Terrible school. The current principal Rachel Romo is not fit for the job. I personally witnessed…read moreher mishandle a critical situation and as a mandated reporter that is not acceptable. Do not send your kid here. It is not safe for vulnerable children under the current management.

Another back of the valley school. This school has been here for decades. They remodeled in 2000…read more Combined in 2001. Again, as in my other reviews of Pacifica schools, this is the best of the rest. The teachers are very good to outstanding ( Miss Louthan, kindergarten, is the best. All three of my children excel at school because of her. Miss Andre is another exceptional teacher. ) , the PTO has a good program and there is a larger generation of children attending. The kindergarten class is the largest in a number of years. I hope most are from out of the area. We need higher expectations from our children.

This was a very poor educational school and the 7/8 grade department was very bad. I encourage kids…read moreto leave for IBL and the principal was very poor

It's an amazing school and I would recommend this school…read more It has amazing teachers and after-school program on campus

Interviewed here and saw some things that were surprising to me for a school that is as well funded…read moreas this one is. i would likely avoid this school if you want your children to have a fully rounded education experience.

This is what I experienced:…read more Me: Do you think my daughter will feel cold in this room? Should I bring her a jacket? A: (Raised her voice in front of my child): IT IS YOUR CHILD, YOU KNOW MUCH BETTER THAN I DO. (Soon the examiner told her to turn on the heater as she felt chilled) Me: Here is the snack for her. (The email sent to us especially suggests that we should bring some nut-free snacks) A: (Yelled): YOU CAN'T EAT HERE! Initially, I told myself, wow, she must have a really bad day. But now, after reading some bad comments, I am so relieved that we don't have to go to this school. I don't understand where is the quality of the school admission ppl, especially she treated me like that right in front of my young child. This is defiantly a bully.

Buri Buri elementary is a wonderful school. Three generations of my family have attended.read more

I had the best memories and experiences at this school. I'm a alumni/Class of 2017. The principal…read morewas very nice and prepared fun activities such as mad science, hip hop class, chess, ukulele, and etc. They also had people come to this school and teach students of a lot of varieties of things of what they like to do. Some activities were zookeepers, Japanese drumming, the harp, and STEM ( Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and it isn't only about fun it is also become people better learners and the teachers are very nice.

We feel incredibly lucky to have Ms. Chakraverty as our son's (4th grade teacher). She creates such…read morea warm and welcoming classroom where every child feels seen, understood, and encouraged. What stands out most is how attentive she is to the little details , she truly takes the time to understand each student and bring out their strengths. Since being in her class, my son has improved tremendously, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. His confidence, participation, and love for learning have all grown so much. Ms. Chakraverty has a special ability to motivate her students and get the very best out of them while making learning enjoyable and meaningful. Thank you for your dedication, patience, and care Ms Chakraverty!

My daughter came here for summer school. She really enjoyed school and she adjusted really well to…read moremy surprise. I didn't get photos daily, but I really did like what I was seeing when she did attend Stratford. The teachers communicated with me whenever possible.

We've only had our son at the school for about 9 months, but we love it! He has a great time and…read moresometimes it's hard to get him to leave. When we drop him off, he gives his teachers big hugs. All of them are so sweet too. I'm also impressed with the organized calendar we get every month. He engages in fun activities related to the holidays, palersize, Friday bicycle day, and more. He even says his prayers before lunch, which we've incorporated at dinner time at home. Logistically, I'm so thankful for the hours offered. We don't always have him there all day , but we can if needed. Additionally, I appreciate the respect they have for his clothes. Despite all the art and outside play, he always comes back clean and never has missing clothes (quite the opposite of his original daycare). They use brightwheel to track everything so we know about his every snack, potty, and nap. It's helpful as we potty train him too. Lastly, the pricing is fair. We are so happy we found this school where he is learning and is safe!

My daughter attended TNCP at ages 3-4. She had a great time there under teacher Lisa, then teacher…read moreCathy's care. The school has awesome hours and a big playground for kids of mixed ages to play together. They also have fun activities like Apple picking, music time, librarian visits, and even an insect guy (my daughter held some type of centipede and was very proud, haha!) Communication with school was easy with the app and overall, we felt our daughter was cared for and safe. They also have a Christmas dinner event for all the families which brings everyone together. One small complaint is that my daughter got sick a lot but she sure did build up her immune system in retrospect!

I can't say much about the school yet since we are waiting to see if my son will be accepted. This…read morereview is based on the school tour and interaction with everyone on site. My experience was great. The tour lasted about an hour and Principal Torres gave a group of 6 parents the tour. We were able to shadow each classroom and speak to the teachers. He answered all our questions with confidence and ensured us he is focused on making positive changes. Every staff member greeted us with a a smile and positive energy. What I love so far is how the staff openly told us their child(ren) were students here and even though they graduated, they are still working here. Everyone told us how much they love this school. Academically, you can see how much the kids learn. They cover every subject required for high school and colleges. Ms. Soulette's syllabus is thorough and includes expectations from students and parents. I'm so impressed with how behaved the kindergarteners were. The first graders are extremely advanced. When asked what they're doing or learning, multiple students raised their hand. When the second and third grade teacher quizzed the students, again, multiple hands were raised. They also have a buddy system for younger students! The playground structure is small but new. They have a basketball court and gym on site. Pick up and drop off was my number one concern but Principal Torres reassured us there isn't much morning traffic with their process.

Not a great experience for our family. The school's attitude is always dismissive/non-apologetic,…read more"there are too many kids to take care of the details" kind of thing. We consistently hear it from the front office and the teachers. There are rather low standards in academics, with the average that falls below national standard at least in the elementary school. The kindergarten is a complete disaster with 25+ kids; most of the staff that is directly working with kids doesn't even have educational background, yet the school continues to employ them and come up with excuses for poor outcomes.

Nice little school here in San Bruno. A very clean and well kept older school that reminds me of a…read moredifferent era. Teachers are highly visible and watchful of students in the morning before school starts. There is always a fair amount of parents waiting with their kids in the morning that amplifies a safe feeling overall. The principal is a very hands on kind of administrator that seems to know every student in the school. The teachers here are wonderful especially Ms. Pulido! Love this school.

Best elementary school in the entire San Mateo district! Great facility, with well educated and…read morecaring teachers and staff. Highly recommended sending your child here if your looking for a nurturing and advanced public school.

We have been an Ocean Shore Family since 2018 and all 3 of my sons are enrolled there. I love that…read morethe kids all know one another's friendship groups and teachers. My two oldest sons are in middle school and are thriving. The culture is that kids want to make good grades and strive for success by team teacher and group projects. OSS' has an experiential learning model where students engage with the real world and the community through field trips like walking to the post office and fire department or visiting the SF botanic gardens or Bay Area museums. "Experiential learning helps students apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world situations, fostering skills that are useful in their future careers and in their lives. Students learn that they can make a difference as a citizen and a part of a community." I love our school. Our teachers are fantastic - some of the most gifted educators in the field. And our principal Tony is a gem; he is the perfect leader for us! I'm grateful we could be a part of this fantastic community.

My three kids have had a wonderful experience at Ocean Shore School. And so have I as a parent. Why…read moredoes my experience matter? Because Ocean Shore is a unique project-based learning school that invites parents to participate and learn alongside their kids. That's one of the things that appealed most to me when we were selecting which school to send my eldest to. I still remember sitting on the edge, praying so hard that we would win the lottery and get a coveted spot at this school. We have had a wonderful experience with most of our teachers. They are so creative and dedicated. The teachers make this school very special, and the community makes it exceptional. I love the way teachers embrace parent involvement not just as fundraisers but in the classroom, collaborating with them. About once a month, the whole class goes out into the world and learns outside the classroom. In kindergarten, we took the kids to the farmer's market, to the zoo, and to wade in tidepools at the beach. These field trips grow with the kids. My favorite overnight field trip is to Fort Ross, an old Russian Fur Trading Fort. It's a living history program that involves several months of prep where parents and students work together to make costumes, prepare food we will cook on oven fires, and items we will sell at the store. The kids take on roles of people who lived in the fort and learn to dance the troika. It's the kind of experience that can only be pulled off by a community of families working together. Two of my oldest kids are now off to college. Ocean Shore prepared them well for high school and they are now thriving in college. We often saw, Ocean Shore is a family of families. The community is incredibly open, inclusive, and supportive. Friendships made at Ocean Shore last a life time.