Laurelhurst Elementary School

The school has been great. We enrolled our son in kindergarten here, and we have had a great experience. The staff is experienced and skilled, and our son's only complaint is that the school day is too short, even though he is there from before 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The facilities are excellent, and the classroom is not at all crowded. Our boy has learned a lot during his first year here, and we look forward to many more years in this environment.
—Submitted by a parent

I am thrilled with the school. We have moved from out of state and both my children have transitioned well into the school. The staff is outstanding and the academics are high. Laurelhurst truly is a nurturing environment and the parent participation is huge. My children are thriving and that is a testament to the school.
—Submitted by a parent

The academic standards are very high. Yet, the teachers are warm, caring, and nurturing.
—Submitted by a parent

Creative and friendly - full of innovative ideas and dedicated parents

The staff is outstanding and the involvement of the parents raises the level of education.
—Submitted by a parent

My grandchildren are getting a terrific education. Teachers are excellent, curiculum is outstanding, and it's a fine school

LH is a community of staff and parent helpers,families who connect in and out of school..all for one purpose. We care so much about our school and our kids. Most of the teachers have taught here for many years. I love LH because we communicate well to each other for one common goal. We care about the community that surrounds Portland and we want everyone to succeed. Dawn Corliss makes it happen.
—Submitted by a parent

Laurelhurst has a warm, nurturing environment of teachers, staff, and parents. We moved into the neighborhood when my older son was a 3rd grader and were warmly embraced by families and staff. The teachers our children have had are professional, caring, and go over and above to give the kids relevant and meaningful lessons and don't teach to the test. Laurelhurst has a high level of parent support and high academic expectations. It's a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent

I love Laurelhurst because it is filled with kind, creative, bright children who love to learn. We recently became a K-8 and the school is tiny. It's been tough for a lot of the kids but at the same time the kids feel so supported by great teachers and caring parents. It truly is a neighborhood school.
—Submitted by a parent

The most amazing parents and teachers make Laurelhurst a loving, supportive place that encourages life-long learning in my children.
—Submitted by a parent

Laurelhurst School personifies what it means to be great school. The kids are challenged to not only become better students, but to become better members of their community. Parents not only get involved with the school, but are encouraged to play an active and engaged role with their children and teachers. The teachers and staff are as dedicated as they come and it shows in how much they love teaching and how much the kids love school.
—Submitted by a parent

Laurelhurst is filled with nurturing teachers who are willing to go over and beyond what is expected in order to create a meaningful and enriching learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent

It is a very inclusive K-8 with great parent involvement, and an outstanding academic record
—Submitted by a parent

Laurelhurst is the most amazing school around! I feel proud to be part of such a nurturing, compassionate, dedicated community.
—Submitted by a parent

Laurelhurst school honors their kids in a nurturing environment, while they cultivate positive development in both the academic arena, and personal character. I moved my family into Laurelhurst neighborhood exclusively because of the dedication the school, staff, and volunteers show. My goal was to give my kids the best...and I found the best to be Laurelhurst School.
—Submitted by a parent

It's a small school with a lot of parent help.
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One of the most supportive communities I've found! The teachers genuinely care for their students.
—Submitted by a parent

The children felt cared for, safe, nurtured and loved. They have fun and to top it off they learn a lot.
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The families are involved and supportive of programs. Parents volunteer, have their kids prepared for learning, help raise money and enhance our community in so many ways
—Submitted by a parent

Our neighborhood school is walking distance from home, has the best teachers in the city, and the most welcoming community any family could ask for! We love Laurelhurst!
—Submitted by a parent