Brennen Elementary School

This is a wonderful school, but like most public schools, bad teachers do exist here and have for some time. Talk to other parents, The good news (or bade news if you really think about it) is that these bad teachers are well known and have been around for years, so are easy to find out about. It saddens me that I have to rate this school lower, because of a few bad apples, but they persist thanks to system that rewards bad teachers with tenure and does not want hold bad teacher accountable, nor reward good ones. Be particularly carful with some of the 2nd and 3rd grade teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

With a diverse group of students, a very strong advanced academic program, a very high parental involvement rate, this neighborhood school is celebrating it's 60th anniversary. Highly motivated and educated faculty and staff work with the students and parents to improve every single day. Along with a great PTO and actice School Improvement Council, Brennen enjoys super support from the business community and local neighbors. Now in my 8th year as a Brennen parent, I would say that children who leave Brennen are not only ready to excel in middle school, but far beyond. I love Brennen and would send my children here over ANY school in the Columbia, SC I had a choice to attend.
--Submitted by a parent

The staff is very supportive. The kids are outstanding students. The parents are one of a kind!
--Submitted by a teacher

We have the best kids &teachers who are proud of the school community that we've created over the years!
--Submitted by a teacher

Brennen was the perfect elementary school for my children! My children were always excited about going to school and wanted to learn. The teachers and staff were outstanding, concentrating on each child individually. MY children's teachers still serve as excellent role models for my children. The students develop lifetime friendships at Brennen. The academics are wonderful, and the teachers try many teaching methods so they can get across to every child. My children and I love Brennen! There are many opportunities for each child's individual interests! Brennen offers music programs, art, after-school art, PE, drama, dance in PE, and many other activities. Parent involvement rates are extremely high at Brennen! Brennen is the best elementary school in the nation!
--Submitted by a parent