Washington Elementary School

This is our first year at Washington and we are very pleased. We recently moved to San Gabriel and heard and read great things about the school. The teachers are great, the principal is very positive and approachable. We are very glad to be here!
—Submitted by a parent

This is the sixth year that I have a child at Washington, and it gets better every year. Even with all the construction on campus, the teachers work hard to engage and challenge the students, while still encouraging creativity and fun. My daughter loves her teacher and can't wait for science camp!
—Submitted by a parent

As a 1952 Graduate of Washington School, I am absolutely delighted to read these reviews and note with pleasure how well they correspond to the Washington School I remember and attended from about 1944 through 1952. My thanks to all Washington's faculty and administration for maintaining such high academic standards across so many years . . . Dennis Boswell

Washington is an amazing school with great leadership, amazing teachers and a very involved parent community. The school environment is so welcoming and the staff is friendly and responsive. You will get to know other parents very quickly because everyone is so positive and excited to be there.
—Submitted by a parent

Awful school. Don't waste your time enrolling, not to mention they will try to force you to stay and a transfer can be hard to get.
—Submitted by a parent

My wife and I are really happy with Washington! The principal and teachers are very passionate and understanding. They truly want the best for our children. I see good things coming from this school. The principal is very hands on and very pro-active. He's everywhere and very approachable. You can feel his passion for making this school better each year. The teachers are amazing!
—Submitted by a parent

The Principal in Washington is very inspiring to both students and teachers. All the teachers I've experienced with are great in terms of challenging students to excel and behave. And they do have a genuine heart to care for kids, plus they are very open to parents' opinion and put extra time to follow up on our concerns. Therefore, I am thankful that my kids are studying in Washington School.
—Submitted by a parent

Exceptional academic program enhanced by a specialized team for the needs of children with challenges such as autism, add, vision problems etc. Through this elementary school I have had children go on to make the honor roll and many other achievments at both the middle school and high school level in the same district. It has been a very rewarding experience.
—Submitted by a parent

Washington School is an anchor in San Gabriel...one of the very first schools in the region. The community loves the school and I like that parents who were students now have their children there. It makes for a great 'family-feel' to the campus. The school is accessible...teachers, staff, and the principal are available and willing to help and talk through any question. Also, I am always welcome to help/visit my kids' class. In the classroom, students get to work at their level, which is great. My child who is independent gets to take on projects that interest her and my kids who need extra help mastering skills get that attention. The PTA provides art classes, there is music and field trips. The value at the school is to teach the whole child and to treat the children as a community. I am glad to be a Washington parent.
—Submitted by a parent

Washington school has it all- great PTA, great leadership, great atmosphere but most of all it has the most awesome teachers- each of whom has the ability to change a students life for the better. We are extremely lucky to have our children in Washington school for 5 years and the experience has been nothing short of a blessing!
—Submitted by a parent

We Love Washington! great teachers, wonderful families, super PTA and a superb Principal in Mr. Chan!
—Submitted by a parent

Our 2 children have attended this school since 2005 and we are extremely pleased. The student body is diverse, the campus is beautiful with ample green space, and I cannot praise the teachers enough. The level of parental involvement is high too, which makes the school feel so family-friendly. We love Washington!
—Submitted by a parent

School has a great feel. Children are happy and very proud to be Washington Warriors. Academics are challenging and teachers are great. I love this school.
—Submitted by a parent

Absolutely wonderful school. We have two children attending there. The eduacation they are receiving is outstanding and the environment is one of positivive nurturing and great parent involvment. The principal and staff really care about each child and are very involved above and beyond regular qork hours. It's no wonder the school continues to improve on state tests.
—Submitted by a parent

Washington is one of the best schools out east. They have great goals set for the students, and the teachers are one of the best. In particular Mrs. Shimazu. she really challenged my duaughter.
—Submitted by Elisa Giron, a parent

Good school that encourages parent involvement. I love the programs they offer students, specially the accelarated reader program. I also love that there is on site before and after school care. I liked the introductions to the cub scouts. Excellent school! Good PTA staff.
—Submitted by Diana Alvarenga, a parent