Waterbury Elementary School

Spring Hills is an outstanding elementary school that excels in every essential area. The teachers are passionate, highly skilled, and deeply committed to each child's growth, creating engaging classrooms where every student feels valued. Academics are rigorous yet supportive, with differentiated instruction that meets individual needs. The special education team is exceptional—collaborative, compassionate, and fully integrated into the school community. SEL is woven into daily routines, promoting kindness, resilience, and strong peer relationships. Safety is clearly a top priority, with secure facilities and a warm, respectful environment that makes every child feel protected. Communication with families is clear, consistent, and proactive. Whether through emails, the website, or regular updates, parents are always in the loop. This is a school where children thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this community.

Erickson doesn't have the funding and resources to attract and maintain good quality teachers. We would love to have better learning programs that other elementary schools have that Erickson lacks due to funding and space constraints. They also do not have a full day Kindergarten program that is essential for today's early childhood education.

This school has helped my two Autistic kids reach their full potential, the District provide ample resources and the teachers makes sure special needs are addressed.

St. Walter is a wonderful school to send your children to if you value the Catholic faith and a strong academic foundation. The teachers truly care about their students and work hard to make sure each child is successful.I’ve seen some reviews complaining about the amount of homework, which honestly is a bit laughable. The high academic standards are exactly why this school performs so well. If a rigorous education isn’t what you’re looking for, then a public school may be a better fit.

Worst experience ever. Transferred my child from a public school during Covid so that he can be taught in person. He was never made to feel welcome. He was bullied and threatened multiple times. Complained to the principal and teachers. Nothing was ever done about it. For a private school, the academics were substandard. The public school had the best teachers. The academics and student involvement were so much better at District 54. Don’t waste your money here. Not worth it.