Ashburton Elementary School

Our experience at this school was so horrible that we moved just to be in a different elementary school. Our daughter was constantly frustrated that her teacher didn't actually teach anything, we were fed up with the school's incompetence and the fact that they hired inept teachers, and it was overall a terrible experience. We wouldn't wish this school on anyone.

There are no finer educators in Montgomery County than at Ashburton.We have 3 children, 2 of them are still at Ashburton & every teacher that they have been fortunate enough to have has been dedicated, caring, devoted, cultivated & wonderful.Like the previous review, we too started at Ashburton when Mrs. Garran was principal... she was truly incredible to behold.The students not only loved her, but they definitely feared her... but most of all they respected her, which is why they had such great admiration & esteem for her.Mr. Mullenholz is 100% dedicated to the kids, that is a fact.He just needs to find his footing & command Ashburton as effortlessly, yet forcefully as Mrs. Garran. It's a very fine line to be both beloved and feared - you absolutely have to command respect, not demand it or be their best friend trying to get it. He's putting in the effort & I have no doubt he'll find his niche.

Outstanding! Our oldest began at Ashburton in 2012 under Principal Garran. His teachers were amazing, and now he was very well-prepared for the demands of middle school at North Bethesda. Now we have two more at Ashburton, and each is thriving, thanks to incredible teachers and a PTSA that never stops. I can't believe how strong the PTSA is. It's like a giving machine--so many volunteers giving time and money!!

I've been impressed with the faculty and staff at Ashburton, and the enrichment opportunities they provide the kids.