my daugher graduated from san domenico in 2017 with honors and, as a result, was very well…read morepositioned to select the college of her choice. her san domenico experience was tremendous, and a part of her life that i'm sure she will never forget, especially considering the very close friends she made in the four years she attended. the ethnic diversity sd offered and championed never ceased to amaze me, a diversity that also encompassed international students from every corner of the world. i was equally impressed with sd's willingness to make their tremendous academic program accessible to lower income families, which further enriched the sd experience. having said that, my daughter enrolled at sd when it was an all-girls high school, and her class remained all-girls throughout her time there, as the classes below her began to accept boys due to sd's (controversial) decision to move away from an all-girls high school format. parenthetically, i can't say enough about what i consider to be the enormous personal and academic benefits an all-girls high school can offer. my daughter also attended sd when it was considered a "catholic school", however it could hardly be compared to the "catholic school" sd once was decades ago, which i considered to be a positive. altho we are a catholic family, we had no desire for our daughter to attended a rigidly denominational high school, instead our priorities were focused on the education and academic support she would receive, which sd delivered in spades. now that sd is no longer an all-girls school, i'm sure it's quite a different experience. however i am close friends with two families who have high school age boys enrolled at sd, and they have been very happy with the experience.

We transferred here after two years in a local public school and cannot be happier. The campus is…read moreextraordinary and filled with beauty all around, from the redwoods to the babbling stream. Education with purpose is not only their motto but one they truly live up to. The community and staff are down to earth and kind and inclusive and educated and driven and all around wonderful. They truly shape the minds and the character of the students to be sharp, creative, and conscientious members of society.

Our son is currently in kindergarten at Marin Waldorf School, where there are two teachers for…read moresixteen students. He can be shy, but he quickly formed strong bonds with his teachers and made friends faster than we expected. Within the first week, we noticed a real shift. He became more confident, independent, and better regulated at home. It truly felt like he had been longing for something he finally found. The school's emphasis on rhythm, storytelling, singing, nature, practical work, and the seasons suits him beautifully. He especially loves starting each morning with a short run near the ancient oak tree before circle time. The time spent outdoors has been incredibly grounding for him. The campus spans ten acres, with plenty of space for the younger children to explore and a separate area for the grade school students. The parent community has also been a wonderful surprise. Families are welcomed with coffee and tea at drop-off, which creates space to connect with other parents and the staff. There are also parent groups, music evenings, lectures, and seasonal festivals throughout the year. Most importantly, our child is genuinely excited to go to school each morning. As busy working parents, we feel very grateful to have found this school. We would wholeheartedly recommend Marin Waldorf School to families looking for a warm, nurturing, and thoughtfully run early childhood program.

This is an amazing school! Very respectful of childhood, development, and allowing students to be…read morethemselves. Emphasis on creativity and healthy relationships amongst the students, teachers and families. A great community that is supportive and striving.

My kids have been here for several years now...the staff and community are lovely. The teachers…read moreknow all the kids, and the Principal not only knows all the kids names, but she knows a good number of the parent's names too. I remember volunteering in the garden after school and she came out to help. Then she thanked me for all my volunteering even though I work full time. She remembered that from a prior conversation, I didn't even recall. The school has a buddy program so kids are partnered-a younger student with an older one. My kids love it at HV. The school also had some renovations done last year so the new playground and buildings were a big improvement. The school also has a terrific art and music program, and the PTO there is very active and has a lot of fun events for the kids and families.

I was a student at brandeis from 2021-2025 and have recently graduated so I feel like I'm qualified…read moreto review my experience. Many teachers were horrible at their job and instead of teaching would give speeches on 'growth mindset' and refuse to help while others would target specific students to get mad at and punish everyone for one kid's wrongdoings. A teacher once came to school high as hell and tried to make an explosive rocket and somehow that wasnt what fired him. School lunch is horrible and i got food poisoning numerous times. JS class Made me feel like being Jewish was nothing more than political debates and annoying packet readings. Children of staff members would get special treatment CONSTANTLY. Student body was nice but kinda cliquey. The field trips and art programs were all great tho! Also very good english and language classes. overall a 3.2/5

Let me start and say that I am grateful for the education that my kids got in Brandeis Marin…read more But all the "community " or "family " or any other big words they talking about went out the door in the minute we asked to leave the school. Don't let them fool you, this is a business and now it's clear that they all about the money. Sad and very disappointed.

I have two daughters at Sun Valley School at the moment. One in first and one in second grade. My…read morewife is quiet involved at the school as well working in the class rooms when she has time. We (my wife, my kids and myself) absolutely love this school, the teachers and the Principal, Julie Harris. What an amazing place this is. I wish I had something even close to it when I was a kid (and maybe I had turned out right...?).

Well... my review may be a little skewed. I'm 24 years old and I went to Sun Valley Elementary…read moreSchool. Maybe its a little late to review it? I think there's a sweatshirt (or a mug?) you can buy in cheesy shops that says something like "everything that I know, I learned it in kindergarten". Well, at Sun Valley, its true. Everything I know, I learned at Sun Valley. I have some really great memories here. I drove by the other day, and they have a lot of new buildings and a bigger parking lot. But let me tell you that twenty years ago, this was a great place to get an education, and a safe place to be. And from what I hear, it's still that good.

This school does not support students that need assistance. It has everything to do with the new…read moreprincipal. Since he came on board it's been downhill. I feel for the kids. Parents and students have complained about him at other schools he's been at too. Yet, he's still there. It's really unfortunate. Many have had to move schools (including teachers) because of him.

I attended the Ross Valley Charter (RVC) and it's meetings. The school itself is located in a…read moremiddle school with older kids. The Charter told me that it would work with the district to make accommodations but instead sued the school district to take space. This alone has caused me to rethink what is important for me. it's important that the school serve the community which makes a community with it's current neighbors thrive. I also don't like that the Charter told me that it was financially viable and it turns out that they are Recruiting from out of district to make ends meet. I found additional information on Facebook by joining "Only In Fairfax" community page. Or by searching a petition on the Ross Valley Charter on moveon.org I don't like that I've been lied to by the Charter Leadership and I do not recommend this school because this leadership is not honest. I will be Surprised if they're still in business in the near future.

My daughter just started there but so far it's been a really positive experience. Everyone has…read morebeen very welcoming. We had concern transferring to public school as she has been in private school (Marin Waldorf) for the past 3 years but starting day 1 those concerns have been eased. Appreciate the school and the teachers!

Wow! This is a review for the school after hours, as a park. It's ah-maze-ing! We played kick the…read moreball against the wall (is there a name for that game?). We played guess the state with the humongous map of the U.S. on the ground. We played on the play structure. And I think the kids played with some kind of cow? Or goat? Or moose? Something cool back there. What a nice park. I have no idea about the school now, but my friends that went there 20 years ago seem to be doing ok now. :)

I went there in the 1980's and have nothing but pretty found memories of the place. i t looks…read morepretty much the same. I enjoyed my time there and it looks like the kids still do.

What can I say about this amazing place! Every year kids are getting into UCLA, UCB, Cal Poly SLO,…read moreUC Davis, USC etc. I am not talking about a few kids, I am talking about a huge amount. My own kid got int Cal :)From the exceptional Counselors (Laura T) , to the award winning teachers, this place is awesome! I am so grateful for the education my kids received from this High School. If you are lucky enough to get accepted into the STEM program, you will have Mr. Williams, who is absolutely wonderful. My son decided to study physics due to this amazing teacher. I love, Love, everything about this school. My kids were involved in Volleyball, football, baseball, Lacrosse, and wrestling. All I can say is the coaches and experience was great. The community of Novato is so involved in school activities. This is a place where the teachers actually care about the kids. Novato itself is a gem with tons of hiking trails and great weather. People really care about each other in this town, and I hope it never changes.

Great location for summer stock plays and to catch local high school football games!…read more This is your typical outside "shopping center" type high school. They recently installed solar panels for electric which is awesome! The stadium is great and it doubles as the running track. I'm not sure if you can run on it if you're just a local resident or not. The auditorium is awesome! They have 3 plays there per year all in the summertime. I've seen Gypsy, Into The Woods, and several other awesome plays and musicals. Anyone can try out! It's not just for school kids. The talent is amazing! I urge everyone to head to one of these plays during the summer. It's great fun and awesome to support local thespians! The price is right too! Head on over! You won't regret it!!