Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Wonderful teachers, admin and opportunities for students and each student is treated as an individual with great respect for his or her ideas!
—Submitted by a parent

I went to SRS in the early 90s - my parents moved us into the school district from a nearby town when my older brother was in first grade and I was in kindergarten. There is a special place in my heart for all of the teachers, administrators and friends from SRS. I made life-long friends at SRS. I learned about morality and ethics in a non-secular environment and remember the teachings and "words of wisdom" to this day, 20 years later.

This is my son's first year at SRS and also his first year at a public school. He is in 5th grade. I wish that he had been at SRS the last few years. He had a lot of difficulty at his previous schools. I was very concerned about him moving to a public school but it has been a WONDERFUL experience. I can't say enough good things about SRS. And to the special ed parents out there....while he isn't diagnosed...there have been a lot of teachers over the years that thought my son was diagnosable and SRS has been fantastic with this also. They truly care and want him to succeed!
—Submitted by a parent

To the parent who wants to know about special ed: Please don't do this to your family unless you want to spend the rest of your child's childhood miserable, even with lawyers, you can't fix something what is this broken.
—Submitted by a parent

I went to SRS for 3rd and 4th grade and I was unbelievably happy. The student body is eager to learn while friendly to people of all races and religions. The diversity is quite high, and makes interacting with others easier. The teachers pushed you to do your best and never give up. I LOVED THIS SCHOOL!!

don't move here for special ed help. I have had two children in the district with special needs and it is a fight all of the time. SRS is especially week but there is a new principal which could help but the staff is weak and teachers are not supportive.
—Submitted by a parent

Forgive me for not posting a review but asking for a request. Would parents of special ed students please rate this school? We are thinking of moving to the area and we have a child with ADHD. I would love to hear how this school performs in the special ed dept!
—Submitted by a parent

Where to begin? Excellent school, amazingly talented teachers. New principal is enthusiastic and kind, dedicated and invested in helping children succeed. Super-involved Home and School association that runs community events and nontraditional fundraisers. The children are engaged and happy when you walk around the school. After five years here we are sad to leave SRS behind but are looking forward to attending our fabulous middle school
—Submitted by a parent

We are very pleased with the level of differentiation offered in our child's first grade class - were not expecting it. We moved to Swarthmore from a neighboring state and are happy to see that the school is embraced by its community and the community by the school. Many afterschool enrichment opportunities - some at low- or no-cost. Plenty of opportunities for parents to be involved, as well. The school has a very strong and consistent PTA (called Home and School). The teachers and staff we've met are incredibly knowledgeable and professional as well as kind! Couldn't have asked for a better school and SO glad to be part of an outstanding public district!
—Submitted by a parent

Handsome facilities and great, dedicated, inspirig, imaginative teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent

I'm a teenager who went to SRS as a young child. I learned so much, and the teachers had much to offer. They really care about their students and really want them to do their best.
—Submitted by a student

Absolutely the most amazing school I can imagine. My two daughters attend the school, and I wish I could, too! All of the teachers are committed, intelligent, and caring, and the school boasts incredible leadership. I am an educator and come from a family of educators, so I have very high standards.
—Submitted by a parent

This was the best school that I went to. I couldn't have asked to go anywhere better to learn. Being a non-american but a German who moved to America after first grade I couldn't have possibly entered a more loving and caring society that helped me learn my english, which I now speak fluently thanks to Swarthmore Rutledge School.
—Submitted by a student

Leadership is severely lacking.
—Submitted by a parent

As a former student of SRS, as we like to call it, I would have to say it has prepared me in ways I would never have imagined. Teachers there really make you feel at home. The teachers spend as much time as possable with each kid as an individual. I cannot tell you how much this school has made me the person I am today.
—Submitted by a former student