We would like to thank Ms. Filiz for being such a wonderful teacher to Kylan and all of the kids in…read moreher class. She is always so kind, caring, patient, and supportive. She makes sure every child is doing well and feels comfortable and happy at school. We are very grateful to have Ms. Filiz as Kylan's Pre-K teacher. As parents, it means so much to be able to trust someone with our child every day, and she truly gives us that comfort and confidence. Kylan loves going to school, and we can see how much love and effort she puts into teaching and taking care of the children. Taking care of so many little kids is not easy at all, but Ms. Filiz does an amazing job every single day. We really appreciate all of her hard work, dedication, and kindness. Thank you sooooo much, Ms. Filiz! -- Nickie (Kylan's mom)

My son did preschool here last year. We are grateful for his mandarin teacher. She always hugged my…read moreson whenever she saw him. His English teacher was also cool and did not fail to add value: She taught him 10+ English cool songs, which my son enjoyed humming. Overall, it was a successful preschool experience last year for my son. We would happily recommend stratford for preschool education.

My child attended summer camp at Stratford School's Milpitas Great Mall campus, and we had a…read morewonderful experience. The school offered a great selection of classes, which made it easy to choose a variety of programs based on my child's interests and learning needs. One of the highlights was the Academic Bridge Camp taught by Ms. Mandal. It was a fantastic class that helped the children review and prepare for first grade in a fun and engaging way. The lessons allowed them to continue learning during the summer without feeling overwhelmed. Ms. Mandal is very organized and methodical. She sent a weekly newsletter explaining what would be covered and also provided daily email updates about the academic activities completed in class. This made it very easy for us to stay informed about what was happening in the classroom. She is kind, encouraging, and appreciative of the children while also maintaining good structure in the classroom. My child says she is "only a little strict" and likes her very much! We are very grateful to Ms. Mandal and the Stratford team for making the summer both educational and enjoyable.

Pre-K Science teacher Ms. Swapna Patil…read more Ms. Swapna, science teacher for Pre-K, has a gift for turning abstract concepts into hands-on wonder. Teaching science to pre-K students requires a special kind of magic, and she has it. My child comes home every week buzzing with excitement about gravity, life cycles, the solar system, transportation, water life cycle, bursting to explain how the world works. My child is completely hooked on science thanks to their amazing experiments and enthusiastic teaching style. She makes every lesson an adventure, and the growth we've seen in our child's critical thinking skills is incredible. I am constantly amazed by the sophisticated concepts my child brings home, all learned through play and hands-on activities. Ms. Swapna haven't just taught our child science; she has fostered a deep, lifelong curiosity about the universe. We are so grateful!"

My kids have been at Merryhill Elementary for 5 years, and it has been great. We've watched our…read morekids grow up in this school. The teachers and staff have been great, and everyone is very approachable and happy to help. I believe attitude comes from the top, and Mrs. Quinn, the principal, has been so awesome and knows all the kids names, and not just the trouble makers.

Great place for your toddlers to transition to school! The teachers are amazing and they really…read morecare of their students. I highly recommend them to parents out there who are looking for a safe learning environment for the little ones.

Our family was part of Mattos since day one -- literally. When the school first opened it was a…read moresmall community of about 150 students, and we got to watch it grow into a full school through 6th grade. Every single grade was excellent. The facilities are state of the art, and you can tell everything was built with education and community building in mind. There's been real investment across the board: the buildings, the classroom furnishings, and just as importantly, the talent they've brought in across the teaching, maintenance, and administrative sides. Every student had access too all school classroom materials, to a classroom library and their own Chromebook. The academics speak for themselves. Mattos became a California Distinguished School in 2023, only a few years after opening its doors, and it earned a 10/10 GreatSchools rating within just a few years. The curriculum was solidly grade-appropriate and standards-aligned. Lessons stayed focused on core academics, and what our kids brought home each day was what we expected for their age -- no surprises. The workload was well balanced too -- homework at a reasonable level, with plenty of time left for kids to enjoy being kids. The parent community was a big part of what made this place work. The PTA was very active, organizing educational and fun events and bringing in donations to fund current and future activities. They won the National PTA School of Excellence award twice. Students, teachers, and parents really did form a united community, and the teachers and staff clearly cared a lot about their students' wellbeing. One more bonus: the city built a beautiful park right next door, and it's become the after-school and weekend gathering spot for families. An honest note. The school was fairly strict about following rules and limiting non-academic activities -- I suspect the PTA could have done even more with a longer leash -- though I understand the need to keep things orderly and safe. Our years at Mattos were a fantastic experience from start to finish, and I recommend the school to any family considering it.

My kids absolutely love Mabel Mattos. It is our fourth year attending Mattos, and I cannot say…read moreenough good things about their teachers, and staff. All truly care about the students! Would % recommend this school to anyone looking for an elementary school.

I give this school 2 stars why here I'll tell u why. 1. The lunch people forced me to literally…read moretake apple slices even though I didn't want apple slices. 2. I once dropped my eraser and I got in trouble for dropping an eraser like dude it's an eraser. 3. Last, but not least the lunch food their sucks it doesn't taste good so I suggest u to bring lunch boxes. That's why I give this school 2 stars.

If you love your kids, think twice before sending them to John Sinnott. I know the reviews look…read moregreat online, but our experience was really disappointing. The staff didn't seem to care, and the teachers were far from warm or welcoming. My child came home tired and in tears every single day during the first two weeks of TK. It was honestly heartbreaking. All the school seemed to care about was attendance--not how the kids were actually doing. We expected a supportive, caring environment, but it felt cold and stressful instead.

I been to this school for 5 years, but I moved to another school and in my life time in that school…read moreit wasn't the best school in my opinion. But it's still a nice school most of the students and staff there were really nice but till this day I really wonder what the school looks like now.

Named for a gas station owner, whose station still pumps gas at the corner of Main and Carlo, this…read moreis one of the oldest schools in Milpitas. Spangler was also the person who helped bring modern sewers and clean water to Milpitas in the 1940s. Serving mainly the children in Starlite Manor and Milpitas Manor developments, it sits on a ten acre site near Starlite Park, the first neighborhood park in Milpitas. It is a K-6 school. All the kids in our family went here. Recently a lot has changed here with photo-voltaic panels over the parking area and lunch area. More portable classrooms are on the campus to house the over 600 students. The academic program is average for Milpitas. Their API scores are improving each year. Alas, there is little money to support music, drama, art, etc. This was the last of the district's elementary schools to approve wearing uniforms, so the nearby community probably has more independent thinkers than other schools may have. Spangler feeds to Thomas Russell Middle School.

The school staff and teachers here are awesome. My son is in Kindergarten and absolutely loves his…read moreschool!

I had some very happy times at this school. As a child, I was so very proud of my 2nd grade…read moreteacher and her assistant. That was back when there were 1 teacher and 1 assistant for 20-30 students. The school was well kept and clean. This school really embraces its multi-ethnic student body. I remember learning about weather and types of clouds. The students were very nice and kind. But this was back in 1988.

Such a snobby school! I moved to Milpitas from San Jose, where nobody really cared how you dressed…read more Being just 10 minutes away from San Jose can still make you act different. I definitely have my pick of favorite teachers-- and they know who they are. I took my fair share of honors and AP classes. But the regular classes were the most fun. I visit every now and again. I've got some good memories of football games, school dances, and of course being on the swim team! I was most definitely all about swimming. Just thinking about all those 5AM swim session in January/February makes me miss the chlorine (yeah, I'm that obsessed with swimming. top 10 varsity baby!) I wish the sports director cared more about the swimming department. Our pools needed renovations. People scraped their feet and we weren't even allowed to dive in the water for our swim meets. We had to do in-water starts. For those of you who aren't familiar with swimming, having a great dive in the water could get you across half the pool! In-water starts SUCK. MHS is all about track and football. That's why they invest so much money into the track and astro turf. I just wished they showed the swimmers some love! Although the programs weren't the best, I still had a decent time here, great memories with friends I am still close to, and enough chlorine in my system to last me a lifetime.

The school been messy on campus there been trash everywhere. The teachers are like rude, and I hope…read morethey do better.

Great school !!! Love Ms. Ballenger and now Ms Spennigal…read more The students , parents , curriculum and teachers are very good. Wish there was more parking area though. Its a mad rush during pick up and drop off time.

My child attended Pearl Zanker. Unfortunately, Ms. Ruch wasn't a very warm, caring teacher when we…read morewere going through a family tragedy. In my opinion, I found her personality to be cold and she was unsympathetic to my child. I do hope her attitude has changed for the better. If not, maybe more years of teaching experience or motherhood can help her be a kinder, more understanding person.

I was a student here back in 1995, when I had just immigrated from Taiwan to America and did not…read morespeak any English. I remember I had a very kind teacher who made me feel safe and welcome. We were encouraged to take care of plants and I remember mine was in a little bunny pot. My mom tells me she loved my teacher too. For birthdays, we wore a giant paper yellow hat. One day if I can find that photo, I'll attach it to this post. Every time I drive along 680 and see that Day Star sign, I'm so glad the school is still there. From the recent reviews, it seems the school is still thriving. Just wanted parents to know that this school has a solid foundation as an incredible school from its beginnings. Thank you for everything, Day Star!

We've had a wonderful experience at Day Star Montessori. Our child has been here for over a year,…read moreand we honestly haven't had any negative experiences. The teachers are patient, caring, and genuinely invested in the children's growth. Whenever we had concerns, they were always willing to listen, work with us, and support our child in becoming more confident and comfortable in social settings. Another thing we really appreciate is the schedule. The school has relatively few closure days compared to many other programs, which is very helpful for working parents. If you need extended care until 6:00 PM, there are also many enrichment activities available, giving children plenty of opportunities to explore new interests. We're grateful for the care and support our child has received here and would highly recommend Day Star Montessori to other families.