This school has proven itself to be an inclusive community of educators, focused on equity. My son…read morehas progressed academically well beyond his previous schools and the staff is exceptional. :) A++++

Definitely a cool school with an exceptional staff. The faculty consists of highly trained…read moreeducational professionals. All the teachers that I have had the pleasure of being acquainted with are highly motivated individuals who care deeply about their students. The Principal is honest, a man with integrity. He is also a military veteran who is strict yet friendly which is a good balance in an environment such as this. The school grounds are well maintained and always appear to be clean of litter or safety hazards. The main auditorium has a nostalgic old school 80's ambiance and also serves as a lunch hall. The only issue that one may encounter is a minor parking lot traffic jam while dropping off and/or picking up their children from school. I would attribute this parking lot issue to the poor planning of inpatient parents who at times seem to be more childish than the students. This school offers a wide verity of after school programs, holiday gatherings and traditional seasonal festivals! I would definitely recommend this fine educational establishment to those in search of an nourishing environment for their children to thrive.

I love this school so much. Excellent teachers, my son has thrived so much. Teachers are super…read morepatient and gentle with the kids. Excellent communication skill with parents. I have zero complaints. We tried a different pre-school in the neighborhood that school was horrible. I'm so glad we would St Columba. Give them a chance you will not be disappointed

My both kids go in that preschool. Teachers are very nice. I just wish the have some program for a…read morekids who don't take a nap.

It was okay, for the most part. I was a student here not too long ago, and overall had a fairly…read moreokay experience here for some of my middle school years. While some teachers and staff were nice or at least professional, some completely disregarded the students feelings. At the time I was going through a rough time and would often have issues with getting into trouble for 'skipping class' when I was crying in the bathrooms. When someone came into the bathrooms to get me, the office workers would tell I couldn't leave class or just not go, regardless of what was happening, unless it was some sort of 'real' emergency like medical. This part I'm not proud of. I got suspended multiple times for coming to school high, and there were a few times I had to leave because of hurting myself and getting caught with a blade to do so. Eventually of course I was told to leave, and while I know I could've prevented this, I also know I turned to these bad coping mechanisms because nobody was listening and trying to help me. When I was kicked out from the school the principal, Mr. Taylor, yelled at me and cussed, saying I was 'past the point of helping' and that I was hopeless. While I did do some things that I shouldn't have, students should be talked to properly and not yelled at for things they can't help like mental health issues. Many of my other friends experienced similar issues.

My 1st kid loved it all the way from K until she graduated 8th and moved to a high school. Now I…read morehave 2 other kids going here. I remind them they have choices and can go to any school yet they insist on staying at museum until they graduate. We have seen many staff changes over the years but the core values seem to carry on. Its a small tight-knit school with around 25 kids per grade. Miss Jaleh TK and Miss Diana K are the perfect teachers to kickoff your kids learning journey. The drive thru lane for drop offs and picks ups is top.

I love this school my daughter went here for kinder and first and she loved it. She misses this…read moreschool so much and still till this day says she wants to go back. If we didn't have to move she would still be going here. The only thing that I didn't like was how small the school is and the parking but besides that it's wonderful elementary school. The teachers are really involved in the care of each and all their students. I also love that they had an afterschool program and a huge fair every year. We are planning on moving back closer just for this school and fair. My daughter loved her teacher "Mrs. Repaire" in the year of 2024 kindergarten English class. Thank God we never met the former teacher which we heard in 2023 was a nightmare, "Mr. Kruel" his name says it all and we heard he got fired also for being mean to the the kindergartners.

Our family had a deeply troubling experience at John Adams Elementary School during the 2023-2024…read moreschool year, specifically with my son's kindergarten teacher, Mr. Kuehl. From the very first weeks of school in August and September 2023, my son began expressing distress about his classroom environment. He often told me that his teacher yelled at him and his classmates. I tried speaking with Mr. Kuehl on many occasions, but he was often irritable and dismissive. I once arranged to quietly observe my son's class; the teacher appeared visibly upset that I was present, stating that my presence "messes up the classroom dynamic." The principal, Ms. Decy Piña, later insisted that I volunteer at lunchtime instead, rather than in the classroom. My son also reported telling Mr. Kuehl about another student hitting him, only to be told, "I don't care." The most upsetting incident occurred when my son came home crying, saying that Mr. Kuehl grabbed his lunch pail from his desk, threw it on the floor, and then yelled at him to pick it up. He described feeling both sad and scared. I contacted the principal immediately after this incident, and my son was excused from multiple days of school until a meeting could be arranged with both the teacher and the principal. At that meeting, Mr. Kuehl denied all the allegations. The environment was tense, and I found his demeanor to be defensive and hostile, further reinforcing my concerns about his ability to regulate his emotions around young children. Principal Piña sat through the meeting emotionless. This was my son's first year of kindergarten -- it should have been a positive learning experience, but instead, it was a nightmare. Not only were we navigating our first year of school, but I was also seven months pregnant, dealing with the stress the school brought on. We ultimately decided to transfer my son to another school because Mr. Kuehl was the only English teacher. If we stayed, he would have been placed back in his classroom or moved into a dual-language class, which was not the right fit for him. A few parents privately expressed concerns about this teacher to me, sharing that they knew of students who had been moved out of his class. After we left, another parent reached out to tell me that her son, still in that classroom, was experiencing the same, if not worse, treatment. I never received an apology. I contacted the district, but they simply forwarded my complaint back to Ms. Piña, who never followed up with me. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this school without significant changes to staff training, communication, and accountability. Young children deserve a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment, unfortunately, that was not what we experienced here.

Excellent School with fantastic teachers. Charter schools were a perfect choice for both of my…read moreboys and Altus is really caring about my kids success. With Altus - my kids are college prepared! At Altus the teachers are very helpful. Every time my son needs help, he can text a teacher and gets a response within minutes. The centers are open for extra help if needed. I can't say enough about Altus

I love Audeo. My son was struggling with distractions at his previous school and his teachers would…read morenot help him the way he needed and Audeo Charter took him in right away and he was able to get his grades back up and have a successful future. The teachers really care about the students and check on their students regularly. Audeo has given my son the future he deserves.

My son has been attending here for almost a year and we are very happy here. He has learned so much…read morein his short time there. His confidence and independence is skyrocketing too! The teachers and staff have been very accommodating to us as parents as well. We feel very supported here and glad this school is part of our tribe.

This school was such a wonderful place for my daughters to start their education. Both of my…read moredaughters attended and came away with a genuine love of learning. The teachers are incredibly attentive, taking the time to understand and connect with each child and make learning engaging through hands-on experiences. There's also a special sense of community here that's hard to find. It feels like a close-knit family--teachers and administrators know every student and parent, which creates such a supportive and welcoming environment. I'm so grateful for the impact this school and its teachers had on my daughters and would highly recommend it.

I could not imagine a better place to send my children. We've had such a positive experience at…read morethe Waldorf School of San Diego. The teachers genuinely know our child, and it's clear that child development is at the heart of everything they do. The balance of academics, art, movement, and meaningful relationships has been such a gift. One thing I really appreciate is that the school understands Waldorf education as something living. Steiner's ideas were never meant to be frozen in time--they were meant to keep evolving as our understanding of children grows. I see that here. The school stays grounded in the core principles while continuing to grow and meet the needs of today's children. We're so grateful to be part of this community.

This school lost its principal core Rudolf Steiner teachings...it should be called a Waldorf…read moreinspired school. My child was bullied in kindergarten, then in first grade and finally in second grade he was bullied by an uncertified teacher. The school doesn't try to remedy the bully issue. Go to Sanderling if you can...a true Waldorf school with qualified teachers. We are at Sanderling now, a wonderful and caring community.

There are not enough good words to say about this school. Children's Growing Center is an amazing…read moreplace to send your kid for their 0-4 years. My daughter went there for the past three years, and the experience was great. Every class was fun, engaging, exploratory, and my child looked forward to going every day. The school was good with communication, they have cute performances for families throughout the year, and you can tell all the teachers are genuinely invested in the kids. What amazed me the most is that every single teacher at that school knew my kid's name. Every single one. It feels like such a safe and loving community. The director has been there for close to 30 years, and she's great. Straightforward, no nonsense, and kind, and loving to the kids. They spend a lot of time outdoors and have a very play-focused curriculum. The families are warm and friendly. We were genuinely sad to go. I picked this preschool in part because of the excellent reviews, and I wanted to contribute to that. These reviews are spot on--the school is as good as the reviews say it is. 10/10 preschool, absolutely recommend.

My daughter spent about two years at this school and went through three classrooms. The great thing…read moreabout schools like this is that children will move up to a new classroom about every 9 months and the curriculum targets the age group. All the teachers were very caring and the teacher the student ratio was good. They had a lot of volunteer opportunities and there were a few of parent led events each year so I thought that was really neat. This school would have been more fun if it weren't for COVID. During normal times, they had school performances in the spring and early December that they rehearse for. We moved to Santee and since I work from home, going to this school became a hardship. We were sad to leave but my daughter will always have great memories of this place.