John Allen School
Grades: K-5
Students: 422
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
2560 Towner Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1210
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
7/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness8/10
Community Reviews
Four of my children attended this school. There is a new principal every year or every other year. The school does not take bullying or antisemitism seriously.
Posted by a parent on 12/9/2025I loved this school and all but when I went there during 3rd grade I would be bullied and the teachers just told me to be nice to them I wasnt even being mean to them I really enjoyed art but the music teacher is very strict. I found alot of life long friends that one of the teacher helpers
Posted by a community member on 5/23/2021We have had a wonderful experience at Allen. This year we have 1 in K and 1 in 2nd so we are several months into our 3rd year at Allen. Both children like the school and have made great progress in their reading through their Title 1 tutor. (So thankful.) Our 2nd grader has multiple food allergies a
Posted by a parent on 11/16/2018We love Allen School. Our first grader is having a wonderful experience so far. The K/1 teachers are all kind and enthusiastic. The art teacher (mentioned negatively in another review) is very process based rather than product based, so although our son doesn't bring home outstanding creations, he t
Posted by a parent on 4/25/2016Allen is a good school situated in a middle class neighborhood. There is not much bullying here. Kids here do have their hard times as in any other school. There are many lower income families who bring children here for better education. Nothing much remarkable stands out. Bringing the status to fo
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageJo Ann (the vice principal) is a bully and demonstrates passive aggressiveness towards other adults, which creates a very toxic environment. The principal doesn't even respond to emails or phone calls. The teachers are nice and seem to genuinely care about the kids. If the administration fails, how can the school function? This place is setting itself up for a potential lawsuit in the near future with this "I don't give a care" mentality.Other Review2y ago - Hebrew Day School Of Ann Arbor
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy older child went to Summers-Knoll through last year (K-5th) and my youngest is still there (now in second). Summers-Knoll has been like a second home to them. They feel loved and seen and have always been super excited to go to school. I’ve never had a day where my kids didn’t want to go. I’m sure that is in large part due to the amazing teachers, excellent field trips and engaging projects. The kids spend hours outside each day and learn things like the “science of sledding”. Really that was a physics lesson (force, mass, acceleration) and one that was absorbed and not forgotten. I have to admit I was a bit nervous about the schools model although I knew according to research project-based learning mixed with lots of time outdoors is the best way for kids to learn (look at Finland). But as an academic the lack of testing and the structure was a challenge for me. However, my eldest daughter thrived and by the end of fifth grade was years ahead in math and reading at a high school level. The school is also diverse and really brings all children and families into the community. My kids have also learned about social justice, different cultures and religions. Overall, the school has simply been an amazing place for my children to be for the last 6 years and so I cannot more strongly recommend this school.Parent Review2y ago - St. Francis of Assisi School
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Ann Arbor schools - John Allen School is located at 2560 Towner Boulevard, Ann Arbor MI 48104. John Allen School is in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. John Allen School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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