We are so grateful for Blue Oak. The emphasis on community is felt in so many ways. It feels like…read morea family. The different grades interact so much. The music program is another highlight. The performance at The Uptown was amazing. There are so many things to appreciate. In early grades, there is an emphasis on strengthening growth mindset and nurturing a love of learning. The teachers are continually educated in current and evidence-based teaching practices. Blue Oak aims to empower the next generation of changemakers.

This school has been such an amazing place for our daughter the last three years. We have found the…read morebest community of families that have become a huge part of our lives! Highly recommend BOS for any family looking for a school where their child is really seen for who they are, given appropriate and challenging academic goals, and guided to be a kind human and critical thinker.

As an oncoming staff member I would like to comment on the beautiful garden and flowers. Great…read moreschool.

This school is just fantastic. True gem in the town of Napa. The school district has been on an…read moreoverall decline for a little bit of time now. As there have been less kids coming into the town, there has been less money going into the schools and more consolidation and less focus on learning and creativity but this school really gets it. The teachers and the principal are all fantastic, the kids are well-behaved and eager and intelligent and bright and encouraged to speak up for themselves, and the parents are working class, as opposed to a bunch of hovering helicopter Karen's that will drive you crazy. My kid couldn't be happier going there, they do poetry and art to go along with her academics and the kids are actually nice to each other. What a blessing Have a beautiful day, God bless you, and pay it forward

Vichy rocks! The energy and commitment at this school is top notch. Our principal, Chris Byrne's,…read moreenthusiasm is contagious. His passion seeps into the entire culture and you will not find more dedicated parents elsewhere. We are grateful to be a part of such a wonderful elementary!

Wish there was a solution to the horrendous parking... Sigh…read more.. 'twas my elementary school, and now it's my sons. Top rated in the state It's a public school. The teachers do a wonderful job with what they have, and the parent club is creative with fund raisers. My son loves attending school here, and it warms my heart that Vichy was my elementary school.... Many Many Many moons ago. Things have REALLY changed. This isn't just a neighborhood elementary school any more. Parents drive from all over the valley so their kids can attend here. Thus, the parking is a NIGHTMARE! (over 400 children attending)

Just for clarification...the first review, written by S S, was not written by the family of the…read morechild who wrote the letter that led to an investigation of the 6th grade teacher.

I have been involved with this school for over 13 years....and am planning to be there for another…read more13! Sending your precious children off to school comes with high expectations. This school has exceeded mine. The school has not only taught me children academics but more importantly provides an opportunity to be taught how to be a good person with integrity in this world. My now adult child looks you in the eyes, he truly listens when spoken to, and he listens to his intuition; I have no doubt that he will be an outstanding citizen of this challenging world. If you can get in on the long waitlist and you are someone who is looking for more than just a school but a community I recommend this school without hesitation.

My daughter went here in kindergarten until second but I would have moved her in first if I could…read morehave. She has ADHD and her first grade teacher could not handle her in an appropriate way so she would just yell and embarrass her and make her sit outside. This teacher didn't follow the 504 plan and the school lied about accommodations not being made. My child was terrified of her. One time she was made to sit outside of her classroom and was afraid to ask her teacher anything. She was left out there for so long she ended up having an accident but was too afraid and embarrassed to say anything. This school is all about showing off and putting on a good front but their lack of caring or honesty shows their true colors.

Great school with great staff. This school provides students with a lot of opportunities with…read moredesignated instructors for music, art & PE. This is often not the case for many schools. They also host fun activities throughout the year for students to attend with their families. The school is well kept and clean. It's a nice campus with up to date technology in the classrooms for staff and students to use.

because I went to school is pretty nice I love my teacher…read more It's pretty great going to school.

The first day of school is a very well-defined day with its bright spots and lurking shadows…read more Anxiety and hope mingle with the smell of brand new shoes. We've all been here before. Summer is still brewing, but the feeling of Spring lands on the minds like a freshly started brand new beginning. I dropped off the first grader first and walked the fourth grader forth. She saw her neighborhood friend at the front of the line laughing with his buddies. He glanced at us, but he was too cool to be able to pull away and say hi to us. I totally understood. Who's young enough to be able to say that their elementary school had a website? Mine did not. We had chalk boards and dittos instead of web postings and emails. I walked to school uphill sideways and everything was downhill from there. Sorry, that's a whole different story. After four years at McXXXXXXX Elementary, it's exciting to be part of a promising new curriculum. And to top it off, my daughter was interviewed about her new school in the local paper. http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/article_f2bed938-ab50-11df-9fe0-001cc4c002e0.html It's looking to be like it's going to be a great school year.

This is one of two rubber running tracks open to the public. The other is Vintage High School. Down…read moresouth is American Canyon High school. It's a very new track and very soft. I don't prefer tracks this soft but its free, its well kept and its free. The grass on the field is also very well kept and after school there are kids practicing lacrosse here. The grass is so well kept I was able to do some barefoot running training here after some interval workouts. No shade. And you'll get some red powder stuck to the bottom of your shoes for a short while after running on these kinds of tracks, so if you really really don't want that, I wouldn't wear them here.

Some really good staff but no accountability for bullying or children being assaulted. One student…read morewas punched repeatedly and no one noticed. Children responsible and who even admitted to it not suspended. No repercussions means no accountability.