Maplewood Center

This school does nothing if a bully is hurting your child.

Edmonds Elementary is a fantastic place for children to learn and grow. My second grader is very happy here, especially enjoying the advanced math class, which is really cool. The school also provides convenient aftercare and a fun ESL program. Unique traditions like music concerts and PE family days add a special touch to the experience, creating lasting memories for families. The teachers are dedicated and caring, ensuring students thrive academically and socially. The new principal does an amazing job communicating with parents and introducing exciting new activities. Parents are highly engaged, often volunteering for field trips and organizing extra events. It’s a truly supportive and enriching environment!

It is a good school, but the middle school science classes are too crowded, each class size around 30, not enough room to accommodate all students, and absolutely not enough room for lab activities. This is not a safe setting.

It all looks great on paper. Small private school, non religious. Catering to neurodiverse children. Unfortunately, the catering to neurodiverse students is grossly exaggerated. As far as i can tell, the staff had no training whatsoever in differentiating instruction or helping neurodiverse students. Communication is a joke. Teachers don't email you back and the head of school will say anything to make things right without any actual follow through.Honestly, I think the school hides information so parents don't get upset. They went too far when they didn't call me about an injury to my child that resulted in an ER visit shortly after pickup. The teaching practices seem archaic. I really regret sending my child here. I'm worried he will be very behind at the public school next year.

Our experience has been excellent overall. Our daughter loves school, her teachers and her friends. She is developing a sense of wonder, curiosity and learning overall - including a passion for math and science. Because it is such a small school, we know all the parents, teachers and students, which makes it feel like a family. There are many field trips, art classes, drama classes, wilderness education, music instruction, and curriculum taught in a very creative, hands-on way that holds the children's attention. They are learning to be strong, creative, successful human beings, and for that, I am so grateful.