Bayview Elementary School

We moved within the Waconia School district a year ago and specifically chose our house in a neighborhood in order to attend Bayview Elementary. We are very fussy about the school our children attend and have been extremely satisfied with the well rounded education our children are receiving at Bayview. The staff is fabulous to work with, there are many great ways to get involved and plenty of activities for families to attend . The PTO for Bayview is well run and in general, most parents and families participate and help out whenever needed from what I have observed. If you are questioning whether or not to send your child to Bayview, look no further. You won't be disappointed!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school! The teachers we have had so far are great! I believe an involved parent makes a huge difference anywhere. People that just think of school as a daycare are missing a lot. If you think the school should do it all and you can sit back, you re mistaking. My family and neighbors love the district!
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended Bayview K-2. He loves it there and so do my husband and I. Teachers he has had have been very helpful. They have been willing to go above and beyond...sending home extra work, emailing to check in if they have noticed slight changes in behavior, really getting to know my son and how he learns, etc. The principal is wonderful. He regularly walks the halls, playground, classrooms, cafeteria to stay connected. He knows his students and their families. My son struggles with reading and math and has benefitted from services I didn't know about until it was brought to my attention. As far as I know, parent involvement is excellent. We are very blessed to have such a great school near us!
--Submitted by a parent

My child's teacher has been very condescending towards us, has misrepresented our child's behavior/response to an incident (not bad behavior but of him being upset about something) to place guilt and shame on us, has given unsolicited advice on how to run our household and has stated she has done something when she has not. She did not take seriously or take any action to an incident our child had with another child were on the playground was harmed physically by another child that was brought to her attention by us. I am not certain I can keep my child in a classroom when my son can see she is saying one thing and doing another.
--Submitted by a parent

I had two children attend Bayview from K through 5th grade and could not have been more satisfied in every aspect of this school. The entire staff is committed to provided the best educational experience a parent could hope for. I would highly recommend this school to any parent that wants their best for their child.
--Submitted by a parent

Bayview is a great school. It has a very caring and respectful atmosphere. The teachers are top notch and the principal emits compassion. We switched from St. Joseph Catholic School this year and have absolutely no regrets!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter goes to Kindergarten and loves her school. Her teacher is great, the staff is caring, friendly and willing to help and it showes that the principal has great compasion for his students and school.
--Submitted by a parent

Bayview is a great school. Everyone made my girls transition from another district very easy for them. They both get the individual attention they need and really enjoy going to school.
--Submitted by Andrea Wagener, a parent