Our son is currently in kindergarten at Marin Waldorf School, where there are two teachers for…read moresixteen students. He can be shy, but he quickly formed strong bonds with his teachers and made friends faster than we expected. Within the first week, we noticed a real shift. He became more confident, independent, and better regulated at home. It truly felt like he had been longing for something he finally found. The school's emphasis on rhythm, storytelling, singing, nature, practical work, and the seasons suits him beautifully. He especially loves starting each morning with a short run near the ancient oak tree before circle time. The time spent outdoors has been incredibly grounding for him. The campus spans ten acres, with plenty of space for the younger children to explore and a separate area for the grade school students. The parent community has also been a wonderful surprise. Families are welcomed with coffee and tea at drop-off, which creates space to connect with other parents and the staff. There are also parent groups, music evenings, lectures, and seasonal festivals throughout the year. Most importantly, our child is genuinely excited to go to school each morning. As busy working parents, we feel very grateful to have found this school. We would wholeheartedly recommend Marin Waldorf School to families looking for a warm, nurturing, and thoughtfully run early childhood program.

This is an amazing school! Very respectful of childhood, development, and allowing students to be…read morethemselves. Emphasis on creativity and healthy relationships amongst the students, teachers and families. A great community that is supportive and striving.

I'm current student at Dominican University of California. Each week I go into two classes here to…read moredo my student observations. First I want to say how hard these teachers work at this school. They have so much passion for teaching and that is something i have not seen in other schools I have been to. I appreciate the six grade math teacher Mr.Promis a lot. He is very knowledgeable and kind to each of his students. As well as Ms.Ryan in the SPED department. She is so kind and respectful to each of her students. Both of these teachers bring qualities of a wonderful teacher. I inspire to be them -José

This is for the school year 2021 - 2022…read more There are different experiences for each student here. Some kids can have a relatively smooth experience with minimal friction. But on the other hand if you're perceived as different - you your child will be a target - which is NOT RIGHT. There are some very disruptive kids who are yelling out VERY inappropriate things (sexual, derogatory, etc), thus disrupting class for the rest of the students. And the teachers glaze over them and nothing is done. Bullying is also allowed - despite the fact that there is a policy saying that its not. Teachers/After School supervisors (DXL) do nothing to prevent the harassment/bullying when its clear that a student is being targeted. Students are allowed to continue with no repercussions. If its is brought up to these authority figures - they sweep it away - saying that they are learning their limits. But one has to ask, at the expense of another students well being? And yet nothing is done to help prevent this. Students routinely yell out racist rhetoric, and discriminate against students they perceive as different. If the student is "in" with the teacher - the bullied student is not believed. To top it off - there are teachers who participate in this harassment - blatant body shaming from some the PE teachers, and force competitions in an unhealthy way (one student is the best - you should be like them and not be lazy). There is also gender discrimination - where they blame female periods for the physical issues that may occur. These kids are going through changes and SHOULD not be shamed for things that are happening with their body. Lastly even some of the admin staff are very rude to the students - when they come in sick - they believe they are faking it and tell them to deal. There is no kindness from them. I will say, that there are some teachers and admin staff that really do care about the kids, but its overshadowed by negative. Things need to change. While I understand there is only so much that the school can do, there should be better measures to ensure mental health a TOP priority (especially in the current climate we are in).

lowk mid school frfr teachers cool sometimes but lowk only a few fire ones. Mr. B is lowk skibidi,…read morefun events and education tho.

Students confirmed with me privately that some teachers here are extremely unprofessional. A…read moredifferent teacher than the ones I mentioned in my previous Yelp review called a student a sexist, sexual slang term in front of other teachers and students and accused the student of wearing a certain kind of inner garment, which the student was not wearing. This student's outfit conformed to the dress code. None of the teachers confronted this teacher in front of students. I pasted the same Yelp reviews I wrote here to GreatSchools.org. But they mysteriously don't appear there.

This school exhibits cult-like practices and raises serious concerns about student welfare. The…read moremajority of students are white, and there appears to be unequal treatment between staff and children--for example, teachers wear shoes while students are not permitted to do so. There are significant concerns regarding child safety, emotional wellbeing, and the overall quality of education, particularly given the high cost of attendance. The environment feels judgmental and unwelcoming. The school does not accept or support all children equally, which directly contradicts the values it claims to promote. Several children are turned away after being quickly judged and denied the opportunity to attend--even when they genuinely love the school. The potential emotional impact of this kind of rejection on a child is serious and appears to be disregarded. For an institution that presents itself as nurturing and values-based, this lack of compassion is troubling. I am not impressed with this "private" school. They should practice what they preach and prioritize helping all children succeed. Staff behavior often comes across as self-centered rather than truly child-focused.

My son works at New Village school. We had a wonderful time at their Winter Faire!!! Experiencing…read morea magical atmosphere of happy families, music by teacher and students, and delicious food. In one cozy room, young children were making fairy homes. I asked if I could make one too, and they said yes.

This is a great school…read more I believe that a school's performance is a function of several factors. My non-exclusive list of factors includes the students, faculty, administration, and parent community. This school does a great job in each of these categories. Extremely supportive administration and many great teachers (especially first, second, third and fifth). We did have a poor experience with a fourth grade teacher that tended to scream rather than correct - but she is no longer at the school. I strongly recommend Strawberry Point School.

We love Hamilton School! The staff is caring and dedicated, and there's a real sense of community…read morehere. Principal Bryan Clement is bringing fresh energy and meaningful changes that are making a big difference. We chose Hamilton over private school options, and we feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a supportive and growing school environment.

Yes, some of the school grounds does have trash and feels unkept. The classrooms, play yards and…read morestructures are clean though and that's where they are most of the time anyways. I'm not sure why some reviewers are complaining about food, its free food that parents don't need to prep to make the night before. We ourselves sampled it, its comparable to airplane food i suppose but its free and we don't need to pack lunch for kids, which is a big win, Our kids are super picky but never complained about the food, just the selection on some days. Mr Bronson (3rd) and Mrs Goldman (1st) left very positive impressions on my two daughters. In the 3 years my kids attended this school, i never saw any fights or bullying and the yard watch people are very attentive. Big kids seem supportive of the smaller kids. Test scores on GreaterSchools is low and mostly due to language barriers, but otherwise our kids thrived here and met good friends. We didn't get a sense our kids were held back at all for how the class helps with ESL students.

Well... my review may be a little skewed. I'm 24 years old and I went to Sun Valley Elementary…read moreSchool. Maybe its a little late to review it? I think there's a sweatshirt (or a mug?) you can buy in cheesy shops that says something like "everything that I know, I learned it in kindergarten". Well, at Sun Valley, its true. Everything I know, I learned at Sun Valley. I have some really great memories here. I drove by the other day, and they have a lot of new buildings and a bigger parking lot. But let me tell you that twenty years ago, this was a great place to get an education, and a safe place to be. And from what I hear, it's still that good.

I have two daughters at Sun Valley School at the moment. One in first and one in second grade. My…read morewife is quiet involved at the school as well working in the class rooms when she has time. We (my wife, my kids and myself) absolutely love this school, the teachers and the Principal, Julie Harris. What an amazing place this is. I wish I had something even close to it when I was a kid (and maybe I had turned out right...?).

This K-8 school is stellar! I feel like my son is one of the OG's who attended this school back…read morewhen it shared a campus with Bayside. Despite all the media attention, I want Sausalito Marin City School District (SMCSD) to become one big happy family again ~ harmony! Now that Tara Seekins is at the helm, I couldn't fathom a more passionate and caring individual to take on this huge task of Head of School. She is one amazing woman! Willow Creek Academy (WCA) is a melting pot of families, extremely diverse, and many languages are spoken at home. It's a community that cares and parents who work full-time will always make time for their kids; they know how to balance life. At the end of the day, what's more important than your family (not really a question)! Kids thrive in this environment, from inside the classroom to learning outdoors. The field trips are unique and caters to all grades. I grew up in the SF Unified School District, and I told myself once I have kids, they will attend Marin schools to become more well-rounded. As diverse as SF is, most of the schools were segregated when I attended i.e., Mission district, Richmond district, Sunset district, Excelsior district, Marina district, etc. Most of the kids I went to school within the avenues were Asian and extremely competitive. Forget field trips in the city, we didn't go on many - it's too darn cold! Marin schools have bonafide Chefs. Kids attending SMCSD are super lucky to cook with Chef "G", and they take classes at the Cavallo Point Cooking School, filled with top-notch culinary equipment and bountiful organic offerings from our backyard (literally)! WCA is highly recommended for parents looking for diversity, energetic staff & faculty, knowledgeable teachers, small classes, and a sense of loving community!

I'd really like to see this school succeed, but I ended up pulling my child out due to many reasons…read more- lower academic standards, lack of parental involvement, undisciplined children, etc. The small percentage of parents who are involved are great. But for the most part I found lots of behavioral issues which hindered the classroom and learning process.