Grattan Elementary School

We feel very fortunate to be here. Kindergarten was a good experience, and first grade has been fantastic. Families are very involved, the principal is incredible.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in 4th grade and we both absolutely love this school.The principal is fantastic and the parents are very involved.It's a safe nurturing atmosphere.My only complaint is that it's k-5,not k-8
--Submitted by a parent

Grattan is by far one of THE best schools I have ever experience. As a child I studied in the British, American, Spanish and Danish school systems and never was I challenged or inspired the way my 1st grader and 4th grader are at Grattan. And to the parent who criticized the principal, WHAT? That woman is a class act, amazing, dedicated heart and soul to the school, knows every single child's name and is involved BEYOND the call of duty. She is the heart of the school and Grattan would not shine the way it does were it not for her and the wonderful teachers. GO GRATTAN! I never want my kids to leave! *sniff*
--Submitted by a parent

It's a wonderful elementary school for my grandchildren. Very good in academics and involving the parents and the community of Cole Valley.

It's more like a family than a school.
--Submitted by a parent

Grattan is a terrific mix of first class academics and community spirit. We foster critical thinking skills, nurture social and emotional growth, encourage respect for self and others, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.- http://www.grattanschool.org/schoolabout.html. Please join us in our efforts to build a society of thoughtful, informed, caring individuals!
--Submitted by a parent

Amazing school. This school continues on an upward trajectory academically, while staying very anchored in supporting the whole child and putting time and resources into building the community. The children feel it, the parents feel it, the District sees it. This is success.
--Submitted by James Bair, a parent

Quality union teachers. No debutantes-for-America. Teachers thoroughly understand childhood brain development. For example, what does (or doesn t) a 1st grader see when looking through a microscope?
--Submitted by a parent

My son started kindergarten this year and we have loved it from day one. All the teachers and staff have all of the kids interest at heart and you can see it in their faces every morning.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school with a first class principal, great teachers, very involved parents and a caring environment. Our daughter started as a second grader and we're very pleased. Thank you!
--Submitted by a parent