So happy we found CACS. I'm very surprised to see some…read morenegative reviews. I have a neurodivergent mixed race child and he absolutely loves this school. It's structured to teach not only academia but how to be a kind and culturally aware human being. My son is autistic with ADHD and although very high functioning he still has challenges and I've never been to a school where they're so involved in supporting him. From the start I felt community, felt welcomed, like we belonged, etc. Although some of the non BIPOC parents can be a bit standoff ish and weird, not all are. Honestly reminds me of the old school SF feel before the tech boom (I'm from SF). Lots of diversity among staff and the students which was important for me to see when touring schools. My son has excelled academically since being here. He's reading so well. Loves school and feels safe. Can't wait to have my daughter start TK next year! I also chose this school because I liked the arts integration. My son can't sit still looking at homework all day. He needs stimulation, novelty and doing things with his hands. He loves music class! Dance class as well. All the art teachers are super talented. HIGHLY recommend this school

If I could give negative stars I would as a student who attended this school it was not pleasant at…read moreall whatsoever. The teachers never take responsibility for their mistakes even little ones.. they always put in grades very late and if you don't attend school for even a day your grades can drop From an A to a D. As far as the art classes the music teacher is unorganized the theatre teacher is alright I love the dance teacher Kyle and the visual arts teacher. It isn't a terrible school but there is things they can do to become better as a school other than that the school is okay but the students are out of line.

With 9 years of time at the school, I have noticed a decline in quality. As a student, I felt…read morereally connected and loved the school, but it has been going down, catering for parents over kids, and sometimes neglecting what is really needed. There were also many incidents where the school didn't take the proper actions and steps or punishments for inappropriate actions that happened at the school. (Multiple times) Overall though it is still a pretty good school, just not one I would necessarily pick again.

I transfered to SFDS after spending four years at another all boys, independent school in San…read moreFrancisco. The academics, particularly the technology curriculum, were top notch; I learned how to build websites as a 6th grader in the mid-90's! Compared to other private schools in the city, students at SFDS seemed much less pressured to succeed academically, but at the same time we all were accepted into excellent high schools and were in many cases much better prepared for the workload than students from surrounding elementary schools. As with any school, some teachers will always be better than others, and it's impossible to have an entire staff of all-stars. That being said, the great majority of the teachers and staff of the school during my five years there were excellent educators who made great efforts to teach to all levels of comprehension and speed. Socially, moving from an all-boys school to a co-ed institution was an adjust for me, but a welcome one. Compared to other independent schools in San Francisco, I felt my class was extremely diverse both culturally and socio-economically, and there certainly was never any preferable treatment for those on financial aid. Overall, SFDS is an excellent institution and one that I would not hesitate to recommend to any parent considering private schools in San Francisco.

My boyfriend's daughter attended FSK, I know many of the teachers there, and I have observed in…read moreclassrooms there. I also have known the assistant principal for years and used to work with her. I would send my child there in a heartbeat. The assistant principal is upfront, honest and student centered. People were in tears when she left my school to go to FSK. Today, she stopped in to visit, and my room filled with the sounds of cheering students from the yard outside. They rushed over like she was a rock star! I don't think I've ever seen them that excited, and these were 4th and 5th graders! FSK has a long history of incusivity. I believe it was one of the first schools to really start seriously including kids from the special day classes in the general education classes. Last year, when the current assistant principal was at my school, she made changes to the busing so that the students in the special day classes would be able to attend the morning assemblies with the rest of the school. She is dearly missed, and I am sure she has brought this spirit of inclusivity to FSK. I would highly recommend that you visit the school and meet the administrators. They are both wonderful people.

I came here for summer school when I was really little, but my teacher wasn't even a teacher who…read moretaught regularly at FSK. So no review for that. REVIEW IS FOR THE PLAY STRUCTURE THAT I GO TO ON THE WEEKENDS WHEN THERE ARE NO SMALL CHILDREN! Oh man. I love the little play structure. It's a bit small...obviously. :P Hehe. I don't know, I'm still a little kid!! I can't ever resist a playground or play structure. I'm glad that there's this one so close to home. It's not dirty or grimey like the ones at places with a sandbox. I really don't like those because I get sand in my shoes.. then I have to empty out my shoes..then theres always those few pieces of sand that don't leave and I take them home with me and when I'm walking around barefoot, I get pieces of sand stuck on my feet. THIS PLACE HAS NO SAND. YAY! :)

I am very disappointed with my experience at this school. My child experienced bullying, and I did…read morenot feel that the school provided the support or assistance needed to address the situation. I also reported concerns about students bringing electronic cigarettes (vapes) to school and offering them to other children in the bathrooms. I communicated this serious issue to my child's teacher, but I never received a response or any follow-up support. Parents trust schools to provide a safe and supportive environment for their children. Unfortunately, my experience was that my concerns were not taken seriously, and I did not see the action or communication I expected.

We have been so happy with TECA. Our two sons go there and we have been part of the TECA community…read moresince my older son was in T-K starting in 2019. The teachers at the school are great and my kids love going to school, and the school works hard to incentivize good behavior but also to make school fun. Many of the teachers and administrators have been there for years, which is a sign of stability and positive culture. A lot of the leadership started as teachers at the school so there is a real investment in the kids. TECA has a dual language (Spanish/English) pathway - slightly different from SFUSD in that they basically do 50/50% instruction throughout rather than 90/10 to start then changing as the years go on. The community is really lovely and there are a lot of parents who really care about their kids education and enriching the school. The PTA is working on plans to potentially redo parts of the playground, for example. It's also nice that it is a k-8 school, because the middle school part is much smaller than the other middle schools in the district. We feel so lucky to be part of the TECA community!

I go to this school and it is the best school in San Francisco!!!!! My 3rd grade teacher took my…read moreclass to a GIANTS GAME!!!!!! Grattan is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Grattan!!!!!!!!!!

I've been really impressed with this school so far. The teachers and staff are so attentive and…read moreengaged with the children and practice creative problem solving (and include the parents in the process!) to meet each individual child's unique needs. My son is learning so much and is always so excited to share it all with me every day. The school is also just beautiful. It has a gorgeous mural, a large garden that the children get to be a part of caring for, plenty of shade and spaces to play, and sits in a peaceful part of the neighborhood surrounded by great parks and playgrounds in every direction. My only complaint is that we're stuck on the waitlist for their after-school program.

16 years ago I gave St Anne's a 5-star review here , but thought an update would be helpful…read more Pre-K - K: 5-star - We were thrilled as my prior review indicates. 1st-3rd grades: 4-star 4th-8th grades: 2-star The school had ongoing bullying problems. Every school has some but St Anne's ignored repeated parent complaints. Our child thrived academically & got into Lowell, but it was a constant struggle. Other kids who struggled academically, socially or otherwise were encouraged to leave the school. None of the students were prepared well in math. High schools were well aware of that area of deficiency. Maybe the new principal can improve the school but I cannot recommend it for middle school years.

Applied for Kindergarten and after evaluation were advised that child is not fit for school yet and…read moreneeds to stay in preschool. At the same time we passed evaluation at highly academic Stratford school ( we were at 1st grade math level and reading). We also got accepted to other parochial schools at the same time. St Anne didn't like my child extroverted side and came up with completely bogus excuse. When I confronted them they just kept saying she wasn't academically ready. I wish they were honest. They do not like kids who stand out or have any sort of leadership skills. So stay away if you have a child like that.

You'll wish you could be a kid again and go here!…read more This school is incredible - the teachers, staff, and students alike! The ethos of the school focuses on children as changemakers, the idea that each student has the ability to change the world. Within this framework, they center the child, and focus on "knowing the child well" and the child "knowing themselves well". The kids learn from a young age what makes them thrive (what environment, what tools, what topics interest them, what their growth areas are), giving them self-reflection and self-understanding skills which they will take with them for their whole lives. The school also focuses on instilling a growth mindset with the power of "yet", the idea that anyone can learn to do something new at any age. My absolute favorite school saying by far is "mistakes are magic"... Can you imagine growing up thinking that mistakes are just a part of learning and nothing to be ashamed or feel guilty about? I wish I could go back in time and attend this school!

We're in our second year as parents at Live Oak School, and we've been very pleased with the…read moreexperience. Our daughter loves going to school and really has enjoyed the teachers and staff, the lunch program, and the the experience to date. Things We Really Liked: * Weekly Field Trips in Kindergarten, which helps the students get to know the community / city and get comfortable with public transportation and exploring. Several also involve parents driving, which is a great opportunity to meet a lot of kids and other parents. * AnjiPlay, which helps promote exploration and team work, while also introducing a hint of "risky play". * Camp Live Oak, every year the entire school community goes to camp in May for 3 days, two nights. It's a wonderful and unique community building experience. * School lunch (included with tuition) program is great * Facilities are great - fairly light-filled former Hillsbro building in Potrero Hill, most classrooms have great natural light, Jackson Park is across the street. One of the few schools with a climbing wall (and will now have climbing as a middle school class). Small gym on sight, with UCSF nearby to support sports. * Very thoughtful and intelligent curriculum that they continue to respond to feedback on. They are expanding the Spanish program (currently starts in 4th) to encompass K-8. They are trying a new 8th grade capstone trip this year (traditionally DC) to be Civil Rights movement focused -- Memphis - Alabama - Atlanta. Things to Consider / Areas Could improve * The school doesn't come out of the gate hard in academics in kindergarten, ie they stay pretty light on reading, writing, and math the first year. This ramps up - for some kids very quickly - in first grade. This is probably ok, but parents should be prepared / aligned with it. Know that Live Oak 8th Graders place very well at the more academic high schools in San Francisco. They know themselves well, and they are prepared academically. * Extended Day Program. There are great hours of coverage (730 - 6pm, and holiday care on many of the days there is school off) available for working families. The enrichment programs leave a bit to be desired -- particularly the sign-up process. they seen to have way too few slots and getting a slot is like getting a Yosemite campsite. Soccer program is good. Be prepared to augment this outside of school if you have strong desires.

I have three kids currently attending Robert Louis Stevenson and I'm thankful that they are…read moreenrolled here. Our family has always felt welcomed and safe at RLS. The faculty, PTA, and students all value and demonstrate high academic standards, emotional intelligence, and positive community building. Additionally, we have never had any issues with bullying or having our questions/concerns ignored. I still remember our principal, Dr. Diane Lau-Yee, emailing us personally on our inconsolable eldest daughter's first day of Transitional Kindergarten over three years ago, reassuring us that she was able to calm down and have fun the rest of the day. It showed us that leadership at RLS is truly invested in the students' wellbeing and growth. We are amazed at how Dr. Lau-Yee and the rest of the RLS staff can remember the names and personalities of all the many students in attendance. The affordable afterschool programs (KEEP, ExCEL) we have utilized at RLS allow for convenient flexibility for us as working parents. And the after school staff are equally attentive and kind with the students. Peace-of-mind knowing all three of our children are picked up from school healthy and happy is invaluable. RLS is falls into the Sunset District schools that start earlier, at 7:50AM, and dismisses earlier as well (in comparison to other schools in the neighborhood that start later in the morning at 9:30M). This works out well for our family and I'd imagine for other working parents with early morning meetings and onsite start times as students may be dropped off early, between 7:30-7:35AM, for breakfast. RLS is an exceptional school with respectful, genuinely caring, and positive staff, parents, and student body. Your child(ren) will be well cared for here.

I have been continually amazed by the quality of education and the truly inclusive environment at…read moreRLS during the five years our family has been part of this community. I had heard plenty of concerns about the lottery system and staffing challenges within SFUSD, but this school is truly a gem. We feel incredibly lucky to be here. At the heart of RLS is our exceptional principal, who somehow remembers every student, parent, sibling, and even grandparent by name. She knows my second grader likes to sneak up and say "boo!" to people and that my fourth grader has invented her own bird language. She is fair, thoughtful, deeply knowledgeable, and an outstanding leader. She has also been a careful and transparent steward of the school's budget, ensuring resources are used thoughtfully to support students. Every teacher we've had has taken the time to truly know and understand my kids as individuals. I've been especially impressed with the emphasis on social-emotional learning and the way teachers create a safe, supportive classroom culture. From thoughtfully pairing my quieter child with potential playmates to proactively addressing bullying and conflict, the staff are helping us raise kind, resilient humans--not just strong students. My kids feel comfortable speaking up, asking questions, and being themselves. Academically, I've been equally impressed by how teachers meet students where they are and help them grow. One of my children is advanced in math and reading, yet she says she never feels bored. Her teachers consistently find ways to deepen and extend her learning while also fostering humility and collaboration. When my other child struggled with reading, her teacher went above and beyond--creating a short instructional video and practical tip sheets for parents on how to support active reading at home. It made me feel empowered and equipped to help. Parent-teacher conferences are always thoughtful, specific, and collaborative; we leave with clear goals and a shared plan. I also don't think people talk enough about how affordable and well-run the aftercare options are at RLS. The programs offer a variety of enriching activities while making a genuine effort to accommodate working families' schedules and needs. Beyond academics, we appreciate the community we're building. We've built meaningful friendships with families at classroom gatherings and school-wide events. My older child thinks the RLS robotics club is the most amazing activity ever--and it's run by dedicated parent and staff volunteers who give their time to create these opportunities. RLS has exceeded our expectations in every way. It's a place where students are known, challenged, supported, and celebrated. We are deeply grateful to be part of this community.