Very beautiful mission. It seems like every-time we go it's a gorgeous day. There are a variety of…read morerestaurants to choose from and a very good local ice cream shop. There is an amazing small flower garden that has a variety of different flowers. The masses are lovely.

Micro tiny town that has huge history!!…read more I think the population is like 1500. This town is cute and quaint. The locals take pride in their city. It's very clean and nice landscaping. Most business are family owned. You won't find many commercial businesses here. This city is known for the mission San Juan Bautista and also for the San Andreas fault line. Both are located in this city. This is a nice place to visit. It's simplicity awesome and appreciated

As this school year is coming to an end for my fifth grader I am so grateful to the faculty and…read morestaff for all there amazing work. Dr. Ashby in particular is phenomenal. What a positive and uplifting Principal ! 5 stars Blue Jays

A great place. The principal is over the top amazing. The classes and After school programs and…read moreclubs are awesome. The children are loved and inspired. My son is in first grade and love being there.

The 5 stars are mainly for Mrs.Alvarez-Cortez. I'm shocked that she would even get a bad review…read moreEVER! My son had her last year and he has done nothing but flourish! Mrs Leonard (who unfortunately is no longer at JES) and mrs Alvarez were the best team of 1st grade teachers I have ever come across. The field trips were great, her class was well behaved and her educational structure was fabulous. My son didn't want another teacher for 2nd grade ... He wanted to keep mrs Alvarez because she made it a point to TEACH. Someone mentioned she was racist?! In Salinas ... Really?! That actually made me lol. Unfortunately, teachers now-a-days have to babysit uneducated parents. We have to understand that teachers have a class of 27 or more kids with NO ASSISTANCE! Give them a break and teach your kids to behave so someone else doesn't have to do it. Do homework with your kids which will help with building their educational foundation. I can't speak for all parents but I fully appreciate all that Mrs Alvarez and JES teachers uphold.

As an alumna of this school, I must say, the greatest memories I've ever had while growing up took…read moreplace here. I recall talking to the supervisor, Bob (may he rest in peace) and him constantly telling us to hold our horses while we waited impatiently to get our lunch, talking about Barbie, or simply making us giggle with the many things he had to say. Mrs. Casey's 3rd grade class, where I wrote "Mathy" instead of "Cathy" while doing a math worksheet (I still tell that story, to this day). I had great joy in taking part in the after school GATE program with Mrs. Loy and making zucchini bread. I loved when it rained because that meant that everyone in our 4th grade class (also taught by Mrs. Loy) would get a nice cup of hot cocoa. I remember bidding the music teacher farewell as she retired (Mrs. West, I believe it was). Ms. Myers', art class; oh the joys of playing with paint and using a marshmallow as a makeshift sponge to get that circular shape for our caterpillars. 5th grade Science Camp with Mr. Mayfield, those were the days. Being a 6th grader and feeling like we were finally at the top of the social pyramid. The many field trips we had throughout our years or the days at recess when we would take turns on the swing as someone counted to 90. They were all wonderful moments that I will cherish forever. I don't know how much the school has changed since I've been there, but the many friends that I have made, the teachers that have taught me; if I had the choice, I wouldn't choose to attend any other elementary school. It was amazing. The carnivals equipt with dunk tanks and the snow cones or popcorn sold every Wednesday added to the greatness of it all. It has to be one of the best experiences I've ever had. They prepared me for my future, as any school should. I go off to college this year, and before I go off to major in film and minor in anthropology at SJSU (and in four years hopefully teach abroad); I will be sure to go back and visit my former teachers before I begin my venture into the unknown because without them, I am almost positive that I wouldn't be an AP student or very literate for that matter. So yes, I think this school is pretty great. Maybe it has changed since I've been a 6th grader (about six years ago) but from what I can tell you, this school is one of the best in town.

Monterey Bay charter school has changed my life for my past three years I made a lot of friends and…read morethey meant a lot to me I like my teachers as well I will never forget how much the school change my life to where I am right now highly recommend

used to love this school, my eldest child always loved the woodworking class but now the teacher is…read moretelling children to do unsafe things, including holding the knife with the blade pointed towards themself instead of down, and having them use a very strange posture while cutting.

This school used to be amazing back in 2010-2014 when my best friend's daughter was at the school…read more Nowadays it's just horrible, the teachers don't help the children with their assignments. The principal is all for the good things, but it seems like the teachers don't want anything good for the students. My best friend's daughter graduated last year, but I'm not going to name any names in fear of the staff trying to get in contact with her again. I rate this 2 stars because I see potential in this school, the teachers can change if the principal takes action, I feel like if the principal DOES take action on making the teachers actually care and help out the kids who need help, this school can go back to how amazing their teaching program was.

I've been going to this school since 2013. At the beginning the school was great, and had a lot of…read morefun stuff to do. The teachers were kind and the staff where also. I am now graduating 8th grade here in 11 days and the school has gone to crap. I personally think this school is only supposed to be a elementary school and they shouldn't have a middle school. A lot of the times, they ask for donations a lot but they don't use the money for anything good. They don't have enough jerseys for the kids and the P.E equipment really needs a update. I think they should use what they have on things that need help like the bathrooms. The bathroom are definitely not built for middle schoolers. The sinks are very low and they mirrors are super tiny. I definitely think this school needs some TLC.

Give not every again 1000 time in the bad school don't like me students SDC teacher F grade SDC ELA…read more40% / Physical Education F grade 0.05%

Four years ago when I moved to Soledad, Ca I never fathomed or envisioned sending my children…read morethrough a public school. Many life experiences have taught me so much about the world since moving there. I can honestly say the staff here has gone above and beyond many times for my children and many others. They are dedicated, devoted, overworked, and still care so deeply. Criticisms of this school probably come from people who do not take into account all the uphill battles teachers face at this little country school. They face language barriers, underfunding, and overcrowding, and yet through their hard work students excel here. The children have also worked hard and this site was nominated as a blue ribbon school. So amazing when you see their past academic ratings!!! The faculty, including office staff work so hard, and try their best to be personable, and helpful. Having moved away I miss the close knit environment, love, and effort shown by the staff at Frank. However, count it as a blessing my children left with life memories, and improved academic abilities thanks to all the staff at Frank!

Amazing school my grandson is a thriving been there since Kinder. My eldest granddaughter is…read moreattending kindergarten this year . The teacher is extremely patient with her students. (Same teacher my grandson had in kindergarten) I wish they offered Middle School because I don't want him going to any other public school.

I've had a unique, non-parent experience at this school. Leadership is working very hard to make a…read morepositive difference for staff, teachers, students, parents, & other stakeholders. The atmosphere is very welcoming & teachers are def committed to their jobs. The student areas are roomy, so students never have to feel overcrowded. The entire school is clean & leadership is working hard to maintain a safe environment for learning and working. If you're in Salinas & looking for an option for your child's education - grades K-6 - come tour the school & bring your questions. Lunch & breakfast are served, the teacher / learning aide ratio to student is very good, and the school is easy-to-access in the 93907.

My review is based on the four years my son has attended here. The first three years were great due…read moreto him having great teachers. Ms. Pastoriza (K & 1st) Ms. Wong (2nd) both instructors did an amazing job with thier teaching. my son was comfortable and well educated. Not to mention that at any point in time he fell behind they were quick to let me know. However; for some reason this year (3rd) a lot has changed. They didn't have a christmas showing wich was very dipressing & his teacher whom I still do not know her name because she spends more time absent than her entire class combined. And when she does decide to show up shes late not giving me an opprotunity to speak with her. This isn't the first teacher I've heard who does this thus the one star reduction. But the second star was taken off because of the lack of the christmas performance and parent teacher assemblies. I forgot to mention my son was awarded student of the month for February 2014 and his teacher "forgot" to mention it to me. That was very upsetting! I didn't get to see my boy receive his award. Overall some teachers take thier job seriously, but due to those who simply do not care I gave the school 3 stars.

My son has been going to Creekside for 4 years. I absolutely love this school. He has had amazing…read moreteachers that really get the kids projecting towards college. Ms. Cline is the best principal I have ever come across. You also can't beat the incredible parent involvement.

Fairly new elementary school right in the heart of Soledad, nice clean playground, classroom and…read morelarge and holds about 25-35 kids. The teachers are very passionate about teaching and helping the community. This school was great for our child.

My kids love this school and are very disappoint when we move this school year. The teachers are…read morelike by her and they cry when leaving

Jack Franscioni School was just named A California distinguished School in 2025. The students and…read moreteachers at the school seem happy and focused on learning and achievement.