You get what you pay for at this school. Top teaching, sincere compassion and a fantastic…read morerelationship between parents and the school. Cabrillo Unified should be run the same way; especially considering they have wealthy parents that send their kids to school there and demand so much from teachers and the administration..

LOVE LOVE LOVE Sea Crest School. On kid two ... quality instruction, enrichment like music,…read moretheatre, highly recommend. Our don is soooo happy.

Our 3yo son absolutely LOVES the Kaimana school and his teachers. The setting is truly idyllic…read moreeven in inclement weather (which is rare). When we first toured it was magical walking along the trails and stopping under the canopies of trees to read, draw, explore and the program is thoughtfully prepared with learning stations and developmental opportunities. Our son runs to school every day and esp on rainy days when he gets to jump in muddy puddles. So grateful to have such an amazing preschool for our little one.

I truly cannot say enough good things about Montara Kaimana School. My daughter absolutely loves…read moreit! The teachers, Pamela and Hannah, are thoughtful, kind and basically magical. They make all of us (kids and parents) feel seen and heard, and they really make the kids feel special. Communication is huge for me, and from the moment I reached out to Pamela, she has been quickly responsive, communicative, and always takes the time to answer questions. Nature school provides so many wonderful outside of the box learning opportunities (for the kids, but also for me!). They learn through play and observation and teamwork, and in the 5 months my daughter has attended, I've noticed her communication about feelings and body awareness has really improved, as well as her problem solving skills. I was certainly a little nervous to send my daughter out in the rain, but I have to say, the rainy days have truly been her favorite school days! The kids LOVE to play in the mud! My toddler likes to hang out and play too! It really is true what they say; if you are properly clothed the weather doesn't seem so bad. The pick up/drop off location is breathtakingly beautiful and I feel pretty grateful that I get to experience it alongside my kids. And the best part for me? The teachers send a weekly report, complete with pictures, about what they all did throughout the week. They include the songs they sang, the mindfulness activities, quotes from the kids, the books they read, etc. I look forward to it every week. I hope that I can encourage more families to try it out, because this school is a blessing.

All 3 of my kids go to the Cabrillo Unified School district. They care more about having the…read morestudents pass even though there is no work being done in the classroom. I know because my kid does nothing... literally nothing and he makes Fs all year but at the end of the year he passes to the next grade. Nobody is held accountable. This school district is the worst and is the reason why private schools exist. If you can afford anothe school opportunity for your kid(s), do it. This place sucks

Terrible school. The current principal Rachel Romo is not fit for the job. I personally witnessed…read moreher mishandle a critical situation and as a mandated reporter that is not acceptable. Do not send your kid here. It is not safe for vulnerable children under the current management.

Another back of the valley school. This school has been here for decades. They remodeled in 2000…read more Combined in 2001. Again, as in my other reviews of Pacifica schools, this is the best of the rest. The teachers are very good to outstanding ( Miss Louthan, kindergarten, is the best. All three of my children excel at school because of her. Miss Andre is another exceptional teacher. ) , the PTO has a good program and there is a larger generation of children attending. The kindergarten class is the largest in a number of years. I hope most are from out of the area. We need higher expectations from our children.

Good school recomen the school my son love school thanks so much…read more‍‍‍‍really good and teacher is really nice

Thomas Edison school has been around forever. Good school faithful teachers. Great curriculum…read more Children are required to wear school uniforms which is a plus because you know if a child does not belong is not wearing the right attire.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Workshop!! My daughter absolutely loves it and looks…read moreforward to going!! Corina is fabulous!! And Ms. Princess and Ms. Julie are so sweet! I will recommend to everyone! We are very grateful for this wonderful program!

From the owner: Workshop Education's Mission is to inspire children with best-in-class after school enrichment…read more Workshop offers a unique program of study skills and innovation-focused, interactive curriculum. We provide children with a dynamic (and super fun!) after school experience. Currently Serving: Farallone View Elementary School, Hatch Elementary School, Woodside Elementary School, North Star Academy. Eight-Time Bay Area Parent Family Favorite Winner!

This was a very poor educational school and the 7/8 grade department was very bad. I encourage kids…read moreto leave for IBL and the principal was very poor

It's an amazing school and I would recommend this school…read more It has amazing teachers and after-school program on campus

Choosing a school for your little one is such a stressful experience, but Harper makes it very…read moreeasy. We've been with them for two years now and have had nothing but good experiences. The admin staff, especially Ms. Lopez, is amazing and really cares about the students. Ms. Lopez is "on the ground" enough that she knows the kids names and they all say hi to her when they see her. The preschool teachers, Ms. Gwen, Ms. Margaret and Ms. Kim, are phenomenal. They approach any issues with kindness and sensitivity. They are also firm with the kids and set good boundaries and routines. Finding that balance is typically difficult, but they do it with finesse! The curriculum here, even with the preschool class, sets the kids up for success in higher grades. It balances play and fun with learning. From letter recognition to name writing to "STEM" - via tiny science experiments - music and Spanish, outdoor play and story time, they do it all. Since day one, my child has been excited to go each day and has thrived in the Harper environment. The learning progress I've seen, especially at such a young age, is astounding. We love Harper and appreciate all the staff very much! We hope to be a Harper family for a very long time to come!

Highly, highly recommended for elementary school! A lot of…read morethese reviews are for the daycare/pre-k programs, but I'd like to review the Elementary program, which is newer and smaller. Our son joined the Kindergarten program halfway through the year in Jan '25. He had been at a well-regarded RWC public school, but unfortunately he struggled there with behavior, academic, and motivation issues. Basically, he was slipping through the cracks. He was regressing academically, and most worryingly to me, he was starting to hate going to school. He started at Harper at the mid-year break. There was certainly an adjustment period - the Harper kids were *so* far ahead academically. But, the curriculum is individualized and the support was tremendous. It was amazing how quickly he improved on all fronts: behavior, academics, and motivation. He literally sprints from the car to class each morning. He is so excited and talks about what he learns constantly. He has developed a positive attitude, curiosity, and emotional maturity beyond anything we could have hoped for. Ms. Shaynee, his teacher, is an absolute rock star. We feel so lucky to have had her as his teacher. The class size for elementary grades at Harper is absurdly small right now. Like, 5-10 kids. At first, I thought it would be weird. But it's actually a wonderful number for this age, and it makes Harper such an incredible deal. It's obviously a new school and a new program, and I'm hoping it grows with him as he progresses through the grades. Overall, if you are looking for a private elementary, I just can't recommend Harper enough. No private school in this area is cheap, but I feel we get incredible value for our dollar. The fact that the aftercare is so affordable helps. Also, we hear that if you have multiple kids there then the cost goes down a lot.