Visit a website such as SchoolDigger.com or GreatSchools.org to search for an elementary school. These websites allow you to search by using specific information such as your address or school district. The websites will pull up the locations of the schools in your area and will most likely provide you with contact information for the schools that it lists along with the current rating of each.
Visit the website appropriate for your state's Department of Education resources. Search for the school district that corresponds with your address. The website will supply you with contact information for your area and a list of the schools that your elementary-aged child is able to attend. Most Department of Education websites will also supply you with the elementary school's current rating.
Speak with your neighbors or your realtor. A realtor will be able to inform you of your school district and provide a list of the elementary schools in the district along with their current ratings. Neighbors may be helpful if they have children or are familiar with the area. They may also be able to inform you of what the different elementary schools offer or what schools are a better fit for your child.
Visit the county library, which keeps documentation on public and most private schools. A librarian should be able to locate the district for your address. Once you've found your school district, you will be able to locate which elementary schools are located within that district. Depending on the size of your district, you may be able to choose from multiple options. If this is a possibility, look at the schools' ratings for the past few years and use this information to help you make your decision.