Coates Elementary

When we moved to this neighborhood this school was not rated well. But the last four years have seen a huge turnaround . Our neighbors with older kids told us that they see the positive change too, under the new principal. My kids are so happy at this school. They love going to school everyday. The school encourages parents to be involved and I have taken active interest in a few events at school. That helped me know the teachers better and strengthened my opinion that the school has an excellent team. I love the diversity at the school which helps my children build a strong foundation for a future world. Diversity is extremely important in today’s world. The school is also a level IV AAP center now which is another feather in their hat. The school supports all kinds of learners and that is a great achievement

I moved my son from Coates to Little Run in Faifax, and whereas teacher at Coates were only complaining and putting him in time-out, the new teachers at LR are only praising him all the time. The front desk at Coates was also horrible and it looked like an interrogation center while at LR everyone is friendly and welcoming. The only good thing at Coates was the smiling principal.

Good. Teachers at this school are good and taking care of each kid

I am a Coates parent for the last 4 years. My kids love this school and can't wait to get to school every morning. They are thriving in the engaging and challenging classroom environment the teachers provide.