This is a great neighborhood school. My daughter started kindergarten here this year. We're loving…read morethe school very much. It's a small school. The sense of community is strong. Principal Cheung seems to remember all the kids names. And the whole school has positive attitude overall: instead of scolding what's bad, they applause what's good. My daughter's classroom teacher says "you cannot learn problem solving skills unless there's a problem." I like that approach very much as supposed to try avoiding having any conflicts. Also, they get free breakfast, lunch and snack. They may not be eating organic, the yummiest or the healthiest, but it's great that I don't have to stress about packing lunch everyday. After school teachers are as great as the other teachers. I truly trust all the staffs there that they are giving all the kids the best learning environment.

A student in j Serra its a wonderful place and on monday june 3 2019 all the fifth graders are…read moregraduaron

This is my daughter's 4th year at The San Francisco School (we started in preschool 3), and we have…read morebeen very happy here so far! The teachers and staff are warm and nurturing, and the community is very down to earth and kind. We especially love the strong SEL program and excellent music program. We also very much appreciate the school's Extended Day (aftercare and summer camp offerings) as a family with two parents who work full-time. SFS rocks!

We have two kids at The San Francisco School (SFS) and couldn't be happier. Incredible teachers, a…read morewelcoming community, and a well run organization that includes great extended day and summer offerings. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great place for their preschooler to middle schooler!

I cannot with clear conscience recommend St. Paul's Elementary. On several occasions my wife and I…read morecomplained of bullying and a threat of gun violence and NOTHING was done. This issue spanned across the tenures of 3 different principles. The only reason we stayed was because we were assured that the problem would be rectified, which it was not. Your kids are better off elsewhere.

Hey. Alum here. I attended St. Paul's all through K-8 and it was easily the worst 9 years of my…read morelife. My safety was constantly threatened, and I felt as though I had no voice nor place in this school. Not to mention the exclusion and harsh teasing that seems to be targeted towards Mixed Asian students. At St. Paul's, I made 0 fond memories and 0 lasting friendships. If you're looking for welcoming and nourishing Catholic education, you're not gonna find it here!

I'm 20 today, but I'll always remember my drawing that I was so proud of being ripped out of my…read morenotebook and thrown away instead of being told to stop (4th grade), excitedly showing my friends the piece of candy my mom packed in my lunch when it was snatched from me and never given back (1st grade), being ganged up on for not understanding how to paraphrase from the book we were reading, shouting at me and making me cry (2nd grade), and being screamed at in-front of all of my classmates, sent to the office where I would continue to cry until the end of recess where he came back to scream at me some more and sent me back to class in tears all for (quietly and within my friends LOL) saying indoor recess was boring (4th grade). All done by staff! Principal R was especially horrible and responsible for the recess incident. Teachers will forget names and move on from students, but I have always kept this mental list of all of the adults at this school who treated me with respect and those who didn't. You don't remember it, but I do! Teachers who are truly passionate about their work make the best educators. Ms. M and Ms. S were prime examples of that. Do not become an educator let alone an elementary school teacher if you are not willing to operate with compassion and treat students like they are worth teaching. You are guiding children at the most vulnerable, fundamental and formative time in their life. Everything you do or say, big or small, does not and will not go unnoticed by your students. 3 stars for the nostalgia, but they should be lucky I was a child who couldn't defend herself and not an adult. Any parent would be livid if they found out that adults who hated being teachers were humiliating their children in this manner.

My daughter has been at Dolores Huerta (Fairmount Elementary) since 1st grade. She is now in the…read more3rd grade and not much has changed. When I arrived at the school I was given a tour by the Family Liaison and a two other teachers. The tour was horrible. For starters the Family Liaison and two teachers were more concerned about my daughter not having no exposure to Spanish than actually attending the school. They made statements such as, "It will be really hard for her considering she hasn't had any exposure." I then stated, "What about the positive reinforcement, and resources. I then inquired about resources and support, and I was told there weren't any resources or tutoring. No recommendations of tutors, YouTube, or pamphlets on how to access support for first time Spanish learners. I also bought this concern of mine to the principal, Mr. Luis Rodriquez who appeared to be very egotistical, unapproachable towards my frustration, and I was given a very cold, abrupt response. Mr. Rodriquez responded, "We don't have any resources." There has been several incidents where I thought to myself, maybe its me and I need to reflect and approach certain matters differently. Then I began to speak with other parents and I was hearing the same thing, that Mr. Rodriquez is unapproachable and bias towards particular families. This has been an horrific experience for my daughter and my family. My daughter has confided in me that kids were calling her Black girl, and teasing her because she did not know the language and/or she was in a lower level book. My family and I have experienced discrimination and lack of cultural competence from the front desk to the teachers and principal. For a school to lack in culturally competency means the school is unable to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures. This is unacceptable. There has been times where I would witness a parent being given the green light to bring their children's lunch, and on the other hand I was being told you cannot because you would be interrupting instructional time. There is a standard that the school should implement for all parents and not preferential treatment. There is a stigma within the school that has families in fear and afraid to speak up out of fear of reprisal. I have spoken to several families in the past in regards to their experience and one particular father told me, "I have never experienced no shape or form of discrimination at this school and I am a Philanthropist, contribute to my community and I am well known. Next school year the parent came up to me and inform of some discrimination he was experiencing with his son's teacher and explained how the a particular book was offensive and racist. I have also noticed how parents, teachers, and the community become colored blinded, when topics of discrimination and biases are mentioned, and as long as their child is exceeding in their academics they refuse to acknowledge the struggle between Black and Brown individuals. Yes, granted this school is a Spanish Immersion school but the history behind Black and Latina/Latino people is still prevalent. This lack of respect and humility for one another is not being addressed. I recall a parent informing me that the principal and the teacher by the name of Ms. Villa informed her that she should take her son out of the school considering he is failing and this may not be the school for him. Dolores Huerta formerly known as Fairmount Elementary lacks cultural competency, and demonstrates to particular parents that they are not welcomed. This school wears t-shirts on Tuesday stating Black Lives Matter, but statics states that Black children, which are the minority are performing at the lowest rate. Do not believe the hype, this school is not for Black children and children of color, the principal demonstrates characteristics of a tyrant and a dictator. There has been several teachers and social workers who have left due to his lack of support, empathy for families, staff and community.

This is a nice inclusive school with a protected courtyard, very welcoming staff happy to entertain…read moremid-year transfers, we ultimately landed somewhere else but the school spirit, kind principal and all-knowing Hortencia left a positive impression. Although kids attend services weekly this is an inclusive school for non-Catholics. Kids seemed accelerated in math due to enthusiasm but it's not a high pressure "accelerated" academic school, it's high spirited. We toured a few accelerated schools that felt oppressive and attended one that was too quiet, this school is appropriately rambunctious and the kids do not seem stressed. Cafeteria with full time chef, overall better facilities than most mission neighborhood schools. Far less expensive than "progressive" schools and much happier.

Attended this school 50 years ago in the mid 70s. I visited the school a few years ago and…read moreenrollment had dropped to almost nothing. ICA on Folsom had shut down years ago the both schools had merged. Still enrollment is low. Might be time for the church to sell off ICA and St. Anthony's. These sites could be used for badly needed housing.

I have been very happy with the Special Needs program here for our Preschool child. He always comes…read morehome happy and tired. They are attentive to our needs and seem genuinely are interested in making sure he meets his goals as set forth by the IEP. The only real downside is that the classrooms are small. Marissa Miller is a teacher who cares about kids at it shows. She takes the steps in really understanding the special needs of our child and every child in her classroom. She makes it fun and the kids love her.

Glen Park was the twelfth and final school we toured, and we almost skipped it. After eleven tours,…read morewe had a list of great schools and were feeling set. I'm so glad we went. The building is old, but in a  "beautiful old building" way, not run-down or dreary. The rooms are big and bright, with big windows that open-which turned out to be important once Covid came along! During our tour we visited the school's Wellness Center and heard from the social worker and staff about some of what they do there. Not only was this the only school we saw highlight a Wellness Center, they emphasized that it's for all students. Social-emotional learning has been a part of each year's classroom curriculum, but kids also get the opportunity for regular visits to the center. It's a safe place for them to draw, talk, or bounce it out, and it's something every school should have.  There are lots of opportunities for parent involvement, but no pressure. The afterschool program is on-site and feels like a natural extension of the school day, not a separate program. Lots of communication, I always feel like I know what my daughter is working on and what's going on at the school. The school garden is awesome, as are the school chickens.  We're so glad we wound up here, and our youngest can't wait to start kindergarten!

I have two children in Glen Park School (will have 3 soon) and we couldn't be happier. The fact…read morethat so many teachers send or have sent their own children to the school is very telling. The community is fantastic and that is what I love most about this school. It feels like one big family. One notable thing about Glen Park School that makes it stand out is that equity is at the forefront of every single decision. From the administration to the teachers to the parent teacher organization to the volunteer opportunities... Inclusion and equity is the always at the forefront of any decision. We feel well supported at the school and highly recommend it.

I have two children in the preschool and I am thankful that Cornerstone is close to our house. My…read morechildren love going to school and enjoy their interactions with the teachers. The teachers communicate using the ClassDojo app, which allows me as a parent to stay involved and know what my children are learning in school. I also love getting pictures of what my children are doing in school! Another thing I love about Cornerstone is that it's a Christian school, which helps my children get a foundation of Christianity at a young age. They also teach Chinese which is important to me. I love seeing my children progress as they move through years of the preschool program. Hopefully, the experience will still continue to be good, and we can stay until 8th grade.

This school is not too good. You should try a different school, and the Chinese here is very very…read moreeasy.