Clarendon Alternative Elementary School

We feel so lucky to have gotten in. We have 2 kids in the program - 1 in the lower and 1 in upper grade. The teachers really care about the kids, the administration really tries to do what's best for the children and the community and the parents are amazing.

Great school! Can't be any more happier trusting the staff with the education of my kid.

The teachers are great. There are excellent suport services available if needed. Parent involvement is high. The office staff is outstanding as well.

My son has been at Clarendon since kindergarten, and is now in his last year, in the fifth grade. Clarendon has such a stellar reputation as an elementary school, I felt like we won the lottery when my son was accepted - and we DID. It's like getting the best $200,000 private school education, but at a public school, for free. The staff is outstanding, and the teachers are extremely caring and dedicated to teaching - and the parent community is so supportive and amazing, we've made so many lifelong friends, we've all even planned camping vacations together. My son learned to speak and write Japanese in the Japanese immersion program, and has learned so many creative skills with all of the resources available - art, music, chess. The before and after-school program headed by Shelley is also fantastic, and educational, too - they oversee that your child has help completing homework! I am actually heartsick that our time at Clarendon must end because my son will graduate from the 5th grade this year - I wish it went to the 8th grade! I feel so lucky and blessed our son was able to attend - it really is the best school any parent can hope for.