Belding Elementary is a great school. I have been assigned to Belding for over a year as their…read moreschool nurse. All of the staff is very friendly, and are genuinely invested in their students. I love the special classes that they have for all grades. Every child gets the opportunity to learn Arabic, as well as participate in a dance class that teaches everything from modern dance, to tap, to breakdancing on a weekly basis. If students are having trouble in class, then teachers aides take them to the side to work on their problem areas. This is a small school, but that is perfect to ensure that all students receive the optimum learning experience. Fun note: The garden in front of Belding with the picnic tables is a certified wildlife habitat.

Belding Elementary has been home to my daughter for the past 4 years (having transferred her here…read morefrom a private school starting in 5th grade). The leadership under Principal Yutzy and the time and care that the teachers at the school provide each student is a joy to witness. Students are challenged according to their abilities and are gently prodded to excel. It is almost like an extension of your family when it comes to the care/efforts put forth by the faculty & staff for the students. As a parent I can honestly say that my interactions at the school were more enjoyable and inclusive than they were at the private school. The education provided by all the GREAT TEACHERS over the years helped to enable my daughter to be prepared for that arduous task of Selective Enrollment and it got her into Northside College Prep. If you are debating whether to place your child at this wonderful neighborhood school; take the leap of faith as you will not be disappointed. We will miss Belding, but in our hearts we will ALWAYS BE A BELDING BULLDOG FAMILY!!

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my kid got be up by a 7th grader and she was in 5th do not recommend and it will make you pay money…read morefor everything save your money!

What a great school. My kids are happy and thriving in the supportive and caring environment with…read moreseasoned teachers and a cohesive administration. We feel so lucky that this Fine and Applied Arts Magnet Cluster is our neighborhood school! Go Owls!

My son got in to the first class of the Options program at Coonley, and now that he's about to…read moregraduate, I have to give them credit for helping him get into the Selective Enrollment HS of his choice. If you're fortunate enough to test into the Options program here, or be in the Neighborhood program, consider them seriously as a good place to entrust your kid's intellectual growth.

I moved back into this neighborhood 5 years ago. My son is now in 7th. He has challenging LD's with…read morean IEP. Coonley has done the best of their ability to help my Son and listen to my suggestions. I appreciate their help :)

I like this school since my son goes to this school and I recommend that the school should get more…read morepeople

Our Lady of Grace School is a great School to send your kids! Its Family oriented, the staff is…read morecaring and the teachers frequently communicate childs progress and recommends appropiate learning enhancements as well as guides for improvent. Please visit the School's website and see how the school challenges and prepares the chikdren for a brighter future. Zoila

This is my local attendance school. My son has not yet started kindergarten there, so I can only…read morecomment on my limited experiences with the administration and what I've heard from current parents. This is a good school. It's a big school and like all schools in its situation, not everybody finds it a good fit. But the new principal, Ms. Sugrue, has been very responsive and even gave me a tour of the school after I attended an LSC meeting today. She's clearly very proud of all that they're doing and will be doing at the school. The brand new assistant principal also seems like a great addition to the team. What I heard at the meeting seemed to indicate that there is a dedicated team of educators and administration at the school that is working hard to provide a good educational environment with less and less funding and resources. The school facilities were in good condition. They even acquired funding for an art and dance teacher. With more community support, this good school could easily be an awesome school. But any prospective parents should at least reach out to the new principal and start a conversation. I think you'll be greatly surprised, in a good way. I will revisit this once my son starts school there and I have a sense from inside. But so far, things are looking better than I had expected.

This I school is very strict they make you be on time like k-4 you can get there at 3:15 but 5-8…read moreyou have to get there at 3:05 which is not fair to kids if they live far away. They give extremely hard homework. My son had a math packet of 33 lessons and he didn't get it at all and the worst thing is that he had it for 1 Day and he is only in the 5th grade.

My daughter had came home upset and distressed. She had openly said that her eighth english teacher…read morehad pushed a table into her and previously said that the teacher had threw a chair. The school itself is wonderful although the teacher is not. My daughter had openly told me she dislikes that class and feels discomfort with the teacher. She also mentioned that he had draped himself over her closets friend and she explained her friend felt extremely uncomfortable. I am glad my daughter graduated from that school so she doesn't have to deal with that sort of teacher ever again!

Where I spent my formative years. It's a fairly middling school, according to Chicago Public…read moreSchools report. I wouldn't send my kids there. Its best stat seems to be for attendance: it shows a 94% attendance rate. For what that's worth. The only notable things about the school are 1) it's one of a handful of schools powered by solar energy, and 2) the assistant principal is Julia Roberts.

Ole A. Thorp Scholastic Academy is an excellent elementary school. The principal is very dedicated…read moreand driven to achieve higher goals for the student body, as a whole. He is very visible. The teachers are dedicated professionals and the office staff, the nurse, and the custodians are also caring and dedicated to the children's needs. They cannot accomplish the goals at hand without the parent involvement present. This school is our small village;) We love it.