Vanstory Hills Elementary

Only two negative reviews below and both were made on the same day (over 8 years ago) and with a similar theme; seems a little suspect. I have had two children come through VanStory Hills and a third will start soon. We love this school. Great environment. Given the choice to live anywhere in and around this city, we chose our current home largely because of the school system. There's not a better elementary school in the area. We have the resources to send our children to private school if we felt the need, but we do not. Responsibility for a child's education does not reside solely with the school. This school presents every child with the opportunity to succeed.

As a military family, I can not claim to be a local "elitist" as some of the negative reviews claim exists (I think one could find that anywhere), but my children have been performing above grade level and among the best with respect to their peers. Having lived in and around this city off and on for 20 years, this is one of only two public elementary schools I would send my children to. We moved here to be in this school's area. And we love it.

We have been in the neighborhood for 13 years as my husband works in and out of town. We have enjoyed our overall experience with the school.

This school has small class sizes - there are 18 kids total in my son's class - and a great atmosphere for learning. The principal is always interacting with the kids and giving them positive feedback - even just walking down the hall! Everyone who works there goes out of their way to make sure it is a positive learning environment!