We have a first grader at Tessie and we started this past year. My daughter has been thriving at…read moreTessie and loves going to school each day to experience a unique education model where the emphasis is on learning through hands on projects and well laid out journeys that are integrated into the curriculum. Due to the low student teacher ratio, my child's teacher has been able to tease out my child's strengths and areas for improvement and challenge / support her accordingly. The school is definitely not a 'one size fits all' model, thereby making it interesting for students each day. We moved from an academic group of private schools where monotony had set in and my child did not have an opportunity to look past academics and perceive the broader context of topics. This past year, she has learnt so much across various topic areas and seems to have developed a more holistic personality. The school has also supported with SEL topics and strategies to work on accepting failures, addressing perfectionism and other such challenging areas for gifted kids. The specials like theatre, music, innovation and nature are not just blocks in the schedule but times of the day when my child is able to have new experiences and learn from them and build her skills in those areas. With the new leadership and management change, revision of schedule and curriculum, I am confident the school is heading in the right direction on its mission to offer differentiated learning for gifted students. I strongly recommend this school to other interested parents!

First, there were 75 reactions to my original post plus I received many messages from families who…read morefelt mistreated. I just want to express my deep sorrow for every family who has been mislead and mistreated by this school. It has been devastating to get a glimpse of the dark reality. Final update: this school is even worse and more corrupt than before, in my carefully considered and humble opinion. We had a deeply concerning and disturbing set of interactions with the new director, Luthern. I remain proud of the way that we handled our interactions, and very bothered by the way he treated us. Furthermore, we undetstand that they are removing and/or drastically reducing the nature campus component of their program which was a huge part of the draw in the first place. We are thrilled that this chapter is permanently closed for us. We finally found the most outstanding school for our children, and we will never look back. Good riddance to a poorly run institution with what we believe is an unethical and corrupt administration. And by the way, the "Gifted Qualitative Assessment" is manipulable. It's largely based on parent surveys, and which parent searching for a school for gifted children won't see their kids as gifted? We all do. Your best bet if you're not a founding family is to make sure you have a ton of money and that you are willing to part with in their capital campaign, and always tread cautiously when it comes to expressing yourself authentically.

I have nothing negative to really say about this institution because it is the reason I have the…read morecoping skills I do... I arrived here as a former foster youth and child refugee so they took really good care of me.. The school therapist was a little outdated and didn't last long but taught me some coping skills that I got to take home... I painted a box then put fake gems all over it to which the therapist wrote compliments on a piece of paper and cut it up...I had so many compliments that filled this box which I took with me for many years until it was destroyed by some domestic violence abusers (foster parents I had at the time)... I was a foster youth and a Commercial Sexually Exploited Child Survivor so I really wish the therapist knew what I went through beforehand or had knowledge in the specific trauma that arrive with these heinous crimes... I made good friends from here that lasted long and dealt with mean girls... I was in the recycling/earth club which was pretty neat... I got accepted into the school soccer team for 2 years... I went to the orientation for the school flag football team which was all males so I didn't join... Overall more memories than negative here... I just wish they had the therapist last because I really was in a domestic violence adoption into which they could intervene... I entered mute and left talking... the music department was really active.. oh yeah graduated in 2010 and I am now an Early Childhood Education Major so really best part of my K-12 schooling

As a former student from many years ago, I can say that this school was a good one, with caring…read moreteachers. However, I wish there had been more emphasis on helping special education students. It would have been beneficial to have greater empathy and understanding regarding the struggles that individuals with special needs face. Let's fight for systemic justice in educational systems!

Truthfully this is by far the best community for your children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren…read more I speak from experience, my daughters attended SJC and currently my grandchild is attending. The education, community and lifelong friendships are why I love this school so much.

Absolutely love the TK/K class. The class size is small due to the Cupertino population aging with…read moreno new inflow of young parents. In addition to that, a big chunk of teachers and students left after some conflict with the former principal. The school is now rebuilding with the new principal, Dr. Palladino, who is awesome with kids. The TK class I've experienced so far is fantastic. The curriculum is well structured and my child is engaged all day, thanks to the small class size. They even split the already tiny class to fit each child's needs. I've noticed that a few kids are doing additions and some kids are taking it a bit slower and focusing on writing numbers and counting. I've toured almost every school within a 15 minute drive and SJC had the most productive and structured daily schedule for TKs. I felt like most of the schools have too much free playtime and nap time and some have half-day classmates, meaning all the learning ends by noon. At SJC, the teachers are doing something with the kids all day, whereas many schools have several hours of mere childcare. I love that the day includes number senses, math, English and language arts every day. They also learn Spanish (the teacher is amazing btw), P.E., art, music, science once a week. The teacher follows a well-known curriculum from start to finish, rather than piecing in materials from here and there. Another point I love about this school is that the older kids are nicer in small communities. The big kids play with my child and take care of her at extended care and everyone gives my child a hug when I pick her up. I highly recommend SJC. I've seen some people discouraged to join due to the small class size but I'm seeing positive effects on my child. The kids all play well together and they don't divid into groups. The eight graders look like they are basically a family. I suggest that you at least try it out in TK and see how it is. If you decide to move, most schools expand their class size in K, so it won't be that hard to get in.

Attended Faria for five years from first to fifth grade. Fairly small campus but nice field and…read moreclassrooms. The teachers helped me grow in many aspects of life and learning. Great school with higher academic standards than public schools. Friendly staff in the office always give me a warm welcome when I visit Faria from time to time now.

Rated amongst the top schools but teachers and supporting staff are very rude and disrespectfulread more

Villa Montessori is a very special school and I am so glad we found it. The school is run by…read moreteachers who have a lot of experience working together to create this flexible, challenging, and joyful Montessori community. The teachers and director truly love children and they show that every time they great them each morning and how they meet kids where they are. They scaffold support for each child and tie in their interests. Our son spent his Kindergarten year here and we have seen him grow so much as the year progressed. The special events, the involvement of the parent community, and the dedication of the teachers are exceptional. We give this school our highest recommendation!

Villa Montessori has been an incredible experience for our kid. The teachers have been patient and…read morethoughtful in helping him build structure and routine, and we've watched him grow so much since starting here. The classrooms are always clean and well-organized, and the parent volunteer program is something we especially appreciate, it gives us a real window into the classroom and keeps us closely connected with the teachers. A special shout-out to Mrs. Lin, who is truly exceptional at what she does. She's warm and kind with the children while also being firm in the best way, gently guiding them through the Montessori approach. You can tell she genuinely loves the kids and the work. If you have a 2-5 year old, this is such an enriching environment. We feel lucky to have found Villa Montessori and would recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing, thoughtful preschool. Five stars!

My child goes to kindergarten here. Overall, he's having a great experience, mostly because of the…read moreclassmates mix in his class. Teacher is really organized and we get proper and timely updates from her. I volunteer in the class sometimes and feel comfortable with the classroom environment the teacher provides. During morning drop offs, the principal and a number of school staff are in the front of school greeting everyone, providing an opportunity for us to talk to the principal if we need to.

My son goes to Collins and he told me to write a 4 star review on Yelp for them. I would agree with…read morethe 4 star rating based on our experience.

My kid goes here. I have to like this place. Her teacher seems ok. This is our assigned home…read moreschool. Will be here for the next 6 years.

Best tasting taco pockets I've ever had in my life. No joke.read more

This is a good school with high STAR test scores. The faculty and staff is great too and very…read morecaring. As far as publics schools, this one is great.

My daughter went here back in 97 and 98 I believe, great school she loved it, they had a really…read moregood after school program, that was a big help for a single mom and during Christmas she got to go on a shopping spree and buy clothes, that was so awesome.

Our daughter has been at Stratford for the past 2 years, and we truly could not have asked for a…read morebetter early learning experience. Starting preschool at just 2.5 years old was emotional for us as parents, but from day one we felt reassured that our daughter was in caring and capable hands. The love, patience, and attention shown to the children every day made a huge difference in helping her feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. Over these two years, we have seen tremendous growth in her communication, confidence, social skills, and curiosity. We especially appreciate the thoughtful guidance during parent-teacher conferences, where we received valuable feedback on her strengths, areas to support at home, and advice through important transitions like Preschool, Pre-K, and TK. That partnership and support meant a lot to us as parents. We also want to sincerely thank Ms. Ruchi for the warmth, kindness, and positive energy she has brought to the classroom over the past 6 months. Our daughter always speaks so happily about her, and it is clear how much she genuinely cares for the children. What we love most about Stratford is how much effort the school puts into creating meaningful experiences for the kids. From classroom activities and celebrations to performances and special events, every detail helps build confidence, creativity, and joy in learning. Watching our daughter proudly participate in performances and come home excited about school has been incredibly special for our family. We are deeply grateful to the teachers and staff for creating such a nurturing and supportive environment during these important early years.

My daughter attended Stratford School - Sunnyvale De Anza Park for both the preschool and pre-K…read moreprograms, and we could not be more satisfied with her experience and growth there. She was enrolled in the bilingual program for both years, and it has been an excellent experience. She developed strong skills in both Mandarin and English, learned a great deal about Chinese culture, and also became very confident in her English communication. All of the teachers and staff we met were extraordinary. They were caring, responsible, and experienced. The classroom teachers paid attention to small but meaningful details, from reminding me to take care of my daughter's cracked lip, to helping her find a lost item, to sharing practical and helpful advice on how to support her writing skills at home. The school administration and leadership team were also very responsive and supportive, whether it was helping with sunscreen application or answering my questions about the new school year. The program offers strong academics along with a rich variety of activities. My daughter loved all the events, from Show and Tell and clubs to the egg hunt, book fair, and more. I was also especially impressed by the school's emphasis on art and music. They have performances at least twice a year, and the children always do an amazing job. I have been so happy with everything she learned at school. Stratford School - Sunnyvale De Anza Park also gave my daughter a very strong SEL foundation. Her teachers helped her learn how to share, care for others, and build positive social habits every day. We also truly enjoyed being part of the Stratford community as a family. My daughter built friendships both inside and outside the classroom. She made many friends, and our families often stayed in touch and spent time together outside of school. There were volunteer opportunities for parents, but everything was completely optional, and there was never any pressure if parents were busy. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Stratford School - Sunnyvale De Anza Park and would highly recommend it!