15 years ago, I started my first day here at St. Patrick's. I was one of three children of a single…read moreworking mother who didn't have the funds to send us to a great school but also didn't want us to have a shoddy education through the San Jose public school experience. This school was pretty much perfect for her - you could work off the tuition as a parent by working hours with the school and my siblings and I were able to have a relatively low teacher-student ratio which is pretty much impossible in public schools. The best thing about this school, for parents, is that they become a part of the school experience for the kids. My experience here was definitely unique. My fondest memory of this school was actually before I started school at St. Patrick's. I was just dropping in for a day in first grade to see if I would want to switch to this school the next academic year and that was one of the best experiences of my life. I made so many friends that day and when I left to go home, I remember those other first graders that one day just telling me, "I can't wait to see you next year!" Needless to say, I went home to tell my mom, "I want to go to St. Patrick's!" Maybe my nostalgia is fogging my memory a bit, but I had a pretty fun experience with this school. I won't lie and say I had the best or the worst teachers. I didn't have a perfect education, but who does? If you're a parent in a situation like my mom was 15 years ago, I can tell you that this is one of the best options out there.

I'm writing this review because of extended care. I put a 1 star because the people who run…read moreextended care are very rude to the middle schooler especially the first grade teacher. I'm saying this because I can't even kick a soccer ball inside and I can't even go outside the play area because of the first grade teacher. This is very bad for the middle schooler because of the lack of freedom they get. Ms. Lucy is one of the nicest people at daycare but when the first grade teacher come the whole mood turns upside down. Please tell the first grade teacher to give the middle schooler enough freedom like the little kids. Thank you.

Our experience with Merryhill, has been Outstanding. After a year of kindergarten, at a different…read morehighly marketed private school, where my daughter was told she cannot keep up with the curriculum, she hated school and would often cry before being dropped off in the morning. The summer following Kindergarten, she was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. On the recommendation from a coworker, we toured the Merryhill school. From the outset, we were impressed. The curriculum was on par with the other school, and the diversity of the experience was clearly wide ranging. Once the school year started it became even more clear that the principal was highly engaged with all the students, and that between her and the teachers, they would bend over backwards to assure that the accommodations necessary for my daughter were in place. Unlike my daughter's former school, we were able to work with her teachers to assure that through her school work and tests, she could demonstrate what she had learned, instead of putting her into a cookie-cutter educational system that tests in only one way and does not accommodate for her needs. As she has entered the third grade, we could not be more thrilled with the Merryhill experience and the staff at the school. My daughter has gone from hating school to not being able to get enough. Her grades continue to maintain at the highest level and she scored above her grade level in standardized testing. Her confidence in both her academics and her social interactions continues to grow. I sincerely believe this is in big part due to the efforts of the Merryhill staff. While every school and every environment is not for every student, parents should be doing their due diligence in assessing the most appropriate direction for their child. We are incredibly fortunate to have found Merryhill at a time during which we had numerous questions. A great big thank you to Merryhill Elementary School.

I went to this school from kindergarten through fifth grade and here are my thoughts. it's been…read moreyears since i've graduated but there's this thing that has been bugging me. when i went in to third grade, there was this thing during lunch called "silent time". we would have 15 minutes to talk to our friends while eating, then the last 15 minutes it NEEDED to be dead silent. we can't make eye contact or laugh with our friends if we wanted a full recess time. i get it the school wants children to focus on eating, but even if you're finished eating you can't even play rock paper scissors with your friends if you don't want to get in trouble. smile, not a full recess. what am i supposed to do when im finished eating, slump with my head down like a depressed child?? why couldn't i just be homeschooled if i didn't want to talk with my friends ?? Sure the education was pretty good until it came to the point where most of the good teachers left. i hope the new principal turns this school around.

Never had an issue with any teacher but MS.BLANK thanks to her now I will be searching for a new…read moreschool, she just gave a angry look to my mom for bring her to school "almost late everyday" not true! Around 8:25/27 she's gone and no is in line but considers "LATE" like how tf is it my fault when you already took the kids in? I thought be in line by 8:30 then walk to the class ?? We are all humans we are not perfect come on...

Mr Fienes is such a dedicated principal. The school is so lucky to have him. Most teachers are…read moregood. Music education for the 4/5 graders is such a gift. It's a small quiet campus with nice mountain views, although the facility, including the cafeteria, are not the most modern, but this is overall a rare gem of a school on the east side. Will always have fond memories of this school for a great elementary education for the kids.

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.

We have two kids that currently attend MCS and we have been really happy. The teachers have been…read moregreat. Our kids have learned so much with the core subjects. In addition, the school also offers extracurricular activities such as band, clay art, debate, and others which they totally love. The entire staff is always helpful and caring, and there is a family feeling here. If you are looking for a great school with great teachers and staff, I would recommend checking out MCS. We had checked out a few schools before landing on MCS, and we were glad that we made the right decision.

My son goes to this school since Kindergarten. He is now in 5th grade. Let me tell you why I am…read morepleased with this school. 1) The teachers are very hard-working. They respond to Emails even after 8pm. 2) The teachers are very encouraging to the students. My son asked the teacher a question. The teacher will say, wow you are so detailed. They didn't just reply to the question but gave encouraging words 3) Happy Students. I have interviewed many parents before sending my son here and they all said their kids are very happy attending this school. 4) Polite students. I once took a cake to my son's school and shared the cake with his classmates. When I left, 3 or 4 students came to me and said thank you. 5) Strict discipline. My son was kicked out of school for 1 day because another kid misled him. He had to write an apology letter per the teacher's request. I am pleased with this because I want a school to be strict on discipline. If you are being late or bully other kids or misbehave, and no consequence is given, this is not good for the child. So I am glad my son learned the lesson early. 6) Extremely generous. They give generous financial aid, and I am very thankful 7) A lot of after-school enrichment program choices.

We've been part of the Merryhill School community for about two years, and our experience has been…read morea great one overall. My child is currently in the Intermediate program, and I've noticed a lot of growth from clearer speech and broader knowledge to more confidence in making friends and trying different activities. The classrooms are always clean and thoughtfully designed for little ones, which makes the environment welcoming and safe. While daily updates from teachers were more detailed in earlier programs, in Intermediate we still receive a nice rundown at pickup, which helps us stay connected with how the day went. The teachers here are truly the highlight. They are approachable, caring, and empathetic. My child often talks about Miss Ashley and Miss Rajani, and I can see the effort they put in every day. It's reassuring as a parent to feel that the children are in kind and capable hands. Most importantly, my child enjoys going to school and looks forward to meeting friends and teachers, which speaks volumes about the nurturing environment.

My two children were bit 5 times out of 16 school days, in one month…read more I asked for a plan of action and Principal Heather Bilbro said no, and I just need to "trust" them. She told me a child needs to bite five consecutive days to be even considered for suspension. Come to find out that the aggressor was affiliated with the school and there were other undocumented aggressive behaviors. The principal straight up lied and had inept responses to my concerns. They now have a Type B citation, "a violation that, if not corrected, may an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of clients" from the Department of Social Services. As a former childcare provider myself--at another Nobel Learning Communities school no less--it was extremely disappointing to see the incompetent leadership fail the amazing teachers and rupture family relationship on the ground. Oh and good luck at the next open house, because we waited since the night before at the advice of the principal and somehow they managed to be as disorganized as possible when they arrived in the morning and forced people to take a photo alongside those who got waitlisted?? Like what?? The sudden surge of 5 star reviews from burner accounts is also telling of their priorities.

I only went here for kindergarten and 1st grade in 2019 but WOW was it awesome. I'm not saying this…read morebecause life was easy back then but the festivals and ceremonies were so on point! loved the playground and would HIGHLY recommend going here. I don't know if they still work here but ms. ofelia and ms janet were so sweet. 5 stars indeed

As of a former student here, I would suggest more things for the drama program and would love to be…read morea helper for the drama program. I personally liked the drama program but I was sad when Mrs. Rene(Forgot how to spell her name) dropped from the drama program because I am not sure why. But hey, Mrs. Melissa is still good. Just a little strict... But anyways, I just wish that my 4th grade teacher Mrs. Thomasson hadn't left the school. Welp, I guess that's it.

My favorite of all my school years.The best food,the best teachers,the best times…read more The food was way above average than that of elementary.And there were no half hour waits in line like at MHS.The sausage biscuits at recess were hella good as were the sandwiches they served at lunch. The teachers here,for the most part werent your typical cardboard cutout,boring teachers.I actually enjoyed going to school when I went here.Alot more than I can say for my high school years.

I moved to Milpitas when I was 9 years old and went to Curtner. I later moved on to Thomas Russell…read moreMiddle School where I was Vice President of the 8th grade. The school is here is okay. I enjoyed most of my teachers, it was a safe environment, and I learned a lot. Something I didn't appreciate was if I got sick and I wanted to sleep in the nurse's office, my teachers would mark me as absent, and it wouldn't get excused when clearly I was just sick! So when my report card came home my mom was totally furious and thought I was skipping. Until after summer ended and she finally believed me -_- TRMS needs to work on that one. Anyway, I liked being active in school so it was pretty fun being in ASB and making new friends. The dances were always fun and safe. I remember back in the day when we used to sell glowsticks at dances, candy grams, etc. Haha, good times! Any school that's safe with a decent list of caring teachers is OK in my book.