Roy Herburger Elementary School is a public elementary school for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Named after the owner and publisher of the Elk Grove Citizen, an advocate and supporter of the Elk Grove School District, this elementary school provides instruction in the key academic areas, including language, mathematics, science, physical education and more. For curriculum information, call or visit the school's website.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, a K-8 private school, is a feeder school for the renowned Jesuit High School. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School offers a faith-filled education based on Catholic values. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School offers a full academic curriculum including religion, reading/literature, English/language arts, spelling/vocabulary, science, social studies and mathematics including pre-algebra and algebra in the seventh and eighth grades. SEAS offers physical education twice a week and music weekly. Tuition is $3,675 yearly.
Named after a local historian and educator, Florence Markofer Elementary serves close to 700 students enrolled in grades K through 6. It scores relatively high on the state's Academic Performance Index, and has an active group of parent volunteers who recently raised money for the school's librarian to continue working after her position was eliminated due to budget cuts. Over one-third of its students come from families defined by the district as low-income.
The Elk Grove Montessori School beams with creativity. From the moment you walk into the office you will see all sorts of projects going on. The students' day is well balanced between learning and play. And it is the goals of the staff members to reach each and every child and meet them on their level to help them succeed.
One of Elk Grove's newest elementary schools, Helen Carr Castello operates on a year-round calendar and specializes in the visual and performing arts and science. Bilingual staff assist the sizeable percentage of students who are still learning English. Afterschool programs include a science club, dance, band, choir, yearbook and sports. The school was named for a member of a local ranching family who taught in Elk Grove schools for much of her life.
