Parking here is an absolute nightmare. The passenger loading zone is only for older kids but…read moreparents with small children are expected to find parking elsewhere (often times deep into neighborhoods or far down Anderson) and walk in. So you have two options, show up very early to find a decent spot and stand around for doors to open or risk being late.

The only thing I agree with the previous Yelper on is the chaos regarding traffic and parking…read morearound the school during pick up and drop off times (which I have seen to be a common problem around most schools). So it does get quite frustrating in the morning when people are double parking or parking where they are not supposed to. The easiest way, and what I usually do, to avoid this is to get to the school earlier if you can. One of the reasons this school has more traffic congestion is that the students who go to Cesar Chavez Elementary live throughout Davis. This means that unlike most other schools in town, most students do not walk or ride their bikes to school. In terms of the school itself, the Spanish immersion program and teachers are great! Whether the parents speak Spanish or not is not an issue, it is the children who benefit from the program and the teachers are very supportive. The school has a library, computer lab, science labs for the 4-6th graders, and the usual district music programs for the 4-6th graders (strings and band). I believe they even started a choir that meets in the mornings. My oldest is in sixth grade here and she loves it. She can now speak, read and write ver well in Spanish! However I have had friends who decided that Chavez was not a good fit for their child after a year or two.

Was charged assessment fee and then told there was no room in the class. Was told there was room in…read moreanother class I was interested in. Was told admissions/administration would call me back within day or two to answer my questions. Several days later and still haven't heard back from school. It's deceptive to charge assessment fee when admissions knows there isn't room available. Bad business practice not to return calls as promised.

Talked to Kelly by email many times. I was available 3 out of the 5 days they operate, in order to…read morehave a tour. Wanted to tour the campus to see if the school is right for my kids. Kelly could not set that up. But asked me for a multi-year commitment before I even had a chance to see if the school might be a good fit. It wasn't the only problem, but the the strangest. In my mind that sums everything up. A school with a sense of importance above the children and families they serve. It is not unusual for a school such as this to have this attitude. It is simple disappointing. Remember, if the person set up to interact with you when making an enrollment decision is unhelpful and inexperienced, think what the kids will get. Enrollment for the first time should be the honeymoon period.

Wonderful caring staff. The teachers are so amazing. There are Montessori classes at this school as…read morewell if that type of program interests you.

Wonderful school with excellent, compassionate teachers and a culture of inclusivity. Their…read moreMontessori program is top notch, too!

My kids went to this school for a couple of years and then COVID hit and their ability to manage…read morereally showed their true colors. The school is incredibly liberal and leftist progressive!! I mean it is Davis CA. The principal at the time (Heather Church) is very wishy-washy of when she wants to follow the rules and guidance of the diocese and private school systems versus the Davis public school system. If you have an issue with the school and take it all the way up the chain of command to the Superintendent/Regional Director Catholic School Department just know they are of no help in resolving issues and parents speaking out.

Awesome school! Some conflict, but it is well managed as soon as noticed. They have good hot lunch…read morethat you fill out a week in advance with minimum of 5$. They have a nice playground, and in PE you play good things like soccer, basketball, dodge ball, and pickle ball. Would recommend if you want your child to have a good experience with God, or whatever religion you have. They welcome everyone here.

When we first moved to Davis, we assumed our kids would go to one of the great public schools here…read more-- that was part of why we chose this area. After the first few months, with 27-30 kids in our son's class, we observed that it was hard for him to get individual attention, and during our first parent-teacher conference, it felt like his teacher didn't really know him. A friend mentioned Peregrine, and at first we weren't sure -- especially because of the tuition. But when we visited, the campus immediately stood out. There were tree forts, gardens planted by students, zip lines, hay bales, and ample space to run. It just felt alive. Our son absolutely loves it there. Every morning he sprints onto the playground before we can even say goodbye. The teachers know him -- really know him. Within the first two weeks, they even noticed he was having trouble pronouncing certain words and suggested we check with our pediatrician about a speech evaluation. That early attention made such a difference. We've also been amazed by how intentional the academics are. He has one-on-one reading time twice a week, small group literacy sessions, and a class library full of graphic novels like Dog Man and Zita the Space Girl that keep him excited about reading. His progress has been incredible. He learns outside -- rain or shine -- with teachers who guide gardening, cooking, ceramics, and project-based lessons. The school celebrates different cultures through music, food, and dance, and the meals are cooked right on site and actually healthy. What stands out most is how much the teachers care. They communicate proactively, notice social dynamics, and address things right away. It's clear that he's seen, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about his growth. After his first week there we received a detailed assessment of his reading and math levels with handwritten notes explaining areas of improvement and where we can help him further. This sort of detailed individual feedback really showed how they truly took the time to get to know our son. We also really appreciate the weekly class emails we get from his teachers. They summarize what the kids learned that week in reading, math, and other subjects -- along with photos and little anecdotes. It's such a thoughtful touch, and it makes us feel connected to what's happening in the classroom day to day. In addition the teachers are always accessible before and after class for us to discuss concerns and questions that arise. As the more financially cautious one in our family, I wasn't sure how we'd feel about private school -- but seeing how happy and curious he is now, it truly feels worth it. Watching him grow, ask questions, and grow his love of learning has been such a gift. One thing we've learned is there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to school. Davis has so many great options -- I'm just glad we found one that fits our son so well. We ended up enrolling our daughter there at the preschool as well!

This is our forth year at the Peregrine school: my daughter started at 3 years old in their…read morepreschool and now she is in their elementary school. I wanted to share our experience from this most recent school year. The school's full-day kindergarten program has small student-to-teacher ratios, a nurturing environment, a terrific teaching team, and an immersive project-based curriculum. My daughter was in a classroom of 12 children and three teachers. Two of the teachers swapped places depending on the subjects that were taught that day, so there were always two teachers with the kids. The school created a trilingual program where the kindergarteners were learning a bit of Spanish and Mandarin in addition to having the core curriculum in English. What I particularly appreciate about the language component is how the teachers wove in cultural literacy into their lessons along with language instruction. There are many things that set apart this kindergarten program from others. Six hours of daily programming allows teachers to create a rich experience filled with language arts, math, science, gardening, cooking, music, and movement. The program allows you to drop off your kid at 8:30 am and pick them up by 3:15 pm with before and after school care available to those who need it; instruction takes place between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Children are served healthy, nutritious, and well-balanced meals that are prepared on site and given at snack time and lunch. The food is so good that my child begged me to get a recipe from the school chef for a "lentil dish that is better than candy." The school's acre of gardens and play space allows the children to learn and play while being surrounded by beautiful nature. Kindergarteners spend at least an hour outside each day. Additionally, the school has three teacher specialists who work with the students weekly in the areas of gardening/cooking, music, and movement. The incredible food program coupled with the gardening lessons exposed my child to lots of new food that she was resistant to try before. My daughter particularly enjoys the kale and peas she gets to eat straight from the school garden. This past year the class got to go on five field trips to visit the Davis food co-op, a farm in West Sac, and attend three events at the Mondavi center. (This does not include many smaller trips to the playgrounds and parks near the school.) The Peregrine school also arranges for performances around Chinese New Year and other holidays on the school site. Towards the end of the school year, as part of their science unit, the class got to watch caterpillars hatch out of eggs and transform into butterflies. Children also witnessed the entire lifecycle of silkworms ending with moths laying eggs. I feel lucky to have this kindergarten program available in our town and I wanted to share our experience in case this may be a good fit for other families in this group. The Peregrine school offers instruction at all elementary grade levels through sixth grade in case you have an older child and you are interested in their program.

It's a very good school all teachers are nice but sometimes the kids can be weird and annoying.read more

This just isn't a good school. Pick another. Always begging for money while "fighting" social…read moreinequity. I'd feel bad if there were more than 5 poor kids in Davis because they certainly wouldn't be welcomed by this school! Terrible mess in the morning at dropoff. Zero supervision. I'm surprised no children have been ran over. I hear more about donations for the teachers birthdays and completely inappropriate bs like that than how my child is doing. Also, what are all of these donations for exactly? The school has ZERO activity besides a sugar-free snowcone on Friday for $5. Straight losing here! Disappointed that I signed my kid up here after moving to Davis. Pick another school. Keeps getting worse.

Principal cares more about her ego than actually resolving issues constructively with others. Not…read moresure if that's in the best interest of school and students.

This school is awesome! I got to be a student intern here during my undergrad in a 2nd/3rd grade…read morecombination classroom with a really TALENTED and AMAZING teacher. She is still one of my contacts until today. Man, maybe I'm biased because the kiddos in my classroom where so freakin adorable and smart. There is a nice big black top for the kids to play, including a play structure and a field. There are always yard duties out. The cafeteria also has an outdoor area for sitting, so it's nice to have both. The secretary and office personnel were always friendly, and I can't say that about every school. The other teachers I talked to were also nice. Plus, one of my friend's mom works here =)

Our two sons (5th grade and 3rd grade) are currently attending Grace Valley Christian Academy and…read morewe are extremely grateful that we chose this school. Before enrolling, we carefully considered both public schools in the Davis area and several private schools. We were specifically looking for a school with a strong academic curriculum, plenty of physical activity and clear discipline and structure, and GVCA has exceeded our expectations in every way. As a family from Seoul, South Korea, education has always been very important to us. We were honestly concerned before moving to the U.S. because we had heard that American schools can sometimes be less academically rigorous than schools in Korea. We worried that our children's study habits and academic level might decline during our time here. However, GVCA completely changed that perception for us. We have been especially impressed by the school's solid curriculum and strong focus on English and math. The students consistently receive meaningful daily homework and they prepare every week for history, science and spelling tests. Because of this structured and academically intensive environment, we feel that our children's academic growth has continued without interruption and we do not expect there to be a significant academic gap when we eventually return to Korea. We also deeply appreciate the Christian foundation of the school. Learning about God and reading the Bible every day seems to have helped our children become calmer, kinder and more thoughtful. The teachers genuinely care about both the students' character and their academic development and we can see the positive impact every day. We truly feel that choosing GVCA was one of the best decisions we made for our family. The teachers are dedicated, the environment is structured and caring and the education is both academically challenging and spiritually enriching. We highly recommend Grace Valley Christian Academy to any family looking for a strong educational and character-building environment for their children.

Our children (ages 7 and 10) have attended GVCA for the past two years, and we couldn't be more…read morepleased with this school and how each child has progressed. Both kids have grown tremendously in their academic abilities and in their faith and relationship with God. The school's focus on Christian character development has helped our children to become more loving, considerate, honest, and well-behaved. It's also a challenging curriculum, and we have been surprised at how much our kids have learned each year, especially in language arts and math. Our kids have also really enjoyed the more creative components of the curriculum--the art classes, plays and performances, and field trips. We've seen both kids grow in confidence as they've learned to get up and speak or perform in front of an audience. We looked at many other schools in the area (both Vacaville and Davis) before we decided to enroll our kids here. And we made the right choice. The teachers are excellent, the other kids are friendly and kind, and we are certain that our kids are getting an exceptional education and spiritual foundation. It's definitely a school worth looking into. Highly recommend!