St. Bedes has been a great school for both of my sons who are currently students here. The…read moreteachers and staff have been very supportive of my son's learning disabilities and have worked closely with me to ensure his success. I couldn't be happier

When I first moved to Hayward, this was the church that I felt most comfortable going to. And I…read moreknew that one day my kids would attend the school. I am grateful that I am able to send them there for a private/Catholic school education. All the teachers, staff, parents and classmates are very friendly and kind.

Both of my kids attend Stonebrae, and I couldn't be more grateful. The teachers, staff, and…read moreeveryone in the community are incredibly polite and caring. Yes, drop-off can feel like chaos--after all, we all want to get to work, and everyone's rushing to drop off and leave. But that's normal for any school--it's just part of the daily routine. I've met the previous principal, the attendance clerk, and the assistant principal--who has a true love and passion for kids. It's clear they all care deeply and work hard for the students. My kids are always excited when they come home and love being at school. For communication, I personally prefer email--it's a reliable way to avoid small mix-ups like forgetting a note. Kids will be kids, and they'll get wild without their parents around, but that's part of growing up. Sometimes, I think the low-star reviews come from people who didn't get their way, rather than reflecting the true spirit of Stonebrae. I can't thank the staff enough for their dedication. Stonebrae is hands down the best elementary school in Hayward!

Great elementary School very diverse has mandarin program and other programs for your kiddos!read more

When I was in this school back then I was getting bullied constantly, my mom reported it and they…read morestill didn't do anything about it I would still be picked on and most of my teachers were not caring enough. The teachers don't pay attention enough how their students treat each other nor they don't educate their behavior enough. I also had a speech delay and the educational needs wasn't helping me enough. Some of the people were nice but some were really rude. This place was traumatic for me. Hopefully they have better staff now.

Above my beyond A place to learn excellent job…read moreMy kids are there they love going to this amazing school

Harder has really stepped it up in recent years. They provide additional programs for children that…read morewere behind in reading. My daughters participated and are now on track in grade level. The PTA hosts wonderful events like movie nights, dances and carnival.

-1 would leave 0 stars Sad excuse for an elementary school…read more Principal Cynthia Ortiz should be ashamed, have absolutely no respect for her providing leadership or engaging with the community to be a good neighbor in the cul-de-sac neighborhood community. Parents are rude, disrespectful, block driveways, spew hateful remarks at homeowners and are teaching their children the same behavior. A disgrace to Hayward Unified School District.

This school is wonderful! The school is well handled and they recently fired a teacher who was…read morebeing rude. Would definitely recommend!

I gave it one star because it's not a good school. I went to the Fairview Elementary School for…read morefour years. The teacher and principal judged me for punishing me during class or nutrition breaks during school hours. The principal said, "You will lose your recess and lunch." That's why they are mad at me at all times. Fairview school teachers and the principal were rude or discriminated against me during school hours. Finally, I graduated from sixth-grade elementary school. Hopefully, Fairview Elementary School will be shut down in the future. Thank You!

My children attended All Saints, beginning in 4th and 6th grade. Before that, we attended East…read moreAvenue Elementary School. There was nothing wrong with public school, but we wanted more for our children as they grew into young adults. We first learned about All Saints when my husband coached their boy's basketball team. Both of us were from Christian and Catholic backgrounds and we found the moral and spiritual guidance intertwined with their sports program complementary to our parenting style. We decided to transfer our children from public to private schools simply due to the opportunities, rigor, and environment that private schools afford. Each family views and values education differently, and in our case- my father instilled in me that "education is something that no one can take away from you." Therefore, we value a holistic and realistic education that provides many opportunities. How children perform and function in school is the sum of familial values and school environment. All Saints Catholic School complemented our familial values based on the following: 1. Spiritual, religious, and moral compass: Opportunities to develop faith formation simultaneously with the curriculum. Opportunities for us as a family to discuss current world events in a particular context and offer positive coping skills. 2. Academic rigor: Low classroom counts, better teacher-to-parent relationships, opportunities for science camps and science fairs. 3. School/parent environment/ sports: The administration is dedicated to the learning and safety of the children. When public schools were still distance learning, this institution had protocols for early in-classroom teaching (a lifesaver for me as I was on the frontlines in the ICU). Social events that are both wholesome, fun, and spiritual- Fiesta, Crab Feed, Fun Run, school dances, etc. They have a well-established CYO program with dedicated and league/diocese-winning coaches. 4. Kids Klub: after-school caregiving for those who require extended care. 5. Robust choir/ music program with a dedicated choir/ music director. 6. Safety of the campus My child is nearing graduating from All Saints and will soon transition to high school. My eldest was offered a generous scholarship at a prestigious private high school in Oakland but instead chose to attend a distinguished private high school in Hayward. Both were blessings and opportunities that I believe would not have been available to us if we had not chosen All Saints Catholic School. Many of our fondest memories originate with activities and events sponsored by All Saints and the Oakland Diocese. I highly recommend All Saints Catholic School- and if you'd like to know more-- find out yourself!

If Community is what you are looking for - All Saints Catholic School is the place you and your…read morechild want to be. My child has been attending this school since TK and is now in 7th Grade. All Saints has persevered through Covid, to Teacher shortages and the general challenges of living in the Bay Area. Their Faith based approach and the way they keep up with an ever evolving curriculum has shown that they strive to ensure every student succeeds. Every teacher has a vested interest in your child to be their very best. There's always an opportunity for Parent and Student alike to show their school spirit and involvement. From the annual Fiesta to the School Dances to the Fun Run, Student Council and Science Camp - it "Takes a Village". And that is what All Saints is about. So if you are looking at schools and want to tour the best I recommend checking out what All Saints Catholic School is all about.

The funky carpets, top of the line, new high-tech Smart Boards, great recreational facilities,…read moreautomatic flushing toilets, lights that turn off when you leave the room, keyless entry make this brand-new school funded by bond money feel like a spaceship! My sister is a 2nd grade teacher here and is very happy with the school. They also have a Dual Language Immersion Program that: "brings together native English-speakers and native Spanish-speakers in a unique opportunity to learn to speak, read and write both languages. For more information about this unique program, please call the school to get details about the program (510) 723-3805 or download the brochure on the Spanish/English Dual Immersion Program. Registration: Parents interested in enrolling their child in the Burbank Elementary School Dual Language Immersion Program should contact the principal, Sanda Escobedo. Registration for the program follows district procedures, including Open Enrollment and Inter-District Transfer requests available for students living outside of the Burbank attendance area. BURBANK'S PROGRAM IS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS."

This school is the worse. Number one the kids there are NIGHTMARES im telling you they're all…read morebraindead. Number two the staff there is extremely stupid and annoying the janitors are cool though. Number three nobody knows how to deal with bullying. Number four this school is so mentally draining and boring that i might just beg to be homeschooled at this point. Number five i feel terrible for the teachers becasue they dont get paid enough to deal with these kids that dont know basic human decency. Number six the lunch food is pretty bad id rather eat dog food instead. Number seven the staff watching the kids at recess THE OLD ONES also not the teachers but the ones who have NOTHING to do with their lifes are so fucking toxic.

Elmhurst is a breath of fresh air! My son was here from age 2.5 yrs to 5 yrs. Every staff is kind,…read moreattentive, and welcoming. Early education requires a nurturing environment-the ability to work collaboratively with teachers. Elmhurst provides the environment needed to support parents and children. Additionally there is an on staff cook who prepares fresh food. My son is a picky eater and he eats well here. The building is not fancy however the staff have a heart of gold!

My son was a student here from ages 3-5 (through TK) We…read moreloved the teachers. They all really care about the kids, and my son loved them. He learned a lot of great things while he was here. Shortly after he started we noticed his manners improved (please and thank you), and in the Covid world they did a great job inspiring him to wash his hands properly. He's leaving TK knowing his ABCs, basic addition and subtraction, counting to 100, some sight words, and more. The kids do a wide variety of hands-on activities in TK, including crafts, science experiments, and even cooking. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in the tuition, which was a huge help. My kid is a really picky eater and they encouraged him to try everything, but if he didn't like it they would give him something else to eat (cereal, fruit, etc...) If you're enrolled full day the drop-off/pick-up window is very flexible for working parents - 6:30am-6:00pm. I typically didn't pick my son up until 5:45pm because he refused to leave if I came earlier. He was always having too much fun! I want to add that I just adore the kindergarten teacher, Miss Norita, and I am sad he won't be attending kindergarten at Elmhurst. We're leaving because my son was admitted to the Mandarin DLI program in Hayward and you have to start that in kindergarten. We plan to enroll our second child here once he is old enough.