I call Brookfield a unicorn school. We are parents of three children and I wish we had found out…read moreabout Brookfield for our older son who needed a more challenging educational atmosphere. He is now thriving in high school, but I do wish that we had the experience we are having now with him when he was in elementary and middle school. My middle son is a transfer student to Brookfield and my youngest is starting out at the Preschool. About our experience: First, touring the school my husband and I were so impressed by the diversity, the ideology of the school, the atmosphere and the attentive nature of staff and teachers. Second, the fact that they have a preschool/elementary/middle school in one space is dream for us and the way that each grade level has their own space is also incredible. Finally, we were beyond thrilled that our children are not only learning the standard subjects, but they are also have Spanish, Music, P.E and computers almost everyday. This is above and beyond the majority of schools we have toured and researched. Why I highly recommend Brookfield to families: + Education + Testing prior to acceptance to ensure your child/family will be a good fit for the school and assurance that they will thrive at the appropriate grade level +Diversity + Child care before and after school included in tuition + Spanish, Music, Technology and Physical Education classes almost daily +Teachers and staff have a true interest in your child's best interest + Option to have extracurricular activities before and after school + Caters to children who are in preschool-8th grade + Great playground and outdoor seating + Vibrant student culture + Safe and secure + Excellent communication and online access for parents to teachers and administration The list goes on and on...I am thankful to Dr. Jo and all of the staff for creating such an amazing space. Our children are so happy when they get home and look forward to going back to school each day.

My children have been attending Brookfield going on 3 years, and I couldn't be more satisfied. The…read moreeducators truly meet them where they are, providing the right balance of support and challenge while making learning fun along the way. I would definitely recommend checking this school out. You won't be disappointed!

We love this school! My family has been a part of this school for almost 8 years and have had…read morenothing but wonderful experiences. The teachers really care about the students, the administration is very friendly, and the rest of the staff is amazing. From Project Based Learning, to Accelerated Readers, to the learning garden, this school is a great place for children to grow into great "Leaders and Scholars"

Our little Country School. The best principal you could ask for. Attentive, in touch with the…read morekids,teachers and parents. Gives us his all. He is there until late at night, to make each day count at the school. The teachers are incredible. They love the children. They encourage them to strive for excellence. To be Leaders and Scholars. It is truly a family commuity feel at DECS. This is the way every child should learn, and this is the type of enviorment every child should be taught in.

Let me start by saying I've had my child attend this school for the past two years and I'm really…read moredisappointed in the lack of management from school administration, not protecting children from buying "stuff" from the back of a truck that parks right by the school bus gate, or buying drinks as well as unhealthy snacks from the seller pushing a mobile fruit cart. You know, the ones with a huge umbrella and visible cut fruit. Firstly about this truck, I did not write down the license plate number but I approached the front office three times and told the 2 elderly receptionists that my child was being short changed by $7 cash each time that truck parks next to the school. This truck is open for illegal business selling "stuff" that includes assorted American and Mexican candies (maybe containing Lead) as well as not providing a visible business license or reporting tax information to the bureau. I told the receptionist I wanted to talk to the school principal and the receptionist simply said "I'll take your number and name down and pass on the information." I never got a phone call from anyone. I REALLY DON'T KNOW what these people are selling in the back of their truck but I've noticed its being sold by adults displaying unsavory character playing annoying loud music. At one point I came back to the front office and I asked if I should call the police. The same receptionist said she will make sure the vice-principal walks the perimeters so to chase away these people who sell out of their trucks. The sellers are still there off and on during the week...you can see them as you walk your kid away from school where the yellow buses park. On to the problem with the seller of unhealthy snacks/drinks from the mobile cart. She has been warned about advertising her snacks/Takis and drinks on the school's sidewalk that she has moved her business to the dangerous corner of 59th street and 36th ave. (imagine lots of car passing by on a narrow street, people walking everywhere without looking both ways). I was told that as long as the seller is not near/on the school's sideway then there is nothing the school can do. The seller wears gloves but it is the same gloves that is touching cash bills and making juice drinks at the same time. There is no water station, alcohol wipes, or diluted bleach wash solution to clean her cart or hands. Other students have complained to me that this seller has also short changed them of dollars but they were too scared to ask for their change. Perhaps I need to take matters into my own hands and contact the California tax board about these small businesses evading taxes and shut them down. How long does this need to continue? Does a student need to get sick from eating unhealthy drinks made by unsanitary gloves before the school does anything? There needs to be a jump start on the principal leadership, it is nearly non-existent. I believe the teacher quality is above satisfactory. The parent involvement can be above average if we all can be more vocal about problems encountered at this school so to get the administration off their chairs and do something. PS- I even checked this school's rating on www.greatschools.org and Peter Burnett scored 3/5 stars. There is a bully problem at this urban school that even locking the front gate with a metal chain does not control student behavior or keep students from encountering unsavory adults selling "stuff aka assorted candies".

I first went to this elementary school about five or six years ago as a kid, I am now a high school…read moreSophomore, and let me tell you that this elementary school has given me some of the most nostalgic and best memories I've ever had in my life. Maybe I give this school a five star purely because of the soft spot I have for it, but I digress. I would 100% recommend this school for any parent that wants their child to have a great time during school, or to give them beautiful memories of their youth. I am not sure what they are up to nowadays (perhaps I'll return one day to check up with the teachers and principal) but from my knowledge, every year at the end before summer vacation, they have a huge school field day party with water slides, food, candy, and music blasting from huge speakers, and for the 6th graders around the spring time in May, every 6th grade teacher takes their entire class to a field trip at a camp named Leoni Meadows and it's such a fun experience that your child won't ever forget about. With Zip-lining, to hiking, the environment your child will be around is Mind blowing. There is also After school programs (ASES) and the staff there is so caring as well. Want your child to enroll in summer school? Peter Burnett also provides a summer school program that shows your child a way of learning in a fun and educational way, I still remember memories I had with my classmates in summer school. And lastly, the principal and teachers there are so amazing and caring (Shout out to my 5th grade teacher Mr.Decker) and Mr.Huezo is such a great principal, the man cares for his job and does a great work at what he's supposed to do, he'll treat your child as if it was his own, and he cares for all of them despite what others might say, he's a great role model for your kid, and he'll treat them with the upmost respect. The school also provides a nursing room with a nurse that takes care of your kid, and there is also a library that has a caring librarian. From field trips, to learning, this school WILL BE the perfect place for your child to learn, and to make nostalgic and beautiful memories while also making caring friends along the way, I have a soft spot for this school as a high schooler, and I know your child will have the same feeling as well when he grows up :)

Loved this school once u been here for long enough, staff is helpful, just have ur child or be a…read moregood student and everyone will be great towards you. Don't be one of those bad students as a tip, im going to high school now but very much miss this school.

Great school, they've been awarded the healthy food award 5 years in a row. The teachers are pretty…read moregood also. I have 2 children that go 2 this school. They absolutely love there teachers. Ms Ramos and ms shin. They also have a after school program, "start", which mr Cleveland runs. Awesome guy. He's a very helpful man that has the kids best intrest at heart. All and all, this school is a great school, the only reason I'm giving this school 4 stars and not 5 is its not on the best area. But that's where I live so that's the best we can do.

The front office staff is amazing! Highly recommend this…read moreElementary school for any parents looking for a great educational experience.

Rude and racist First interaction with the front office and…read moreparents were all red flags

My son loved attending the school. I felt he was safe while he was there and he enjoyed the…read morefriendships and bonds made. It was a positive experience.

My daughter just graduated from learning tree preschool. We highly recommend this place. Each…read moreteacher is really attentive, caring, and sweet. My daughter had Ms. Robin but all of their teachers help each other out for afternoon play and morning check-ins. So, If you have a 3-5 year old that's potty trained, I would suggest this is the place to be. They have a great curriculum and the kiddos developed great social skills. I wish I had more kids so I can send them to learning tree. It's a great transition before starting kindergarten. They are opened from 7am to 5pm and it's very reasonably priced.

I went here for K-8 and it was wonderful. I highly recommend it as many graduates have doctorates…read moreand graduate degrees and are professionals in their career.

If you are looking for a school that has solid and proven academic track record coupled with…read morekindness and inclusion then St. Francis Elementary is the school for you and your family. I have three school aged children (8,8, and 11) attending St. Francis. They have attended this school since TK. I am wholly impressed with St. Francis Elementary's amazing ability to really reach students and bring out the best. I don't even worry with distance learning because St. Francis has proven to providing exceptional instruction in both formats. The school has a waiver in place but allows parents to keep distance learning options. The school community as a whole is very accommodating and nurturing. And now they are in process of obtaining International Baccalaureate (IB) certification. Some have noted that IB in some cases can be more challenging than AP classes. By St. Francis Elementary engaging in IB they are providing my children a solid foundation for continued success into high school and college learning without sacrificing the humanitarian side of education.

My family member is a student and loves it here! He has been taught so many manners and even to…read morecover his nose when he sneezes! They treat him so well and he has learned so much here. Bring your kids here. It is amazing

My grandson attended Land Park Montessori when he had just turned 4. He missed the TK cutoff and…read morehis year there served him so well. He had a great experience. Charunika is the best! She taught him to read and as a result, he is doing so well in kindergarten. His reading is excellent. I volunteered in his classroom recently and many of the kids did not recognize even simple words like "it" and "as". My grandson is reading whole books with no assistance. We give all of the credit to Charunika and her wonderful staff!