Rondout Elementary School

Posted: April 15, 2020

I have three children who all went to Rondout from kindergarten through eight grade. What they learned at Rondout academically, socially, and life skills, set them up for success in high school and college. It is a small community with big ambitions, a talented and dedicated administration and teaching staff, and resources to maintain a high quality of education for its students.

Posted: April 15, 2020

Posted: April 15, 2020

The district clusters students by ability in groups of K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 in order to challenge each student individually. In addition teachers are given are provided deep diagnostic data that helps to identify specific areas of strength and specific areas of improvement to create individualized learning plans, which they do effectively.

Posted: April 15, 2020

Posted: April 15, 2020

The leadership at Rondout is fantastic. The Superintendent and Principal have created a unique learning environment, know every student and parent by name, have active, productive relationships with the teachers and staff, and keep the buildings and grounds in top shape. They constantly challenge themselves and their staff to innovate, to follow teaching practices and methods grounded in research, and to provide creative opportunities for the students and staff to grow.

Posted: April 15, 2020

Each student gets an individualized learning plan every year based on past performance on industry recognized and approved standardized tests, deep insight into their strengths and weaknesses gleaned from the tests, as well as teacher insights and observations of the students.

Posted: April 15, 2020

Posted: April 15, 2020

Rondout is a great school. I love the small classes and the support that each child gets. The kids are in classes that meet there needs and challenges them. I can not say enough about the administration. They love kids and will do anything to help them be successful.

Posted: April 15, 2020

Posted: April 15, 2020

With the small class sizes they are able to meet the needs of all the kids. The teachers really care about the kids and will do anything to help them be successful.

Posted: April 15, 2020

They have a wonderful system in place for good character. Because it is a small school they are able to be very successful with the program. Everyone knows everyone.

Posted: April 15, 2020

The administration at Rondout is AMAZING!!! They have great communication and will help you and listen to you. I always feel heard when I talk to them. Very much an open door administration.

Posted: April 15, 2020

100% We moved in when my oldest was going into middle school and they were amazing at putting things into place to meet his needs.

Posted: April 15, 2020

They do not put up with it at all.

Posted: April 13, 2020

Posted: April 13, 2020

Due to the smaller class size, teachers have more of an opportunity to teach each child in a manner that bests suite that child’s learning style.

Posted: April 13, 2020

They follow the Rondout Way, our students are well liked at the high school because of their respect for adults and for learning.

Posted: April 13, 2020

Administration knows every student, every family. It takes the saying “it takes a village” to a different level. Parents are very involved. The school is very big on having the students be leaders as well.

Posted: April 13, 2020

My two boys both learned through different styles, Rondout discovered this and worked with them individually.

Posted: April 13, 2020

Bullying in any form is not tolerated.

Posted: April 13, 2020

Excellent! Both of my children have fond memories. Both are excelling at Libertyville High School. Class sizes are small and the students spend many years together. My oldest is still close with some of his classmates. My youngest was ready to dive in and start over with a whole new group of friends.

Posted: April 12, 2020

Rondout School prepared my children well for high school. My students received individualized attention tailored specifically to their needs and interest. I felt the teachers sincerely cared about their progress and remember them even now that they have graduated. Students in other bigger schools are one of many but at Rondout they were individually respected. My children are currently honor roll students and athletes at their high school.

Posted: April 12, 2020

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Amazing! My 3 children have each attended Rondout K-8th grade and all 3 had a wonderful experience. Gifted students are challenged and differentiated! Small class sizes and an amazing teacher to student ratio make for an unique individualized teaching. Rondout is truly a hidden gem!

Posted: April 12, 2020

Homework, like classes, are individualized to each student's ability. It's not busy work, but reinforces what children are learning and encourages application of content and problem solving.

Posted: April 12, 2020

Experienced teachers care about each child and develop an individualized learning plan for each child.

Posted: April 12, 2020

Each child learns the Rondout way and recites it daily after the Pledge of Allegiance.

Posted: April 12, 2020

Administrators collaborate with the teachers and parents. They know the children and their families.

Posted: April 12, 2020

Specialists and classroom teachers work collaborately. SEL is empasized. Each child is looked at as an individual. Intake conferences before each school year begins provide parents and teachers to talk about the teaching plan for the year.

Posted: April 12, 2020

Zero tolerance is the Rondout approach to bullying.

Posted: April 10, 2020

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Posted: April 10, 2020

I have had three very different children go through Rondout School, and they have each had unique and wonderful experiences. Such a family community, and the teachers take extra care to really know EVERY single child at the school. In my opinion, there is no better feeder school into Libertyville High School!

Posted: November 5, 2019

Completely satisfied. Top notch Special education, small class sizes and more Direct teaching for my student.

Posted: November 5, 2019

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Teachers bring their A game each year. There is always something cool going on in the classroom

Posted: November 5, 2019

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Top notch Special Education program! The Special education staff really do a great job at supporting the kids

Posted: November 5, 2019

Posted: November 5, 2019

Great small school in northern suburbs of Chicago. Small class sizes and individual attention.

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Posted: March 11, 2019

Great, small school. Lots of individualized attention and care.

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Posted: September 12, 2014

I really dislike this school and would recommend to parents who see this that they think of other options. This school has so many opportunities to make this Rondout School great and they continuously fail. I am a current student at this school and advise you move on.