I cannot say enough about this school. My daughter graduates from the Academy tomorrow and then off…read moreto Middle School. The staff from kindergarten up to 5th grade has been excellent. I have not had any issues with any of the teachers in a personal manner and am pleased beyond belief that we fell into this area. Granted, a child is only going to get what he/she puts into it. My daughter put a lot into it, we supported her and the school. Including volunteering and also purchasing items to help support the Academy. Every single person that I interacted with, the parents, the teachers, the administration everyone was excellent. I could not think of one negative thing to say about the school. If I am blessed enough to have another child, I would go out of my way to make sure that he/she ends up at Los Pen.

This school is as good as it gets. Their Administration, teaching and support staff strive for…read moreexcellence in education and maintain high expectations for all students, no matter the level of the student. The positive spirit and pride of the school has been adopted throughout the neighborhood as well. I'm personally very grateful for all that my children have learned at Los Pen.

Seven years ago, while touring preschools for our first child, we walked into Carmel Mountain…read morePreschool and immediately knew there was something special about it. My mom, who has spent 40 years in education and childcare, toured the school with me. By the end, she simply said, "Nothing else we've seen compares to this. The decision is easy." She was right. Choosing CMP meant a longer drive for our family than several other schools we considered, but we knew it was worth making it work--and seven years and two children later, I can say without hesitation that it was one of the best decisions we've made for our kids. The campus itself is truly unmatched. Each age group has dedicated outdoor and playground spaces thoughtfully designed for their developmental stage, and the school has created so many different environments for children to explore and grow. Art, nature, STEAM, farm-to-table experiences, outdoor learning--the list goes on. There is so much intention behind how the campus is designed and how children experience it. But what has made CMP so special to us goes far beyond the campus. The teachers and staff have become like family. They have nurtured both of our children with so much love, patience, and genuine care. When we returned years later with our second child, they welcomed our entire family back with open arms. There is a feeling of warmth and community here that is difficult to put into words. It truly feels like home. As working parents, we have also deeply appreciated how reliable CMP has been. Compared with other preschools, they maintain an incredibly consistent schedule with very few non-holiday closures. That reliability matters enormously to families who depend on childcare. We saw that commitment firsthand during COVID, when safe, dependable childcare was especially critical for parents who, like us, were essential workers. We are so grateful to be a CMP family. Looking back over these seven years, I have no doubt that the incredible teachers, loving environment, thoughtfully designed campus, and experiences our children have had here have given them such a beautiful start to their childhood. CMP will always hold a very special place in our family's heart.

Carmel Mountain Preschool has some goods and some bads as well. The goods are mostly around the…read moreteacher our daughter had. She helped us transition our daughter who had never gone to preschool before into this new environment really well. She called us almost every day after school for the first month to give us updates on how she did that day. We felt that she really cared for our daughter's wellbeing. The bads are mostly around the administration here. Whenever we brought up an issue or concern, we were replied to in a curt and uncaring manner. Sort of like take it or leave it. With the school being so big it sometimes felt like we were dealing with a corporation with multiple layers of bureaucracy and obfuscation. It felt like they were more focused on painting a pretty picture for social media than actually listening to the parents. Ultimately we did leave to another school in the area and we've been happy with our decision.

Great school!!! Teachers here really care about each student. The teachers here are amazing and go…read moreleaps and bounds beyond their job requirements to make sure every student has a great experience. Sad the principal doesnt do more to modernize the school but the teachers do remarkable things with what they have anyway. Cant say enough about this school and the wonderful teachers!!!

Best school ever great teachers and staff .They are always trying to help your child improve . My…read morekids have been going here since kindergarten.

This is the best Elementary School in Poway School District. Located deep in the suburbs and less…read morethan 2 miles from the I-15. It has a private School feel and traffic flows smoothly in and out of School. Traffic clears out in less than 30 minutes. Helps special needs students since they have specially trained teachers to handle that. Each grade has about 8 streams and so that's 8 teachers for you to pick from to help you kid get the best from School. A very diverse School demographically and that makes it quite unique. Love this School.

This school is fantastic. Both of my kids have Ms. Du and they have never been happier. She is the…read morekindest teacher - she takes the time to get to know each of them and teach to their styles and strengths. The school is clean and the parents and teachers have all been more helpful than any other school. We moved down from LA last year and moved to the area for the school district. It has not let us down. Each classroom has air and they are taught respect and academics. They get enough homework to balance them out and both kids have learned leaps and bounds.

My 5 year old is very hyper, always stimulated and had a hard time focusing the beginning of his…read morefirst year of school year. Though they kept telling me he's still a baby and his behavior will change, I was also told they don't have the staff and correct skills for himto basically succeeded there and they suggested I transfer him to a school where there is a classroom with less students and more staff to help give him the support he needs. Since we have transferred him to Park Village and seen great improvement. As for Morning Creek, our experience has been less than great. I don't feel like my son was given the chance to enjoy his home school. I don't think they implemented much to help him succeed in the classroom, I felt like he was judged for being hyper and hard to redirect. He did get free a little physical with some of the other TK students which I heard about every incident. But as the school year goes on with him at Park Village, he's been telling me about one specific student from MC He did not enjoy spending his time with and this student caused him a lot of physical pain as well even when he tried to be nice to him. I was never told of any kids being physical with him just the other way around. To this day HE feels like no one at the school, staff and students like him and as a mother, this makes me super angry because why is my five-year-old having these thoughts of his elementary school? I have spoken to a neighbor who told me she has met families who were told they don't have the proper skills teach high stimulated kids. Mrs. Smith, the behaviorist and the recess staff always treated him well. It makes me sad he thinks his teacher didn't like him and the other Students. It makes me angry that he supposedly initiated every violent incident. I got the chance to be in the classroom every morning for the first month of school and let me tell you, kids can be quite brutal to each other with their words! I know for the most part they don't realize what they say can be hurtful to somebody but my son has not forgotten all the mean words said to him at Morning Creek..

I have the best teachers for my kids, great office team that makes me smile and is always helping…read more The principal this is her second year and she is awesome. She is super supportive with the military support group starting up on campus which started up last year for the kids and the family. We have an amazing teacher who is an advocates and has been bringing military members on site to tutor young kids. I'm content and feel like I'm making a difference here with them. The PTA they are actually a fun group and they are for the kids. Work super hard and I love the programs. Absolutely love the volunteers I work alongside with, this year will be a good year I'm praying.

All 3 of my kiddos have or currently attend HRES. We LOVE this school so much. Not one complaint…read more Go Stallions!

Highland Ranch is an amazing community, with devoted teachers and staff, an amazing principal, and…read moreincredible parents who run the PTA and Ed. Foundation. This is my daughters 3rd year at HRES and we couldn't be happier!!!

Poway unified school District is one of the best in California. The schools are comparable to…read moreprivate schools yet not having to pay the hefty private school tuition so it's a win-win I would definitely recommend PUSD to everybody that has children

Please dont send your kids here. I went through all grades in this hellhole and it is worse than…read moreyou think it is. Teachers are reckless, same with case managers, and admins are full of shit. They beg for your money for fundraisers in which you never see that money again. Do the Monterey Ridge to OVMS to DNHS route instead.

School is just amazing. I love it. My kid loves it. He makes a lot of friends there almost no…read morebullies at the school is just perfect whoever said this is bad think about it.

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 :)

The school is truly amazing, and the staff is dedicated to helping every child succeed - and I…read moreabsolutely love that! The teamwork among the staff makes all the difference, proving that together, they truly make dreams work. If you want the best for your child, this is the place to be!