Garretson Elementary School

I was a former student at garretson. Its a great school. The teachers are always willing to help you out with whatever you need. I am in high school and some of my teachers still help me.

over 30 years, my family have gone to garretson and still maintaining its get education over the yeays
--Submitted by a parent

I just finished the best school year ever at Garretson. Transferring schools from one that had much higher test scores (Lincoln Alternative) I was worried about my child's academics but it was the best thing I could have done. Mrs. Stevens, the sixth grade teacher is the BEST. Kudos to her as she will be or should be teacher of the year. Thanks much Garretson and especially Mrs. Stevens for making it know that the child's emotional needs are more important than academics. My child has only succeeded more and is much much happier. We are glad we made the change.
--Submitted by a parent

We were in the dual immersion program at Garretson for 4 years. It is an outstanding school with great teachers & parent involvement. As well, John Reynoso, the principal, knows all the kids and is a great leader! We highly recommend this school and were sad to leave it with our move back to Chicago.
--Submitted by a parent

The GATE program is a by far greater than the private education that I was paying for at St. Edward's. At both Lincoln Alternative and Garretson the teacher's are better educated, more engaging, professional and over all happier to be with the students.
--Submitted by a parent

Garretson has a hard working staff who love and care about the needs of each student.
--Submitted by a teacher

I am a former employee of Garretson Elementary and the committment the teachers and staff have for their students' education is inspiring. It is a great place to work and a great place to make a change in a student's life!

Garretson has the most dedicated teachers around. They truly put everything they have into educating and nurturing our students. Go Gators!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers, and great programs! The principal is very with it, and I am especially impressed with not only the dedication of the teachers, but also the friendliness of the office staff. This school definitely puts kids first, and keeps their standards high! Kudos to Garretson!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is also in the dual immersion program. Students are learning in both Spanish and English concurrently and my daughter is performing above average in both areas! Teachers are very involved and caring. I would give five stars, except that the school's communication with parents is really sub-par. As a highly involved parent, I still do not hear of over a third of the functions until after they take place (including after school events and even award ceremonies on which my daughter is honored - they are 0/2 in these). Nonetheless, I wouldn't even consider sending my daughter anywhere else, even though several other schools are closer than this.
--Submitted by a parent