Ah, the old stomping grounds. Martone Elementary is nestled deep within suburbia on the outskirts…read moreof western Modesto, but with that comes a quiet, peaceful environment away from the city. The classrooms comfortably seat around 30 students and the school itself uses a year-round track based system (Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green Tracks) that gives children a small vacation after a month of schooling rather than three months of summer vacation after so many months of being cramped in class. For a working family, this sort of schedule is ideal, but it definitely is a change of pace from other schools that offer only the traditional schedule. Some years ago the school attempted to switch to uniforms, but complaints from both the parents and students seem to have forced Martone to return to casual dress. A fence around the perimeter of the school was installed roughly 10 years ago and a few years after that a small public playground was installed outside of the fence for neighborhood children to play in. The school has large fields of grass for playing in, a baseball diamond that is often used for little-league practice, a playground with jungle gym, monkey bars, and parallel bars (though they've removed the sand and replaced it with wood chips for some ungodly reason), and a large blacktop surface for basketball, dodgeball, tether ball, and that one game where you bounce a ball off of a wall whose name escapes me. The cafeteria manages to seat half of the school comfortably (there are two lunch periods) and there is also plenty of tables and areas inside the open-air school for students to picnic off of. The offices are well run and, as a klutzy kid, I can tell you that the nurse's office comes well-equipped to handle any scrapes that your child might get into on any average day of fun during recess. The staff and faculty keep a close eye on the students at all times, and the library is large enough to even keep a little geek like I was entertained all the way from five years old to twelve. I may be biased, but in my opinion I feel that Alberta Martone Elementary School is one of if not the best elementary school in Modesto.

Moved from the bay area mid year. I have to say, this school has exceeded my expectations. The…read morestaff is friendly and dedicated. The school is just the right size. Classrooms all around with a nice courtyard where kids gather to eat lunch everyday And host Monday outdoor assemblies. My son really blossomed in the 4 months he attended. His confidence went through the roof, he became a lot more artistic and showing interest in New things he was learning from classmates. He felt welcomed and fit right in. It will be difficult to move if i ever have to because the school is that great. I'm looking forward to this next school year and so is my son.

It's great my kids go there every day excited about school. At our old school they never wanted to…read morego to school. But when we moved here they said they loved the teachers and students.

they ask for money to much broke ass and they just sidk -100/10 and I won't recommend going they…read moremake me wanna get hit by a car tbh

The school is good. The teachers are good in their field of line and are fun to talk with.read more

My kids go here. We are 3 years into living in Tracy. The staff here are great. Especially the…read moreoffice staff. They are very communicative. The principal as well. Our son was having problems with some of the students and they always reached out to discuss how to make things work. Teachers are great and helpful as well. Very caring. My son has special needs that HIRSCH doesn't have a program for but they made sure to have meetings with us so that we can place him in the right school (program). Really appreciate this school and staff.

My family and I recently mov d to Tracy. My kids currently attend this school. It's a great school!…read moreMy son is very into sports and loves Mr.C. He's a retired teacher that comes and helps organize games for the kids like flag football, kick ball and basket ball. What a great guy! My daughter especially likes Mrs. Pakari. She's a 3rd grade teacher, she's very patient and all around a great teacher! I haven't always been fond of all my children's teacher but she's definitely one of the good ones! The ladies in the office are always helpful, especially Mrs. Phoenix. Overall, I think this is one of the best schools in the district!

Our daughters started here when they turned 2. There is a separate classroom for 2 year olds and…read morethere are other classrooms for 3-5 year olds. We had nothing but good experiences here and highly recommend it. The teachers are very patient with the children, older children help younger children settle into routines, and the school even helps with potty training when the time comes. When our daughter started Kindergarten at the local elementary school, we found she was far beyond her classmates in math. This school prepared her well. Your child will take time to settle into the new environment. It took my oldest nearly six weeks. The school will work with you, so be patient and don't blame the school if your child isn't ready.

Let me save you the headache! This place is a freakinnn' mess…read more After essentially being pushed out just two days in, I was told I'd get a full refund, minus the two days my son was "in school", yeah.. ok. What I got instead was several weeks of back and fourth emails, and a check that was finally recieved via snail mail aka USPS. I thought: "FINALLY", cause... hey, we're talking a little over $1,800. I go to deposit it and lo and behold.. IT'S NOT SIGNED. Yes, seriously, they sent me an unsigned check. From there, I went back to the email thread, going back and forth a million times with accounting and random people who never introduced themselves. An aggressive email from a random staff member named Patricia, who never introduced herself or her role in the whole situation. I didn't receive any phone calls, no apology, no accountability. Weeks go by, and I don't receive another check, so I filed a dispute with my bank after attempting to resolve this for over a month. Guess what? I finally heard back from accounting. They tried to get me to cancel my dispute so that they could issue a check again. I said nope! Thankfully, a week or so later, my bank was able to refund me the entire amount after literally faxing them our email thread and the unsigned check. Please do not bring yourself or your children here. The staff here is unprofessional and incompetent and needs to brush up on their customer service. Avoid. At. All. Costs.

My experience with Bella Vista Christian Academy was beyond disappointing, and I ultimately removed…read moremy children because of it. The overall environment felt negative and, at times, openly unkind. I witnessed staff speaking to students in ways that were belittling and inappropriate. In one instance, a teacher used name-calling toward students--something that should never happen in any school, especially one that claims to reflect Christian values. Administration was equally frustrating. Concerns from both parents and students were consistently dismissed rather than addressed. Instead of feeling heard, I felt brushed off and judged. During a very difficult time in my personal life, I expected neutrality and professionalism, but instead experienced what felt like bias and a lack of basic understanding. Leadership was particularly concerning. While interactions could appear polite on the surface, the follow-through told a very different story. Decisions felt inconsistent and unfair, making it hard to trust the administration at all. The front office experience made things even worse. Shannon, who is often the first point of contact, was repeatedly rude and unprofessional in my interactions. The tone was unwelcoming and dismissive, which sets a terrible example for both families and students. First impressions matter, and in this case, they reflected a much deeper problem within the school culture. To be fair, not every staff member reflects this environment--Mrs. Quilcy stands out as kind, patient, and genuinely supportive of students. She deserves recognition for the way she treats families. Unfortunately, one positive example does not outweigh the broader issues. For a school that promotes faith and character, the lack of compassion, professionalism, and willingness to listen was deeply disappointing. I cannot recommend this school to families looking for a supportive and respectful environment

I've been extremely impressed with my daughter's experience at Bella Vista. It's clear that this…read moreschool truly cares about helping each child reach their full potential. The teachers and staff are wonderfully communicative and genuinely work to build strong partnerships with parents. The coursework strikes a great balance--challenging students while still ensuring they fully understand the material.

We are so grateful for the incredible experience our son has had in kindergarten this year. This…read morewas his first time in a Montessori environment, and we were so impressed by how quickly he adjusted and flourished. It has been a joy to see him become more independent and watch his love for learning grow every day. Both teachers are truly exceptional, and Ms. Soni has been particularly wonderful in helping us understand our son's strengths. She is always so approachable during pickup, taking the time to answer every question and providing the reassurance we need about his daily activities and progress. Knowing he is in such supportive hands with Ms. Soni and Mr. Christensen makes all the difference, and we feel very lucky to have such a dedicated team!

Miss Raman Gill and Miss Sree Devi are very kind, caring, and dedicated teachers. Ever since our…read moredaughter joined their class, we have seen a significant improvement in her confidence and personality. They truly helped her come out of her shell and always take wonderful care of her. Both teachers are very supportive with studies and always make sure the children feel loved, comfortable, and encouraged. Our daughter loves going to school every day and is always excited to be in their classroom. They create such a warm, positive, and caring environment where children can learn and grow with confidence. We are truly grateful for all their hard work, patience, love, and dedication toward the children. It was one of the best decisions to send our daughter to such a wonderful classroom and school.

My kids (who are now 4 and 6) have been attending Montessori on the Prairie for 2 years. It has…read morebeen a great experience. I am so impressed with how much they have learned and what they are learning about. Appreciate the wide range of exposure from Art to geography to current events. I was initially concerned whether this would be a good fit, considering my kids were coming from a minimally structured environment but with time and probably a lot of patients from the teachers settled in! Mrs Shanika and her staff are a special group, and my kids adore them all. Mrs Shanika always makes her self available to address any issues or concerns I have had. Huge bonus is the pictures I receive throughout the week!

This school has been the best foundation for my daughter! Miss Shanika cares so much about the well…read morebeing and learning experience of the children and they are very much like her own. Every teacher is so loving towards the children and I couldn't have asked for anyone better. If you want your child to have the best foundation going into public school then this is the school for you!