My two daughters have attended OOS, and we love it! I want to say a big thanks to the…read moreadministration, they are just great! Any concerns or questions which we ever addressed to them were always resolved. No matter what question we had, we always saw friendly staff which is open, ready to help, and resolve any situation in the best way. Academics are great, which is big deal for us. After OOS, kids attend highly selective high schools, and doing great at rigorous classes; which is again a great compliment to OOS teachers for good preparation. OOS does a great job at helping their 8th grade students with the high school admission process. The school community is wonderful, great families, many of which became our close friends. The classes are small, allowing each student to grow. There are always lots of opportunities for parents to be actively involved in school life, but it is not mandatory if your busy life does not allow you to do it. Highly recommended this school!

I was a student at Old Orchard from Kindergarten to 8th grade and I can confidently say it played a…read morehuge role in who I am today. The OOS community is incredibly warm and welcoming, and the teachers are dedicated to helping every student succeed. OOS deeply values students' social-emotional wellness and provides a space for students to explore their interests and grow beyond the classroom. Some of my best memories include working alongside classmates on community service projects and bonding through school trips ranging from historical museums in the Bay Area to hand-on archaeology in Colorado! I My experience here was truly unforgettable and I highly recommend Old Orchard School.

This school is a little hidden gem in the middle of Santa Clara…read more We are very, very, very happy we found it. Staff is very kind and helpful. Teachers are very nice and experimented. It's a catholic school and it's a very welcoming environment to anyone: all ethnicities, backgrounds, religions... They will not force you to something or treat you differently because of A or B. What I really like is indeed how diverse it is and that it also offer a good "work-life balance" for the little ones. St Lawrence offers a good education, with values and has a great after school program. It is competitive the right amount for us. I visited several other private schools but they were either not diverse, or way too competitive, 1 fit all style, and with too many helicopter parents. I want my kids to have a nurturing childhood, discover different kinds of people and not develop little robots that would do 5th grade maths in 2nd grade. It is so easy to fall in that trap, especially now and here in the Silicon Valley. What I also loved is that they offer Spanish, Drama and art (with a real specialized teachers) embedded in the curriculum. They have a recreative after school program (Crafts and games), but they also offer thematic programs (chess, programming, art, magician...) for a small extra fee. They have a competitive swim team on site (amazing!). Some things had to be stopped during Covid (after school, swim team), but it is my understanding that these will re-open in September 2021. Cost wise, it is way more affordable than most private schools in the Bay Area, and you can apply for aid as well. The school re-opened part time in Oct 2020 and full time in Jan 2021. Was such a help for the kids (and parents) I imagine. The only "complaint" I would have, is that they should do a little more anticipation and be better at organizing or setting up things (for example pool reopening, Science teacher coming in person etc.) But I blame most of it on a challenging 2020 year - for all of us. Thank you Mrs Lares, the Principal and the entire St Lawrence team!

Not good Not really not at all. Don't trust the teachers…read moreand aides. They can smile while gossiping and laughing and making fun of the kids. They think they're so cool. They are not. Just really immature and self important. It's all about them. Ps if Carina is still principal she encouraged bullying and I saw ad heard her myself. "Now is not the time " during class time. Next thing you know someone is getting ganged up on on the playground. She's a piece of work. She makes herself that way. She's loony I have many more examples. When half the class is crying on the last day of school something is wrong. So they promoted her. Sick.

2011 Update: Mrs Ragsdales memorial was a sneak peek into the closeness of our community…read more Loving teachers that are more concerned about education than test scores! Happy students - no bullying....this is probably because it is a relatively small school. 2 or 3 classrooms for each grade. The more you are immersed in a community the lower the chances for anger. The moms are relaxed, fun and hardworking. Set up, clean up...you name it and they are getting their hands blistered! Many families outside our neighborhood choose to Open Enroll and transfer to Sutter - smart move. Mr Funcheon - I don't think I have ever seen him angry. He values the parents and is extremely thankful in his praise. He is loved by all.

Great school. Good grades and friendly atmosphere. Excellent neighborhood with lots of children.read more

As a BASIS parent for years, I'm glad I've finally stopped sending my child to this school. Here…read moreare some reasons why. 1. Environment - The school itself is built like a prison with no outdoor space whatsoever. My kid also reported a lot of bullying that occurs on a daily basis. Overall, the building is bad, and the environment inside isn't much better either. 2. Faculty - The school faculty could care less about you or your student. As long as they get their money, they don't care. The whole system is entirely money based and extremely greedy. 3. Stress - According to my child, BASIS makes it seem like good scores are the only way you'll be successful in life. And if you can't achieve that you'll be shamed for it. These are my 3 main reasons why I highly recommend you to not go to this school, among many others.

My son loves this school. He comes home with a smile on his face every day. The curriculum is…read moreundoubtedly challenging, diverse and taught by fantastic teachers with real subject matter expertise. He's learning a lot and enjoys it. Administrators have also done a terrific job bringing the new Sunnyvale campus to fruition. I can't ask for more than that.

My daughter is enrolled in the Pre-K program and has truly blossomed since starting. The teachers…read moreand the aids are all so wonderful, thoughtful and really do care about each student. This being our first year of having her in school all day and all week, it was a little nerve wrecking for everyone but within the first week we were all put at ease. Seeing how excited she is to get up and go to school everyday to not only see her friends but her teachers makes me feel so good. She is being set up for success when it's time to move on to the next grade. The community is so welcoming as well, it's easy to talk to other parents and even with staff. We are so glad we went with St Justin's!

My daughter has been attending since August of 2020. This was such an uncertain time yet our…read moretransition to St Justin was one of the easiest things we did. The students were so kind and playful; the teachers and staff were welcoming, encouraging and optimistic of the future. Years later, this is still true. I especially love the way they teach the students the "3Rs" - to be Respectful, Responsible and Resilient. It's more than book learning (which is going great too!). I appreciate the opportunity to volunteer at school events as it offers me insight into the dynamics of the interactions of the class and school. I see students who are engaged, excited to learn and grasp new ideas. I see students who still acknowledge their previous teachers and truly embrace positive memories with them. I also love their buddy program, where the older students partner with the younger ones - bridging the age gap. It develops accountability for the older while offering a sense of belonging to the younger. I can't say enough great things I see here. The most important one is that I see a staff who try their best every day to build a community that will far outgrow the walls and grades. Once you are a part of the family, you're never truly on your own.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the Pomeroy campus team. Over the past eight…read moreyears, our kid has experienced a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where he has grown and developed with confidence. We are especially appreciative of the school's strong communication and care. The administrative team has always been thoughtful and responsive--whether supporting families through unexpected situations or keeping us well informed about Vincent's progress and experiences at school. This level of partnership has meant a great deal to us as parents. As a parent volunteer，I have also had the privilege of working closely with the school and the parent community. These experiences have made us feel deeply connected to the Pomeroy community. We are especially grateful to the teachers for their dedication and support during the important transition year, including their thoughtful guidance and recommendation support for the students. Many good teachers here, Mr.s Lewis, Mr. Adler，Mr. Merchant, Mr. Lee, Ms. Alldredge, etc We will certainly continue to recommend the Pomeroy campus to families and friends.

(This review is not for schools's teachers but for management)…read more Initially we enrolled our kid here but we had cancel way before the school starts. We ended up paying first month tuition 3k + deposit 750$ and also few other extra fees. As per the contract, if we cancel we loose 10%. Even after going for a single dat in school, we lost 4000+$. We were kind of let it go as this is what we signed in the agreement. Above incident happened 2 month ago. I didn't write any bad review at that time as it was us who cancelled the admission. Today we received an email stating this "If we do not receive the outstanding payment by the end of this week, we will be compelled to refer your account, along with any outstanding fees and tuition, to a collections agency". Now they asking us to pay another 400$ saying it is stated in your contract. Its not like their spot is open, they already filled the spot. Even without going for a 1 day school, school charged us 3000 + 750 + 100 ( + 400 another they are asking) after 2 months. We were thinking again to send our kid to Stratford school after one year due to lot positive online reviews but this incident baffled me today. If you are not certain or may have to change something during school enrollment due to some life events, do not sign anything or do not go with this school. they won't honor your situation. One a side note, when we use credit card / bank details with this school website, we always had fraud issue or leaking the personal details. I had cancel my credit card when I paid initial 750$ deposit.

What a wonderful school! My son finished Kindergarten here, and is now in 1st Grade. He loves…read moreschool and always impresses me with what he's learned. We've been particularly happy with the emphasis on deeper conceptual understanding of material, so it's not just rote memorization and regurgitation. Word problems were a significant part of Kindergarten math, and I'm positive I wasn't doing word problems that early when I was a kid. The teachers and administration are very receptive to feedback and concerns that inevitably crop up during the school year. We've been happy with the way they've handled issues, and clearly customer service is an important part of their philosophy. Tuition is on the higher range of private schools, but in this case you truly do get what you pay for.

Our daughter has gone to Harker since their inaugural preschool class started . She loves it and so…read moredo we . Teachers are great and after school programs are plentiful . Even though it takes an hour to get to school we think it's worth it.