Larchmont School

I have two children at this school. Beware of the principal. She's quite arrogant and somewhat militant. The teachers are good but if you have to deal with the principal - good luck. No one wants to complain about her because they feel they may face retribution. She is unfriendly and arrogant. The school needs fresh ideas and it maybe time for a change at that position. She is not a nurturing person and it's surprising that she is in that position. It's unfortunate because the school itself is really nice as long as you don't have to deal with the administration. She has created a cold atmosphere that can be felt when you walk into her office.

Springville Elementary School has unfortunately been a very disappointing experience. While it’s meant to be a safe and supportive place for young children (grades K–4), the overall environment feels overly harsh and not child-centered. Many of the teachers lack patience and compassion, often yelling at students instead of guiding them. These are very young kids, and the way they’re treated sometimes feels more like punishment than education. There seems to be little effort to understand kids’ needs or meet them where they are developmentally.The principal sets a poor example for the staff. One situation that really stood out was when a student accidentally fell in the hallway, and instead of helping, the principal tripped over the child’s head and then yelled at the student to “watch where they were going” — despite the fact that the child was already hurt and clearly not at fault. Moments like this show a real lack of care and professionalism. Constant yelling, public scolding, and a lack of empathy are far too common at this school. Young children should feel safe, respected, and supported — not afraid to make simple mistakes. Sadly, students in special education programs also do not seem to receive the care, patience, or attention they deserve either.

It was an amazing school. My daughter just did her kindergarten and she loved it

Son started 9/2025 and must say it has not been pleasant from a teacher level,principal level school hasn’t been able to provide safe environment for my son!

I went to Grandparents day and there was such a huge turnout! They welcomed us with open arms and the children were very happy and loved being there. I felt very comfortable being there and enjoyed the singing and the time being in the classrooms! Grade: A+

I am so sad. Look up the American Boy Choir School and four other independent schools in the state and what they did to do everything to save it instead of treating it like a hedge fund. Trustees equal zero governance at a place that CB built. Nice Job