I worry about MVCS. Our two sons graduated with the 2nd son having finished with his 12th grade…read moreyear less happy due to changes in staff and programming. But that was about 4 years ago. We have a young niece in MBCS but we are uncertain if MVCS will be as good as it used to be. Hopeful but uncertain. Why? Because our younger son kept in touch with friends still there and have received some unfavorable reports, especially about a two year college credit program called I think IB (?) which has been with problems. And the problems have shown up in decrease in student population. Beautiful campus. We hope reforms improve things at MVCS so we can send our niece there when she is ready for high school. RH, Marina

As a current MVC student in 8th grade MVCS is the best option for a private and christian school…read morewith a huge campus and beautiful scenery. There is only one flaw in the community I have noticed. Some parents send their kids here because they can easily afford it not because they are christian. And most of the time it's the students that go here that don't believe in Christ not the parents. I believe the school does do its best in helping students find Christ but some students just ignore that and don't care. They poke fun at students who follow Christ and try to make them like to forget about it. Sometimes it's not that bad but I think thats its not right. Another thing is the hate towards the staff is so forced and is not right. The dean of students Mr. Radar is a truly nice person and cares that the students do good in behavior. For some reason a lot of students especially those who get in trouble hate him so much. Like it's not his fault you got in trouble it's just his job to help you get out of that situation that you were in before and how to stay in the good. Students need to grow up and respect their piers and should not hate those just because of what they do at the school. This is the best school that I have gone to in my life and will most likely stay like that. -Simon Jesse Ortiz V

Absolutely a wonderful place of worship and sense of community. The pastors are exceptional…read more Facilities are exceptional. Coffee shop is a bonus. I highly recommend this church.

Saturday evening, May 17th, I attended Twin Lakes Church and it was a spiritual shot in the arm for…read moreme. The focus was on Jesus Christ, who said "If I be lifted up, I will draw all men to Myself." That is the verse I would use to describe the atmosphere. You couldn't be there and not since God's presence. The music was bathed in God's Spirit, the lyrics were Scripture and singing those words of truth gave a constant affirmation of Christ among us. It was powerfully unifying to speak and sing these scriptures with my church family. We had one voice harmonizing His word. Trent Smith led the worship and he did something that he couldn't have done apart from God's Spirit. He quieted his natural charisma and his voice was one with ours. There was no showmanship in him. After crying buckets of tears, and being certain that I was going to be lifted up to heaven at any second, it was time for the message. Mark Spurlock spoke from Lamentations. The verses told of people who were overwhelmed, dismayed and heavy hearted. They were full of regret, sorrow, and a sense of loss. Not only that , God burned in anger over their ways. Bad times. Just as Mr. Spurlock was captivating us with his vivid description of these poor souls, he stopped and said he wanted to read a bedtime story to us: The Moon is Always Round It was charming, whimsical, and it gave me assurance that God is always here. There is no variation or shifting shadow with Him. Even if it is so very dark, He is nonetheless here. After our bedtime story, Mark went back to Lamentations and we find the people even in the midst of their affliction, remembering that God's faithfulness is great. Cue Trent Smith on keyboard and Rebecca Jackson on violin performing with heartbreaking beauty, brilliance, and God-given skill that wonderful old hymn, Great is Thy Faithfulness. It was profoundly moving -words can't express. The Holy Spirit was free and active that night and I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

The recent issues in the middle school here are very sad. Inexperienced and power hungry…read moreadministrators are ruining an otherwise vibrant and exciting learning environment. We hope this can be corrected before the school goes further downhill.

I just have to write a recommendation for Almaden Country Day Schoo!. We have been there for 2…read moreyears and have had a GREAT experience. They came highly recommended and I was obviously looking for a school with academics as a priority. Math and Language Arts are THE integral part of the school day. I feel confident my child will be more than ready for the most prestigious high schools. One hundred percent of this year's graduating 8th graders applying to private high schools were accepted I just heard. Wow. The hands on Science program and "Maker's Space"(which teaches children coding, robotics, 3D printing, electronics, etc.) are both phenomenal and I cannot say enough about their Art, Music, P.E., Theater, Foreign Language and Library programs. The difference however, with ACDS is its focus on each child. The moment I enrolled I knew I was entering my child into knowledgeable hands under caring and dedicated teachers that would encourage his gifts as well as continuing with academic rigor. Whether it be their after school sports or enrichment programs as well as the over 40 electives in middle school, he would find "his" path. Since that day, my child has broadened both in his academic knowledge and most importantly, his self confidence. He is an 4th grader and loves his school! The tenured teachers, under an exceptional Head of School, encourage self exploration and provide the opportunity for each child individually to find their path while still adhering to curriculum. No school is perfect and I am totally aware...but they ask. In a yearly survey we are asked, How are things? How can we do better? Does your child feel challenged and accepted? Do you feel a part of your child's education and development? Do you and your child feel a part of the community? (Along with much more!) Its other accolade is their TLC program which is one of the only specialized programs of its kind in the Bay Area. It provides 4:1 ratio for children who need small group education (within perimeters) in Math, Language Arts and Social Studies while integrating for other studies into the larger classroom experience in preparation for high school. It is a supportive environment with specially trained teachers that allows children to feel confident in their learning. My child has benefitted tremendously from this program while still feeling accepted within the larger program. ACDS has intentionally planned for seamless transitions within children's daily routines. I encourage anyone interested to go to their website or an open house and see for yourself. I encourage you to talk to other parents! Several! Or even the kids (whom by the way give the open house tours.). Your school choice is a big decision I know. I was there. The more information the better so you can make the decision what is right for your child and your family. ACDS was the right choice for mine.

We absolutely LOVED Legacy Christian. Our daughter went to middle school at Legacy after moving to…read morethe area from another country. The staff is so warm and knowledgeable. She is now in high school, and Legacy prepared her well for all aspects (academic, social and extra-curricular). I give Legacy my highest recommendation!

Legacy is a wonderful school! I can't stress enough how the administration has a heart for Jesus…read more The middle school teachers played a major role in helping my students during a difficult time. My youngest is in middle school there now. If you are looking for a real Christian school from preschool-middle school, this is the best place to be. Legacy is the best kept secret in San Jose.

I've been extremely impressed with my daughter's experience at Bella Vista. It's clear that this…read moreschool truly cares about helping each child reach their full potential. The teachers and staff are wonderfully communicative and genuinely work to build strong partnerships with parents. The coursework strikes a great balance--challenging students while still ensuring they fully understand the material.

My experience with Bella Vista Christian Academy was beyond disappointing, and I ultimately removed…read moremy children because of it. The overall environment felt negative and, at times, openly unkind. I witnessed staff speaking to students in ways that were belittling and inappropriate. In one instance, a teacher used name-calling toward students--something that should never happen in any school, especially one that claims to reflect Christian values. Administration was equally frustrating. Concerns from both parents and students were consistently dismissed rather than addressed. Instead of feeling heard, I felt brushed off and judged. During a very difficult time in my personal life, I expected neutrality and professionalism, but instead experienced what felt like bias and a lack of basic understanding. Leadership was particularly concerning. While interactions could appear polite on the surface, the follow-through told a very different story. Decisions felt inconsistent and unfair, making it hard to trust the administration at all. The front office experience made things even worse. Shannon, who is often the first point of contact, was repeatedly rude and unprofessional in my interactions. The tone was unwelcoming and dismissive, which sets a terrible example for both families and students. First impressions matter, and in this case, they reflected a much deeper problem within the school culture. To be fair, not every staff member reflects this environment--Mrs. Quilcy stands out as kind, patient, and genuinely supportive of students. She deserves recognition for the way she treats families. Unfortunately, one positive example does not outweigh the broader issues. For a school that promotes faith and character, the lack of compassion, professionalism, and willingness to listen was deeply disappointing. I cannot recommend this school to families looking for a supportive and respectful environment

My two daughters have attended OOS, and we love it! I want to say a big thanks to the…read moreadministration, they are just great! Any concerns or questions which we ever addressed to them were always resolved. No matter what question we had, we always saw friendly staff which is open, ready to help, and resolve any situation in the best way. Academics are great, which is big deal for us. After OOS, kids attend highly selective high schools, and doing great at rigorous classes; which is again a great compliment to OOS teachers for good preparation. OOS does a great job at helping their 8th grade students with the high school admission process. The school community is wonderful, great families, many of which became our close friends. The classes are small, allowing each student to grow. There are always lots of opportunities for parents to be actively involved in school life, but it is not mandatory if your busy life does not allow you to do it. Highly recommended this school!

I was a student at Old Orchard from Kindergarten to 8th grade and I can confidently say it played a…read morehuge role in who I am today. The OOS community is incredibly warm and welcoming, and the teachers are dedicated to helping every student succeed. OOS deeply values students' social-emotional wellness and provides a space for students to explore their interests and grow beyond the classroom. Some of my best memories include working alongside classmates on community service projects and bonding through school trips ranging from historical museums in the Bay Area to hand-on archaeology in Colorado! I My experience here was truly unforgettable and I highly recommend Old Orchard School.

This church is money hungry and helps no one in need. I began going here three years ago and make…read moredonations regularly. They preach gathering and community but in the darkest hour of my marriage, I reached out for help and counseling and they ignored us. We do not tithe but give what we can and participate in events giving our time. Do not go here! They are a sham. I have had to find services elsewhere. Beautiful place but money money money, that's all they want.

Holy Spirit filled prophetic Church of Jesus Christ. Nothing weird or extreme. Orderly and…read morebeautiful. Worship is amazing and Pastor David Cannistraci teaches and preaches from the Bible. Everyone is kind and friendly. A true blessing

ACS has been a wonderful school for my child. The strong academic program and dedicated teachers…read morecreate an environment where students truly grow. I appreciate the school's emphasis on Christian values, which is reflected in the way students are taught to show kindness, respect, and integrity. The atmosphere is caring and supportive, and while Special Education services could be strengthened, the school does well in nurturing students emotionally and socially. Safety is clearly a priority, and family involvement is welcomed and encouraged. Overall, ACS is a warm, faith-centered community where children can learn, feel supported, and grow both academically and spiritually.

Our kids love Anthem, they enjoy the lessons, have great teachers and feel cared for…read more As a parent; safety is priority to me. Anthem has proven to work hard and together with families to ensure our kids are safe and secure. My kids look forward to Tuesday mornings for chapel worship time and love Music class. As a family, we are grateful and appreciate our schools staff, from the principal, to teachers and our amazing leads who keep our kids safe in all their activities. Thank you Anthem!

Our oldest boy was at MBCS from kindergarten thru 8th grade and was well prepared for high school…read more Our younger, 4 years later, also was at MBCS from kindergarten thru 8th grade. Both graduated at top of their classes. MBCS had about 15 in older son's 8th grade class and younger son's graduating 8th grade class had about 4 due to some staff changes that parents did not like. The education was still good and MBCS dealt with small class size (something the public schools complain about) by combining some grades. Which was not us parents' preference, but it worked. After all, the USA somehow survived long ago in the "one room school house" days of combined grades. It worked and our younger son graduated and went on to MVCS in Watsonville, like his older brother which was an academic kick butt school at least until his senior year when new leadership made changes the staff and students did not like ("IB" etc) and lost experienced teachers. MBCS is affordable at around $7,000 a year. Classes small. Teachers dedicated. They try hard for a small Christian school. And teach both academics for high school prep and good citizenship (Bible teachings) though one does not have to be a professed Christian to attend. Older son went on to MVCS (Watsonville) and was a top student and got a merit scholarship and then on to U.C.Davis which was good on classes but totally sucked at helping him get into a grad school. Davis did nothing to help. Happily older son made a friend of one professor who helped him get accepted into a good grad school in PA, Marywood University (Catholic) where I think she was alumni, and where he did well, got a job in his major and now works full time and is happy with everything but the weather (hot summers, cold winters...not Monterey, CA weather for sure!) It took a lot of effort to even get older son's diploma out of U.C.Davis...huge school, huge classes, huge graduation and so next to nothing in support timeliness and help. Plus did forced "get covid shots or get kicked out" right before classes started so no time to change schools. Younger was a top student at MBCS (the small, mixed grades classes did not hurt...maybe helped with so much individualized teacher/student attention), and then became a top student at MVCS and when applying for college, applied about a dozen schools and was accepted by all. He went to Simpson University in Redding, did well. Good teachers, ho hum counseling dept. A modest sized Christian college where he did well. Worst was 4 in a dorm room for Freshmen, after that he got double rooms with a friend as RA (dorm resident assistant. RA was a good deal...got 1/2 price on cafeteria and free room in dorm as I recall. Plus a $20,000 academic scholarship per year for 4 years. Which was nice for a $50k/year private college (tuition, books/fees, dorm, meals). Then he applied to grad schools, where all but SFSU (San Francisco) the last college I attended, accepted him and is now at Sacramento State University in a very tough doctoral grad program that makes him glad his previous schools were academically intense. So two kids, one now working for a couple hospitals (one full time and one part time) and one a top student due to intense hard work with a heavy, exhausting medical-related academic load, both got their start to successes at MBCS. A small, humble, caring K-8th Seaside, CA Christian school where they began. So yes, I like MBCS because it started out two kids out to a path to successes. And our young niece there is happy. Has friends and likes the teachers. Where could MBCS do better? It could send graded quizzes, tests, etc home each Friday so parents could get weekly "how their kid is doing?" feedback. I think that would be a very helpful idea. Weekly academics feedback instead of less frequent parent/teacher conferences. RH

This school has had a bit of administrative turnover since my children have been here, but it has…read morenot affected what has gone on in the classrooms whatsoever and they have had amazing teachers who absolutely love and live for the students. The principal they have now is amazing and a visionary. The academics for the younger grades (can't speak for older yet) have been great and challenging. Jesus is palpable on campus and everything they do from curriculum to leadership to discipline is through a Biblical world view. Everyone knows every students' name. They are extremely family oriented and all of the staff looks at the whole child before they see them as a student. The class sizes are small and the teachers really learn and work with the individual needs of the students and communicate so well with parents. The students are so well loved and cared for. It's a small but mighty and sweet school!

This school is definitely the best school you can have for your kids. I have never felt such warmth…read moreand welcoming. Both of my kids went here from 2.5 to 5 yo. They were well-prepared for kindergarten. Both started reading at 3 years old. The teachers are great. The kids love them and we love them too. If you want an environment that your kids can learn and grow, this is it. The only thing they don't offer that most daycare do is lunch. I mean they have choicelunch which you can pay extra for but my daughter prefers homelunch. They do provide 2 snacks a day. I highly recommend this school!

We cannot say enough about Stratford MH and how much our family appreciates being in such a…read morewonderful environment for our son. Our son started Pre-School 3 years ago, and I am so thankful for the experience he had beginning with Ms. Karina & Ms. Chitvan. Our son just started Kindergarten and we are so happy to see him growing in just the last few weeks with Mrs. Bora & Mrs. Sinha. He is learning so much and enjoying his teachers and classroom experience. I look forward to see how much more he grows with this school year! We recommend Stratford Morgan Hill for their care, attention to detail and support they give to their students and families. We appreciate all the teachers, staff on campus.