The best school ever and the worst.They should add more equipment and better equipment. But, the…read moreteachers are pretty nice!

Amazing school my kids go there and it's amazing but there one thing they need more diversityread more

Amazing School the teachers and neighborhood are amazing. I highly recommend this school if you…read morelive close to the area.

I love this school. Staff and teachers really care about their students. Every morning the staff in…read morethe yard greet their students with smiles and welcome them respectively!!!

Merryhill Elementary on Calvine has been an incredible experience for our family. From the very…read morefirst day, we could see how much the teachers and staff genuinely care about each child's growth.. not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. My child has thrived here. The progress we've seen is remarkable: confidence, curiosity, and a true love for learning have all blossomed. The teachers don't just "teach to the test"; they create an environment where children are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and celebrate their unique strengths. What makes Merryhill stand out is the balance they strike between structure and creativity. The curriculum is challenging yet engaging, and the small class sizes allow for personalized attention. We've also noticed how well-rounded the program is character development, leadership, and kindness are emphasized just as much as academics. They put a lot of work in to afterschool programs and making it fun for children as well. The growth my child has shown since starting at Merryhill has been beyond our expectations. We are so grateful for the supportive community here and truly believe this school is giving our child the best possible foundation for the future.

Absolutely LOVE this campus and teachers! Everyone has been so wonderful and supportive. The staff…read moreknows each kid by name and the parents for each kid. Ms Cooksey has taken care of our child's education but also their emotional needs too. Ms Cooksey puts so much energy and care into her classroom which has helped settle my nervous child each morning. I am so grateful to all the teachers and the Merryhill Calvine campus for treating our family with respect and gentle hands.

My husband and I have not decided whether to put our son in private or public school. We already…read morehave registered for private and decided to register for public school as well, as an option. Although we registered late, the lady that I spoke on the phone (forgive me, I forgot her name) was very nice and accommodating. We got there and received our registration packet. She answered all our concerns/questions. I put four stars only because this was our first time to go over there and start the registration process.

Roy Herburger was the publisher of the Elk Grove Citizen, the newspaper that serves the city of Elk…read moreGrove and the south Sacramento area. He was also the owner of Herburger Publications, a newspaper printing plant. His support for education and Elk Grove schools resulted in a partnership with the school district and many statewide awards for his education reporting beginning in 1959. Roy Herburger was born in Cambridge, Missouri but was raised in Stratton, Colorado where his parents were involved with printing and publishing. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1948 and the University of Missouri, School of Journalism, in 1953. He then attended the United States Air Force where he graduated from Officer's Training in 1955. He served in the military until 1957 as a first lieutenant navigator, instructor. When Mr. Herburger took over the Elk Grove Citizen in 1959, he determined that schools and education should be the central theme of his newspapers. In addition to the Citizen, Galt Herald was also under his ownership, so he became a supporter of schools throughout south Sacramento County. Consistently through the years, Mr. Herburger made it very clear that education was the reason he was able to accomplish what he had set forth to do. In his words, he felt that "education held the key to life's success." Mr. Herburger has been a supporter of colleges and universities and he worked with a statewide committee to keep journalism as a major in schools. He assisted high schools with the production of their newspapers and taught students how to finance their publications through advertising. A long time community advocate, Mr. Herburger contributed to the betterment of the entire Sacramento area in his efforts. He was one of the persons responsible for the placement of Cosumnes River College in the south area and served on the CRC Foundation Board for 39 years. He is a supporter of the Los Rios colleges and Delta College as well. Mr. Herburger was active in statewide publishing groups, and since 1981, he served on the California Newspapers Publishers Literacy Committee

Let me just say I LOVE this school for my children. I moved into the neighborhood 2012 and my son…read morewas 6th grade (mr. harding, awesome teacher) and my daughters 1st & 4th grade now. I live 2 streets away from the school which is just lovely for the kids to walk to school. The principal is always around, I dont think I have ever seen another principal around campus as much as her, shes great!! Next year the school is going to track system, but im okay with it. I understand the need and I know it will cont to be an awesome school i enjoy sending my children too.

My daughter has attended Sunrise from Tk-6th grade ! I want to take a moment to express our…read moresincere gratitude to our Principal Mr. Hawk for his unwavering dedication and leadership that has made Sunrise Elementary a truly exceptional place to learn and grow. Mr. Hawk is committed to student success, he support our teachers, and his tireless efforts to create a positive and inclusive environment have not gone unnoticed. We are incredibly fortunate to have you as our guide, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you do."

Fantastic school with committed staff. It's named for a Sacramento icon centrally located and…read moreimmaculate facilities!

The place is good and bad at the same time for many reasons. There been a lot of immigrants coming…read moreto I Rene B.West so the education system got a little slow. The teachers are very patient and that's a good thing. The painting and art on the school really lightens up the mood. It's a good school so, I kinda recommend it but there's better places.

The community at AM Winn is kind, welcoming, and open-minded. Every teacher is dedicated and…read morefantastic. This is the underdog of the area Waldorf schools - we are scrappy, diverse, and creative. We have been growing every year. I moved my children here from another Waldorf school, first feeling like it was a risk, but my children and I are so happy we made the move. The low reviews seem to be from people who don't understand what waldorf education is, and are upset their children aren't getting drilled and rigorously tested. Your children will get a good education here, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. And the work may sometimes be disguised in song or helping the earth. Raising kind humans takes all those things.

This is a great school and a real community. It gets back to the heart of teaching and not just…read moretesting, and truly allows kids to be kids while reaching them where they are. Before switching my daughter from a college prep to AM WINN I scheduled a visit, did my research on the curriculum, and checked with some coworkers who grew up in a Waldorf education and found that there were so many beneficial aspects. The curriculum is based on what's appropriate for the age and fully submerges them in a subject. The kids learn actual life skills (think in the sense that most middle/high schools lost home economics, cooking, gardening, sewing, cursive, etc - these kids are learning it from K-8). All of the kids play an instrument each year. They transition through various handwork - finger knitting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. And after meeting several kids in the neighborhood I noticed they have such amazing temperaments and spirits and are so welcoming and joyful. I am truly glad that we found AM Winn as my daughter is blossoming in the Waldorf community and education approach. At first glance I believed Waldorf was something only "white, hippie people put their kids in" as I read some reviews on Waldorf education, but I was so wrong for going along with that belief, even if only for a moment. Consider that as adults we all learn differently and receive information differently - so why do we expect our kids to learn one way in school? AM Winn and the Waldorf approach reaches kids by incorporating every learning style. It's a holistic approach with a concern for the mind body and spirit of the child. They will not only learn about a culture/era, but they will build shelters, take a field trip to an exhibit, sing about it, write about it, draw it out, etc. Math is taught in a way for the kids to think through it in various methods, not just regurgitate information. It's age appropriate not where the district says they should be for their funding purposes. And I love that the school is VERY culturally diverse. Had I gone based on some of the school rating websites or testing sites I might have steered from the school, But I toured the school and fell in love. Some of the reports show that it's not diverse, the kids are far behind in subject matter, and it received some negative reviews - that I will say from my experience here that info is false. My daughter is multiracial, and she has a diverse group of friends that don't see color, she is just as knowledgeable in subjects as my step kids who attend another public school, thinks on a deeper level than they do, has developed a strong sense of empathy and justice for others, and we love it here. I've watched my daughter recover from some of the damage that her previous school did to her She previously attended a college prep school that I won't name but literally broke her spirit, and I've known many people who reported the same thing. The kids were expected to "slant" and sit perfectly still while others finished their work, she would get in trouble for READING in class or drawing because she wasn't slanting, and wasn't actually taught to work through a math problem only to memorize answers for timed lessons. There wasn't much play involved with only a tiny jungle gym in the parking lot - she didn't even have the coordination to do the monkey bars. Math was drilled in and time tested, without the proper attention for those that didn't understand. I had to make a change because my daughter who once loved school cried every evening and had anxiety with math. The college prep/common core was not actually taught in a way to solve the problem but merely to memorize and test well for funding. After making the change to AM Winn it was a drastic change in her. It took a moment for her to adjust but she loved it. She gets to be creative. She gets to be free. And most importantly she gets to be a kid- something that many children are missing out on in today's society as we push them to grow up quickly and test well. My daughter has become quite the artist, loves playing the guitar and singing, she's a great story teller and writer, an avid reader and reads 3 grades above her level. I say all of that to say this - just as everyone has their own taste in food, so too our children will have their own taste in learning. As a parent you have to allow them to satisfy that taste and not just force the norm on them. AM Winn might not be the best school for everyone, but for many of these kids a traditional public school that drills in information but doesn't address the heart of the child isn't the best for them. AM Winn reaches for their heart when material is presented and these kids WANT to learn because of it. So if you've made it through reading all of this it's because you're interested in the school and wanted a real opinion on it. I would say your next step is to visit and see if it's right for you and your child.

More Than Just a Place to Drop the Kids Off…read more I've gotten the chance to see a few Merryhill Preschool locations around the Sacramento/Elk Grove area, and I have to say, I've come away pretty impressed. The biggest thing I notice is the overall atmosphere. The kids seem comfortable, engaged, and actually enjoying themselves. There's a nice mix of learning, play, meals, and activities throughout the day, so it doesn't feel like the children are just being watched until it's time to go home. There seems to be a real focus on keeping them active while helping them develop those early skills they'll need as they grow. And honestly, the staff deserve some credit too. Every location I've been around, the employees have generally been friendly and in good spirits. I've seen staff interacting with the kids in a way that feels genuine rather than forced. You can usually tell when somebody is just doing a job versus when they actually enjoy being around the children, and my experience here has been much more of the latter. Of course, every school and every location can be different, and I can only speak on the locations I've personally seen. But from my experience, Merryhill Preschool gives off a good first impression and seems to put a lot of attention into the children's day-to-day experience. If you're a parent looking around the Sacramento/Elk Grove area for preschool and want to see what they're about, I'd definitely say it's worth taking a tour and checking them out for yourself. Sometimes seeing the environment in person tells you more than any brochure ever could.

All three of my children had attended MerryHill Calvine Daycare program. My youngest is currently…read morein the toddler class and she loves it. I was worried about her because she is at the age where separation anxiety is at her peak but Ms. Kaitlynne and Ms.Marina has been a great help in her transition. They reassure me that my child is having fun meanwhile also learning. She comes home and will start singing the alphabet and medley songs she learns from daycare. All three of my children has been through the daycare and they all love it. You really get what you pay for here at MerryHill!

Well...we weren't looking for a school, but somehow Bradshaw Christian got us looking at schools…read more My wife and I happened to drive by Bradshaw Christian and decided to take a look around. We really weren't there with the intention of finding a school for our kids, but after seeing the campus and getting a glimpse of the environment, we honestly walked away pretty impressed. The school has a lot happening for the kids, with events, activities, and things that seem to give students something to actually look forward to. That stood out to me because school should be more than just showing up, sitting in a classroom, and waiting for the bell to ring. The staff also seemed genuinely happy and energetic with the kids. Everyone we saw appeared friendly, engaged, and like they actually enjoyed being around the students. That kind of atmosphere says a lot. I also liked that there seemed to be plenty of support and services geared toward both the children and their parents. From what we were able to see, it feels like they're trying to create a real school community rather than just running a school. And here's the funny part...we left saying, "We weren't even looking for a school!" But then came the inevitable, "Well...what if our kids went here?" So no decision has been made, but Bradshaw Christian definitely planted the seed. Sometimes you go somewhere just to look around and accidentally leave with homework. Now my wife and I have another conversation to have..."So, are we actually considering this school now?"

I think this is one of the best schools in the Sacramento / Elk Grove area.. the kids are so nice…read moreand friendly and when one kid is giving a presentation all the other kids participate in the discussion. Unlike what happens in public schools (kids make fun of or try to talk over the person presenting) I am a firm believer that Bradshaw Christian helps our kids keep their innocence about them and that is something no amount of money can buy. I was able to talk with the Principal at the Salute to Service football game they had and I spent the whole time thanking her and her staff for running such a great school for my son to attend -Justin Reece