We have loved our experience at this school. My son had a hard time starting middle school so we…read moremade the switch and it's been such a better fit for him. Mr. Curtiss has been an awesome teacher. We are excited to come back next year and have him again. The principal and staff create such a warm and welcoming environment. It's been a safe space for sure for my son which I am so grateful for. It's been exactly what I was hoping for.

The Montessori home school hybrid program at this Charter has been game changing for our family. I…read moreplaced my middle child in their Kindergarten class and am so pleased with the instruction style and support they give parents that I am happy to transfer all three of my kids here next year. The lesson plans are clear and easy to follow. There is a lot of flexibility on when and how you do the homeschool work. The teachers are ready to walk you through anything. I convinced a homeschooling teacher friend to send her child too.

I have 4 children all in Murrieta and the school district, has been great! They've gone to Murrieta…read moreElementary, Thompson Middle School and Murrieta Mesa High School. I'm very happy with the school district

Special education Ms.cindys class…read more My son has (Moderate) autism and non verbal (he only knows a few words). He would come home with scratches/scrapes and I was never told how he got them. I would email ms.cindy and the respond was always that she'll ask who ever my son was with that day or she'll say that they don't remember seeing my son fall or anything. She would send my son home with a sweater that wasn't his sometimes, his water bottle went "missing" at school somehow, and when it came to IEP meetings she would schedule, but would forget to cancel or would try and act like I forgot we had an IEP meeting whenever she did. During the meetings she seemed unprepared. I now know never to sign an IEP until it's all in paper because teachers say one thing, but write another thing in the IEP. At the end of the school year she kept suggesting for my son to attend another school. Did I forget to mention she called cps claiming my son had belt marks, hand marks, and bruises on him? He didn't.

This school has been serving cold food to the kids in the cafeteria milk in a bag with no expired…read moredate on it omg really food smells expired lazy lunch lady the district has been made aware of this and no action riverside health was contacted and they did nothing They are many many other problems in this school as all public schools this is becoming such a problem we will be taking our child out of this public school asap this is unacceptable to treat kids like this

I actually went here and I got in trouble for Whispering in the library, well other people were…read morealso whispering, mind you I have problems with breathing and running because of my terrible lungs, (at the time we had a sub, and her name is mrs.Rawls) she made me run in 100+d degree weather, well she told me "to run faster because she had a class to teach." I was literally about to fall unconscious, because I couldn't breathe (I was literally the only person who had to run). After that she just ignored me. And the lady in the front office I think her name is Sharon, she was trying to take the subs side even tho I could have passed out, I really wonder what that would have done to them. She was also pretty rude to one of my friends when we went back to school after covid, and when we had to wear masks, because his masks fell below his nose and he didn't realized it right away. He had to stand outside for the rest of class, I'm only saying this because the kid right next to him didn't even have his mask on and she just asked him to put it on. (same sub btw)

The is school tailors to the needs of the individual child. My two kids go there and I would have…read morethem anywhere else Tiffiny Aery Mrs gooding and all the bear river staff really care about the students

theres too many kids my kids 1st grade class with Ms Collins had 40 kids and the pads in the 2nd…read moregrade class where they sit on the floor that shouldn't be a table and my kid didnt talk so she wrote on a whiteboard and when someone would bully her the teachers would say ok i'll talk to them and the teachers dont talk to them but when someone bullies her and my child bullies them back the kid says heyyy she bullied me and they actually talk to my daughter and give her a claw but ms Arey and Gooding are great staff and mrs seymor my child is scared of her

please check your school crossing guard's attitude, as you upset my kindergartener this morning…read more kindness is free! especially towards small children.

This school is very unorganized! The parking at this school is horrible and a nightmare, they did…read moreconstruction at this school all summer long but it does't look like it has fixed the parking lot problems, only time will tell. All year last year I actually thought the VP was the Principal because he is the only person I saw all the time doing the duties of the Principal, having contact with the kids and parents. Don't even get me started on the lady in the front office. I just don't understand why people are so unhappy working when there are so many people unemployed looking for work. Many people would love to have her job and would enjoy coming to work everyday, why can't they find someone like this. All the other schools I've been too, the people working there are very happy and helpful, they are excited to have a job and get out early and have every Holiday and Fur-low day off. A major grip I have is that it seems that there is a lot of favoritism going on with the kids and their performing arts. For example when they do shows on/off campus, they have some kids singing a set of songs or one song by themselves when NO other kids where given an equal opportunity to audition for that spot. The teachers that are running the performances are putting their kids, or kids they know or like in the show with out giving every child at that school the opportunity to try out for it, it is not fair to the other kids; every one should have a chance to try out for these opportunities as well, and the best kid should get the chance? After all, I thought this was a performing arts type school, all these kids should have equal opportunities, regardless of who their parents are or who they know at the school.

We have had such a wonderful experience at Rancho Christian School. The teachers and staff are…read morecaring, supportive, and truly invested in their students. My daughter has felt welcomed, encouraged, and excited to be part of the Rancho community. We are very happy with our decision and look forward to a great school year!

Who knew applying to preschool and elementary gives the same pressure and stress as finding a…read morecollege? I'm not saying we are a Rancho Christian lifer, but I will say our experience in both the preschool and elementary school have been positive. After researching, talking to parents, and finally touring a couple of the Temecula schools, we enjoyed the fact that Rancho provided an environment that felt safe, enrichment classes that we felt were important (such as the arts), and also included a space for our kids to grow academically and spiritually. *PRESCHOOL REVIEW* We initially toured the preschool, since my daughter was not yet potty trained (and in order for her to proceed in her age level preschool, she would need to be fully potty trained). This wasn't entirely alarming since most preschools in the area have a "mandatory" deadline, which honestly can be stressful on parents. Both my kids "eased" into it; I've always believed that potty training should be a gentle transition and encouraged, not pushed. What set Rancho apart was the partnership that the admission team provided with us, recommending she start in the summer enrolled in the "Little Tots" program, which would provide her in a 3 month setting that eased her into the routine. Ms. Annalise was an amazing summer school teacher. She was in tune with what our daughter needed (especially since she was switching childcare). During the fall, she switched to Ms. Faith - another amazing teacher who also provided a safe potty environment. Soon enough, she was transitioned over to her grade level class with Ms. Jem and Ms. Shilpi. Three smooth transitions over the course of a year speaks volumes of the staff. She loved all of her teachers, and the app that the school uses - Brightwheel, provided a snapshot of their potty, eating and pix/videos for the day. The only thing I wish is that preschool and elementary somehow used the same platform to streamline communication and forms. Apps I had to download for the school are: -Blackbaud: for all application school forms, tuition/billing schedules, etc -Brightwheel: preschool only app for updates/communication -Band: Elementary school app for updates and communication Pros and Cons: Pros: -Rancho is an excellent communicator via Brightwheel/IG/FB/Email. It's easy to get a hold of someone via phone/Brightwheel, they are responsive which is important as a parent! -After a certain time in the morning, the entrance on the side of the school (closest to the preschool is closed), you will need to go to the front of the school and pass the guard check-in gate. I personally love this since there are measures in place to check any guest that comes in after a certain time. -Each parent/guardian is provided with a check in code. This is used to sign in and out of preschool at the front office. -Great school events and staff -Love that our daughter gets to see her brother (who attends elementary) at some of the school events! -Chapel: our daughter looks forward to chapel Wednesdays. Every preschooler has a blue chapel shirt; the service is age appropriate, while providing them with a spiritual baseline. Cons: -The exit gate isn't always closely monitored. There typically is staff around the area to keep an eye on anyone exiting (along with any kids trying to get out), but this could be better. -Summer school logistics was a little chaotic. And this comes from being a first time Rancho parent. We were unsure of where to go for early drop-off or late pickup. -Preschool feels siloed, I wish there was more cohesion between Preschool, Elementary and High School. Overall, we love the fact that our daughter has had a good experience with both the staff and her classmates. We feel that our voices are heard if there is ever an issue, and that for the most part administration is also visible and pleasant to communicate with! Will post our experience with elementary soon!

I'm not a parent that really puts much thought into what ratings say when you look up a school. IMO…read morea student will get out of school as much as they put into it and how much the parents do their jobs by making sure their kids do their homework and being actively involved on what's going on with them in and out of the class. With that said I had two sons go through William Collier. My youngest just promoted from 5th grade and is on to middle school. My 13 year old who is entering the 8th grade went preschool through 5th grade and my 10 year old who just promoted to 6th grade went K through 5th. Both my sons really liked WCE. My experience through the years is the front office we're always kind, helpful and friendly. And all the teachers they had seemed to always care for the students. Maybe I'm being a little sentimental but I'm going to miss having a child attending WCE. Thank you for all the fond memories. So...... IF you're one of those parents who just expect to drop their kids off and their kids get straight A's then maybe a private school is more your thing. But if you're heavily involved in your child's daily life in and outside the classroom then WCE will be more than fine. Thank you for the fond memories WCE!

Stay away from this school! Terrible teachers, terrible principal, rude faculty members. Totally…read moreuseless when it comes to getting any kind of problem resolved. Been to the district SEVERAL times and have gotten nowhere. Highly recommend sending your child somewhere else.