Manito Elementary School

Teachers are high caliber and dedicated to the success of their students. There is great balance in terms of student:teacher ratio which fosters a great learning environment.

This school is fantastic for so many reasons. It has been a part of the community for so long. The teachers are highly qualified, which you do not always get at a school that has a preschool. Academically, our children received differentiated, hands-on learning experiences in whole group and small group settings. They met and exceeded my children's needs academically. Often the class sizes were small, which was great for academics. Socially, the school provided opportunities and events for additional socialization, like "Lunch and Learn", field day, fall fest, and much more that I don't even remember. My kids loved yoga, music, soccer, Spanish class as part of their regular school day. The school navigated through the COVID pandemic and adjusted to meet the new emotional changes COVID brought for our children and their classes. Going through the twos program, preschool, and the elementary school my children have been more that prepared for the challenges of middle school.

This school is my children’s second home. They have made wonderful friends, have close relationships with their teachers and are learning in a safe, warm, inclusive environment. They are building a strong Jewish identity and learning about their heritage. I highly recommend joining the GBDS family! You won’t regret it!!

Horrible school doesn’t help children with anxiety and is very rude