Clear Springs Elementary School

We were presented with the opportunity to move to the twin cities area this fall and after much research, we chose to live in Minnetonka due to the outstanding schools. We toured several elementary schools and wondered how we would ever make a decision. Then we toured Clear Springs. The Principal is amazing! He was so welcoming, answered all of our questions, took time to get to know our kids, and placed them into classrooms that he felt they would thrive in. All of the staff members we have met are very friendly. The teachers our two children have are phenomenal, from their classroom teachers, to the band instructor, art and music teachers and after-school Spanish teachers too! Our children participate in the high potential program and are adequately challenged. I would not hesitate to recommend this school to family and friends. Additionally, the Minnetonka school district offers healthy lunches and morning snacks that I feel good about my kids eating, and the technology is top-notch!
--Submitted by a parent

Schools across the district benefit from large numbers of parent volunteers - they do a ton of excellent work, and Clear Springs is no exception. Volunteers, technology resources and superb teacher standards (good luck getting a teaching job here) make this an excellent school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children now at Clear Springs -- a 4th grader and a Kindergartener. One great advantage for my K-grader is the Explorer's preschool program that allowed her, in her last preschool year, to attend the school she'd be starting for Kindergarten, get to know her way around, know staff and other kids, and, very importantly, already be able to do lunch line by herself! The academics are terrific -- my 4th grader's score on the 3rd grade MN comprehensive tests last year were exceptional. The staff is very dedicated and caring, and the principal knows every child by name. Parents are VERY involved. I would recommend this school to any parent seeking a great education in a great environment for their child.
--Submitted by Diane Martin, a parent