Washington Elementary School in Burlingame, California

“Extremely weak leadership. The school is saved by the great works of the parents.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Washinton is a great school. There is a great community feel here. Good teachers, a pretty nice group of kids, and some very involed parents make Washington a very special place. If your lucky enough to live in this area, dont send your kids to private. Let them go to school with the great kids that live right next to them.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My family loves being a part of Washington Elementary. We all have had a very positive experience here. My two children are thriving, both academically and socially. They are challenged in class and have the benefit of experiencing the 'real world' with a diverse student population. My husband and I are both actively involved in the school and we have a real connection to this community. We have made life-long friends here. I think the new principal has brought a wonderful energy to our school and teachers are working together to make our school an even more interesting place to learn and grow. I would highly recommend Washington to any new family in Burlingame.”
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“Principal's habitual at raising her voice to small children. Yelling seems to be her way of disiplining.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I have three kids at this school now, and look forward to our fourth going in two years. The new Principal is great, and the parent community is outstanding. My kids all learn to read well in Kindergarten and love it so much that they read in bed at night before going to sleep. The teachers are very committed and willing to meet with us whenever we would like. They had a Science Discovery Day last year that was awesome, with animals, explosions, and all sorts of fun science things.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“California public schools generally need a lot of extra help from its parents and community in order to give its students a great education. At Washington, the parents, teachers and administrators do exactly that. With a student there for 2 years, I have been surprised and inspired by the amount of interest and commitments is made to the school. This is the source of its success.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I am so pleased that Washington Elementary staff and community are finally getting the recognition they so deserve. I have been a parent at Washington for 5 years now, and knew after the first few days of Kindergarten that it was a special place. My daughter has received a top notch education and is part of a diverse community that cares about the school and each other. I couldn't be more proud that Washington has been named a California Distinguished School.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“For the past two years, my daughter has had the utmost privilege of attending Washington School. Washington is a nurturing place where highly qualified teachers and dedicated parents create responsible citizens and lifelong learners in every student. Because of the this joyous place, our daughter loves to go to school each day.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I love this school and the teachers. They are friendly, dedicated and creative. My child is extremely happy and is performing above grade level. This is due to the fabulous teachers. I could not ask for more.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Washington School's diversity sets apart other schools in Burlingame. The students at Washington are all treated with a high level of respect, are academically challenged throughout the curriculum and are a great group of kids. The community is active, the teaching staff is well respected and the administration is first rate. Our family has been a part of the Washington school community for over 7 years and could not have asked for a better experience for our children.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I find the teachers intelligent, hard-working and very professional. The teachers are very honest and straight-forward. I appreciate this approachand and I like people who tell it like it is. The teachers are of the highest calibur I have seen in the district, and Burlingame has excellent teachers. I would not want my children educated anywhere else. I feel so lucky to have children at Washington School.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“My kids have been very happy at Washington. There is a great sense of community among parents and the teachers are great. There is always someone willing to pitch in, no matter what it is. I'm proud to be a Washington parent!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“We're having a fantastic experience at Washington. Through the 3 years we've been there, we have become a part of this fantastic community, filled with academic purpose and school spirit we only dreamed of when we left San Francisco with our then 8 month-old baby (time flies!) My son loves this school, the faculty is very professional and caring, and all the parents have nothing but the children's best interests at heart.”
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“The quality of instruction is good; however it is sadly overshadowed by the unprofessional nature of the teachers.”
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“Because of the additional funding of the BCE we at Washington have art programs,music,and PE regularly. We are also very fortunate to have a very active Dad's Club and PTA. The kids at Washington are getting an excellent education.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Great School! Very good academic programs. They offer music, art, PE, and put on plays or variety shows through the year. The PTA and parental involvement is high. Volunteering is encouraged in all activities. Great neighborhood. Park and rec center close by for school activities.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The teachers make this school wonderful. Great learning environment, and fun for our kids. We feel very fortunate to have had our children attend.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Washington is a strong, well run, positive learning environment, where all kids are welcomed and parent participation is high. The leadership is great. The teaching staff has been in place for a long time and is both cohesive and focused on meeting the needs of the individual child. Two of the teachers were recently honored with the Kent Award from the county for theatre arts. The school is clean, well organized and inviting. The children are quiet, engaged and happy. Technology is integrated. Library skills are taught. Instrumental music begins at 4th grade. Support programs are inplace for children needing extra help. Before/after school childcare is located on campus. Great enviroment for learning!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I was the third generation in my family through Washington Elementary and have never had anything but the greatest of experiences with the school. The teachers and faculty are of the highest caliber and closely match that of premium private school systems. With the community deeply involved in the PTA, the overall education is second to none. Overall a magnificent school with traditional values.”
This review was posted by a other.

“I have 3 children at Washington. We have been very pleased with our experience over the last 3 years. The teachers work together well, create an exciting learning environment for all ages and differing abilities and understand the individual needs of each of our students. We have a very active parent community that adds to the educational experience by supplementing the program with community events, field trips and various other activities. The diversity of our student population adds so much to my children's experiences.”
This review was posted by a parent.