Cranbury Elementary School

This is a great school and I highly recommend it! Teachers and administrators are all compassionate and work hard for all students. There are many opportunities available for extra-curricular activities. Most parents are very supportive. There are also numerous events throughout the year for children and families, resulting in a positive sense of community.

Teachers genuinely care about our children. Sense of community has improved in the past years

As a parent of two boys ( one currently enrolled) the other graduated. Cranbury has been a 2nd home to them. Academically, Cranbury has always been the leader of all other Norwalk public elementary schools ( just ask anyone) They have consistently been rated on this site a 8-10. So we dug a little further.....Great Schools has introduced a NEW criteria for ratings. A score is now given basically for how well "disadvantaged" children perform. So "many" schools that were recently ranked as an 8/9 or 10 or now lowered. Our son LOVES this school and we are extremely proud of the education they have/are receiving.

Cranbury has a great PTO that is very involved with hands on parents. That said, the leadership is ineffective and there is not much accountability for the teaching staff. The post in 2013 regarding bullying is still relevant today and not much has been done to bring it under control. There is not much concern about gaining the best from students and learning differences are punished. The school could perform well but new leadership is needed to bring out the best in the staff.