Research Onaway Elementary School public Schools in Cleveland, Ohio

“The teachers seem truly talented and interested in teaching, however there is something holding them back... it seems they are very limited by the administration's need to 'achieve' on the standardized tests. Creativity has disappeared and is NOT valued. We are considering private school for our children.”

“We love Onaway School. Our kindergartner had a fantastic year. Our 7th grader also had a great K-4 experience at Onaway. The teaching staff is talented and dedicated. The district is responsive to parents input. The PTO is involved and has great events & supplemental programs. The atmosphere is warm, supportive and enriching. This district has an economically diverse population and Onaway does a great job teaching children at the appropriate level of instruction. One child in my daughters kindergarten class began the year without knowing any shapes, colors, letters or numbers. At the end of the year he was writing sentences. Incredible!”

“Everyone says that they love this school it is wonderful but it just feels really strained. The teachers are great, well educated, and dedicated but they seem tired, stressed and overworked. The hallways and classrooms, music, art classes and gym are considered great programs but are very loud and unruly. Some parents are very involved, some not at all. More involvement is needed especially when the teachers can't do it all themselves. My child is learning but has a hard time concentrating. Too many kids, too loud.”

“Onaway elem. is a terrific school. Both my son and daughter attended and they loved it. The teachers are devoted to the children and highly competent. Students attend PE three times a week, Art once a week and Music twice a week. The school also sponsors special programs after school. PTO is highly active and provides additional monies for programs and materials.”

“The quality of the academic programs is extremely high. There's a strong community that supports students and teachers. The principal and the teachers are excellent. I have been very happy with nearly every aspect of the school. My only complaint is with the Enrichment Program. The Enrichment Program pulls kids who've tested high out of class to give them an enriching opportunity. Unfortunately, at Onaway the Enrichment Program is just a high powered test prep course. Constant testing and assessment is favored over imagination and creativity. Despite this one flaw, Onaway, is an exceptional program and students get lots of enrichment outside the enrichment program.”

“Very high quality of teaching, strong leadership and a happy staff. Clean and bright classrooms, high parental involvement. A great school!”