We have only been here for six months and feel like we have been welcomed with open arms by staff…read moreand fellow parents alike. All the teachers in the school seem to know our children's names. Parents all greet each other warmly each morning during drop off and will introduce themselves to newcomers. Becoming involved in school programs and committees has been easy. The PTA officers are completely approachable and excited to have new parents get involved. The Kindergarten teachers have a deep understanding of early childhood development and the importance of creative, imaginative play and artistic expression as part of the daily curriculum. The kindergarteners are thriving academically and exceeding state standards in this low-pressure, nurturing environment. We feel that this school is a hidden little gem that needs to be discovered!

My son has attended OA for 3 years. In my experience with the school, I think the teachers and the…read moreprincipal truly care about my son's growth. He has struggled in a few areas and they have worked with him to improve his skills and grades. The only issue I see is student to teacher ratio - initially this started out 22 to 1 and now it is 30 to 1, which is too much for elementary students. Also, OA has a very low student population (~250) which ensures the students are lost in the shuffle of a big school.

Mark West is the best school ever. My son went here from K-6 the teachers are wonderful and I felt…read moresafe leaving my son here daily. I would recommended this school to everyone.

this is a very good school, my teacher, Ms b is the best. She got us a pet fish and we've been…read moreloving it, but the food is not so good, but it is something and the playground is very funny. But it could work on some tiny improvement. First thing is I find lots of dog poop when I am walking on the track in the morning but the best thing about my school is my music teacher, I think that's how you spell her name and I love this school and I hope it does not be closed ._. bye

Very beautiful school and everyone who I met are very friendly! And there have huge playground and…read morelots area where the children can play games! Amazing!

Was here in Fall of 2010 under the administration of Principal Rutherford and Assistant Principal…read moreStewart Clark. The worst thing here the staffs here were very hostile to muslims like myself then as well as insulting my culture and ethnicity as a Yemeni-Acehnese. Especially Stewart Clark, he would call my culture primitive and stupid. I was sent to detention here a lot with little to no justification and the little justifications had literally no proof. I was then sent to a counselor because Assistant Principal Stewart Clark thinks Islam is a mental illness and he even referred me to a psychologist which well it didn't work because I was not mentally ill. And then the higher staffs then sent me on suspension multiple times all because of my views and religion and ethnicities. Some of the students here are islamophobic and have a deep hatred for arabs like myself and some were responsible with making false claims on me then to get me into trouble. I was then assumed to be dangerous by Stewart Clark just because I'm muslim and a Yemeni-Acehnese. I got my backpack searched without permission and was seen as an enemy by him and other staffs like principal Rutherford for my race and religion. Eventually I was expelled. The experience here left me with PTSD to this day. I hope Steward Clark, Principal Rutherford, and the counselor then understands how their bigotry then. I really hope things has changed today from the time I'm there and the school being more accepting to diversity now and has more respect to other backgrounds.

Great academic program. Awesome sports program. Could be a little more "budget friendly." Oh well a…read morehigher education is worth every penny.

Best decision my husband and I made!! We were looking for a place with traditional values and…read morestructure with a strong academic curriculum. When we came to St Vincent's it was all of that along with one big community of like minded, kind people. The schools organization and amazing teachers made my kids feel happier and calmer while at school. What a breath of fresh air! Highly recommend!!

It was a simple decision to enroll our children in SVES over seven years ago. Since Kindergarten,…read morethe faculty and administrators have been unwavering in their commitment to teaching to rigorous academic standards, inspiring a love of learning, and providing a compassionate yet disciplined approach to educating the whole child -- from academic, social, emotional, and safety perspectives. My children absolutely love their school and their teachers and the parent community has been just as wonderful for our family. We are grateful to have such a gem of a school with a rich history in our community.

Best preschool ever! Our two boys went there and loved their experience. It's a warm, safe place…read morewith an amazing property!

I can't sing the praises of this preschool enough! BCNS is truly a special place. My son is in his…read moresecond year here, and he always looks forward to going to school. My daughter can't wait for her turn to attend. The teachers are wonderful. They are caring & experienced. My son's teachers Ms. Julie, Ms. Nancy, Ms. Vicki, and Ms. Ally are the best of the best. They really love the children and it shows in how happy all of the children are. My son development has flourished here. Besides the usual educational developments like numbers, letters, motor skills, he's learned how to take care of his basic needs, be more independent and interact in a group of children. I love that the school uses the play based learning method & also gives the children ample outdoor playtime. The grounds are beautiful. It's like being in the country with big tree, gardens, and fresh air. BCNS is a great community where the teachers, parents, and children all become friends. They also have a wonderful summer camp program.

Ah, the school I grew up at…read more.. Corona Creek is truly a good school reflecting back on my experience. While I was there, I remembered there were a lot of small things I didn't like such as the adults who watched over the kids during recess, indoor recess when it was raining, and the small track and limited amount of yard equipment, but there was a bunch of other stuff that more than balanced out the bad. The school is well funded by the community, and there is a pretty solid library, music, and computer service. As a distinguished California elementary school for a few years however, Corona Creek is clearly doing things right. The teachers are caring and have a low turn around rate, so its nice to be able to visit them years down the line. I was always an overachieving student while I was here, and it was nice that teachers offered extra work for those that sought it. So if this sounds like you, or your kid, Corona Creek is a nice option. The school isn't that old, meaning less than 10 years old, so everything still looks pretty nice compared to some of Petaluma's other elementary schools. One thing that they emphasized when I was here was that all the buildings are earthquake proof if that's something you're concerned about. If you can choose between here or Meadow school, I'd recommend driving the extra distance to Corona Creek.

This school does well academically. They pride themselves on having the best API score in Sonoma…read moreCounty. Unfortunately, the emphasis on test scores is so intense, the care of children seems to come second. There is a "strict" bullying policy, meaning if a child hits, they are immediately sent home. What is lacking is character development. There is little instruction about how to be a kind friend. The kids are left basically unsupervised on the play yard. If someone were seriously injured an adult is there to help, but kids tease and exclude, and there is no adult around to help kids navigate problems. The teachers seem exhausted and have little support, despite intense parental involvement. The constant requests for donations to the WISE foundation and PTA is exhausting. I understand that budget cuts have made things difficult for the schools, but the kids come home with 20 photocopied notices each Wednesday, instead of an online newsletter (how about saving some money there?). The parent culture can be quite exclusive. Lots of gossip among the PTA moms. On the positive, my child received a good education at Corona Creek.

We recently toured Learning to Learn while considering it for our son, and we were really impressed…read morewith the changes under Teresa's new leadership. We had a less positive experience in the past, but the environment now feels so much warmer, more welcoming, and better organized. Teresa clearly brings a thoughtful, nurturing approach, and we'd absolutely consider L2L in the future.

My son has been attending Learning to Learn in Petaluma since last summer. The staff have been…read morefantastic, very communicative and quick to respond to messages. The property and layout has been ideal for this little guy and his development. The space has a great indoor outdoor flow, with a small garden, little break out rooms, nap zone, and mini kitchen. The program has been especially accommodating to our unique co-parenting schedule and a change we requested middle of the year when more child care was asked for. Highly recommended