Herrington School

Horrible place. A sp Ed teacher who dressed like a street walker refused to help this poor girl read. Miserable barely qualified teachers who had to talk through battery mics because of the deafening noise. Violent students Can I give it -5 stars?

Love this school! The teachers care about the whole child and think about the kids as if they are their own children. The school community is rich with diversity and the school works so hard for not just the students, but the kids' families too. They even have a social emotional support dog named Buddy who is at the school every day! The principal is smart, the staff is there to support children with various needs- some really high needs post-2020 life.

I would not recommend the lower school based on our family’s experience. We have had multiple children attend over the years, and unfortunately the school has declined noticeably during that time.Class sizes have grown significantly, and the building does not seem designed to comfortably support the number of students currently enrolled. The result is a more crowded environment that makes it harder for students to receive the individual attention that many families expect from a private school.While there are still several strong teachers, there have also been some concerning hiring decisions. In at least one case, a teacher closely connected to an administrator was hired despite not having a teaching degree. Situations like this raise legitimate questions about hiring standards, and ultimately students are the ones affected. The culture of the lower school has also shifted in a troubling direction. Under the current leadership, the environment is overly punitive rather than supportive. Instead of focusing on guidance and development, discipline is disproportionate to the behavior and communication with families has been difficult.It is disappointing because the school once had a much stronger reputation.Families considering the lower school should take time to ask detailed questions about class size, teacher qualifications, and the overall disciplinary culture before enrolling.