I didn't attend Arcata High, but I have the pleasure of working there with students now and it's a…read moregreat environment, and I would recommend it to any parent for their child :) the staff and teachers are very caring and it's safe.

This is an amazing school with amazing teachers!!!!!!!They have music, theater, and gardening on…read moretop of great academics.

Our family has found Jacoby Creek to be a warm, inviting, and friendly place for all three of our…read morekids to go to school. There is so many great things to focus on - lots of great activities, great academics, great kids, and great families. It is a beautiful environment with plenty of room for the kids to play outside. The teachers are accessible, mostly very friendly, and mostly super willing to help your child. Also, because it is a K-8 there is a great mixture of ages which I think can help the youngers as well as the olders. Of course, there have been moments that didn't go perfectly, but I think that should go without saying as there are bound to be difficulties in any setting. While the academics are vigorous, I wouldn't say that the pace of work is for everyone. Not only the children, but often the families need to be deeply involved in the kid's work to make sure they are staying on pace. It can be challenging, but, again, in our experience, it has been a fantastic place. As a family, we're very grateful to have found JCS.

I have recently enrolled my son with teachers pets and it was the best decision ever so far. I love…read morethe staff and the building so together with a very good learning schedule for the little ones. 100% recommended

Where do I start. The owner is completely amazing. Great attention to detail & care for students…read more Great staff, great location, great care, great playground. I went to this pre school when It was previously owned. The now owner was my favorite teacher. She cared more than anyone. Later when my girls went to school I was thrilled to hear she was the new owner. My girls loved it there. They grew up and we move. My best friends son is now attending here and she loves it too!!

I was a student teacher back in 2018. The school is such a small sweet community of teachers and…read morestaff, including smiley bus drivers and secretary. The Cutten school district is small, most of the teachers and staff know each other pretty well. The principal is both the superintendent of Cutten Middle School and Ridgewood Elementary. Overall, this school is set in a nice location near the forest so students once in awhile go exploring. I have yet to go visit again.

This school is horrible…read more They failed to teach my son to read by the time he was supposed to be in 5th grade. Starting at the time he was supposed to be in third grade I began to ask them for an aptitude test. Kate Craig one of the quasi teachers at this sesame Street playgroup claimed my son was dyslexic also claiming that she was specially trained in recognizing learning disabilities and had special training for special education. She claimed my son was dyslexic. 2 years later we were finally in court and they were ordered to participate in professional aptitude testing outside of their quasi school. Upon being tested by a professional outside of this quasi school it was determined my son does not have dyslexia that he is incredibly intelligent that there is only one thing wrong and that is the delivery of information is not occurring properly. It was not until 2 years later that he was actually tested after my requests for aptitude testing. He was measured to be in the bottom 5th percentile of all areas. Instead of acquiescing to the idea that their structures and curriculum was failing they went on the offense and began to make retroactive documents and attempt to make it appear as though there was a problem at my home creating his inability to be given proper scholastic instruction. I've met several fathers in our small community that removed their children from this horrific institution. This failing establishment should never have opportunity to impress upon children as they will teach your child politics and extremist philosophies.... while failing to teach your child basics scholastics.... I have documentation and I'm available to answer any questions you may have. James E Shelton 7074763918

For both our children (graduates 2016 and 2019), Mistwood was a great experience and a wonderful…read moretransition from home schooling on the river to high school here at the coast! We loved their hours and flexibility, which allowed for a gradual transition. The kids loved the community created at Mistwood, the fun classes and games in- and outside. Especially remember all the birthday gatherings, where everybody shares kind memories, other special events and of course all the fabulous school plays, where many kids really found their voices. I appreciated all the play time given to the younger grades as well as the academic standards achieved in the upper classes, while allowing every child to go at his or her own pace - the advantage of a smaller school and truly committed teachers! So I can certainly recommend this unique learning experience.

I believe this is one of the most heart centered schools in Humboldt County. Teachers,…read moreadministrators and parents all make up this community of joyful scholars. Families being real with each other about the joys and heartbreak that comes with raising children. And peace for all is a focus and is a thread thru all teachings.

Wonderful school with great teachers & staff who love & care about not only the children's…read moreeducation but about the whole child. Highly recommended!

This is a wonderful school. My children have been attending for the past 5 years. The staff get to…read moreknow your family quickly and have their best interest at heart. They have a wonderful music program and a library filled with books the children can borrow. They host fun events for families (they did more before Covid and are beginning to start up again now). The teachers are amazing. They have a garden filled with vegetables that the kids plant. They vermicompost the food eaten at the cafeteria. They use solar panels to power the school. Our two daughters have learned so much from their time at this school!

Great communication between parents and teachers. We feel they they really care for our child's…read moreneeds. The campus is beautiful and the lesson plans are great. My daughter loves her school.

Dedicated teachers, supportive families and happy children in an idyllic campus. Freshwater…read moreElementary is a gem!