Ainsworth Elementary School

Ainsworth has provided my child with a phenomenal education. The teachers have provided projects can be modified for children of different aptitudes so that everyone is challenged. The amount of tailored teaching has been impressive, although it does depend on the teacher and we have been very lucky. The kids adore their teachers, including the "specials" teachers in art, music, PE, and the school counselor who works on responsibility and relationship skills with the lower grades. A highly involved parent community makes many wonderful extras possible, like the science fair, the art fair, the talent show, the 3rd grade musical, etc. This is a community with high expectations and a love for learning, just the atmosphere you would want your child to be in.
—Submitted by a parent

How many public schools will prepare their students for the globalizing world by offering bilingual education. I graduated from Ainsworth's Spanish Immersion program and have not yet heard of anything similar. My friends and graduated with a truly unique, invaluable experience. I remember parent involvement being great and the unusually diverse spanish speaking and international staff of teachers cannot be overlooked.

Ainsworth did what any Elementary school should do, it made our kids love learning and love going to school. Art, music and PE are valued to create a well rounded curriculum and the Spanish Immersion program is wonderful if you can get in. It is a K-12 program that really challenges the students.
—Submitted by a parent

My child, Alix, learned more than she would've in any other school in Portland at Ainsworth. Parents are involved, teachers go with what's best for the students, and the students' behavior is excellent. Things that Ainsworth is notable for include its Spanish Immersion Program, the fifth grade Samba band, the spectacular writing curriculum, and the responsibility of all students.
—Submitted by a student

Ainsworth is one of the wealthiest schools in Portland. The parents can be 'clique-ish', but they are very involved. The Buckaroo Carnival is a great event each year. The Spanish Immersion program is awesome, but it is by lottery. The school is located in an old historic school house with added 'portables' - we've been very happy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent

Ainsworth is a great school. My children love her a lot.
—Submitted by Patrick Chang, a parent