Garrison Elementary School is a great school. As an alumni of the school, Garrison has always been the idea for my children. My fourteen-year-old is also an alumni and now my seven-year-old attends this school. Garrison have awesome teachers and a principal that cares about the children and the parents.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has done a 180 degree turn in the last 2 years with the momentum for change lead by a small but strong and involved PTA, the hiring of a new dynamic principal and a teacher base that is experienced, engaged and developing constantly. I have 2 daughters aged 4 and 3 that currently attend PS and PK at Garrison. They are excited to go to school most ( if not every :) ) morning and be with their teachers Ms Lo and Ms Christian; the Tools of the Mind Curriculum is teaching them key concepts like self regulation and my 4 year old is beginning to read ! With field trips to Whole Foods, Sweet Greens, The Shaw Library; And Fall Festival activities, Doctor Seuss Day celebrations, my children are getting the best possible education that I can hope for.
—Submitted by a parent

I was hesitant to have my child in any DC school (DCPS or charter) but ended up sending my son to our local elementary school, Garrison (preschool program). I have been very surprised and delighted by the quality of the education, the new principle and the PTA. This is a school that has a lot to offer and is at the tipping point of becoming amazing. On the plate for Garrison in the next two-to- three years is new programming, new fields/exterior spaces, and new interiors (just to mention a few things). All of which, are in the planning and development phases. Parents' opinions and energies are full appreciated and often implemented. Being a DCPS parent is not the easiest path to take but this is one school that has the potential to be something the system can be really proud of. I can't wait to give the school the full five stars.
—Submitted by a parent

Hurrah for neighborhood schools! The teachers are great, motivated and warm. The principal is able, present and inspiring. The parents for the most part know each other and get together. Heck - they are neighbors! The PTA simply rocks. The latest example is a sort of "walk to school pool" to ensure all children can get to school even if, say, a parent is stuck in bed with the flu. All this school needs now is for DCPS to add the Spanish language program the parents have been demanding, and finally modernize the premises. Yes, we all know esthetics are not as important as content but we sure would love to have a better looking school! I am so glad we no longer have to leave this amazing neighborhood! Especially since the new coffee place opened just around the corner from the school. The stars are aligning for downtown mothers;-)
—Submitted by a parent

great teachers, great new principals - now scheduled for much overdue grounds/facility work - growing PTA and located in a phenomenal community
—Submitted by a parent

we love garrison oh yes we dooooo we dont love any school as much as you, when were not near you were blue, oh garrison we love youuu!

i'm a student and has been going to garrison since 1999 wich is pre k the school had been a great teachers but the food is ok it cn be better. i'll give a 10
—Submitted by a student

My son has been attending garrison elem school since the kindergardin and now he is in the 4th grade. Garrison has a wonderful afterschool and aftercare program they have the kids into classroom and also garrison has a outstanding summer school my son learn alot. Overall I from a rating from 1-10 I would give garrison a '10'. Thank you robin yarbrough
—Submitted by robin, a parent