Highlands Elementary School

I love the community at Highlands. The teachers are amazing and it is awesome to see my daughter flourish and grow.
--Submitted by a parent

Highlands is a great school. Most of the teachers are excellent, although there are a few that need to retire. (Lack enthusiasm/too much yelling). The principal needs to work on social skills with parents. The parental involvement is impressive!! Overall, a great school.
--Submitted by a parent

Principal is extremely hard to talk to and does not keep his word on getting back to you or keeping you to date on plans created for special circumstances. School does not hold kids responsible for their actions. If you want a pen to paper type school, this is it. They are so worried about the money and the tests scores that the kids self esteems go to the wayside
--Submitted by a parent

Great school and great teachers. We really need a new principal though, hard to talk to, has a short temper and I know many who would agree!
--Submitted by a parent

Highlands, as well as the Saugus Elementary School District, is excellent. I am so impressed by the emphasis of academics, parent involvement and community at Highlands. Of course a school is going to be concerned about attendance-children should be in school and of course there are fundraisers. This is a public school. Fundraisers are the way public schools earn money for all the extras the students receive. I would be concerned if the school did not have fundraisers or did not request parent involvement in the classroom or at the school. I went to private school from K-12th grade. Highlands is on par with a private school in my book.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent, education is top priority. I believe Highlands is a school with high expectations of students. They provide challenging and thoughtful experiences for my twin boys. We moved into this district in order to be able to attend Highlands for its excellent reputation. The teaching, administrative, and support staff are fabulous. In our 3 years, our boys have had nothing but an exemplary education!
--Submitted by a parent

High academic level. Great parent involvement. Afterschool programs.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a fine school with a fine principal at the helm. He is very hands-on and personable. The children flourish with this wonderfully talented and gifted teaching staff. I am amazed daily at what my children are learning and how young they're learning it!
--Submitted by a parent