I enrolled my child at this school last year, and it was a very bad experience. From middle school…read moreup, classes are mixed with much younger students all the way to high schoolers in the same classroom. The older kids openly bullied the younger ones, often in front of the teacher, with no consequences. According to my child, teachers were passive-aggressive toward each other, which created a tense and unhealthy atmosphere. The principal also controls what teachers are allowed to tell parents, so you may not get the full truth about what your child experiences during the school day. I would not recommend this school.

Pacific Academy Encinitas has been a great fit for our 7th grade daughter. She feels valued, safe…read moreand cared for at school. The staff is loving, encouraging and accommodating. The small class sizes lead to individualization and great support from teachers. In addition to academic support, PAE encourages participation in school sports & activities, even without prior experience. These opportunities have helped our daughter to develop self-confidence and allowed her to create friendships with students across grade levels. We are so grateful for PAE & the culture of learning they have created.

I think that the support of the teachers and friends here is great. However the school will not…read moreprepare you well for high school. There are classes but they are not like high school so i reccomend moving your kid before middle school.

Wonderful teachers, very happy with our choice, campus is beautiful, athletic field could use a…read morerenovation. It's so nice when your kids are excited and run into school every morning

I love Encinitas, every corner of it, including the lovely schools. Since I am doing lots of…read moreinterpreting jobs I have the opportunity to attend meetings in so many. Glad that I had the opportunity to go there, it looks like an awesome multilingual school where the professionals care a lot. I like to go to old schools, I read this one was built in 1959, so I can imagine the amount of students from the area who enjoyed a nice childhood here

1st Grade- ADHD Kicks in, Meet my first five friends and other friends, Obsessed with Sonic…read more 2nd Grade- Meet my first two friends, Still Obsessed with Sonic, Stuck a Yellow Sonic Shoe up my nose, and blood rushes down my lip. I end up going to the doctor and they get it out. 3rd Grade- Meet three new friends, Distracted by iPad, Playing Tag and the Power Game. 4th Grade- Nervous on the first day of school in 2017, Celebrate my 10th Birthday, Still obsessed with Sonic, Become addicted to Fortnite on my PS4 Pro. 5th Grade- Get addicted to Fortnite, Not allowed to have cupcakes during anyone's small after school birthday celebration, Funny moments of fun with my tablemates. 6th Grade- Poor Grades but still pushing through, Distracted by iPad, won't do work, Doing stuff at lunch alone and talking to myself.

So far I'm a fan. We've only been involved with the kindergarten, but I can not complain. The…read moreteachers are attentive and use a team teaching model. They collaborate with the parents and they attend mandatory continuing education trainings. Also the school is overall more diverse than other schools we toured in the area, which we love! They are extremely responsive to the needs to the children, both emotionally and educationally. The school also has a dual immersion program that parents can put their child in the lottery for in kindergarten or try and see if there is an open 1st grade spot. They do not take kids into the Dual immersion program after 1st grade just because of how the curriculum runs, because the child would be too far behind, either in the Spanish language area or in the English curriculum area.

If I could leave a 0 rating I would due to its leadership. It is truly disappointing to hear about…read morethe concerns surrounding the leadership and lack of support for educators at Capri Elementary School. Schools should be environments where teachers feel respected, appreciated, and supported, not discouraged or afraid to voice their concerns. Teachers dedicate their time, energy, and patience to educating our children, and they deserve an administration that stands behind them, especially when challenges arise. Strong leadership is not simply about holding a position of authority. It requires fairness, integrity, accountability, compassion, and a genuine willingness to listen. What concerns me most is how a lack of support for teachers can ultimately affect the students who depend on them. When a student is experiencing difficulties, what steps are being taken to address those challenges? What resources are being provided to the teachers responsible for helping these students succeed? Are educators receiving the guidance and assistance they need, or are they being left to manage these situations without adequate support? I strongly encourage parents to ask these important questions directly to the principal, superintendent, and assistant superintendent. Parents deserve to understand how their children's educational and behavioral needs are being addressed and what measures are in place to support both students and teachers. It is especially disappointing to hear concerns about how educators are treated when difficult situations arise. Leadership at every level, including district administration, should be held to the same standards of professionalism, transparency, and accountability that are expected of teachers. An educational institution should never lose sight of its responsibility to both its students and the educators who dedicate themselves to their success. Teachers should feel confident that their concerns will be heard and addressed fairly. I sincerely hope the school and district leadership take these concerns seriously and reflect on the importance of creating a supportive and respectful environment. Our teachers deserve better, our children deserve better, and parents deserve transparency from those entrusted with their education.

We came here for the farmers market. The school seems like it's well laid out and lots of…read morecreativity on the outside walls. There is a ton of space for the playgrounds. Farmers market was fun.

I go to this school. I am in second grade. The school is really great and the teachers are really…read morenice. My favorite things about my school are they have crazy hair day, a read-a-thon contest, a book fair where you can buy books . Some of the special programs they have are gardening, yoga, music , art and PE. The food that they serve isn't so bad, but I like to bring my own lunch. After school I go to the Aspire program until my parents pick me up . It's a little bit fun but I still like it. (Written by my 8 year old daughter).

To the person reading this, or bot I guess since I don't know what will happen in the future. This…read moreschool was amazing, all the reviews are just angry parents from other schools review bombing this poor innocent school. This school helped me realize how good school really is. My previous school La Costa Heights, had bullies everywhere, and it was a toxic environment. This place is the opposite, now I don't know who the principal is anymore but, Ms. Terry was one of the best principals I have ever had, she is nice, and caring, unlike the LCH principal who I am not even going to name. Overall 10/10 school!

Had to take my kids out of this place! All day long my kid would read news la or scholastic…read morearticles .. all political bias.. then write about it. They were fluff pieces on how great Biden and Kamala are. They had no science, no computer classes, no art. Math was a joke bc my kid had to wait for everyone to understand what she already knew before moving along. History was a joke skipping around time eras so nothing made sense . They raised 90 k they said they needed for more resources. We donated along with all the other families but where did they money go? We left that school so fast! Went to private school ! With all the new family's moving in they need to update this school and change it fast!

Staff and teachers here go above and beyond! From the first day and everyday you step on to campus…read moreyou are greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. My daughter started here in the third grade and has thrived both socially and academically. She is now in 5th and we have been so happy with her progress. Everyone here has been so positive, kind, and professional and all lead by example. I have been thoroughly impressed with the administration, teachers and the foundation. Parent support has been amazing as well. I can 100% say that sending her to Rhoades has been one of the best decisions for her! Thank you to everyone at Rhoades!!

We are so grateful for The Rhoades School supporting our son with a midyear transition. What stood…read moreout the most in the application process is the kindness and genuine care shown to our son. The environment is incredibly welcoming, not just for students but for families as well, which made the transition smooth and reassuring along with the small class sizes. It's clear that Rhoades values both academic growth and emotional well-being, and we're so grateful to have found this school!

We came during the fall time. The kids were educated on compost, pumpkin growth, and buildings. The…read moreeducators were very nice and made sure all the kids were able to participate. Had snack on hay stacks. Then went to go pick our own pumpkins to take home. The kids were able to weigh their pumpkin and fill out a paper for it. This was a great place for a field trip during the fall.

This an exceptional preschool! My son has been in Mrs. McCorristin and Ms. Ritu's class for the…read morepast two years. They are the most compassionate, wonderful teachers! They set a loving, friendly, supportive tone in the classroom. They begin every day talking with all of the children about how ECDS is a friendship school where they "love and respect each other". I have found it so easy to communicate with the teachers and the preschool director, Wanda King (also wonderful!!), about my son's special needs. My son has SPD and he's very sensitive. He had some challenges at the preschool he attended before ECDS. But now he is THRIVING on every level!! I love the multi-age Montessori classrooms - the children really help each other. When my son first started school there, within two weeks the older kids had taught him how to pump on the swing and do the monkey bars - two things I had not been able to teach him myself. I was blown away! One friend also showed him how to fold clothes - so for the past year my son has been folding all of his own laundry. He feels proud to do it! Regarding academics, my son is reading at a 1st grade level already. And he is now in the position of being the big kid who reads books to the younger children, which is very empowering to him. The playground is perfect for my son. He really needs swings and monkey bars. They are a part of his "sensory diet". The hill with the pathways where they can let their imaginations run wild is delightful. And there is enough open space in the grassy area for when he just needs to run around, do cartwheels, etc. Soon he will be graduating from ECDS... but a part of me wishes he could stay at there forever because it's hard for me to imagine a better school experience. His time there has been so empowering! But I guess I have to let my little guy grow up and go to kindergarten next year. ;) Thank you ECDS for everything! xo

So far we have loved the experience and I could not be happier at the school (and I have high…read morestandards and expectations). Each grade offers children to work at their own pace, and children can learn curriculum in reading/math up to two grades above each grade they're in without a competitive feel between the children. NO IPADS which is amazing since all public schools use that now as a learning tool and I'd rather my daughter not learn via tapping her finger on a screen. There is an intentional effort to have healthier food options at events, ordered school lunches, birthdays in class, aftercare snacks, but there is also no judgement amongst parents or between admin and parents. They offer extracurricular classes for kids in TK and beyond. My daughter does keyboard and dance once a week after school, and it's really nice, she just stays an extra half hour and I pick her up when it's done, and she LOVES them. The aftercare program has been amazing compared to the other Montessori we went to prior to ECDS. We absolutely love our teachers this year, along with the extracurricular teachers we've met. Ms. Hayes is the new principal but has worked at the school for over 10-15 years, and she is just wonderful, caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable. It's a really good feeling as a parent to have the principal and teachers open and welcoming of communication, and allowing us to be involved with our child's experience at school. Feel free to DM me on Yelp if you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them!

This is my child's third preschool (because of moving) and I can't recommend this place enough. The…read moreteachers are so loving and nurturing. They truly care about each child. My kid is always so happy when he gets to school and when i pick him up, he even asks if he can stay. I love that they get a lot of time outdoors with a lot of grass and a big playground. We are so grateful for this school and all the teachers!

Our family loves Lighthouse! The staff and teachers are incredible. They love all the kids so much…read moreand both of my children absolutely love going to school everyday! The school is safe and secure, with a beautiful grassy area and playground where the children love to play. The kids are so sweet and the teachers go above and beyond to create healthy friendships and foundations. Lighthouse does so many amazing and creative things with the kids and my children always come home happy! Lighthouse fosters a beautiful community, it feels like family