Glen Haven Elementary School

I have loved our experience at Glen Haven and highly recommend the school. The educational quality is exceptional. Additionally, the school provides students with both the educational and emotional support they need to succeed.

The school has exceeded my expectations. It's a hidden gem within MCPS - though not as much as it once was, the word is getting out about what a strong school it is. As noted above, the administrators and staff are outstanding, and it is wonderfully warm and caring environment. Teachers do a terrific job working with students at all different levels. I've been amazed at how much my child has learned every year and the level of skill she has developed. I've appreciated the accelerated math option in 4th-5th grades as well as the focus on writing and critical thinking along with reading. I also truly value the diversity at our school - children and families from so many different countries, occupations, cultures have added to the educational experience in so many ways (for my daughter and for me). Finally, the families are lovely - unassuming, kind and welcoming. The PTA is active and keeps growing. It's been a delight to get to know and work with other families to support the school. It's been a true community and I will miss it when my child moves on to middle school next year.

I have had a positive experience with the school and its leadership. We were very fortunate to have a great teacher for our child.

It has gone above and beyond our expectations in terms of the quality of the teachers and staff, the quality of the academics, the extracurricular opportunities, and the way that behavior is managed. As with most schools in the country, there is definitely a racial achievement gap and a fair amount of segregation between white parents and parents of color - however, the student body is remarkably integrated across the same lines of difference and there is working being done to address this amongst parents as well. Overall, an awesome school!