Public | K-4 | 330 students |
John Wood Elementary School, located in Merrillville, Indiana, serves grades K-4 in the Merrillville Community School district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
The school community has reviewed this school and given it an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
School highlights:
| COMPARE | SCHOOL | GREATSCHOOLS RATING | COMMUNITY RATING |
|---|
Montessori Academy in the Oaks 2.5 miles | |||
Aquinas Catholic Community School 2.5 miles | |||
2.5 miles | |||
2.9 miles |
As a mom of two John Wood students, I am extremely happy with the school. They are receiving a great education and I am proud of how they are learning. Every.teacher we have had as been outstanding. The whole staff is fantastic.
I now have my third child in John Wood and it is as good now as it was than! I appreciate all the effort every facility and staff give that school and their students, all my children have developed great learning and study skills that will carry with them through out college. Mrs. Hoffman makes John Wood what it is. Thank you everyone. Mrs. Bass
My son entered kindergarten this year and it's been an absolute blessing to have him at john wood elementary school. His teacher Mrs. Steele is very in tune and when my son exhibited signs that could turn into an intolerable problem she caught it early and called me with questions and ideas on how to reinforce good behavior and how to block out bad ones.my son has quickly picked up on what is expected of him. the staff is awesome, and they're always very polite and helpful. The principal made sure we met her on the day we went for kindergarten testing she let us know that she is very reachable in case we needed to contact her for any reason that shows me that she is committed to her job.I also love the letter people series they use to introduce the alphabet and the analogical approach to math it's wonderful.
great school, academics are stressed, with compassion and understanding for difficult learners. great staff who are concerned for the welfare of all its students.
John Wood Elementary has taught me to the extreme. I have accomplished so much. I am now in eighth grade and ever since i left John Woood I have been getting staight a's. John Wood has prepared me for my life in education. Thank you and every child should attend John Wood!
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