W J Zahnow Elementary School

W J Zahnow Elementary School in Waterloo, IL prioritizes learning and collaboration.

W J Zahnow Elementary School in Waterloo, IL offers a nurturing learning environment.

W J Zahnow Elementary School in Waterloo, IL aligns with Illinois state standards.

W J Zahnow Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-1

301 Hamacher St, Waterloo, IL

Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5

436 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Gardner

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

57.6%

Female

42.4%

White

93.9%

Hispanic

2.7%

Two or more races

2.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Black

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

4/3/2024

I was nervous moving to a small town, as everyone knows everyone and wondered if this would reflect as a hindrance for my oldest in Kinder. When they started school, they were immediately welcomed, and the last 2 years have been phenomenal. Teachers have been transparent in what they teach, what chi...

5.0 parent

6/23/2023

Zahnow exceeded my expectations and turned my daughter in to a book worm. She hated reading but once she got a little extra help at school and more practice at home she left 1st grade almost at a 3rd grade reading level. Teachers and the rest of the staff is just simply amazing and they really do ca...

5.0 parent

7/21/2015

Zahnow has been wonderful overall. We have not met or heard from other parents about a single Kindergarten teacher who wasn't adored both by students and parents alike. We expect the same going into first grade. Administration is professional and helpful and the nurse is a rockstar. Coming from out...

1.0 parent

12/22/2010

I have two children at this school. It is very small and cramped. The teachers are horrible to the children. I have had many sleepless nights over sending my kids here. My child just informed me that she was vomited on today and I was never notified. Not even a courtesy note. If you are on the fence...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Waterloo High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Governor French Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A+

Lift For Life Academy Middle School

6th to 8th
Charter

C-

Illinois Monroe County Waterloo 62298

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