Lakewood Elementary School

The food is terrible, the bathrooms stink, there is annoying students, we always have exams and tests, this school is terrible! It's so boring I got food poisoning it's so bad I want to give it a zero but I can't please don't come to the school

Our grandson has special needs and his team of teachers and all of the staff have displayed FULL SUPPORT. To be honest my daughter would love to move but has chosen to stay in this neighborhood because of the school. We have seen the growth in our grandson. We feel supported even though there have been challenges and there will always be some level of challenge. The staff have worked together to think outside of the box for solutions to ensure safey regarding eloping. I feel very secure sending our grandson here.

5 out of 5. I’m so glad we moved my kids to this school. I could not be happier with every aspect.

Sanger Elementary School has been an exceptional experience for our family, particularly in terms of communication and its strong sense of community. The school's administration and staff excel at keeping parents informed and involved through consistent updates, newsletters, and prompt communication about both academic and extracurricular activities. This openness makes every parent feel engaged and valued as part of their child's educational journey.Beyond communication, Sanger Elementary's community feel is truly special. The school fosters a warm, inclusive environment where families connect, collaborate, and support one another. Events and activities, whether academic, athletic, or social, create genuine opportunities for families to engage, making Sanger a place where both students and parents thrive. It’s more than just a school; it’s a vibrant community where everyone works together for the success of each child. We're proud to be part of the Sanger Elementary family!

Our first year at this school was okay, mainly because my son had a great teacher, Mrs. Singleton, and a great principal, Mrs. Williams. Unfortunately, the quality of learning overall is not the best, which is reflected in the school’s 5/10 rating.From my experience, the school seems to cater more to Hispanic and white students. Many of the teachers don’t seem to know how to effectively communicate with or understand Black children, which may explain why only about 3% of the students at the school are Black. They’re not allowed to talk during lunch, and even during PE the coach expects them to sit down and stay quiet.Since the new principal took over, things have gotten worse. She appears incompetent when it comes to handling behavior issues. Instead of doing proper research, checking cameras, or gathering all the facts, she often just assumes or takes another child’s word for what happened.Based on our experience, I would strongly caution Black parents before enrolling their child here.

Words are not adequate to express the positive impact Zion Lutheran School has had on our family. Our daughters came into the preschool program at ages 2 and 3, and they continued attending Zion through 8th grade. This isn't just a school. Zion is a family, a community, a safe haven, a place where your child can discover and grow and flourish under the gentle watch of teachers who truly live for the Lord. Those are the descriptions that come to my mind before I even get to the topics of academics and athletics, which also happen to be outstanding. Not only were our girls more academically prepared for high school than some of their peers, they walked into that new environment with attitudes of diligence, kindness, tenacity, integrity, and above all, a deep faith in Jesus. I cannot overstate how much of who they are today is by virtue of their education at Zion Lutheran School. Partnering with the Zion faculty to educate our little girls and help raise them into incredible young ladies was the best decision we ever made.