This, of course, is the school that was used in the movie "kindergarten cop." The school and the…read moretown of Astoria, were named after the fur trading magnate, John Jacob Astor, He was worth about $50 million, in mid 1800s money. That would easily be a couple billion in today's dollars That's a lot of money. He founded fort Astoria as a Pacific Northwest outpost for his fur trading empire, , and yet even though this place is named after him, he never visited. Seeing the school is so much fun. The school was just used for exterior shots. I was here many years ago, and the back playground was wide open, and again, it was just like stepping into the movie. Since then, however, they've built some buildings, out back, and you don't get a really good view of the playground anymore. Still, just seeing the front of the school is so cool. The school is extremely close to the goonies house in town. Definitely worth stopping by for a moment or two. .

Mr. Kimble was the best kindergarten teacher ever. He put our daughter through "police school" and…read morewhipped her into shape! Before Mrs. Hagley took her leave the kids were so bored. Once Mr. Kimble took over things got really exciting...for the kids. He actually saved my nephew Dominic and his mom, Joyce, from her crazed ex husband Crisp. He came back from France, lit a fire in the library and shot Mr. Kimble in the leg. Mr. Kimble was able to take care of Crisp and save the day! The class pet ferret was cute, but a little stinky!

Small class sizes, accommodations for different learning styles, new younger teachers, family…read moreevents, new families that aren't local are creating a happy learning community. The principal is welcoming & knows every child's name and their families. The arts are celebrated and encouraged here!

A great school with an awesome staff!!! The principle is amazing as well is everyone else.read more

ETA: The new leadership team is amazing. The school went through some challenging times, but it's…read moreback to feeling like a home away from home again.

Think hard, don't lie to yourself... Does your child need a bit of support academically? Do you…read morethink they might? Do you want small class sizes? Are they on meds that need to be administered at school? Are they Neurodiverse (Dyslexic, Anxiety, ADHD, Autistic, Dyscalculia, etc.)? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, this school probably isn't for you. We really loved the school when the kid was younger. But, partway through the lower school, supports and amenities suddenly got a lot more scarce! The Middle School is even worse. Were the staff at fault? Usually not. Decisions were made and the kids that needed a bit of help paid the price. There isn't a school nurse. They have remodeled some of the specialist-type classrooms to convert them into classrooms. There has been quite a bit of staff leaving in the last 5 years. There isn't a real 9:1 kid to teacher ratio in practice, they use alternative accounting practices including counting staff members like the librarian (kids see the librarian for an hour or less per week while most teachers rush back to their rooms for preparation time leaving the librarian often alone with the kids). Teacher assistants in the lower school are not necessarily full time and are often pulled from class to cover teachers and things like playground duties. The administration is actively trying to add more students per class, and more classes overall, as all administrators are prone to do. In short, while it is a beautiful school, it isn't for everyone. Try not to be dazzled and ask the hard questions. See if this is right for your family. It is an expensive question to get wrong.

Love love love GHA. The best place in the Harbor for early education. Our children have been going…read morehere for the past three summers and our youngest has been going to Pre-K and preschool for three years. She is thriving and has had the best start to her education. Seriously the best people. Worth the cost!

My daughter is in first grade, and has attended GHA for two years now. One of the crucial factors…read moreto me was that the school is nestled in the trees, and she hears the birds, sees critters, and smells fresh pines and firs when she plays and learns outside. I didn't want her in the concrete jungle that schools have become. Even more spectacular is the teaching staff at GHA, and the supporting administration. The teachers give everything they have to their classes every day. The kids are so excited to go to school they can't wait for the doors to unlock in the morning. My daughter is excelling in this supportive environment. The staff knows every child that attends and every parent who comes to campus. We are committed to investing in our daughter's future at this school. We know it will equip her to excel in any environment as she develops her passion for learning and seeking information for herself. She is already comfortable and adept at presenting herself in front of groups. She is thoughtful and creative in her writing. Her fellow students are supportive, and her adventures in learning astound us every day. Visit the campus, you will be glad you did. Speak to the teachers, they will give you their time. Everyone on that campus cares about the school. It is a school with a soul.

My daughter started middle school here and it was the best decision we made. We're very happy with…read morethe staff, the teachers' great curriculum, and safe environment. It's a real blessing to be a part of this community.

My son loves St. Frances Cabrini! He is in his first year there. The teachers are great, the…read morefaculty are great, the other families are great. You really feel like you are part of something special here! We also really like the faith based virtues that are taught at the school too. (Respect, Integrity, others) We love this school and the decision to send our child here!!