There have been many days and times our children were being bullied at this school and the school…read morewas notified and did nothing over a 2 month time frame .then as a parent to our children if you spoke up about it they would prevent you from being on the campus and events Also our children at an age of 8 could not even read a simple sentence This has drastically effected our children to be able to attend a regular school they are so behind they will not need a special tutor and school to get them up to today's standards for school Please do not send your children there do not even think about it It will be detrimental to your children and hurt there learning for the rest of there life

Do not send your child here…read more While Waldorf education in principle, should embrace the whole child, and should include the child's academic learning and guidance thereof, this school fails. Our current experience at this public Waldorf school has been lackluster (with both children, one who has already graduated and was there for 5+ years). Upon graduating from this school, our oldest could not write a simple essay as an 8th grader, because it was a skill that was not practiced or emphasized. This caused lack of preparation for high school. Our current child's 6th grade teacher is a nice human being, but a lackluster teacher: besides often making grammatical typos in her online parent posts, and misusing the posessive apostrophe, she also seems to not understand that she is the guide and leader of the classroom: not the children. She is new to Waldorf as an educational style, so there is a learning curve, but she seems unable to control and moderate the noise levels in her classroom, for example, which causes children to not be able to focus on their work and causes them to fall behind. She allows students to choose to draw and do other NONclass tasks during class (instead of expecting and guiding students to focus and complete their classwork IN class). This then results in children falling behind grossly and having to cram their work in at home, unnecessarily causing stress. The teacher does not grade or "assess" in a manner that educators typically do- it is questionable if she actually looks at their in class work to determine if the class is following her lessons. This means she does not see whether the students are comprehending the math lessons, for example (so without an assessment metric, students easily fall behind without anyone noticing, since the assigned homework sent home is very cursory and remedial, and the end-of-unit assessment can easily be failed by a student and then she moves on). Why a student and class is allowed to fumble through a unit and it is only noted at the end of the unit, is a mystery. The academic portion of learning at this public Waldorf school is disappointing at best and underemphasized grossly (in our experience), and to us this feels like a disservice to the brightness and potential of the students. Our child used to love math and now hates math- because she is lost in it. We have had our children in both public and private Waldorf, for comparison- and have friends at Waldorf schools elsewhere. When we describe the lack of academic focus and lack of expectations and lack of assessment by our child's teacher at this Waldorf school- it is very much NOT in line with Waldorf philosophy elsewhere, and seems to not serve the students well. Our eldest child had a similar experience here- and as a warning, due to "looping", the same teacher stays or loops with the students from, say, grade 3-8. Do not send your child here.

Great teachers and principal now! Teachers that care and want their students to succeed.read more

This school sucks they fired the BEST teacher there and the best vice principal retired…read more Additionally the food sucks my chicken was pink.

Our children have been at Summit since kindergarten, and now they are thriving in 6th grade. What…read morewe appreciate most is not only the strong academics, but the way the school intentionally shapes their hearts and minds. The teachers foster meaningful discussions and healthy debates about biblical events, encouraging students to think deeply and apply their faith to real life. The spiritual formation at Summit has been a tremendous blessing to our family. Our kids are growing in wisdom, confidence, and a love for God that we see carried into our home life as well. We are so thankful for a school community that partners with us in raising our children with both a solid education and a strong foundation in Christ.

We love Summit Christian School! The staff and teachers are caring and supportive. They truly want…read moreyour kids to know God have an meaningful relationship with him. The education exceeds our expectations. We definitely recommend this school!

Love it here and so does my son! Teacher Jennifer is the best! So helpful and informative.read more

We have three school age children and our family has been at Golden Valley Orchard school since…read more2018. We chose the Waldorf school to our own surprise, as two STEM professionals who attended schools in SJUSD. It's true that Waldorf education approaches learning with a different cadence, not seriously pushing academics until closer to second grade. However the academics are offered first thing in first grade, children pick them up at their own developmental pace, and interventions are offered where needed. GVOS Waldorf curriculum offers fine arts, handwork, a very low-technology learning environment, a small environment (~1 class per grade), the unique opportunity to stay with their own teacher for multiple years (called looping) and a emphasis on social-emotional collaborative learning. Children are taught cursive handwriting and record all their learning throughout the year writing, illustrating, and annotating their own main lesson books. GVOS has a high degree of parent participation. Virtues are taught daily, and whole child education and discipline are encouraged. High school and college students who graduated Golden Valley and have returned for panel interviews have reported confusion regarding the social and emotional culture of public schools they attend after Golden Valley Orchard school -- in my opinion this is more of a reflection on GVOS's success than a particular failure of other schools. We have seen changes and challenges, but nothing unique to or necessarily caused by the school or the Waldorf curriculum. There is a variety of charter schools in Orangevale, as well as several public offerings and one "high achievement" public offering which is enrolled on a testing basis. Looking at test scores from the 2024-2025 CAASPP & ELPAC, the trend for underperforming classes is a mirror of grades that were most profoundly affected by COVID pandemic classroom interruptions. https://www.caaspp-elpac.org/ GVOS's scores fall right between the local public school (Ottoman) and the local fundamental school (Green Oaks.) GVOS is a public school and held to the same standards of these two schools.

I have two children at this school and have enjoyed my experience thus far. TK/K is truly magical…read moreand has some amazing memories that stay with you. There's lots of opportunities to be involved in your child's class and in the school as a whole.

We love love love Twin Lakes Elementary!!!!! Their anti bully policy, helpful teachers and…read morestaff,and closed campus make this school one of the happiest and safest school I have ever encountered.

What an incredible preschool! The staff has an infinite amount of patience with the children and…read morereally tend to them individually. I've had three of my kids go to the preschool and we would do it all over again. Mrs Gina is amazing as school director and really puts her heart and soul into the school. Highly recommended!

Excellent preschool! Parents feel safe and children feel loved. Miss Gina (Director) takes the time…read moreto get to know each child and family. All staff are patient, careful and kind. Children spend a large amount of time outside which benefits them greatly. Curriculum is hands on and well thought through. We sent both our boys here and couldn't be happier or more grateful!

Amazing school! Hidden gem! Small, private, Christian school, about 100 students in grades K-8th…read more The teachers know ALL the students names, and the students know all the other students names. Family atmosphere. Caring, hard working, dedicated staff. Phenomenal principal who also teaches Junior High, select girls chorus, sports, and much more. Small class sizes, music program for ALL grade levels (band, choir, handbells, select choir, ukulele, etc), Chess club, hot lunch program, sports program, and much more! If you're looking for a Christian school that places values, integrity and character above sports, this might be a good fit. Academically, students score 3-4 grades HIGHER after attending OVS. Students are not allowed to have cell phones on campus (yeah!!). A conservative dress code allows students to focus on academics, instead of fashion. Win-win! Kingdom Kids Preschool is on the same campus, and has an amazing director and family atmosphere as well. In an age where pressures and danger surround our children, it's incredibly reassuring to find a safe, Christian school, that promotes kindness, integrity, honesty and respect.

From the owner: Connecting students with Christ. Nurturing Christian character. Developing leaders. Encouraging…read morecreativity through visual arts, music and performing arts.

House of Bread Christian Academy is an outstanding in every way institution: from the academics to…read morethe loving Christian atmosphere as well as excellent guidance from the teachers and principal. I love the attention that they pay to each and every child and the passion that they have for their work. The entire staff is friendly and professional! The academy is large enough to offer enough room and space for all activities, sports, music and other social clubs. I would highly recommend HBCA as one of the best options to consider for your child's education.

Looking for a private school? This one is definitely worth checking out!…read more Amazing school! Two of my kids attend this private Christian academy. Where do I even start? First of all for me personally, it is very important that a school has high education standards, especially when it's a paid school, you want to pick best for the future of your child. This school serves Kindergarten through Grade 8. All their teachers are simply amazing - I personally met them & love their professional approach, but the most important individual approach to each child. When I meet with the teacher of my child, they go into details & know my kid very well. Safety of school was always a worry of mine, & this particular school provides great facilities with amazing playgrounds different ages, the facility is equipped with video cameras in classes & on the property, this makes accountability a priority. They have lots of clubs after school, sports, creative arts, music, engineering, etc. Also as part of the school, they have a professional choir that performs 3-5 times a year @ different events. Different field trips provide many educational opportunities. But most of all, their individual approach to each child, every moment of their school day - is what sets this school apart from many others in the area. This school will not just give a great education to your child, it will become part of your family.

Unfortunate that this is the best school in the area. I've attended 7 different schools throughout…read moreK-12 and this one was easily the worst. Old, OSHA violations in the cafeteria & stage, bland, food that is very easily the worst out of any school I've ever seen, unappealing visuals, confusing layout, unregulated racism and bigotry among students, and a lack of school spirit. The school staff are alright, not bad. Generally helpful. Some have passion. Don't take the painting class, the teacher is notoriously rude and unhelpful. It gets the job done, but if you're looking to move to the Sacramento area, I would consider looking into adjacent cities with better schools.

I have a business down the street on the corner of Madison and Kenneth and have called several…read moretimes about 20-30 of your students trashing our parking lot every Thursday they are let out early. They ride bikes around playing chicken with cars, fighting and throw trash everywhere for hours. My husband is a principal and I know that you are responsible for your students until they get home, so when I call to have you send someone down to get them out of here and you do nothing and shrug me off, I can only guess that you don't care about your students safety or your community. If and when one of these kids gets killed by a car in this parking lot...you will be responsible! Take care of it!