Watching my daughter grow and thrive at St. Joseph School in Pinole has been an incredible joy for…read moreour family. Every year, I see her becoming a more confident, responsible, and motivated student. She continues to improve academically while also developing strong values, kindness, and compassion toward others. As a parent, I am proud to see her excited about learning and eager to participate in school life every day. One of the things I appreciate most about St. Joseph is the strong sense of community and faith-based education the school provides. The teachers and staff create an environment where students are encouraged not only to succeed academically, but also to grow spiritually and emotionally. The emphasis on service, respect, and caring for others truly stands out and helps shape students into thoughtful young people. I also appreciate how the school welcomes diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where students and families from different backgrounds feel respected, supported, and valued. My daughter has made many wonderful friendships through school and enjoys participating in a variety of activities and events throughout the year. From special traditions like Breakfast with Santa to her Spring Concert performances and exciting field trips, these experiences have created lasting memories and helped her become more engaged and social. It is heartwarming to see her surrounded by such a supportive community of classmates, teachers, and families. I am very grateful for the positive impact St. Joseph has had on my daughter's growth and development. Seeing her happy, involved, and continually striving to become a better student each day gives me great confidence in the education and values the school provides.

We had a horrible experience as a family for my child's first year of school. My child was enrolled…read morein the TK classroom where there was not much diversity. They only have one AA teacher for years and we received racism and discrimination from Ms. Berry on multiple occasions. I decided to withdraw my child from the school becauae I was no longer going to fund our own racism. Especially from a teacher, we were very disappointed and disgusted by our experience. Hoping other children never experience this as their first time in school Also, I forgot to mention that the teacher left my child in the bathroom by herself while she took the rest of the class back to the classroom on the 3rd day of class. This was another big NO NO. They usually wait for all the kids to walk together but conveniently left the only African American child by themselves at 4 years old at a new school on the 3rd day. I would never recommend this school based off of our personal experiences.

Trunk or treat was a great success ! A huge thank you to Mr Gomez ! The ESCS staff and families !read more

First off I would like the thank the Pastor and staff of this school. They truly care about the…read morekids and instill the word of God and high family morals into them. This is an excellent christian school which our kids need and their education is amazing. Its a safe, loving and God fearing environment who put God, the kids and education as a top priority. To those who read Laurie M. review she is a complusive liar with major anger issues. She reviewed them negatively because the school wouldnt force me to leave a parking spot so she can have it. Which sounds crazy but it is the truth. She lied about the pastor and the staff whom she only met once to ask him to make me move and calls everyone ignorant when she doesnt get her way. Clearly she has serious anger issues and needs Jesus. Today she blocked me in forcing me to contact the school to talk to her. I am glad her son is in 8th grade graduating so I dont have to deal with her next year. If she would have asked me like a normal person to please move and explained why, I would have, instead she flipped me off and blocked me with her car. Again please do not let her post steer you in the wrong direction if you are looking for a Christian school to put your young kids in. I believe this is one of the best schools that the bay area has to offer. Thanks goodness for them.

In my experience of 20 years teaching, when the prep teacher comes, the regular classroom teacher…read moregoes away to create lesson plans. However, at Riverside, the teachers (instead of doing their job to create lesson plans, which is what they were supposed to be doing) choose to monitor the prep teacher and curriculum. What I've observed at Riverside is that the teachers lack classroom management skills, and instead, yell and intimidate. They are not teachers. They are bullies. They bully students and teach bullying as a role model. I actually saw Ms Hayworth say, "because you are bad, I will not teach." I heard a teacher say to the class, "You embarrass me." Ms Benda also ostracized a boy by making him sit apart from the rest of the class. This student told me "I want to kill myself." When it was reported, the teachers and principal said, 'he just wants attention." Ms Benda said, "I could choke you!" to a teacher who had told her class they would get out early before she had the chance to tell them. If you are a parent, beware of teachers Benda, Wong, and Hayworth. If your child has one of these for a teacher, you may want to sit in or help out to see how they function.

Love this school! Attended as a child and now have family members who go here the teachers are all…read morehelpful and kind !

East Bay Waldorf School is one of the most amazing thing that happened to our family :) …read more.. The transformation we've seen ever since our older daughter started to attend the school 6 years ago was amazing !! She became more social, out-going, loving nature and most important ... growing up to be a healthy positive and happy young adult. She love going to school every day! She love learning ! Now we've signed up our younger daughter to start Kindergarten this year, and we're all looking forward for her start - I'm sure it would be an amazing experience for her too... I'll recommend this school, teachers, and stuff to ANYONE i know !! 5 Star !!

Wildcat Canyon community school is an amazing and healthy environment for children and families…read morelooking for a like-minded community! Waldorf education is a world class education serving the children with a wide variety of subjects and languages, math and science all given through the arts. "Education from the inside out" the children are thought to freely think and with empathy and compassion for each other and the world. This is our fourth year at the school and our two children are loving it! Every year we fall deeper in love with the curriculum, teachers, and community members! Truly, a futuristic school that gives a Renaissance style of education with top-notch educators and holistic minded families. It would be in your best interest to take a tour of the school and then you will be able to see and feel the uniqueness for yourself! Don't be surprised if you see healthy children running and skipping and singing and climbing trees and gardening and playing games together just like schools should be producing healthy, open minded free thinking, individuals!

super fun school 100% recommend the people there are so sweet and the kids are always respectful…read moreand follow rules love this school and i hope to send my kids here in the future

the Principal is the worst..she breaks fire codes, and lock the bathrooms up, and doors, while…read moreteachers are still there.. and some after school teachers hire only thier family members...due to the fact that one of the family members is human resource director....check up on it !!!

It's a good school. It teaches u a lot and its well versed from automotive classes, engineering…read moreprograms, electrical classes, and culinary classes. It's a decent way to get into whatever career you decide to choose.

Still a great college option- in the neighborhood spacious. Here daily for the drop off and pick…read moreup- campus is pretty secure with their own campus police and security

My daughter Marina came here for summer camp. She was eating some lunch with her friends and…read moredrinking the milk for her lunch. TELL ME WHY IT WAS CHUNKY???! It was expired for 5 months!! Poor kids rip :( :( :( My daughter spilled the milk by accident and it was chunky and told a teacher and they didn't do anything about it!! Don't recommend coming here and bringing your lunch!

My child started Kindergarten here in 2019. We love the principle, Mrs. Sanchez. Mrs. Ames, the…read morecommunity engagement counselor, is awesome as well. Our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Ransom, is the bomb! Thank you for engaging my little one at the beginning of her educational journey!

Saint Mary's College High School came into being as part of St. Mary's College in Moraga, It was…read morefounded in 1863 by the Catholic Church, and put under the auspices of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1868. Saint Mary's is Albany's other High School, although the main entrance is on the other side of Codonices Creek in Berkeley. None of my kids went to school here, although I have been on their pretty, green, and 7 building campus several times. My most notable experience involved Leo, a now departed orange tabby cat that decided to run away from home, and take up residence at St. Mary's. In fact, when I found him, he was hanging out under a tree and holding court with a few students. After I took him back home, the school called to make sure that he was OK and to tell me that the kids really missed him! He was a great cat.

I graduated from Saint Mary's in 2006. Wow how time flies. With each passing year, I realize how…read moremagnificently special that school was. I danced, played softball, tennis, basketball and volleyball. I loved AP US History and struggled mightily with Calculus (followed in my older brother's footsteps). I also went surf camping in San Diego, and skiing and snowboarding in Tahoe while staying in a cabin my teacher made by hand. There was so much opportunity and goodness all around. Saint Mary's is diverse, loving and inclusive in all the best possible ways. I treasure my time there. The teachers especially stood out to me; they cared so much for all of us. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to spread my wings amongst that true forward-thinking, open-minded, open-hearted community. This school epitomizes the magic of the Bay Area to me. It is so real and so aware. How very lucky I am to have called it my school.