So happy we picked this school for our daughter! The admission process was smooth and every time I…read morehad questions, they were addressed right away. Thank you Debbie Anderson! :) All the staff are friendly and the teachers are well educated, kind and engaging. School is all about empowering our young girls and helping them advocate for themselves - great life skills. The parents are wonderful and we have really been enjoying the social events at the school.

The teachers and staff were incredible in creating a curriculum when COVID hit. And they continue…read moreto be the bright spot of the school with their continuous support and care of the students. It's this personal connection that makes the education highly valuable for our daughter. As we wrapped up 2021 and come into 2022, we are seeing the renewed strength of the NDB community and look forward to seeing this continue to grow and thrive under the leadership of the new Head of School.

IHM has been more than a school for our daughter -- it has provided strong academics, meaningful…read morevalues, and a close-knit community that truly feels like family. My daughter joined IHM four years ago. She was a true "COVID kid," and this was her first school experience. From the beginning, IHM felt less like a school and more like an extended family. As an only child with busy working parents and no siblings nearby, she didn't have much daily social interaction outside school. At IHM, she gained more than academics -- she learned independence, social skills, manners, values, and strong ethics. Her Preschool, Kindergarten, and TK teachers truly invested in her personally, and that care made all the difference. We tried district school for one year in first grade, but it wasn't the right fit. She regressed socially, picked up negative language, and became more anxious. When we returned to IHM, the change was clear. She improved academically, but more importantly, her social and emotional well-being grew tremendously. She became calmer and more confident again. Friday Mass, school events, and community functions have helped shape her character and sense of belonging. I also value that the school participates in state-level evaluations, so we're always aware of academic standards. Is IHM a perfect school? No. There are always areas that can improve -- just like anywhere else. But is there really such a thing as a perfect school? What IHM provides is something more important to us: a strong educational foundation, a structured social environment, and a close-knit community. For our daughter, it has truly been a family away from family. As parents constantly juggling work, we are deeply grateful for the role IHM has played in raising and shaping her. We are thankful to be part of this community.

I attended years ago from 2005 to 2009 and I was bullied every day by my fellow classmates. They…read moreeven bullied me in front of teachers and the teachers never stopped it or did anything to discipline them. The bullying was so bad that I dropped out in the beginning of 8th grade and went to Ralston. The 8th grade teacher mrs kruetzmann was cruel towards me as well. I was hoping that it's better now. but based on some of the other reviews, it looks like it might not be any better. I found the teachers to be A LOT more kind, caring, helpful at Ralston.

They have a great reputation in our area for a reason. I have only dealt with them from a business…read morestandpoint and can say that they are very trustworthy and extremely nice people.

I am able to offer a unique review based on the fact that I previously worked at Serendipity (as a…read moreTeaching Assistant) and am now a parent of a Kindergartener who attends this school. Also, I am a Teacher (at a different elementary school), so my standards are quite high ;-) While working at Serendipity, I was able to get to know administration and staff on a personal basis. I got a behind the scenes view. The truth is that this school is as great as it appears to be. The teachers genuinely care about their students and are extremely talented. Meaghan, the Head of the School, is down-to-earth and compassionate. She deeply cares about the families and staff she serves. My son began Serendipity in TK. He wasn't a cookie cutter child by any means. In fact, he was diagnosed with ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder during his first year here. When I communicated this to the school, the administration was very supportive and worked with us to make his school year a positive one. This year my son is in Kindergarten and is thriving. His teacher, Ms. Kim, has embraced his many quirks (he loves to sing all day long..as a teacher myself I feel for her!). He has learned invaluable skills such as self regulation, perseverance, communication and self expression. My formerly shy child, has become an outgoing little person who is confident in who he is and isn't afraid to be himself. When you join this gem of a school, you become part of a family. It feels like Cheers where everyone knows your name :-).

I cannot say enough positive things about the Charles Armstrong School and the incredible impact it…read morehas had on my son's academic experience and truly, on the trajectory of his life. He is a dyslexic and dysgraphic learner who is now thriving thanks to the skills, tools, and confidence he's gained at Armstrong. It's so refreshing to be in a learning environment where every subject is taught through the lens of the dyslexic learner. My son was happy at his previous school, but his academic confidence was rapidly declining. Since joining Armstrong, he feels like a star and is finally able to live up to his full potential. He's no longer an outlier. Here, everyone learns the way he does. The teachers are incredibly dedicated and deeply knowledgeable about how to reach and teach these remarkable learners. The small-group instruction has been key, and we also love that Armstrong offers all the benefits of a larger school--sports teams, student government, performing arts, and a wide range of extracurriculars. If you have a child with a language-based learning difference, get them to Armstrong ASAP! We only wish we'd come sooner.

We are new to CAS but so far our experience has been exceptional. Our son participated in their…read moresummer program and after a month we observed a discernable improvement in his reading skills. The school seems intensely focused on working with the parents to set goals and objectives for students' development over the school year and the level of communication with us as new entrants has been high. They appear to be incredibly well organized. The kids wear uniforms--that gets a "like" from me. I will update this review over time.

Worst school ever! School owner feels so entitled and kept asking parents to park properly while…read moreshow no intention to improve the parking situation such as buying more slots. You can circle forever and cannot find a parking and be late for 2 min and get fine of $50! The job for teachers cannot be easier - they don't tell story and let kids listen to radio - they don't do white boarding and let kids watch screens lol We stayed for one year and due to poor planning we let kid attend summer school - there is no schedule or whatsoever - kid complained so bored it was $2600 (2 years ago summer tuition) per month for absolutely nothing. We could not escape faster and this is worst school we ever attended in Bay Area across private and public schools!

We've been so happy with Merry Moppet/ Belmont Oaks Academy! Our kids have been attending since…read morepreschool, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The teachers are exceptional--dedicated, nurturing, and truly passionate about education. They have low turnover in teachers. It's actually pretty impressive. The leadership, including the owners and principal, demonstrates a remarkable commitment to creating a supportive and enriching environment. You can feel the support and care that permeates the school. In elementary, the curriculum is academically rigorous and continues to progress. So that maybe an important consideration for your kid. We appreciate the close-knit community; it feels like family. Our kids genuinely love going to school every day, and that says it all.

Grateful to have found Compass for my son. It's difficult to find a supportive, encouraging and…read morecomprehensive program for our kiddos who have learning differences. The teachers and staff are wonderful. They truly care and understand how our kiddos think and what they need to be successful. Everyone is welcome and "belongs!" The music program and extracurricular activities are fantastic! I could not ask for a better place for my son to learn, be encouraged and accepted. The only complaint would be - the cost and the number of day off. The school is extremely expensive. And the number of days off is high! You can't teach kids if they are not at school. Would prefer more days in school / less days off.

I went to Compass and the services that we requested were amazing. They offer services like extra…read moretime on tests or having a scribe write. I enjoyed the value of how much I learned

Today during snack, one of my friends got milk from the cafeteria. He opened it and dipped an Oreo…read morein. When he took out the Oreo, the milk that was on the Oreo was slimy and sticky. He immediately threw away the milk into the trash in disgust. Once, when I got a cheeseburger from the cafeteria, there was no cheese, and the meat looked weird. It still tasted okay, but not the best. On Fridays when they serve pizza, it is similar to cardboard. The paper holder for the pizza sticks to the pizza, and when I take it off to eat the pizza, the paper sticks to the pizza so that I get a mouthful of paper when I eat. The pizza's taste is underwhelming and lackluster. Last year was much worse though. The pizza was a tiny square in a small plastic tray, with a ton of peas next to it. The pizza itself was covered in a layer of grease so thick that most of the pizza was grease. The pizza was essentially a little bit of cheese on top of cardboard without sauce. Coming back to this year, some days the lunch is just a plain bagel inside of a paper container. The bagel is very cold with just a packet of sunflower seeds, and bad cream cheese for seasoning. So, speaking truthfully, it was bad. There is also no water and only milk served.

I would give it negative 10 stars if possible. Mr Banker is the only good science teacher, the rest…read morehate kids. Ms Peters even uses ChatGPT on multiple occasions. (according to my child) She favors classes and has obvious least favorite classes. Ms Chaidez is stern but a good teacher, my child says they learn a lot in her class. The school lunch was moldy one day, and it sometimes makes my child nauseous. Please do something. This school was so bad that my child could not stay in the school for much longer. We decided to move cities completely as that what was best fit for our budget. Thank you for all the tears and hard days.

We feel so lucky that both of our children were able to attend Carey for elementary school over the…read morelast 9 years. The administration, teachers, staff, and community are top notch. The teachers really know and understand each child. What drives them, their strengths, their weaknesses, and how they learn the best. The parent community is fun, supportive, and close knit. We highly recommend Carey to our family and friends.

We were Carey Parents for 13 years across 3 kids. Our time at The Carey School was magical for our…read morekids and for our family. The faculty really knew our kids well and celebrated their unique gifts; they were positive, encouraging and smart. They taught the kids a growth mindset, cultivated kindness and prepared our kids well both social emotionally and academically for middle school. The parent community is engaged, friendly and the people we've met and come to know and love will long be our community after our kids are in middle school and beyond.