great school and fond memories for me I attended Libby in 1970, Mrs. Rush 3rd gradethat same year a…read morenearby school burned down so they shortened our day to accommadate having classes in the afternoon for the students who lost their school and we had many field trips to San Diego because we had the extra time, we visited olde town, the Sandiego zoo and the natural histor museum1970 and y1 was a great time to be at Libby, I've still gt my pictire of the entire class

I only went here from November to June, but i'd say it's a mostly good school. Librarian was kind,…read moreshe would read us books. Nice and big library and playground/field too. Plus teachers were kind and respectful. Math/science teacher was funny and would never hesitate to help me with tests and work, language arts/history teacher challenged us and was funny. Good education. Kids were mostly great too, didn't get bullied once. I guess the only bad things I could say about this school was that at certain times the staff would be a little rude, and we would have to run the mile every Wednesday. Nurse wouldn't let me go home when I went to the nurse because of my bad knee and I could barely walk. Bathrooms were a bit dirty and at times there was no soap... but that was the kindergarten bathroom, haha. Other than that, can't think of anything else that would upset me. Oh yeah, and we got 30 extra minutes of playtime before school ended. Never got too much or too less work. Promotion was fun and organized too. They gave us a little care package for middle school. Good school.

I have 2 students in Bonsall Elementary, and each one has a totally positive experience. My…read morechildren receive outstanding instruction and have teachers who considered the educational experience to be a partnership between the teacher,parent & school .The principal is very accessible to parents and genuinely has the best interests of each child as her highest priority.

Valentine's Day dance was a blast! Plenty of places for the kids to play and parents got to get a…read morephoto with their kids and I'm sure the kids enjoyed all the treats. I just volunteered, kids didnt go and I didn't try any of the treats but they were so organized and made volunteering a breeze! I got to help with arranging the flower/vases and cupcakes on the snack tables and help with putting the fake flowers on the back drop and handing out fun heart glasses and took all the photos for the first group (all the k-5th families). The families were so appreciative and had so much fun. The staff here really care about the students, both educationally and their well being. My kids love going here. They just don't like to dance but after seeing it I see that there's plenty more to do rather than dance.

We LOVE this school! We left our zoned school on base for Coastal and my child has never been…read morehappier! The vibes are good, the kids are happy, and the staff is great! We love the events and field trips they plan, it's a great environment for kids to learn in. Highly recommend!

"California mom Kim Segaline is perturbed by Bonsall West Elementary School's decision to place a…read moresticker on her 7-year-old son that read, "Lunch Money Please," after he did not have enough money to pay for lunch. Upon his return home, Kim asked him why he was wearing the sticker. He informed her that "the lunch lady put it on [him] to wear home for [his] parents to see." Interestingly, Preston is eligible for free school lunch, and has received it for the last two years. Segaline told Opposing Views that she was informed that she needed to fill out a new form for this school year so that her son can continue to receive free lunch, which she certainly intends to do. The school planned to send home a note, but places the sticker on students to "make sure (parents) get the message." However, it must be asked whether the school's action can be excused. Is it right to humiliate a child-to expose his family's financial situation-over food? We must ask ourselves what we have become as a nation, when schools are throwing away a child's lunch if he or she does not have the money, and choosing to humiliate children who do not stem from affluence. When we won't feed a hungry child, can we call ourselves civilized?" http://aattp.org/school-sends-low-income-child-home-wearing-lunch-money-please-sticker/

Incredible school. We have been blessed to have all 3 of our kids at Bonsall West Elementary. This…read morepublic school almost feels like private. Teachers and staff are all solid for the most part. Go Colts!

I absolutely love this school. They have an awesome theatre program, the teachers are nice and…read morecaring, and they also have an amazing ukelele program! I went here for most of my elementary school years and I don't regret it at all.

Ahhh love this school! This review is about my pbserbas on how nice this place is. Established in…read more1963 I totally got the 1960s vibe when I visited. I have had the opportunity to go a couple of times to do interpreting assignments and everything has been smooth, from the check-in time to the end. I felt at home and treated very nicely. One thing that I liked a lot is the name of the 'streets', so cute! The herbs garden is adorable and the whole school exudes care. I can't wait to be called back!

This school gets a bad rap, but we have found the principal very responsive, and my kindergartener…read moreis in the Spanish immersion program and loving it. This program isn't available anywhere else in the district from what we know. Great passionate teachers, very diverse school.

I just put my son into this school, and so I'll probably want to come back and update this later…read morewhen I have more experience, but so far I love it. The kindergarteners have their own fenced-in area, the classes are small, the playground equipment is brand new, and the classes seem well-maintained. It's in a very nice neighborhood. Also, because it's a closed (and pretty small) and well-designed campus the staff are very aware of who is on campus at all times. You can trust that if SOMEHOW you end up on the campus without an identification badge, (which doesn't happen often because there's one way in, one way out, and everyone has to be checked in with ID), the staff will be on you like an episode of Cops. I felt good leaving my baby there, knowing he'd be safe.

So ashamed of this school I can't believe how it's plummeted into the ground. The discrimination is…read moredisgusting. They got rid of a ton of great staff this school year. They have been there since my daughter was in kindergarten (2018) Very unprofessional now. So sad. Used to be a happy place with loving and caring teachers. Now everyone is so cold and unwelcoming.

I'm so sad that my son had to leave this school last year when he left to go to 6th Grade. This…read moreschool was like his second home, and all of the staff knew him, treated him kindly, and were always so encouraging. He was so confident and self assured...and Mr.Ruth was likely one of the best Sped teachers he had besides Mrs. Mini, who we were sad to lose after so many years of great experiences in her class. This school is so much more than just a school. They bring all students and families in and make a real "home" for them - a secondary area where they can feel accepted and supported just as they are. Miss Mayanna in the Health Office was one of Hunter's favorite people, and he talks about her, all of the office staff and the principal, Dieter Swank, constantly. He misses being there, but now he's in a charter school that is k-8, and looks very similar to the uniforms Ivey Ranch wore. It's been a much easier transition there, he only lasted a little less than a month in the Middle School, and he's really flourishing in the full inclusion of the charter school he is in now. He's learning Mandarin there, and does homework without complaint...it's been a metamorphosis that wouldn't have been possible had it not been for the collaborative efforts off all staff involved. I am excited and sad that we had to leave, but Ivery was six of the best years of Hunter's life, and every time we drive by, we talk about how many awesome Memories he had there, and how he loves his new charter school where he's got a 1:1 Aide and fully supported, he is also really doing well in this new setting...and I owe that much to the foundation that was laid in such a positive manner by the staff and volunteers at Ivey Ranch...I wish my oldest would have had such a fantastic place to attend his elementary school year. Ivey Ranch gave him the platform and foundation, and his new charter school is giving him a opportunity to tap into that so he can make his future better and brighter for himself. He's already grown so much, and parents...if you're sending your kiddo to Ivey and might have some concerns - the principal is amazing, and the staff in the front are always happy to be of help. We love Ivey...and it's going to be with us forever, as it helped shape who put responsible young man would become. I can't wait to see what fantastic alumni come from that school, and look back as fondly as our family often does on 6 long and prosperous years at Ivey. We miss you already, but we are so glad you continue to shape and guide the minds of these Young individuals...you're a very special School, with some very outstanding personnel who deserve to know how much they all meant to one little boy who is now an emerging young man...and he is proud of everything he is, is always responsible, for his actions. He is so much better for the time he spent there, and we could not be happier for that experience! Go Ivey!!!

If I could give this nasty pathetic school 0 stars I totally would. My oldest who's in middle…read moreschool now, got bullied by being pushed down the slide and stomped on her head. Guess what they did when she was in kindergarten? NOTHING. I had to go to the district by the time she was in 1st grade because it happened the second time by still putting that same kid in her class! NOW my second baby is going off to elementary after being homeschooled the first 2 years of her life and set to start tomorrow. Jennifer Weaver & whoever Laura are the two most disgusting careless human beings at this school. Unprofessional and not a single form of sincere apology from Jennifer's appalling mistake! Literally told me, "maybe finding another site is best then" for being a valid angry parent for her careless poor taste of handling the situation with her position that she upholds. This school is so ghetto. No protection from the back where homeless sleep and do drugs. Graffiti covered up by the back bathrooms. Absolute mess. Thankful to the Oceanside Unified School District for holding these two accountable and sending my baby off to one of the best schools in Oceanside. Talk about a blessing in disguise!!!!!!

My daughter has been there 4 years with great teachers. They turned into a magnet school so it's…read moregreat for the kids. We love it and my daughter is very happy. I wish oceanside school district had a magnet middle school like vista.