George Peabody Elementary School

This is our first year at Peabody. What a fantastic school! There is such a great sense of community here. There is alot of parent involvement. The teachers are dedicated. The students are engaged, happy and learning. With less than 300 students for K-5, this school is on the small side, but it is all to the benefit of the kids.

My son is really enjoying kindergarten at Peabody. He actually gets out of the car every day and runs into the playground -- he's so excited every day to learn, to play, to see his friends. Peabody was our first choice because of its small size, small class size, community feel, its reputation as a really good school, and Principal Vroegh, who sets a very high bar of excellence, pride, dedication, and caring. Peabody is a place you just want to be part of. It's down to earth and fun and we feel really lucky to be a part of the community.
--Submitted by a parent

we loved this school for the year my son was in kindergarten 2009-10. we moved to walnut creek, not because of any problem with the school. because we wanted better real estate. anyway, i know i will miss it. it was our first choice in the lottery and it was a great year.
--Submitted by a parent

Peabody is a real beacon of learning. We live across town, and got a spot at Peabody by accident. Accident or no, we could not be happier. Our daughter's teachers are engaged, responsive and the principal, Mr. Vroegh, knows every child. She is thriving as are her friends and classmates, no matter where they are on the learning spectrum. And the parent community is active and positive. There are just wonderful families there - people and kids you are happy to know, and know better every year. I feel confident that my child (and our younger child following behind her sister) will be well-educated, supported and seen at Peabody.
--Submitted by a parent

It's a small public school with a fantastic principal and teachers. My daughter has learned so much in the past 2 years at the school and she loves school. The PTA is extremely strong which supports many after school classes, such as piano, spanish, yoga, art, sports, tree frog trek, chess and many others. We love it
--Submitted by a parent

This school has be absolutely wonderful and an amazing transition into kindergarten for our daughter and our family. The principal is outstanding and very actively involved, we love our daughter's teacher - she comes home with stories and pride in what she's absorbed each day. Everything from the garden, wonderful Coach Mary, Ms. Wong, Ms. Wanda, Ms. Tam, Nori caring for our kids on the play structure - the library, inviting PTA and absolute sense of community, we truly feel blessed to be a part of this school.
--Submitted by a parent

A wonderful place to work. Parent and staff working together to make a joyful and educational environment. The curriculum goes above and beyond the california standards with amazing ties to the arts and sciences.
--Submitted by a teacher

George Peabody is a school that develops community among its children, parents and staff. The leadership of the principal, Willem Vroegh is outstanding.

When we started at George Peabody two years ago, I was a little concerned because it was such a small school. I wondered if it would have the resources to be a truly great school. The PTA president at the time told me the size is actually an asset. It is much easier to turn a small boat than an ocean liner. In just 2 years we have seen remarkable additions to the school: a new play structure, a new learning garden, and unique after school enrichment offerings (from drama, to Tree Frog Treks to lion dancing). The teachers and the principal are fantastic. The parent participation and enthusiasm put added shine on this gem.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a current parent of 2 boys grades 7 and 10. This school has a very positive atmosphere and a feeling of a closeknit family. Much better than private schools, IMHO. :-)
--Submitted by a parent