I love OLL. I'm a parent of a first grader, and I truly couldn't be happier with our experience…read more From the start, there has been a strong sense of community that makes the school feel welcoming and supportive, not just on campus but beyond it as well. We absolutely love our first grade teacher, Mrs. Oswald. She brings so much warmth to the classroom and has a wonderful way of keeping the kids engaged and guided without it ever feeling harsh or rigid. Over the past two years, we've had a few situations come up with my son, both health-related and in the classroom, and I've always felt that she was fully in it with us. As a parent, I've felt genuinely supported, not just as an advocate for my child, but as a partner in his growth. That kind of care is rare. I've also been impressed by how the school handles concerns. Whenever something has come up, the school has followed through thoughtfully and addressed it quickly. The classroom community has been incredible, and the relationships extend well beyond the school day. The parents have truly become friends, and we regularly connect outside of school, which has been such a gift for our family. If you're looking for a school where your child is truly seen and where community extends both inside and outside the classroom, OLL is a special place.

If you're looking at schools in Novato, put Our Lady of Loretto on your list. The thing that won us…read moreover is how much it's truly about the kids. It's a small school, classes around 14 --15 kids and that means every single child is actually known here. My kids don't get lost in the shuffle; their teachers know them, notice when they need a nudge, and celebrate the little wins. Walking in, it just feels warm. I have made wonderful parent friends too. Can't ask for much more than that. Highly recommend taking a tour.

lowk mid school frfr teachers cool sometimes but lowk only a few fire ones. Mr. B is lowk skibidi,…read morefun events and education tho.

Students confirmed with me privately that some teachers here are extremely unprofessional. A…read moredifferent teacher than the ones I mentioned in my previous Yelp review called a student a sexist, sexual slang term in front of other teachers and students and accused the student of wearing a certain kind of inner garment, which the student was not wearing. This student's outfit conformed to the dress code. None of the teachers confronted this teacher in front of students. I pasted the same Yelp reviews I wrote here to GreatSchools.org. But they mysteriously don't appear there.

I would not recommend this school to my worst enemy. The staff and administration seem FAR more…read moreconcerned with potential liability than the overall well-being of the students. And quite frankly, many seem under-qualified for the positions they hold. This school is incredibly understaffed and underfunded - and it shows. To start - my first grader was allowed to walk away with a stranger on the FIRST day of school because his teacher "assumed" the adult he left with was a parent. When I spoke to the principal the next day, she asked me if my six-year-old "knew where he was supposed to go" and stated she did not have a full understanding of the transition process because she was new. She then attempted to place blame on the Boys & Girls Club and my child. When another student's family member mentioned to the teacher how chaotic the first grade classrooms were due to a lack of staffing/support, parents were swiftly sent a notice that they would not be allowing family volunteers back into the classroom until the "behaviors" were under control. Seems counterproductive. When my son's behavior was in question and I had asked to observe in the classroom, I was quickly limited to 45 minutes and had to be accompanied by an administrator. I was told this was standard policy. My son showed no behaviors during my observation time. When I mentioned this, his teacher stated she "didn't think he would show behaviors while I was in the classroom". I brought this up during a meeting with the superintendent, he seemed to question the limitations placed by the school and stated they should be welcoming me to observe if there is such concern. Mind you, he had previously been principal at McKinley Elementary. When my son was sick and asked to call me during school hours, he was told he could not contact me because he did not have a fever. When I questioned this with the teacher/administrators, I was told that the school typically does not let students contact their family members for illness related matters unless a fever is present. A family member of another student had witnessed an adult in the cafeteria yelling at my son for kicking a milk carton and was so bothered by it that she felt the need to intervene by telling the staff member that she was being inappropriate. Though my son's teacher was made aware, she was not the one who informed me about what had happened. I was notified by the family member who was witness to the incident days later. I was also told by my child's teacher that administration had prevented her from speaking to me about certain matters regarding my child and my concerns. We only saw results/change when we went above school administration by notifying the district office and superintendent about our experience. The current principal's exit was announced less than a year into her new position and it's clear to see why. These are just a handful of examples. I have spoken with many families who have shared similar experiences. In my opinion - there are MUCH better elementary school options within the PCS district and within our community. I encourage any family considering McKinley Elementary for their young ones to do their research beforehand, tour other schools, and talk to family/friends who are familiar with McKinley Elementary. We felt comfortable having our child attend McKinley due to their "stellar" reputation and it was a huge mistake. Don't let the awards plastered all over the school fool you. I hope this review helps to inform other families.

If you value your child's emotional wellbeing and overall development this is not the school. The…read morecurrent principal gaslights parents instead of taking accountability for the rampant bullying and lack of structure and fulfillment for the children. Teachers encouraging parents not to speak to other parents about each other's children and experience at the school is verbally discouraged by educators. The school is also blocking transfers to other districts. There is no way this school has 5 stars. Overall traumatic. Ask the parents of students. Not the administrators.

Came here for a water polo game. It is a nice pool and nice facilities. The pool is a bit of a…read morehike until you know the secret driving path to the back of the school. What did I learn today? We lost.

I had a great time at NHS. The music program was stellar. The academics? Well, I got good…read moregrades... but I can't say I was prepared for college. Let's put it this way: I got all A's at NHS... but I went to college, worked 10x harder, and earned B's and C's during the first year. I wasn't prepared. Teachers were just OK. I graduated 10 years ago, and I can't really remember any teachers that stood out and made a huge impact on my life. I met some great friends, though... and created some great memories. Go Hornets!

I love this school!! Our family has been a part of this school community for the last 5 years and…read moreit never ceases to amaze me. The teachers are top-notch and so dedicated to the students, the small class sizes really give each child the attention they need to excel. The families are warm and genuine and it's an all around great place for my kids to grow and learn.

All 3 and of my girls have come thru the school. Great loving teachers. Great personal attention…read moreto each student and their needs. Fun learning environment. Thank you St Raphael.

As a student who is respected by the staff and has great grades, I think my review would be fair…read morecoming from a student. Coleman is a not good. Student 2 speaking, first I would like to say that this place has a lower hygiene and basic cleanliness. If I had to come here on a daily basis (which I did) I would go insane (which I did). Just go to glenwood or MCDS.

The fantastic teachers at Coleman manage to help all students grow while maintaining a friendly and…read moreenjoyable atmosphere.

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.

Our daughter has attended middle school at MTS. It's a warm and inclusive environment with a great…read moreteacher-student ratio. The teachers and team are outstanding. Their science program is especially strong, and we love that she embraces STEM subjects at MTS. She also loves the enrichment, clubs and performing arts. Our daughter is excited about learning and loves her teachers. The long-term impact is huge as she will graduate from 8th grade soon, and will take with her a lifelong thirst and thrill for learning.

I love Mount Tamalpais school. Me and my friend once visited on a weekend and the campus was…read morebeautiful. I know a couple people who went there and they said they had a wonderful experience.