President Clinton at Jacobs School today!!read more

Do not recommend this school. They do too much regarding "safety" and I am really glad we left this…read moreschool. They called the police to the house just to tell us "the principal wants to talk to you" and the school called the hotline on us because we wouldn't go down to the school to meet the principal. DONT GO TO THIS SCHOOL IT IS VERY TRASHY

If I could give them no stars, I would. While in the line to pick up our child almost a year ago, a…read moreteacher banged on our car to get our attention. She used her fist and caused almost $500 in damages to our brand new vehicle. We immediately reported it to the school, filed a police report, and reported it to the school district. We have gotten a letter stating we would get reimbursement. We supplied the police report, video of the damages, a copy of the receipt, and eventually the ACTUAL original receipt and STILL have not gotten reimbursed almost a year later! This school has teachers who have no self control and both the school and the district don't enforce any standards on the teachers! Shame on Rio Vista and Palm Springs Unified School District!

Extremely great teachers and the quality education is awesome. Very well run private school and a…read moresafe environment for the children .

This school has taken a turn for the worst!! The last 6-7 years, not enough teachers and the…read moreteachers they have are so underpaid they can care less about teaching your child. They scream and belittle them all day which causes your child to lack self esteem, and be vocal. Parents are the last to know anything unless your one of Mr.Keno favorites then you will know what takes places. Most teachers are not credentialed, one of the home room teachers was a Medical Assistant with no teaching background. Classrooms are out dated there's no happinesses on any child or employees faces, the only person who smiles is Miss. Maravilla she's the janitor.

It was an inspiring tour. The students were so friendly and welcoming. The staff and the teachers…read morewere amazing. Very impressive students speeches. Loved the choir group. Such a warm campus . I would definitely recommend going on a tour of this school.

Beautiful school! Amazing! Teachers and staff are very professional , very nice people , the…read moreHeadmaster Don Delair & his wife inspired me with their love and dedication , the classrooms are amazing! They have , Infant Center & Preschool Kinder- 5th Elementary School 6th-8 Middle School ! The Campus is peaceful and secure! I love this school! The Best choice I ever made for my grandkids's education and for them to keep learning strong Christian foundation! I thanks God for guiding us here ! We are blessed!

This is a wonderful school for developing a child's interest in education and creative expression…read more My godson has increased his vocabulary consistently and has enjoyed the many creative projects and social interaction with both the students and teachers.

From the owner: We are an intimate setting Boutique Preschool with full and halftime programs available. We have…read moreboth multi-cultural and multi-ethnic curriculum. We offer developmentally appropriate teaching techniques by qualified staff.

I was there a week ago and I talk to an employee her name was Miss Cara she was so nice and helpful…read moreI was just asking prices for my grand baby who is 3 moving into town she made me feel like I can trust this facility it was clean and the people were friendly I can see the love she has for the kids Thank You to Miss Cara for her hard work and dedication to these children R Schoonover

First School is a wonderful preschool. Everyone working there is very nurturing and the individual…read moreas well as group activities cannot be beat. I especially appreciate Miss Cara as she has been most helpful, knowledgeable, and is so very patient with children. If you are looking for great preschool with an excellent program, staff, and teachers then I suggest you look no further than First School of Palm Springs.

Forever grateful for Creative Beginnings! Both of my children had the opportunity to go through…read morethis school! Ms. Manique is an extremely hands on owner and assures each child is handled with care! The teachers have been with her for years which allows them to all be on the same page as far as their teaching methods! And gratefully both my children left this school above grade average! Definitely a school you would want your children to attend!

At first when my daughter was 3 she started coming here for pre-school. it was fast paced and I…read morefelt there was a lot we were missing, not knowing who to ask what really we just went with the flow. she's in kindergarten now and she hasn't gotten hurt, never had lice, nothing bad has happened. She speaks lovingly about her teachers and doesn't want to go back to the previous school. I have had a few hiccups but the were resolved almost as soon as they appeared. I feel comfortable with her teachers and they love the kids. I just think we're lucky to have our daughter go to this Montessori school.

This school is full of fabulous teachers, a strong community, and has the most beautiful campus in…read morethe valley. It is a college prep school, but they don't just focus on academics (though they are incredibly strong there). They incorporate public speaking and social emotional learning at all grade levels, plus project based learning as the kids get older.

Moving to Palm Springs in 2020 as an LGBTQ family was both exciting and honestly terrifying as…read moreparents. Like every parent, we simply wanted our son to feel safe, supported, challenged academically, and excited about his future. Unfortunately, our early experiences within the public school system in this area were deeply disappointing. There was bullying, a lack of meaningful support, and moments where we truly felt our child was not being protected or seen in the ways he deserved. Finding Palm Valley School changed everything for our family. From the moment we arrived, we felt warmth, professionalism, inclusion, and genuine care not just from the faculty and administration, but from the other families and students as well. Palm Valley doesn't just educate children. They help them thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively. The teachers here are exceptional. The electives and extracurricular programs are incredibly impressive and genuinely future-focused. Whether your child is interested in the arts, leadership, academics, athletics, technology, or community involvement, there are opportunities everywhere. The school creates pathways that truly prepare students for universities, scholarships, and successful futures while still allowing kids to actually enjoy learning. One of the biggest differences we noticed was that learning here feels alive. Our son comes home excited about projects, field trips, discussions, and experiences almost daily. There's a practical, hands-on approach that has helped him grow in confidence and maturity in ways that honestly continue to amaze us. Since enrolling at Palm Valley, our son has absolutely thrived through grades 7, 8, and now 9, and we genuinely look forward to continuing his educational journey here all the way through graduation. No school is perfect, and like every school navigating today's world, Palm Valley has faced challenges. What impressed us most was how professionally and compassionately the board and faculty handled difficult moments. You can genuinely feel that they care deeply about these students and families. Their response during challenging times did not weaken the school community. If anything, it strengthened it. There is resilience, accountability, kindness, and heart here, and it is obvious the students are benefiting from being part of a community that chooses growth and compassion over division. As LGBTQ parents, we cannot overstate what this school has meant to our family. Feeling safe matters. Feeling represented matters. Feeling protected matters. And feeling welcomed without explanation or judgment matters more than people realize. If you are an LGBTQ family considering schools in this area, our advice is simple: do not waste time second-guessing this decision. Learn from our experience. If Palm Valley is a feasible option for your family, enroll your child. And truthfully, this recommendation is not only for LGBTQ families. It is for any family looking for a school that genuinely sees children, supports them, challenges them, protects them, and helps them become excited about who they are and who they are capable of becoming. Palm Valley has been life-changing for our family, and we will always be grateful for that.

First year in this district and at this school and it's been a mess. I'm not the biggest fan of…read morethis school or how they handle situations. My students have had a few Major situations that have accrued here. I am now concerned for my children. It makes me nervous sending them to school. That is a very unsettling feeling as a mother. I have two boys that attended this school. Both have had issues with different things but my biggest concern is BULLYING!!! I hope this doesn't continue. The district has already been contacted and I finally was able to talk personally with Principal Dr. Saunders. I think he understands my concerns with the school and I hope something gets done about it. I will say I respect him and what he stands for and also Michelle in the office is amazing. I want to thank them two for helping myself and my boys and trying to make them feel more confident and comfortable in this new place.

I just want to say my kids have been in several of the schools in the Palm Springs School District…read moreand even though they say zero tolerance for bullying, that is not the case at all.