Northridge School

I have been very impressed with the teachers and specialty programs offered at Northridge that aren't offered at other local schools. My child is supposed to go to a different school, (within our boundaries) but it is worth it to me to drive her a little bit further to get a better education and have more learning opportunities!
--Submitted by a parent

My son currently attends this school and has ever since kindergarden .This is a great school academically. I have had no problems with the teachers and the principal seems concerned about the welfare of the school and the students. However I am pulling my son out due to social problems at the school. He has had alot of problems with bullying and the kids don't seem to be very friendly. I am not sure if he personally needs some improvement on his social skills and/or if it's because he is one of the only ethnic kids at the school. Other than that the school is great.
--Submitted by a parent

Excessive homework to compensate for sometimes mediocre teaching. Principal is true politician. There are a number of outstanding teachers and staff members though. Music, art, and computers are two areas I think you would be hard pressed to find any better.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a school with very high parent involvement. There are some excellent teachers, and the school is known for its excellent specialty programs. The principal administrates well for the masses, but is poor with one on one and special needs. The school is still on an extended day schedule which is, in my opinion, a very poor choice, especially for the younger students.
--Submitted by a parent

Very impressive programs and curriculum! Great teachers, especially the specialty teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Northridge is one of the best schools in the state and competes with any private school on both an academic and extra curricular level. The only disadvantage is the current Principal who works poorly with the parents and staff and a district that is intent on dismantling the programs because they make all the other schools 'look bad.' A top of the line Spanish immersion program was one of the first causalities.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall, this is an excellent school. The extracurricular activities are amazing, most of the teachers are bright and caring, and the new principal has been eager to help in most situations. I would like to see more attention given to students who might have special needs. Great for a public school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent with four children, 2 of whom have attended Northridge, 2 who attended elementary in another state. This is by far, one of the most outstanding schools I have experienced: outstanding music program, excellent to outstanding teachers-- bright, professional and motivating principal. The only 'downside' I have experienced is the extremely demanding and 'entitled' parents, who push personal interests over benefits for all.
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful, caring teachers, absolutely horrible, incompetent, and arrogant principal. If you can resolve problems before they get to her office, you are much better off.
--Submitted by a parent

My husband and I have lived in Arkansas and Ohio, since my son was a kindergarten student at Northridge. He is now in the fourth grade. You should feel extremely fortunate to have students attend Northridge Elementary. My son had Mrs. Smith in Kindergarten. She took the time to come to each of the childrens homes individually to get to know the parents of the children before school started. That is so unusual, anywhere, for a teacher to be so involved. She really made him feel worthwhile and a little less nervous about school.
--Submitted by a parent