George Peabody Elementary School

I jumped for joy when my daughter got into George Peabody school. I felt like I had won the SFUSD LOTTERY!
They completed the construction of the new buildings in 2014. The classrooms are bright and airy with brand new furniture bought with the generous PTA fund. The PTA raises about $ 1,000 per child, which is the highest amount in the SFUSD system.
The principal, teachers, support staff, and fellow parents have impressed me every step of the way. If I had to pick one thing I loved most about Peabody, it is the way they teach emotional-​social skills in the classroom in addition to academic skills. The on site school counselor (PTA funded) gives kids tools to recognize, respect, and resolve their feelings and issues. She teaches them how to express themselves without hurting their friends. I could literally write pages of all the things I love about the school.
Which leads to what I think is the big weakness of this school. I wish Peabody had some kind of second language program, even an optional afterschool Spanish class. So, at this point I am still looking for a way to supplement my kids education.
Good luck to all the parents going through the initially daunting and agonizing lottery process!

What was once a quaint little school has turned into an endless cacophony of noise; from construction even on WEEKENDS to unregulated shouting for hours (or crossing a street), and the occasional weekend bash complete with BAND (what’s that, thought you’d sleep in?!) — but today’s infarction of pounding at 7 am sharp… I had to voice my complaint.
The new buildings also look like something out of an IKEA lego set. wtf.
Eyesore and EARsore.
Greeeat.

The teachers are hard workers, and the principal is the best. The kids are nice, and the teachers at yard-​duty solve problems. Has a nice play structure and field for recess. I love all the teachers here, and even the substitutes are great!

Our two sons love going to school here. It has great teachers, a wonderful principal, and a very hands-​on parent community.
Even though it’s in an urban area, the Peabody community has a small town feel. Everyone knows one another and there is a genuine interest in making the school a great place for the kids.
The PTA plays an active role in raising money, putting together terrific after school enrichment programs, and finding ways to spruce up the surroundings.
I highly recommend Peabody!

We’re very happy with Peabody and love the community of parents. Lots of opportunities to be involved with other families and be a partner in your child’s education through PTA meetings, enrichment classes, weekend activities that include families and morning announcements at drop off to keep you in the loop.

Great little school… excellent principal. Very involved PTA!!!