Wyncote El School

I'd give a 7 (on a scale of 10). The teachers get a SOLID 10. The poor environment pulls down that score.

Nice teachers nice friends Amazing computers loving friends classmates awesome lunch

The *teachers* at Wyncote Elementary are top notch. Really care about the kids and they do a fantastic job of what they do.The principal, on the other hand, appears to be a pencil pusher that cares a lot about the bureaucracy of the school district. The kids get good lip service, and as long as the kids don't fall outside the middle of the bell curve, there is no problem here. She is very personable and likable. Test scores, she cares about. Metrics, yes. Awards, indeed. Kids, I don't see it.For kids that fall outside the bell curve, this is a *terrible* school. The administration will do everything in their power to make your kid fit the mold. They actively ignore government regulations as to how individualized planning should work - key being "individualized" - and this seems to be the case on either end of the special needs spectrum, as I had experience with both.Avoid this district if your kids don't fall right dab smack in the middle of "Average" in every way.

Wyncote Elementary School gave both of my children an excellent foundation. The principal is passionate about her job, the teachers work hard and both kids made nice friends. Loved the diversity of the school and the warmth of the community. Only regret is that my kids missed the new school building that is opening in September 2015.