Research B F Day Elementary School public Schools in Seattle, Washington

“I have two kids who go here and they are very happy here. The school has amazing teachers who really care about each child. They do very enriching activities and both my children have learned so much. The test scores are lower because it is a center for English Language Learneres and their scores are blended in to the overall test scores. It's an excellent school--one that truly believes in the happiness of the child.”

“Two kids here, one started in 2nd grade while the other started K. So many great teachers and families. Have seen the retiring and subsequent replacement of a few teachers, new teachers are well chosen. After school program on-site is also 5 stars.”

“We've had nothing but good experiences at BF Day. When my Kindergardener started this year and was having separation anxiety, the principal helped us for weeks every morning until my son got into the swing of things. So far my kids have had two excellent teachers and one that is good but not great. The teachers and principal have been very interested and responsive when I've voiced concerns over my kids development and learning. Of course class sizes are too large, as in most Washington schools. But that's a state funding issue, not the fault of the school. I think the fact that it's a pretty small school makes a difference.”

“B F Day is the most family-oriented school my children have attended. There's always an open invitation for me to attend classes, fieldtrips, family dinners... there are always many volunteers around. It's a close and caring environment. It's also the most diverse school we've attended -- in both student & staff population, and subject matter students are exposed to. In addition to the core math, writing & reading subjects, teachers make it their mission to broaden the scope of their students' learning. In addition to textbooks, my 4th grader reads The Seattle Times regularly, and my 3rd grader reads novels about families & endangered wildlife in China, anItalian mouse, American immigrant children... He's seeing the world through the books he reads in class and learning to empathize w/ other cultures. My 4th grader built an electric motor and even told me how it works. It's a creative, enriching place for kids to grow.”

“During a visit to B F Day, I observed students playing video games and watching TV instead of reading, teachers who were afraid that teaching the subject content would set students up for failure, lack of parental involvement, and a New Age philosophy. After visiting this school I am now in favor of homeschooling my children.”