Bethany Elementary School

Bethany is one of the best schools in the beaverton school district and their scores show it. We have been truly happy with Bethany and we have been to many. I think what makes this school so different is how involved everyone is from the teachers, principal and all the volunteers and they all truly want the best for our kids.
--Submitted by a parent

My child learned how to read from scratch in 6 months at this school. The staff demonstrated excellence with results orientation enabling this outcome. You can pay alot more and get less tangible benefit elsewhere. The staff here knows how to encourage children to learn and knows how to measure this progress.
--Submitted by a parent

Bethany Elementary School is a great school in Beaverton. The teaching staffs are very caring and responsible. The teacher student ratio is very reasonable and all the kids get attention. We are very happy with the teacher and the principal. If you are looking for a diverse, caring, passinate and prefessional school for your kids, Bethany Elementary won't let you down.
--Submitted by a parent

We couldn't be happier with Bethany. Our children have had great teachers and the principal is very good as well. LOTS of parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in second grade this year. He has a speech issue that all of the teachers involved with him has worked at great length with him and us to overcome this issue. They have also helped us get him into the right reading programs to get him caught up. I am deeply impressed with the entire Bethany staff!
--Submitted by a parent

Bethany shines in the Beaverton district as great school, with wonderful parent involvement. Most of the teaching staff is well above average to outstanding in attention to the students. My only complaint is that there are not well designed differentiation programs for TAG kids. This is the area in which Bethany and the Beaverton school districts could stand some growth and change. I am not a supporter of the Investigations math program that they use in our district, however we supplement at home with good results.
--Submitted by a parent

Our son attended a private school for 3 years and we were very hesitant trying a public school, however Bethany exceeded our expectations. Our son's teacher is wonderful and the principal is very involved and hands-on. Most educational materials and activities are tailored to each kid's level, which is great and was a good surprise. The only thing we are disappointed about is a number of after-school activities offered (very little), however I believe it is managed by a parent organization, and obviously isn't a major part of child's education - I just take my son to other schools/clubs for after-school activities, which just makes it a bit more hassle for me.
--Submitted by a parent

There is a new Principal,as of last Fall('05)He is very hands on with the students.The students like him.Parent involvement is very high.Great teaching staff.
--Submitted by Jennifer, a parent

My Daughter is reading in Kindergarden (And she can add and subtract very large numbers). Need I say more? I'm so pleased with the parent involvment, & with teaching methods. I searched this web site before purchasing our home. I'm glad I did! I also love the diversity. The only downfalls are the small parking lot. I also feel that security could be better!
--Submitted by a parent

Two of my children attended Bethany over a period of three years while our family were on relocation. I found it to be a good school where the students were encouraged to reach their full potential. If we return to Portland we would hope to have our children attend Bethany again.
--Submitted by a parent