Sandoval Elementary seems to be one of the best elementary school choices in the Highlands area…read more The DPS system does not have an excellent reputation. My son has been attending Sandoval a few years now. Sandoval is a little strange. The classes are grouped so for example 1,2 and 3rd graders are all lumped together for 3 years. I did question this method, but the bright side is that it creates some stability in class mates and teachers. It's half Spanish speaking which I feel is a mixed blessing as well. My son is learning two languages but I am afraid he may end up a "jack of all trades master of none" but the verdict is still out. The school is kind of hard to get into, so I think the parents and kids seem to take learning a little more seriously at this school.

best school in the world! met the greatest people in the world here and will miss everyone next…read moreyear. :( i owe to being the person i am today to joann trujillo hays. i hope she has a great retirement.

BEWARE OF PRINCIPAL J.M!! A few years ago My nephew went to this school and during the first year…read moreof remote learning we had some concerns that should have been addressed with interventions and support before holding back a student. Instead AFTER summer break right before registration his teacher calls asking if we would agree to holding him back. My sister declined to hold him back and decided to move forward with a tutor she would privately pay. The principal decides to intervene Making my sister feel harassed telling her even if she transfers him schools she will make sure he is held back! But my sister still refused to hold him back. It got to the point where she had to call the superintendent office who told her to enroll him through dps in the grade she is choosing, when calling she found that the principal had her son enrolled and held back without her knowledge! There a reason this school in in the bottom 50%

I first went to school here in the early 1960's. Kindergarten and First grade. I think the name of…read moremy Kindergarteachee was Ms. Valentine. I had a huge crush on her. I was so sad when I found out she had a boyfriend. Haha! Our neighbors across the street had three generations of Italians. Lacreccio (sp?) Was the last name. We live on Umatilla Street. Good memories except when President Kennedy was assassinated.

Smedley is used by the Denver Public Schools to house different schools that are being renovated…read more It is a beautiful building built in 1902. It has original wood work. There is no air conditioning. There is a playground, cafeteria, and gym.

If your child is a sweet, lovey-dovey daughter, this is the place for you. If you have a spirited…read moreor emotional boy, keep looking. Also, I have two witnessed instances where my child was jerked/yanked/twisted by his arm by two different primary teachers for minutes at a time, so we quickly felt that we were lucky we departed when we did. When I brought the issue to admin's attention, they seemed appalled and talked of having a "body safety course" offered to their staff. Nothing ever came of it. Total Mom fail for spending $60k over the course of 2.5 years all for a program that promised us the world but delivered to us a sad, distrusting little boy who lacked any self confidence. I am very happy to report that 8 months later, we have rebuilt trust with our son, and he is thriving without being swallowed by constant negativity and abuse.

This review is based on my initial interactions, my child does not attend the academy yet. With…read morethat being said, from start to finish Montessori Academy impressed me. 1st with their prompt and timely replies to my initial inquiries, 2nd with our ONE-ON-ONE walkthrough tour with Amanda, the Director of Admissions. There was so much care and attention for us as parents of a potential student. This was a totally different feel than the mass group tours of other schools we have visited. This was really personal, we could ask all the scary questions we wanted and Amanda was incredibly kind, thoughtful and transparent with her replies. After we were done with our tour, we went from wanting our son to attend a school for only 2 days, to wanting him to go into the full 5 day program With Montessori Academy. We were that impressed.

We're now entering our second year at DDES, and we continue to feel incredibly grateful to be part…read moreof this community. It's such an inspiring group of educators and families who truly believe in the school's mission. Our child feels supported, seen, and excited to come to school every day--she loves learning, creating, and being herself here. DDES doesn't just focus on academics; they're helping kids learn how to be good people and make the world a better place. The teachers foster curiosity, kindness, and confidence in a way that feels both intentional and joyful. It's a place that values character, collaboration, and real-world learning--and it shows in the way the kids talk about what they're doing. We couldn't be happier to be part of this community.

This school is amazing. The teachers and staff are so warm and caring. The school-to-parent…read morecommunication is phenomenal. The community is welcoming and supportive. The school has robust social-emotional learning and truly wants the best for all its kids, even (especially?) the quirky or hyper ones.

Edison is run by a committed group of Administrators who care deeply about the students and are…read morelaser focused on academic achievement with a strong community and family engagement foundation. We have absolutely loved the teachers approach and appreciate the organization of the PTA and the associated events they organize.

My 20 month old son and I were at the park during Edison's 5th grade "outdoor day". A little boy…read morenamed Gabe came over and asked to play with my son. He was amazingly kind and showed my little one that big kids aren't so scary and can be cool. After awhile a group of Gabe's friends joined- It was the cutest kindness thing ever! The teachers were great with their students playing basketball and very much involved. Everyone involved in this kiddos life is obviously doing a fantastic job and this kiddo deserves a shout out! Thanks Gabe for being a fantastic human being at such a young age! You made our day!

I am so happy that we chose this school! We have loved every educator we have had, and the staff…read morethat work at this school are so caring and lovely. I really love that this school focuses a lot on socio-emotional growth and not JUST educational achievements. This school really values their students being good humans as well as learning the things they are supposed to in elementary school.

If I could give this school more stars I would! The staff is amazing from the janitor all the way…read moreup to the principal! A special recognition to the mis classroom! Anamarie and all of the paraprofessional's are amazing! We are a family with a couple generations that have attended centennial! Keep up the good work and making North Denver proud!

I am a 10 year old boy and last year on the school's soccer team of beach court was going against…read moremy school and my school destroyed Beach Court 8-2 but it was a good match