Cresthaven Elementary School

Grades: 3-5
Students: 472
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 491:1
Certified Teachers: 98%
Community Reviews
12 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
3/10
Test Scores
3/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
6/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Parents told me this school had problems and I should have listened. Some teachers are good, but many do the bare minimum or LESS. Some act like they don't even want to be at chresthaven. The principal (Sherri Gordon) tells parents what they want to hear but she does not actually fix problems when y
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Posted by a parent on 6/25/2025
I have to say that there are many skilled and dedicated teachers. However, the principal bullies teachers and is actively against inclusive curriculum supported by Montgomery County. Equally disturbing is her lack of awareness about the rights and needs of students with disabilities. She frequently
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Posted by a community member on 11/13/2024
It is a shame that this school gets such a low rating here based on historical test scores. My daughter has had amazing, engaged teachers over the past two years. They have done a great job of teaching the children at various levels. We are very happy here. The PTA meetings are always full, the scho
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Posted by a parent on 3/27/2017
This school has had a major turnaround in the last few years. The local parents are invested in making it a great place. All of my daughter's teachers have been dedicated and she has had a wonderful experience. We appreciate the opportunities for gifted and talented, as well as afterschool programs.
Posted by a parent on 12/1/2016
My son really loves going to school every day. His teachers are very very helpful and caring.
Posted by a parent on 11/4/2015

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Silver Spring schools - Cresthaven Elementary School is located at 1234 Cresthaven Drive, Silver Spring MD 20903. Cresthaven Elementary School is in the Montgomery County Public Schools. Cresthaven Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 3-5.

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