Washington Elementary School
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7 reviews
914 Ashland Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-4901
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Washington Elementary SchoolMy daughter has been at Washington for the last 3,5 years. It is a school with amazing admin, great teachers and a wonderful and racially diverse community. It also implements sustainable practices in the lunchroom and in the classrooms, of which students play a key role by composting and recycling. Social justice and equity are an important part of the curriculum. Overall, students are exposed and educated about issues that go beyond math, reading and writing. BTW, it is a TWI school, meaning that half of the student body (2 strands per grade) is taught in Spanish and English.
Posted by a parent on 12/8/2019My grandson was in Kindergarten at Washington Elementary when his mother died last year. The school was very supportive and helpful during this horrible time. I have seen his confidence grow, his reading and math skills improve, and his joy in learning take off, largely due to the wonderful teachers and staff at Washington. The school really emphasizes the community of people. They give priority to including parents and grandparents in the child's learning and social development.
Posted by a parent on 11/17/2015We love Washington. We moved into the neighborhood hoping to get into the Two-Way Immersion Spanish program and were disappointed when the lottery didn't work in our favor. But we have been pleasantly surprised by the more conventional "Gen Ed" path. The teachers are phenomenal, and the principal is a rock star. In an age of testing and metrics, they find time to develop the total child, and to engage as many parents as possible. Washington produces really nice kids who seem to be able to get along with anybody. After two years, our son has a diverse group of friends across several grade levels, and he is reading above his current grade level. We have him in after-school care, and there are a number of optional programs offered like Mudlark Theater, Tae Kwon Do, and the Actor's Gymnasium. We are excited for our second child to start in another year.
Posted by a parent on 5/31/2015We were new to the area and to Washington this year with a kindergartner. We had heard nothing but positive things about Washington, but I was a little concerned about the school relative to a few other District 65 schools with higher test scores. However, I took comfort with Washington's reputation for being such a warm, diverse and fun community. Our family could not agree more! It has been a very smooth and pleasant transition for us and we are very happy to be in this school's attendance boundary. Our child is learning a lot from a very caring, intelligent teacher with a knack for teaching and reaching out to children. We haven't had to contact the principal but we have met her on several occasions and she has been kind and she seems very available and involved with students and parents. Of course we are new-ish, but we highly recommend this school to date.
Posted by a parent on 1/14/2013We arrived from France last summer and our 2 daughters attend this school. We are amazed by teachers and staff's involvement to help them. Everything has been made easy for them. The parents are really helpful too. We could not have been more pleased by a school.
Posted by a parent on 11/12/2012Nearby Schools
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy student started at Roycemore for 8th grade. We moved from another independent school in Chicago. My student had struggled to make friends and had been bullied at her previous school. Roycemore's small size and individual attention has bolstered my student's confidence and given them the skills to become a class leader. When they graduate this year and go off to college I am confident they will be successful both academically and socially. The education Roycemore offers academically is appropriately challenging and prepares students for college. Socially my student has had the opportunity to become a leader in a number of activities and clubs and built their confidence. They would not have had the individual attention or the opportunities if they had attended a larger private school or a public school. We will always be grateful we found Roycemore, a true hidden gem.Parent Review6mo ago - Chiaravalle Montessori School
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe teacher greeted us with a fake smile and wasn't friendly toward my child. The admission director doesn't call you when they have any spot availability and doesn't show up for our scheduled appointment. We submitted all the required documents & got accepted, but we were rejected when my child cried as the teacher instructed us to walk out of the classroom without his awareness. It is normal behavior for children to be afraid to walk into a new classroom that they have never been to before. I paid the $600 application fee with no notification. The classroom was filled with only one ethnicity of students. I feel like our children are being discriminated against, and I found the school to be very unethical and unprofessional.Parent Review3mo ago - Pope John Xxiii School
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe have been beyond pleased with the teachers and administration at Pope John. We were welcomed with open arms when we moved here and our kids absolutely love going to school each day! What a blessing!Parent Review2mo ago
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Evanston schools - Washington Elementary School is located at 914 Ashland Avenue, Evanston IL 60202. Washington Elementary School is in the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65. Washington Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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