I went to Wilson for 6th grade only. I have memories of absolutely hating my teacher Ms. Anderson, hearing punk and metal for the first time, playing lots of tetherball, having to perform in a really stupid play about cowboys and having to sing, my best friend Tim, getting sick during the West Side Relays and puking a lot, being head of the class at math and doing algebra half way through the year, getting in a fight with a girl, she scratched the eff out of me and I wasn't allowed to hit back and still hating my teacher . The school I guess was for a normal mix of white kids as noted below. Stats 2007 Number of Studens: 220 Low Income: 31.2% Caucasian: 74.5% African-American: 0.0% Asian: 0.9% Hispanic: 24.5% Native-American: 0.0% I had a really bad time here, but I gained a good friend and learned all about 80s punk and metal. read more

Wonderful school- Small country feel, great staff, committed families~ We've had 3 children go through the school and they have had an awesome education here at Wilson. I would point out however, that if you have a child with special needs or a disability, you really need to know the laws and rights, etc.- Wilson is still learning how to navigate the needs of kids with these issues......but the staff is very "Pro" child here. Overall, our children have been happy, healthy and well taught at Wilson. read more

This School has honestly gone downhill these few years. They only care about the money and not the children. The principal did not notify my family that my daughter who has recently been sexually assaulted and lost all communication with her family that he was not allowing her to return to school next year due to us moving almost 3 years ago... On the last day he told us after the bell rang. Her friends here were her only family left. They also stopped doing all the fun activities and jumpy houses at the end of the year, and throughout the year for the children to not waist money. I have also been to the office a few times and have found very upset smaller children crying and Gia in the office telling them they are lying and trying to get them to admit to stuff when you can clearly see the children aren't lying. I am also not the only parent and teachers i have had this conversation with. That's why all their teachers have been slowly leaving. SO SAD to see this school turn into what it has. read more

My son attends Wilson and we're very pleased. His teacher, Mrs. Pologeorges, is the absolute best, and the small-school feel, the grounds, and most importantly the people make us tremendously satisfied with our decision. Highly recommend! read more

My daughter goes here and we love it. I went to a small school district when I was little and I get that same feeling here. The teachers are all so nice, and the parents are (mostly) all down to earth and friendly. The principal is very accommodating and communicates well. The PTA had some drama but that's normal, I get along great with all of them. I would absolutely recommend Wilson school. read more

I've had 2 kids at Wilson, one graduated last year and one is still there. I love this school, the principal and teachers are wonderful.

Well I when to Wilson back in the 50s and Bennett was our mean teacher but good(4). 5th was Curtis and she was a good one also. But Ms. Sutton was the one we all loved, she just had a way to teach and you loved. My two boys when their also (Twins). Some times I wish I could go back to those days maybe I would spell right. read more

Our experience at Wilson has been very disappointing. If you have a child with special learning needs consider looking elsewhere. Parents should also be aware that Wilson's disciplinary practices are questionable - unofficially and not likely disclosed during an open house, but something I have nonetheless witnessed first hand and felt outraged by. To start: We were accepted on an intradistrict transfer, but after the school learned that my child would need an IEP we were told by the principal that the school didn't have the financial resources to support him. They were rescinding the acceptance offer. I was confused and disappointed and resigned to find another school, but when I talked to my district office I learned that the principal could not rescind the acceptance offer - and, most disturbingly, he knew it. What he did to us was wrong and discriminating. He acknowledged this and we agreed to move on. I wish we hadn't. The principal is dismissive, at best, of parental input and is very protective of the teachers. He is an advocate for the teachers, not the children (shouldn't he be both?). Bringing concerns to his attention are consistently dismissed; "They are great teachers," is a typical response. Really? They are infallible super humans with no room for professional development? I often feel going to him is a waste of time, nothing comes of it. We have a laundry list of issues at Wilson, but I'll share what I wish I had known as I explored schools for our children: the antiquated culture of discipline. Discipline is enforced by way of public shaming (behavioral color system equivalent, in my opinion, to dunce caps in the youngest grades). More disturbingly, they will physically manhandle children to remove them (including kindergarteners!) if they are disruptive or incompliant. While I respect the need for order in a classroom, there must be a better way to address issues of children with behavioral issues (I reference an incident with a child (not mine) who is not violent or a physical threat but one that presents ADHD symptoms). Teachers are equipped with telephones in their classrooms - they can call for support when needed. Isn't this a better solution than escalating the issue by dragging a 6 year old child in a football hold screaming and crying in front of his friends all because he wouldn't complete a lesson? This is standard protocol as told to me by a Wilson teacher. Teachers are professionals for whom I have great respect and gratitude. However, this is unacceptable and completely inappropriate. Separately, our child has learning issues (not behavioral). He was physically grabbed by his IEP teacher who became frustrated by his inability to understand her directions (he's 6 and has a learning disability... and her job is Special Ed!!!). He was also teased and admonished by teachers (both his IEP teacher and his kindergarten teacher) for his clinically diagnosed facial tick disorder (after I had brought it to their attention). Going to the principal resulted in no investigation... not even an apology. Wilson is a small, tight knit school... something we had hoped would be an asset as we explored our options. We decided not to return to Wilson next fall based on our experience and what we witnessed firsthand. Are there positive things about Wilson: sure. But I feel strongly that they are grossly overshadowed by some of what I have shared here. This is our experience, and one I feel important to share for those considering Wilson. I hope your experience is far better wherever you decide to entrust your child. read more

i love wilson i went there, my kids go there, its a very safe fun filled loving place! wildcat pride!

This is our 8th year at Wilson School. I have 1 child who already graduated from there, and 2 who still go there. It is a smaller (240 students this year) school, located a couple mile west of downtown Petaluma. Most of the teachers there are excellent and the principal and office staff are very nice and helpful. I have nothing but positive things to say about this school. They are educating my children very well and have many other positives to offer (sports, enrichment classes, childcare, GATE). read more