid 10/10 in my book!

This school is a magical place! Our child has continued to thrive each year through the school’s inquiry based learning curriculum. The progressive education approach has helped him stay curious and challenged academically. Each teacher has taken extra care to understand our son as a learner and person. He enjoys the variety in the school day, as no day is like the other with well rounded arts and academic programs that keep his creative juices flowing. Another important piece for us is the schools focus on social emotional growth. He has learned so much about collaboration, diversity, acceptance and contributing to the world. He is becoming a passionate critical thinker at the the young age of 11.

Warm and welcoming down to earth community. Supportive and engaging teachers. Lots of academic and spiritual enrichment programs. Definitely best school in the valley.