Our son transferred from a private school. We were a bit worried because, at most schools, the kids…read morehave been together since kindergarten or even TK so being a new kid trying to make friends can be challenging. I asked to meet with the principal so we could learn more about the culture. She assured me it was a welcoming environment. My son has a 504 plan and she said his teacher would be fine w/ it (he had experienced past teachers having a hard time adhering to it). In both cases, the principal was absolutely correct. His classmates welcomed him and he loves his teacher. In his words, she is the perfect mix of fun, nice and strict:) I also appreciate how his teacher deals with conflicts when they arise. It's not easy to teach curriculum AND how to be good citizens and his teacher does both very well. This is truly a sweet elementary school tucked away in CV. We are so thankful our child is a student at Palomares Elementary.

its is a good school great nature around the school also the school lunch is okay you can see deer…read moreturkeys

So i used to go to this school because i had to transfer. i was a transfer student and they don't…read moretreat you the same way as other kids that live in Castro valley. at first i started Kindergarden here it was fun and all until i started getting to the 1-5th grade. the kids would tease and bully you for stupid reasons your interest and what you like to do. a lot of kids got left out including me. the kids are also discriminating they tell you "you don't belong here.'' if you don't live in Castro valley. socially these kids are so rude and disrespectful to one another. if you don't want your child to get bullied send them to another school you don't wanna spend 6 years in a horrible school like this one.

My daughters attend school here. It's at a great location and I've never had an issue here with…read moreanyone. The teachers are amazing

I personally went to independent elementary starting all the way back in 2008 all the way until I…read moregraduated my brother and I. I can honestly say I have nothing but the best things to say about this amazing school I unfortunately had my mother passed away at a very young age in 2008 when I was five years old and this school recognized date and helped me grow as a student and a person the amazing staff I can't even talk enough about at independent. They were nothing but exceptional and making sure I was always OK both my brother and I and making sure we were at our best mental headspace. I learned to just become a very independent well-rounded person and I can't think independent enough for that if I could name names I'm not sure if they still work there, but Miss Pietro in many others, such as Miss Guito and more changed my whole well-being, an aspect on life, even though I was very young, they helped me mature and understand life when I was in the dark I felt as if they really understood my learning methods and my learning skills and made sure that I took special reading classes and much more to get me to where I needed to be considering my struggles. I can't think independent enough for everything they ever did for me and my family so when you're thinking of a school in cash Valley to send your kids, this would be the first place that I check forget all the other ratings. They were parents not students. That's all I have to say.

this school is bad I can say because i was a student. They don't have nice staff expect the teachersread more

I started by sending my first child (who has now graduated), my middle, and now my youngest will…read morestart at OLG TK in 2023. Every school has its issues and qualms, but at the end of the day, the school is solid, the curriculum is sound, and the community is loving. You get what you put in; if you're an involved parent who attends meetings, chats at drop off/pick up, and signs up to be on the boards and play in the CYO sports, you'll feel the incredible sense of the OLG community. If you only drop off and read the emails, you'll feel excluded, and the love will be lacking. Writing a negative review about your and your child's experience is very easy, but you must give a complete and truthful review. Pieces are missing, and no one is a victim in the situation. I love OLG and the foundation that it has built for my children. It's disheartening to see negative reviews that bring down a score for a lovely school whose staff and students work very hard to build a community filled with Truth, Unity, and Love. In the end, experience it for yourself. If interested, please attend the open house or welcome day. All are invited to tour the classes, meet the teachers and staff, talk with other parents, and, most importantly, meet some students. Don't let negative reviews impact your decision without experiencing all of OLG's excellent qualities firsthand.

If I could give this school a 0, I would, this school is terrible and the enviorment they say is…read moreamazing and kind really isn't, do background checks on your transfer students. They treat good staff terribley dont go to this school its straight ass find a better one.

Both of my kids attend Stonebrae, and I couldn't be more grateful. The teachers, staff, and…read moreeveryone in the community are incredibly polite and caring. Yes, drop-off can feel like chaos--after all, we all want to get to work, and everyone's rushing to drop off and leave. But that's normal for any school--it's just part of the daily routine. I've met the previous principal, the attendance clerk, and the assistant principal--who has a true love and passion for kids. It's clear they all care deeply and work hard for the students. My kids are always excited when they come home and love being at school. For communication, I personally prefer email--it's a reliable way to avoid small mix-ups like forgetting a note. Kids will be kids, and they'll get wild without their parents around, but that's part of growing up. Sometimes, I think the low-star reviews come from people who didn't get their way, rather than reflecting the true spirit of Stonebrae. I can't thank the staff enough for their dedication. Stonebrae is hands down the best elementary school in Hayward!

Great elementary School very diverse has mandarin program and other programs for your kiddos!read more

My interactions with Principal Rogers have been really positive. I appreciate the staff and…read moreteachers. The school has a wonderful garden project. This is a wonderful school and I'm glad for it in Castro Valley.

I loved Marshall elementary for my children! it's a great school, great teachers! The only thing I…read morereally hate about this school is that god awful Libby Hendricks that works up in the office. She is disgustingly disrespectful. I hated dealing with her and her funky attitude.

Castro Valley Elementary School is a K-5 elementary school located in the City of Castro Valley,…read moreCalifornia. It is part of the Castro Valley Unified School District. The school has a very high ranking of CSR rank of 8/10 and an API rank of 837. From the air the school does appear to have somewhat tight parking, and ample play areas, but not alot green space. However it is adjacent to Adobe Park which does.

I went there from K-5 and I had an amazing experience. The staff is kind and the schedule and play…read morearea are both well-managed. My only complaint would be the fact that no one enforces the no running in the halls rule and I was often shoved or tripped to the ground because some kids were racing each other to the blacktop. Other than that, everything is perfect and the garden and track & field program is exceptional. As the old principal, Mrs. Sklut often said, "Once a bear, always a bear." Go Bears!

Mission Hills School is definitely a hidden gem for private schools. We have two daughters going…read moreto the school and they definitely seem to be ahead of their peers of similar age. Not only do they emphasize academic progress, they also balance the curriculum out with fun, play, music, foreign language (Spanish) and teach to make sure the students become well rounded citizens of the Earth. The student body is already very well diversified! The school is very well organized under the school principal Ms. Kaya. Staff of whom we have interacted with are extremely nice and responsive to any concerns. Tuition is one of the most reasonable you can find in the whole Bay Area, the value each student get is tremendous! The tuition even includes extended care which in already pays for itself! Especially for busy family with both full time working parents. Public schools usually ends around 2:30, but your tuition includes extended care until 6:00! I think my husband and I are both in awe, every month, on how little we are paying for a "private school" education. In fact the tuition is very similar to our local public schools after school program, and that program was suppose to already run by a registered non profit organization! Our family is extremely grateful that we have found this school. And grateful for all the teachers and staff our children have had so far. Big shout out to Ms. Mary (which my children talk about everyday, even if they have already moved on from her class), Ms Divine, and Ms. Contreras. Special thanks to all the administrative staff: Ms. Maria, Ms. Hernandez, Mr. Hawkins, Ms. Mary-Ann and countless others! I am surprised that not more people know about this hidden gem! Maybe the parents of students going to the school wants it to stay that way! The way we found out about this school was a referral by our friend. I heard that the Union City campus is already at full capacity every grade and is baffled why the CV campus is not yet. But don't take my word for it! Contact the school and take a tour yourself. You don't know what your kids are missing!

MHS in Castro Valley is a small private school that opened in 2015 and is the second campus of MHMS…read morein Union City. This school started with 22 students and has grown to over 100. I am beyond pleased with the teachers and administrators at this campus as they help students build a strong foundation in vital subjects and enforce proper classroom rules to aid behavioral issues. This staff here is first-class and always goes above and beyond. Never had I had a question go unanswered.