As our family says goodbye to Legacy Montessori Christian School, we are filled with gratitude for…read morethe incredible foundation it has given our children. One of the things that has impressed us most is the Montessori approach. Both of our boys were reading by the age of four, developed a genuine love of learning, and entered each new stage with confidence. They learned early math concepts like addition and are heading into elementary school well-prepared academically. We truly believe the individualized, hands-on Montessori environment helped foster their independence, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning. Equally important to us was the Christian foundation of the school. It was such a blessing to know that the values and biblical principles being taught at school aligned with what we were teaching at home. Having that consistency during their early years was incredibly meaningful for our family. As we begin a new chapter, we do so with thankful hearts. Legacy has given our children a strong academic, spiritual, and personal foundation, and we will always be grateful for the role it has played in their lives. We highly recommend Legacy Montessori Christian School to any family looking for a nurturing, Christ-centered education that truly prepares children to thrive.

We enrolled my firstborn son at Legacy when he was 2 years old. We loved the school and teachers so…read moremuch that we kept him all the way through kindergarten. He 'graduated' from Legacy at 6 years old and has grown up beautifully. We are so grateful for all of the staff's love and care in educating and raising him. It was bittersweet saying goodbye, but seeing him thrive at elementary school is so gratifying (and also a relief knowing he won't be behind in his skills and development). Legacy prepared him so well in his all-around development from technical math, science and reading skills, to social and creative skills. I especially love that the school also practices good Christian faith principals which aren't overtly religious but rather universal when it comes to patience, generosity, kindness, good manners etc. I enrolled my 2nd son at Legacy knowing that he would thrive as well and he's doing great. Ms Katie is a lovely principal and you can see how much care and mindfulness that her and the entire staff all have for the children at Legacy. Happy Legacy parent here :)

I am the father of 2 children at this school. They both started at Kindergarten and one is…read morecurrently in 5th grade. After seeing the full cycle from K-5 I can confidently say this school is terrific. My biggest fear was that because I don't speak Spanish that I would struggle to help my children but the interesting part is that my kids picked up Spanish quickly enough that they were able to translate the homework for me so I could help them with Math, Social Studies, etc. And with web tools like Google translate I can check their vocabulary pretty easily. If having a 2nd language is important to you (or just having a rock solid elementary school) then I highly recommend this school. I had to transfer my kids to this school since we live outside their boundaries and it has been worth the extra miles back and forth. I have also been there through 2 different principals / leadership teams and although they are different from each other in many ways their commitment to the children and the program is remarkable and felt through every part of the school. No, it is not a magical place with rainbows and unicorns all the time, it is a real school with real students and real teachers and the challenges that go along with elementary school but the focus is always on teaching and preparing children. The bonus: The on-campus ESS program - Love! Love! Love! their leader and team. They give me complete comfort that my children are cared for and their management of the children after school and during summer break is wonderful. They are well organized and good communicators and help with homework as well.

I wanted to take a moment to share my experience as the parent of child at the school. This school…read moreis one of the few schools in San Diego that offers a Spanish immersion program, and they take it SERIOUSLY. There is an application, and parents truck their kids in from all over to get their children involved in the school. It is amazing. There is a traditional track that struggles now and then with test scores, but the immersion program is like a little private school tucked inside a public school. The kids are accepted in Kindergarten, and stay with the same group of students all the way through 5th grade. The best part is these students are fluent in Spanish, and can move on with a special skill.

I went to elementary school and high school in this district. My elementary school days were okay…read morebesides the fact that I had LICE every year, more than once a year. So basically I had lice almost all my childhood from Midland Elementary. Then for high school it was a lot of rich, snobby kids. I had a boy in my economics class s-xually h-rassing me and the teacher knew but didn't stop it. Honesty they're lucky I'm giving them 3 stars.

Everyone wants to create schools in their own image and that is really what the negative reviews…read morepertain to. This is a great school district that addresses issues as they arise.

Hi, I think Midland is a good place for a child. They have the best teachers ever. So far I've had…read moreMs.Cline, Ms.Wohner, Ms.Boman, and Ms.Stone.They are the best teachers I could ever have. They are very nice, supportive, caring, and active teachers.I LOVE MIDLAND!!!! It's like a little fairytale.

I went to this elementary school and the best teacher I ever had was Ms. Ruth in third grade. If…read moreshe still works there, they are blessed. I had an okay elementary experience. It wasn't the worst but also wasn't fantastic. I definitely got bullied by boys a lot as a girl, and man I had LICE ALL THE TIME here. Every year I had lice 2-3 times per school year. I think they really need to spray the grass to kill that stuff or make kids get throughly checked by a nurse before coming back from having head lice. Pretty gross and traumatic having lice that often.

My son is in T ball we love the baseball fields here. They even sell food. Better than Petco!! Lolread more

I don't have kids and I haven't really checked out the school. But I can rate the baseball fields…read more I went to watch my nephew-in-law play a game. Well, truthfully, I brought a book and partook of the pretzels and chocolate covered raisins his mom brought along in her Mary Poppins bag. Next time, I am smuggling in wine.

Awesome fall school garage sale! We got there around 10:30 a.m. but there were still plenty of…read moregreat deals to be had in home goods, furniture, toys, games, books, crafts, CDs/DVDs, clothing, and shoes. Thanks, Painted Rock! See you next spring!

This is an amazing school. The teachers are so caring and the entire staff, PTA and parents all…read morework hard to make the place all it can be. My kids are doing STEM and all of the core learning at a very high level, but they're also having fun and doing lots of creative stuff as well. If you're trying to get your kid into Tk or kindergarten at Painted Rock it can be stressful, but once you're in you are good to go and won't want to leave until your kids graduate.

St. Michael's School, which has North Campus (K to 3rd) and South Campus (4th to 8th) is a…read morefantastic school full of dedicated teachers and staff. We have been going here since 2009 and we loved every moment of it. The classes are not overcrowded and the curriculum will get them ready for AP classes in high school. The school is a bit old and has been around for several decades but it brings much character. The sports programs available are great for both boys and girls like soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football and track. The school has great festival each year during the holiday season and during the fall. The Fall festival is a one of a kind cozy festival full of performances, beer gardens, food from all nations and games for the kids to play. Overall this school has been fantastic with our two kids. We wouldn't change a single thing. We love St. Mikes.

We have been with St. Michael's for 9 years and no issue. Great School has a good academic…read morecurriculum.

I went here 3rd-5th grade and my mom used to work in the office. I'm almost 30 now and still…read moreremember all the good times and awesome teachers. :)

My Room to Grow - A Truly Wonderful School…read more We absolutely love My Room to Grow! Our son, Tristan, started in the Peach Room and is now in TK, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, the warmth, dedication, and experience of the teachers have been evident. Not only in how they care for the children, but in how long many of them have been with the school. That kind of consistency speaks volumes about the culture My Room to Grow has built. The teachers here are incredible. Every single one we have met has gone above and beyond to help Tristan learn, grow, and thrive. Carina and Kathy, in particular, have shown such patience, care, and creativity in supporting his development. And Principal Meghan is so thoughtful and engaged, she genuinely knows and cares about every child and family. We have seen tremendous progress in Tristan in just a year and a half, and we are so grateful for the loving environment that has helped him flourish. In fact, we chose to keep him here another year, even though he qualified for Universal TK through Poway Unified, because we simply couldn't imagine a better place for him to continue learning and growing. Our only regret is not finding My Room to Grow sooner! It's such a comfort to know that while I am at work, Tristan is in the hands of people who truly care for him and want the best for him. We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community. -- Update: I also wanted to share that my son is diagnosed with ADHD and is on the autism spectrum (verbal and high-functioning). While My Room to Grow isn't a special needs school, they truly go above and beyond to see if they can make accommodations to support each child's individual needs. What was especially helpful when we were considering enrolling Tristan was that they allowed him to visit the school ahead of time to make sure the environment and teachers were the right fit. The staff genuinely care and are willing to collaborate with our Behavioral and Developmental OT therapists to ensure strategies are reinforced consistently at school. I can't express enough gratitude for the compassion, patience, and dedication of every teacher at My Room to Grow. They have made such a difference in Tristan's growth and confidence.

My daughter went to My Room to Grow for almost two years, and it was the best choice we could have…read moremade. The staff is warm, caring, and truly invested in every child. She grew so much in confidence, independence, and learning here. We'll always be grateful for the loving environment they provided!