Nottingham Elementary School

My three kids started at Jamestown in 2010 and my youngest just graduated in 2022 and we have been overwhelming thrilled. Yes, there were changes during that 12 year period but the school was always evolving for the better. The staff ALL work so hard and do such a good job of meeting the students where they are, supporting them, and helping them grow. Certainly there were a few teachers that maybe weren't our favorite but those never lasted long as the principal is so invested in the community. She supports her staff while being responsive to parents and fostering the amazing work going on there. We feel so well served by Jamestown.

The school district closed McKinley elementary school in 2021. The building it was in now houses Arlington Traditional School, a different Arlington public elementary school. There are no McKinley teachers here, and no students. GreatSchools should remove this listing. It’s confusing to people. How can it have “above average test scores” as of September 2023, if McKinley has been closed since 2021?

We had such a wonderful experience at this school. My kids absolutely loved going there every single day. Even after we left and moved out of the school district, they still talk about their time there and often say they wish they could go back. That alone says so much about the positive impact this school had on them.The teachers and staff truly meet students’ academic needs based on each child’s individual ability. They make sure every student gets the support they need to succeed. Whenever extra help was needed, it was provided with care and dedication.Safety was never a concern for us. We never experienced any incidents with our children, and the school always maintained a secure and nurturing environment. Communication with parents was consistent and clear, which made us feel involved and informed at all times.The school is culturally diverse and respectful of all backgrounds. The entire school community is supportive, welcoming, and inclusive. From teachers to administrators to other families, everyone plays a role in creating a positive atmosphere.If you ever have the opportunity to send your child to this school, don’t blink — take it. We will always be thankful for the experience and the strong foundation it gave our children.

We had high expectations from this school. But our child has not received much social/ emotional support. Love diversity and ignoring bullying remarks is an issue. Parents are reluctant to share issues with teachers. Victim kids are often blamed. Our child is not willing to go to school.

Our children have thrived at Discovery for the past several years. While one needed more social-emotional/behavioral supports and the other needed more academic support, we have been so impressed with the caliber of resources and time the school has to help every student. All the teachers are so skilled, intelligent, and connect with the students- at pickup I see students running up to their old teachers, excited to say hi. The facilities are top notch, beautiful, spacious rooms with tons of natural light and calming corners/reading nooks in every classroom. It really feels like a neighborhood school with the academic rigor of a private college prep school. Great place to learn and be involved as a parent.