O'Dea Elementary School

When we moved to Fort Collins we decided to try our neighborhood school before researching other options. We could not be happier with O'Dea! All teachers are highly involved and treats students as "everyone's student". The principal has years of experience and knows every kid in that school by name. The principal is quick to resolve any issues that may arise and all staff and faculty are dedicated to the success of students and the community. There is an active parental community. The autism program here is top notch and gifted students are readily identified and curriculum is tailor appropriately. We love O'Dea!
--Submitted by a parent

They have a great group of teachers and faculty. Their teachers are great and I dont know about you, but I like a principal that knows every student by name and grade!! The principal is very helpful in many ways and LOVES her students. The teachers are fabulous and the way they teach the students is wonderful! My daughter loves the school and never wants to change. Im happy because she's happy!!!
--Submitted by a parent

They have the best teachers in their autism programs. These people are truly devoted knowledgeable people.

Excellent staff and curriculum. The principal is responsive and caring. The teachers are engaged and enthusiastic. The PTA does indeed make the parents and children feel like a family. My child is happy, and challenged. It is a pleasure to talk about what she has learned during the course of the day -- there is always something new. I have watched her explode intellectually since enrolling her at O'Dea. Parents concerned with ensuring that their children receive a quality core fundamental-based education should take a very serious look at O'Dea. I have yet to meet another parent who is not enthusiastic about this school and its academic benefits.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school. My children received an all around education.Great arts program with experienced and committed teachers. The PTA made this school feel like one big family
--Submitted by a parent

We moved here with our 7 children from Michigan. In Michigan all the children attended a school for gifted and talented children. This is the ONLY public school in FTC that has been able to continue to challenge them and treat them as individuals! We tried 8 different ones before finding this jewel so we should definitely know!
--Submitted by a parent