Northview Elementary School

As a former parent at this school, I am leaving this review out of frustration and genuine concern. In my family’s experience, my child did not feel safe or supported—especially when it came to issues of homophobia and basic respect in the classroom. My child repeatedly came home upset, telling me that students were openly using homophobic and racial slurs during class while teachers seemed to ignore it. Whether intentional or not, it created an environment where certain students felt unprotected and dismissed.I was especially troubled by what my child described happening in the 8th grade English class. According to my child and others, the teacher made comments that came across as politically charged and, in their view, judgmental. My child felt targeted and uncomfortable, and I was shocked to hear that political opinions were even being discussed in class—something that does not belong in a middle school learning environment.The ongoing drama between students, particularly between boys and girls, seemed to spill into the school day constantly, and kids who weren’t involved often ended up dragged into it. What concerned me even more was the inconsistent treatment of students. Based on what I observed and what my child experienced, certain “popular” or long-standing students appeared to get away with behavior that other, newer or quieter kids were blamed for. It felt unfair and damaging to the school culture.If this school wants to protect its students and build a safe, inclusive environment, it needs to take these concerns seriously. Teachers should not be bringing personal political views into the classroom, and staff should be proactive about addressing bullying, discrimination, and harassment—not ignoring it.I hope future families have a better experience than we did, but the school leadership truly needs to step up, train its staff appropriately, and make student safety—not politics or favoritism—its top priority.

We were looking for a new school for my youngest daughter after she wasn't doing well at her previous school (lack of support, disorganized staff, and outdated curriculum, to say the least). Washington New Church School was THE best decision we could have made! The school is small, but that doesn't disadvantage the children at all! The teachers know everyone by name, and all the kids are very close. My daughter learned many skills that she would not have experienced at her old school, and she came out a stellar student ready to take on high school. The school is diverse both in staff and students, and there are plenty of opportunities in the classroom to learn about different cultures! The school also hosts many community events and fundraisers that we love to attend and show support for! Our daughter loved her time here and still talks about it to this day as if she never left. All this to say, if you were thinking of bringing your children here- DO IT! You won't regret it.

I really liked this school during 1-4th grade but after that it became just favoritism and there’s no freedom because my friends who go to public schools get way more freedom like designated time for devices more classes and more extracurricular activities I would not recommend this school.