2018 Best Public Elementary Schools in AmericaAbout this List

Pine View School

• Sarasota County Schools, FL
• 2-12
• 277

Senior: Pine View is a terrific college preparatory school. The students are all focused and driven towards further education. The teachers take interest in teaching and preparing the students for the real world and the upcoming challenges they will face as they enter college. The campus is open and allows for a college feel; giving students freedom and independence. Pine View offers a broad range of Honors and AP courses to better prepare the students. It hard, but so is the real world!
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• A+

• 2,186 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Parkside Elementary School

• Solon City School District, OH
• K-4

• A+

• 353 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arthur Road Elementary School

• Solon City School District, OH
• PK, K-4

• A+

• 455 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep

• Public School
• Chandler, AZ
• K-12
• 48

Senior: Chandler Preparatory Academy is a charter college preparatory school that is based on classical liberal arts. Most students find the classes to be too rigorous, as we have honors classes and are one year ahead in education than public schools. Chandler Prep gives everyone an opportunity to improve and grow. All of the teachers experts in their subject. The curriculum is perfect providing all the necessary courses to prepare for college. In my junior year, I took a college placement test so that I could take a college course. I scored exempt out of reading, was placed into Calculus, and ENG 101. As a result, I did not have to take many college courses ergo saved money. For me, this was proof that my school had helped me prepare for college and had fulfilled its purpose. I would recommend everyone to join this school so that they too can become successful.
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• A+

• 695 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grace L. Roxbury Elementary School

• Solon City School District, OH
• K-4

• A+

• 387 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dorothy E. Lewis Elementary School

• Solon City School District, OH
• K-4

• A+

• 314 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robert Seaman Elementary School

• Jericho Union Free School District, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 326 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cantiague Elementary School

• Jericho Union Free School District, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 389 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Littlebrook Elementary School

• Princeton Public Schools, NJ
• PK, K-5
• 1

• A+

• 352 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George A. Jackson School

• Jericho Union Free School District, NY
• K-5

• A+

• 431 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lusher Charter School

• Orleans Parish Public Schools, LA
• K-12
• 172

Senior: I have gone to Lusher since Kindergarten, and it's all I've ever known. That being said, I couldn't have asked for a better elementary, middle, and high school experience. Throughout the years I have made life long friends, and molded valuable relationships with teachers and coaches. Their core values of kindness, respect, hard work, and responsibility have helped me to become a better person. The diversity of the student body has helped me to become appreciative of all types of opinions and perspectives and has opened my eyes to subject matter and discussions I may have otherwise been oblivious to. My only complaint with Lusher is how much support they are willing to offer a student. I think that at times it is necessary to back off and a allow a student to struggle because in the end that struggle will benefit him/her down the road.
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• A+

• 1,691 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

El Carmelo Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 407 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Self Development Academy

• Public School
• Mesa, AZ
• K-8
• 5

Works Here: I have been teaching at Self Development for five years now and have loved every minute of it. The high level of academics expected from our students is one of the defining features here. The students work at 1-2 years above grade level in all subjects with a continuous review of the basics at grade level to make sure there are no gaps in their learning. This means as a teacher that I am able to teach works like To Kill a Mockingbird or Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. However, the best aspect of this school is the community that we have built. In the middle school, the teachers know all of the students and work with the child as a whole to make sure they have the support that they need. This is an amazing school and I love teaching here!
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• A+

• 460 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cottonwood Public School

• Public School
• Coalgate, OK
• PK, K-8
• 3

Niche User: I love this school and there is nowhere else I'd rather send my child to learn.
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• A+

• 177 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Basis Tucson Primary School

• Public School
• Tucson, AZ
• K-12
• 21

High School Senior: At my high school, the academic requirements would be considered rigorous and overwhelming by most. While yes, this would be fairly true, as 6 APs are required to be taken and most take around 10, it is all for the preparation of higher level academic work, which, as I have heard from alumni of the school, is definitely worth it. Although this work is difficult, the teachers and upperclassmen are always willing to help with any problems encountered, which helps create a closer knit community and a positive atmosphere. While it does eat up a bit of time, as all classes are either AP or Honors classes, this taught most of us time management. Also, many may worry about the amount of sleep, but they are just classes, they have lots of homework at some times, and little at others, and sleep is usually cut due to social media and games, not class work.
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• A+

• 851 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ithan Elementary School

• Radnor Township School District, PA
• K-5
• 1

• A+

• 436 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School

• Public School
• Boca Raton, FL
• K-12
• 39

Junior: I really love FAU Highschool. It is a great opportunity to get ahead for the future and experience the college setting. I am able to get ahead and graduate highschool with many credits working towards my major. The environment on the high school and college campus is awesome. The people were very intelligent and allowed us all to compete and work our hardest to succeed in this type of school. Overall, my experience with FAU high was amazing.
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• A+

• 1,032 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Peak to Peak Charter School

• Boulder Valley School District, CO
• K-12
• 392

Alum: This school is an excellent school. They feature rigorous academics, plenty of extracurricular options (like theatre, choir, clubs, sports, etc.), and a wonderful environment. The teachers make classes fun and interesting, boosting the standard of excellence that Peak to Peak carries. It was wonderful to go here. Highly recommended!
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• A+

• 1,444 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Happy Hollow Elementary School

• West Lafayette Community School Corporation, IN
• 4-6
• 8

Parent: We LOVE Happy Hollow. We currently have a 4th grader attending her last year at this school. We love the teachers, the building and the schedule!! We've been Hawks for 6years now (Pre-K-now) and I am definitely going to miss it. The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing! Great heart, teaching skills, and most importantly open communication!! We love you HAPPY HOLLOW!!!!
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• A+

• 509 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Scottish Corners Elementary School

• Dublin City School District, OH
• K-5

• A+

• 577 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Duveneck Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 482 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lakeville Elementary School

• Great Neck Public Schools, NY
• K-5
• 1

• A+

• 743 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Edward W. Brooke Charter School - East Boston

• Public School
• East Boston, MA
• K-7

• A+

• 393 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Meadow Glens Elementary School

• Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL
• K-5

• A+

• 447 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kerr Elementary School

• Allen Independent School District, TX
• PK, K-6
• 2

Parent: This is probably the best elementary school your child could go. This is the best of best. I have both of my kids who went here and they both loved it and learned very well. Much better than many schools in Frisco.
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• A+

• 700 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio