Great campus by the looks of it. I like the animal that's symbolic for the place, panthers rock. The teachers seem to really care here and the parkings great. read more

The preschool program for this school is unrealistic of what 3-5 year olds should be. Our 4-5 year old went here. As he was navigating who he was as a person, the school would constantly send him home if he was not immediately obedient. He was referred by the preschool director to multiple psychologists who all said he was a "normal age appropriate child". We are dealing with financial debt and continued counseling to help my son rebuild his confidence and trying to help him want to go to school again. We had to transfer schools in hopes he would be happy again. That said, the upper educational grades (6-8) is fantastic. The teachers are engaging and supportive. The sports program is also wonderful. If you want to put your kids here, i would recommend starting them after 1st grade and skip the preschool program. read more

I attended this school for 9 years. From kindergarten all the way to 8th grade. Nativity was like a second home to me. The teachers made me feel so at home and I made friendships that would last me the rest of my life. If you are on the fence about whether or not Nativity is the place for your child, I can assure you that it will be. All of my teachers were so wonderful and helped me when I was stressed about assignments, HS applications, etc. The tree lot and carnival are amazing experiences, and volunteering with them is something I highly recommend. read more

Should be called "Negativity." School does not support children, encourage unhealthy behaviors (our child returns home without eating lunch each day). Poor supervision. Principal behavior is questionable. Teaches have unrealistic, biased expectations. Bullying behavior from kids not critiqued. No supervision from staff during early morning line up. Priorities placed on test scores vs well being. ​ read more

We transferred our child to Nativity from another private catholic school and we wish we had done it sooner. Nativity is a wonderful school. Academics are solid and the facilities are beautiful. Tuition cost is justified relative to other very epxensive schools in the Menlo Park/Atherton area. The parents are all very involved at the school (mainly volunteering) so friendships are formed not just with the kids but with parents also. Parents are also really vocal here so changes are implemented quickly. That could be a good thing or bad thing depending how you look at it. There have been alot of leadership changes in recent years but it seems to be happening in all the catholic schools in the bay area. Leadership and teachers need to be paid more to retain the best. read more

I'm here to rate the festivals they have, not the literal school but if this is how the students actually behave then YIKES! I went to their festival in January, this school had actual rides like from six flags which I gotta admit is cool but I'm not a fan of the students behavior. The awkward thing was that all the people were white which made me feel uncomfortable but it wasn't really their fault. The thing that bothered me was that these 2 white kids were laughing at this man who was bald on the scalp and had hair on the sides. Disrespectful, VERY disrespectful. I went on a Ferris wheel with my dad and I felt unwelcome when AGAIN this white kid POINTED and laughed at me and my dad. Then a freaking AGAIN white kid bumped into me, stared at me and ran to his friends. Wtf? read more

We have two kids at Nativity, and it has been a great experience for the whole family. It's a wonderfully warm and supportive community to bring your children up in. The faculty and staff are so caring and engaging, and they are always working hard to make the school be even better. We cannot say enough good things about this place! read more

Best private catholic school on the peninsula. They have a great staff and take care of the kids. "It takes a village" is just one of the many things I think of when I think of Nativity School. Great facilities and great families... read more

My rating is more of an average between my experience and my daughter's. For me, back in the 80's, my experience was nothing less than a 5 star experience. I made friends that I am still in contact with to this very day. Let me mention that I am biracial, Black & Indian. There were maybe 15-20 total POC in the school, give or take a few. I never had an issue, never felt out of place, etc. The teachers were EXCELLENT, our relationships with the Sisters and Priests were very positive. Especially Father Davenport. He had the kindest eyes and gentlest soul. Fast forward to the late 90's when my daughter starts, she's the only Black child in the school. Things were fine until she reached 4th grade. She came home asking me what certain racial slurs meant to my absolute disgust! I immediately called the principal and set up a meeting for the next day. She took immediate action and let the parents of the kid know (they refused a meeting, not surprised) and she took a zero tolerance approach, as did I. Sadly, Ms. Schwartz left and Ms. Trelut took over. She was absolutely HORRIBLE! Very rude to me and my child. Very dismissive towards us as if we were invisible. To add insult to injury, Monsignor Otellini was just as bad, if not worse. It made me sad that she did not have the experience as I did with Father Davenport. Her memory of Ottellini... "when we'd go for communion, I would watch him touch every single kid on top of their heads but when my turn came he NEVER once touched mine. I always wondered what was wrong with me that he didn't want to touch me." She also felt like he looked at her with disgust, I felt the same way. We've gone to the carnival every year until covid and not once did he EVER return a smile or "hello". I eventually stopped trying. I can, however, say the education was top notch because the TEACHERS were excellent! The ladies in the office were great too. My daughter received the structure and foundation she needed to go on and succeed in high school and continue on to a 4 year college. She made lifelong friends, despite the few bad apples (kids and adults). I wish I could say that maybe Otellini has changed, but I've heard from other people that attend the church that much hasn't changed... if, of course, you don't look like him. read more

I have two children who attend this school, Grades 1st and 4th. I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful community of staff, Teachers and parents. My kids are in a safe loving enviroment. read more

My daughter attends Nativity, and we feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful environment for her. The principal and the teachers really care, and it shows in how the kids are treated. They have excellent Math and Science teachers, and my daughter is excelling at school. The parents are an excellent mix in our grade, and I have met some of the nicest genuine people here. They are also competitive, but without being nasty. Many parents have become good friends. Highly recommended. read more

I have three children currently at Nativity; my oldest is now in 8th grade. Reflecting on their personal and academic growth, I can say that selecting Nativity was a wonderful decision. Our Menlo Park public schools are also excellent, and I cannot say that Nativity's academics are far superior (I think they are pretty equal), but the learning environment and values driven atmosphere that my children are surrounded with has made all the difference for my kids. I think my daughter might have slipped through the cracks in a larger environment, but here, she has pushed herself and really risen to her full potential. The is very focused and driven as there are few social distractions. The teachers and administrative team are loving and know every student well. The parent community is supportive of each other. I feel very blessed to have been able to have our children attend this school. read more