So far, the teachers and staff here have been very nice and always willing to listen. I'm hopeful…read morethat my son will be able to graduate 6th grade from this school.

Horrible school if you have a child that has special needs. They will recommend everything else and…read moretry to guilt trip you instead of actually trying to help your child succeed. They make you feel like your child is an inconvenience, it's truly so sad. Please parents, if you are in the National City School District go to any other school besides this one. I've spoken to other parents who went through a similar thing and it's so heartbreaking. The principal, instead of helping, will make you feel like there's no other options besides pulling your kid out of school. If I could give it no stars I would.

I cannot say enough about this wonderful place that my children are fortunate to be a part of. We…read morehave 2 little ones (TK and K), and they absolutely love school. This can only be a testament to the amazing, loving, nurturing, motivating staff. EVERY SINGLE member of the staff TRULY loves their job and their school. From the crossing guard staff saying good bye as we walk home to the warm smiles given out by everyone we see. The principal Mr. Iriqui has a huge presence on campus and I've heard him greet and say good bye to each child by name. It's one of those places that you go to and you can really tell the staff enjoys what they do. Our youngest had a tough start to TK and the staff really embraced her and made her feel at ease. Now she's sad that it's the weekend and no school for 2 days. The school has so many activities for the children as well as the parents. There are seminars on various topics regarding parenting and education and are really informative. There's always an activity for the kids incorporating something from the STEAM curriculum. As a father, I'm encouraged to know my children are in good hands and are being molded for a bright future.

Im so happy we decided to enroll our daughter at our local school for kindergarten. La Presa…read moreElementary is amazing. Every single staff member truly loves and cares about these kids. Safety and a healthy learning environment is top priority for everyone. I was blessed to help out with picture day last week and got to meet all the kids and teachers from every grade level. This is truly a special place. The kids were all so well behaved. Their teachers were amazing at keeping large groups of kids calm without being nasty. The children with special needs, omgosh the love that poured out of every single teacher was unbelievable. All the teachers know these kids and truly love them and the children definitely know it! The principal, Mrs. Rabasco is fairly new to the school. This is only her 2nd year. She is amazing. From day 1 she knew my child, she knows all the other children by name as well. She has kids standing in lines to give her hugs. She is also completely immersed in the neighborhood even though she doesnt live here. She attends the Spring Valley community meetings and does everything she can to help the neighborhood that La Presa is in , which in exchange helps the families and kids here as well. This place is truly an amazing school and everyone should give it a shot before judging a school without even meeting the staff and taking a tour. LOVE La Presa Elementary !!!!m This will be our school of CHOICE for as long as we live here.

I like the diversity of this school (hence it's located in a military housing). Very supportive of…read moreour military families which is great. Perry is very family oriented and involved in students success. I do wish they allowed costumes on Halloween.

Good ole Oliver Hazard Perry Elementary. I could have sworn this place was replaced with…read moretownhouses/duplexes until I looked it up on the San Diego Unified School District website. My early formative years were spent here where I used to play tetherball, dodgeball, and kickball. I went to classes in bungalows. The only teachers I remember are Mr. Marcus (4th-5th grade science) and Mrs. Kimble (kindergarten). I got my first taste of politics here as I lost my school president election to some girl named Erika because I didn't offer to ask for vending machines with Dr. Pepper throughout the campus and tater tots each day for lunch. The majority of my classmates were fellow Navy brats who lived down the hill in Paradise Hills Navy housing. This is also the first place I ever dunked a basketball at. Ah, memories! I'm not sure how the education is there these days, but I'm sure it's decent. The demographics are like 88% minority, which surprised me with Navy housing still in the area (my old apartments are gone!). Overall, good times were had here.

I do not recommend this school, I took a tour yesterday, the lady at the main office was very kind…read more I proceeded with the walk through of the school. Everything seemed organized & clean. I got to meet the 2 year class, were my 2 year old was going to attend, unfortunately the teacher didn't greet my daughter who was going to attend that particular class. Besides that, the teacher didn't seem happy to be there, her expression on her face wasn't pleasant & she was very, un enthusiastic towards the kids. I also noticed that she sung a song to the kids, which was awesome, crazy but I also noticed, the teacher giving a snack to only about two kids, there were more that 5 kids in the classroom, she also didn't WASH HER HANDS During snack hand out. I hated to observed so much, but my children deserve a communicable, enthusiastic, clean welcoming teacher. I'll continue to do my search.

We are so happy we found Grow Smart! I was a stay at home mom for the first 3 years of our son's…read morelife. It was the two of us all day, everyday, for 3 years. When I say I was terrified to send him to daycare/preschool, I mean it. I had no idea how he would act with no family around, with teachers, and structure. From the first meeting we had the staff at Grow Smart has been PHENOMENAL. They continue to reassure me that toddlers need to get used to structure and the discipline of a classroom setting, and that they are prepared for the transition. The staff is so kind, understanding, down to earth, and compassionate. I trust them to provide our son with the best care, and as a parent that is priceless. We pay out of pocket with no government assistance, and it is worth every penny for the comfort and relief of knowing our son is safe. Thank you Grow Smart!! Also- this is an academic daycare/pre-preschool. So not only is he getting social interaction, and learning patience and discipline, but they teach them there basic numbers, letters, and more!

pretty decent school, it's mostly the proper who make it "ghetto". but overall the school had great…read morestaff

It's a great school with even greater students who all work hard to exceed in their studies and…read morelife.

My son has been attending a charter school for a year, it is one of the top ten STEM (science,…read moretechnology, engineering, math) schools. The children there are laughing and playing in the schoolyard in the morning, they greet parents, do running club, or go to the library. The children there are taught character, and a foreign language starting in kindergarten. I'm amazed at my son's progress and the stark difference in his educational environment. Kids are allowed freedom to learn in a fun atmosphere and it shows in their demeanor.

I went here K - 5th grade…read more This school has changed. They went from Kindergarten - 5th grade to K - 8th grade. WTH??? I thought this was an elementary school not a elemiddle (I made that up). I wish I still had recess when I was in middle school =( I'm sure some of my teachers are long gone, but from what I can remember they were all great!! That is all.

I have nothing but great things to say about this school. 13 years ago I stumbled upon this hidden…read moregem. And Instantly, fell in love with this small and quaint elementary school. Johnson Elementary is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) school in the Emerald Hills neighborhood for the San Diego School District. All three of our children attended school here and were very happy, the teaching staff are exceptionally supportive at nurturing and developing the children's academic skills. Within these walls, students are challenged academically and socially. The academic curriculum is rigorous and engaging. However, the more important strength of the school is the way they teach the students to be people of character. I love that! Here are a few notable teachers and staff that have done an amazing job in helping teach our kids: Mrs. Randall, Mrs. Katona, Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Naughton, Mr. Hickenbottom, Mrs. Faudoa, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Hermann, Mrs. Hernandez, Mrs. Jackie, Mrs. Uniz and Dr. Jenkins Martin! Sadly, my son graduated 5th grade this week! It's definitely bittersweet. But we're excited to see what the future holds. Johnson is truly a remarkable place. Anyone looking for a good school should definitely enroll their child here- you won't be disappointed!

I worked at this school as a PrimeTime staff for 2 months from January to February of 2023. This…read moreschool is wonderful! They have amazing school staff and faculty and this school has a lot of good programs for the kids! It's honestly a hidden gem. I really enjoyed working with kids so much before and after school during primetime. The kids were so wonderful!

horrible school they don't keep an eye out for bullies both my kids was bullied and they do not do…read moreshit even my son was kicked in the stomach he was so scared the bullies would hit it or hurt him so he took a knife to school to protect him self he not very verbal and has a hard time finding his word and they just expelled him with out hearing what actually happened on his side and the bully still go to school there

I guess there is mixed feelings about this school from speaking with other parents. My personal…read moreopinion is that it's a great school for my daughter being in Kindergarten. The teacher she has is named Ms. Cooper who is youthful and very intelligent, she always seems to be educating the children with many activities that involves team work as well as independent learning. My daughter has never had anything bad to say about her teacher or faculty being rude or disrespectful. Although, this school has a reputation of bullying ; I can assure the staff are on it. My daughter did experience a boy throwing dirt on her head the first months of School and did obtain Lice from other students that brought the outbreak to class. I will not let that effect the good job this school is doing to providing the tools our kids need for success. I remember when i was in elementary i attended a school that was known for being one of the best Elementary Schools for academics and our school had bullying like any other school has today. The Lice outbreak will unfortunately happen to all schools eventually, so i will not deem this School from a 5 star review.