As both an alum of El Camino High School and a current parent, I've been thrilled to see the…read moreamazing progress this school has made! My kids genuinely enjoy coming to school and taking part in the wide variety of activities offered--there really is something for everyone. It's been incredible watching them come out of their shells so quickly. The teachers are relatable and approachable--seriously, how cool is that?! My kids are involved in cheer, track & field, and my freshman had the incredible opportunity to travel to Greece for spring break with the school. Of course, everyone's experience is unique, but for us, everything has been nothing short of fantastic so far. Highly recommend!

The new councelors are out standing it feels like I can actually talk to them and be heard even if…read morei only go for just a few minutes, they are really welcoming and feel more like your friends instead of teachers. So many of the teachers extremely good at their job and need so much more praise than what they get. The student life is amazing there are so many groups and i feel like there is most definitely someone you could find with similar interests. The fine arts program is fantastic the band has sounded amazing and the dance program is popping off. The sports programs have been doing amazing recently basketball is being coached extremely well soccer aswell. The main problem i have with this school is the administrators. Ive never seen them happy literally ever and they always hating for no reason except the principle hes mysterious but hes cool. I havent even seen the one of the vice principals which is crazy. I feel so bad for Dr.McDonald because she is literally carrying this school on her back she puts in so much effort and has to take up so many classes and all of this because no one else wants to. The admins who barely do anything always taking credit for everything that the students and she does.

I think compared to the other schools in the area, Alta Loma is a good school. There are bullies…read morebut also there are bullies in every school. There are girls who wear too much makeup and smoke already- same as other schools. My daughter learns to deal with these problems and this makes her more able to deal with pressures and injustices of the real world.

This is a bad school I love it but at the same time it is really bad and there is a lot of fight…read more and the principal is so rude and not nice to the kids

One of the best middle schools around Daly City/SSF area. The staff is very professional and…read morereally go above and beyond to help students achieve their goals.

This school is horrible AF I was a former student and the school was old and disgusting plus the…read moresports that are on the sweaters they don't even have them I planned of having try school soccer but no teachers are to lazy to do it and the teachers are horrible

We feel incredibly lucky to have Ms. Chakraverty as our son's (4th grade teacher). She creates such…read morea warm and welcoming classroom where every child feels seen, understood, and encouraged. What stands out most is how attentive she is to the little details , she truly takes the time to understand each student and bring out their strengths. Since being in her class, my son has improved tremendously, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. His confidence, participation, and love for learning have all grown so much. Ms. Chakraverty has a special ability to motivate her students and get the very best out of them while making learning enjoyable and meaningful. Thank you for your dedication, patience, and care Ms Chakraverty!

We started in the pre-K program last year, and our experience has been extremely satisfying. We…read morewill be continuing to Kindergarten this fall and highly recommend this campus. We always felt this campus wasn't very well-known, but once you get to know it, you'll discover it's a real hidden gem. The school's curriculum is very well-balanced. In addition to solid academic programs, it offers rich courses like Art, Music, Science, and Spanish. Children not only learn knowledge but also have the opportunity to develop their interests and creativity. This year, my child's academic progress has been remarkable. What surprised us even more was his personal growth. I used to think he was quite introverted and hesitant to perform in front of others, but with the encouragement of his teachers, he was fantastic at the Winter Performance. He confidently performed on stage, which was incredibly moving. His progress in social skills has also been a wonderful surprise. Many parents think Stratford is only about academics and lacks SEL (Social-Emotional Learning). In fact, the school integrates values like respect, responsibility, integrity, and care into daily teaching through the Character Counts! program, helping children learn to communicate, collaborate, and solve problems. Additionally, I really love the communication between the school leadership and parents. The principal, director and teachers are very willing to listen to parent feedback and respond proactively to issues, making us feel that the school and family are working together to support the child's growth. The school also offers abundant after-school resources. We've participated in Music Together, Chess, and Science, and my child loved them. For Kindergarten, there are also options like basketball, soccer, tennis, Cooking, and Gardening. Starting in K, you can sign up for the after-school Chinese program, which we did. We feel it's an incredible value for the price. Overall, this is a school that gives parents great peace of mind. The integrated schedule from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm means children can complete their studies and extracurricular activities at school without needing to rush to different places every day. It's very friendly for dual-income families. This year, we've seen our child grow in academics, self-confidence, and expressive skills, and we are excited for him to continue his journey at Stratford Crestmoor.

One of the worse middle school ever! My advice! If you want your kids a good education! Go transfer…read moreto better middle school!!! This is complete waste of time school!

My child goes here and I wanted to share some information about my kids personal time at this…read moreschool. My child is in 7th grade and has been going here since 6th grade. The education is great and is teaching my child at a good, fast pace. I do have to say, most of the teachers are pretty nice but a few of them are just are not nice at all. My kid has complained multiple times of the office staff making them feeling "embarrassed" about themselves. The office staff tend to be rude and "sassy" to my child and don't treat them with a good amount of respect. They seem to tend to favor certain kids as well. My child's friend (K) knows one of the women who works in the office and she tends to treat K better than the other kids. The past two principals have not been too great and have been quite rude to students. Staff and teacher tend to refuse to students common needs. I get it refusing to them a few times is okay, but it gets to a certain point where it is unacceptable. Although the school nurse is the best nurse my child has ever had at any school. A few things that are dumb are that the students are not aloud to bring food outside at lunch, you must stand at lunch and are not aloud to sit, lockers have been taken away, and they have a SUPER strict policy on keeping phones in these locked pouches. My child gets picked often and is called several inappropriate names. They have reported this several times but the office has never ever done anything about it. The staff is overall just poor. I give this school and 3 star rating. The education is good but some of the teachers and staff need to be better about hoe they treat these kids. If you have a child and are planning to send them here, please just do lots or research about it.

Our family absolutely loves Mills Montessori! My oldest son attended, my middle son is currently…read moreenrolled, and soon our youngest will be starting and we truly can't wait. All of our children began at age 2 and stayed until they were ready for kindergarten. The teachers are incredibly loving, patient, and dedicated. They create such a warm and nurturing environment that makes the kids feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. My kindergartener even asks to go back for summer school...that says everything! When our pediatrician recommended speech therapy for my oldest, we decided to enroll him at Mills Montessori at age 2. With the support and guidance from the teachers, his speech improved so much that we didn't end up needing outside therapy. That meant the world to us. They also played a huge role in helping with potty training, which was another big milestone. We live in San Mateo, and this school is absolutely worth the commute. It checked every box for our family: academically, socially, and emotionally. Most importantly, our kids LOVE going there. Mills Montessori truly prepares children for kindergarten while providing a caring, supportive environment. We are so grateful we found this school and 100% recommend it to any family looking for a preschool.

We enrolled our toddler in this school with a lot of hope, but unfortunately it ended up not being…read moresupportive of our child's emotional needs. Our son started when he was two and struggled with separation. We understood that can be normal at that age and trusted what we were being told. What was especially hard for us was that we weren't told there were serious concerns until about six months in. At that point, the teacher asked to meet with us and told us that he "shouldn't be crying this much at this stage." The conversation felt less focused on how the school could better support him and more like we were being asked how to manage his emotions for them. As parents, that was really unsettling, especially given how young he was. There were also other moments that didn't sit right. We were told our child was crying during an overstimulating freeze game because it seemed like he "didn't want the other kids to be happy." On another occasion, when he was upset, a teacher pretended to call us in front of him and then said it went to voicemail. Those approaches felt confusing and absolutely not appropriate for a toddler. Our son also learns by observing first, but he was often pushed to participate before he was ready, without much flexibility to let him ease in at his own pace. We also had concerns around communication. For example, we were told sunscreen had been applied during outdoor time, but when we checked the bottle later, the seal was still on. His small wins also often felt overlooked and brushed off. When he completed projects or showed progress that felt meaningful to us, those efforts didn't seem to be encouraged. Looking back, there were other things that gave us pause as well. There was no waitlist and very few children in the class, which didn't stand out to us at the time but now feels like something we should have paid more attention to. When we ultimately decided to withdraw him, what stood out to us was that no one asked why. There was no follow-up from the teacher or director, no conversation about our concerns -- just a short message with the financial details. Two months after leaving, our son started at a new school, and the difference was immediate. Within just three days, he was happy, comfortable, and excited to go to school. He is thriving in an environment that better understands and supports him, which confirmed for us that the issue was not our child -- it was the care and environment. I'm sharing this so other parents, especially those with sensitive toddlers, can ask very specific questions about emotional support, communication, and how concerns are handled.

It's nostalgic coming back to my alma mater. My son came to this location to play basketball and…read morethe gym was pretty much almost exactly as I remember it to me, including the bathrooms that haven't been updated in who knows how long. The rest of the campus has received a nice makeover though and looks great. Parking by the gym can be a bit tough as there aren't a ton of spots but there is a bigger parking lot a bit further up by the main entrance.

My school. Class of '29 is gonna be amazing because the great teachers get to teach you fun things…read more You get to enjoy the sunset while walking around in the evening, and you can have the best day of your life.

Mills has been the venue for our child's extracurriculars. This high school is big with very modern…read moreand clean facilities - they have done a great job maintaining it throughout the years. Parking is limited in the lots, especially on Sundays when they are having a big church event, but it is relatively easy to find parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

I was one of the lucky few people who get to work with the students that go here back in the day…read more While I was not a student here, this is one of the greatest schools in San Mateo county where kids can be well prepared for college. It's a little better than a few schools in Santa Clara county because back when I was here as a civilian, there was a very low dropout rate. Students I worked with here were very studious and have high achievement levels. Those who are taking advanced classes usually do well without outside help which never happens at schools in my county of residence. Extracurriculars are hassle free. Back when I worked in Millbrae, I could tell kids here enjoy being a student athlete here. Drawback: If you are a visitor on the weekend and need to use the field, please register for a permit. This school is closely monitored