Our family was part of Mattos since day one -- literally. When the school first opened it was a…read moresmall community of about 150 students, and we got to watch it grow into a full school through 6th grade. Every single grade was excellent. The facilities are state of the art, and you can tell everything was built with education and community building in mind. There's been real investment across the board: the buildings, the classroom furnishings, and just as importantly, the talent they've brought in across the teaching, maintenance, and administrative sides. Every student had access too all school classroom materials, to a classroom library and their own Chromebook. The academics speak for themselves. Mattos became a California Distinguished School in 2023, only a few years after opening its doors, and it earned a 10/10 GreatSchools rating within just a few years. The curriculum was solidly grade-appropriate and standards-aligned. Lessons stayed focused on core academics, and what our kids brought home each day was what we expected for their age -- no surprises. The workload was well balanced too -- homework at a reasonable level, with plenty of time left for kids to enjoy being kids. The parent community was a big part of what made this place work. The PTA was very active, organizing educational and fun events and bringing in donations to fund current and future activities. They won the National PTA School of Excellence award twice. Students, teachers, and parents really did form a united community, and the teachers and staff clearly cared a lot about their students' wellbeing. One more bonus: the city built a beautiful park right next door, and it's become the after-school and weekend gathering spot for families. An honest note. The school was fairly strict about following rules and limiting non-academic activities -- I suspect the PTA could have done even more with a longer leash -- though I understand the need to keep things orderly and safe. Our years at Mattos were a fantastic experience from start to finish, and I recommend the school to any family considering it.

My kids absolutely love Mabel Mattos. It is our fourth year attending Mattos, and I cannot say…read moreenough good things about their teachers, and staff. All truly care about the students! Would % recommend this school to anyone looking for an elementary school.

What a great day! I was so impressed with OSD School's commitment to supporting its community. The…read moreschool provided food and daily house hold items (like shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, blankets, and more) for the students and their families during the holidays, which is such a thoughtful and generous gesture. It truly shows that OSD is dedicated to taking care of its students and their families both inside and outside the classroom. We are so lucky to be part of such a caring and positive school environment!

I'm extremely disappointed with the overall quality of this school. Unfortunately, our experience…read morehere over the past few years has been frustrating and discouraging for several serious reasons. First of all, the leadership is completely unstable. The principal seems to change every year, and that lack of consistency trickles down to the rest of the school. It's hard to feel confident about any long-term improvement when the administration is constantly changing. Beyond academics, the school really doesn't offer much extracurricular activities which is a missed opportunity for students who want to explore interests outside the classroom. But by far, the most concerning issue has been how poorly bullying is handled. My child has been bullied--physically and verbally--by the same student for three years in a row, ever since 2nd grade. Even though they've been in separate classes since 3rd grade, the bullying continues at recess. We've reported this multiple times, and nothing meaningful has been done. No disciplinary action has been taken against the student responsible, and we are baffled as to why the school refuses to take stronger action. To make matters worse, when my child finally stood up and defended herself after being hit, she was the one who got in trouble and was warned she might be suspended. That kind of response is incredibly unfair and discouraging. It sends the message that defending yourself is more punishable than being the one causing harm. Yard duties are also a major problem. Either they're not present during conflicts, or they simply ignore the situation altogether. When someone is hurt or gotten into arguments, they were nowhere to be found to supervise the kids or just stood by doing nothing. There are also some strange and frustrating inconsistencies with staff behavior. On one occasion, my child stepped on a roach and was told not to kill it because "it's nature"--yet the school doesn't apply that same level of care or concern to the kids who are being harassed daily. A teacher once even told the class that a rock is a living thing, which is just flat-out incorrect and makes us question the quality of education being provided. We've also had some concerns about the overall school environment. For example, there were a few instances of theft in my child's class, but it didn't seem like the teacher was able to address them effectively. Every year, the good kids my child connects with end up transferring to other schools, and now we're starting to understand why. The ones that stayed doesn't like the school either. Over the years, we've noticed that several families who value a positive learning environment have chosen to move on, which has made us wonder if ongoing issues are prompting those decisions. When I ask my child if she misses this school, she immediately and firmly says 'No' without hesitation -- which, to me, speaks volumes about her experience there. This school desperately needs better leadership, more active, caring, and responsible staff, and a serious commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment for all students. Until then, I would not recommend it to any family.

Great school !!! Love Ms. Ballenger and now Ms Spennigal…read more The students , parents , curriculum and teachers are very good. Wish there was more parking area though. Its a mad rush during pick up and drop off time.

My child attended Pearl Zanker. Unfortunately, Ms. Ruch wasn't a very warm, caring teacher when we…read morewere going through a family tragedy. In my opinion, I found her personality to be cold and she was unsympathetic to my child. I do hope her attitude has changed for the better. If not, maybe more years of teaching experience or motherhood can help her be a kinder, more understanding person.

We would like to thank Ms. Filiz for being such a wonderful teacher to Kylan and all of the kids in…read moreher class. She is always so kind, caring, patient, and supportive. She makes sure every child is doing well and feels comfortable and happy at school. We are very grateful to have Ms. Filiz as Kylan's Pre-K teacher. As parents, it means so much to be able to trust someone with our child every day, and she truly gives us that comfort and confidence. Kylan loves going to school, and we can see how much love and effort she puts into teaching and taking care of the children. Taking care of so many little kids is not easy at all, but Ms. Filiz does an amazing job every single day. We really appreciate all of her hard work, dedication, and kindness. Thank you sooooo much, Ms. Filiz! -- Nickie (Kylan's mom)

We recently toured Stratford School (Beresford Square Campus) and had a wonderful experience…read more Rashmi was welcoming, informative, and made the entire visit feel comfortable and thoughtful. The campus felt warm, organized, and well structured, and it was clear the students are happy and well cared for. One of the sweetest moments was seeing a few girls in my daughter's prospective classroom come up to say hello -- it truly reflected the nurturing environment. We're genuinely excited for her to start this upcoming fall and look forward to joining the Stratford community!

I been to this school for 5 years, but I moved to another school and in my life time in that school…read moreit wasn't the best school in my opinion. But it's still a nice school most of the students and staff there were really nice but till this day I really wonder what the school looks like now.

Named for a gas station owner, whose station still pumps gas at the corner of Main and Carlo, this…read moreis one of the oldest schools in Milpitas. Spangler was also the person who helped bring modern sewers and clean water to Milpitas in the 1940s. Serving mainly the children in Starlite Manor and Milpitas Manor developments, it sits on a ten acre site near Starlite Park, the first neighborhood park in Milpitas. It is a K-6 school. All the kids in our family went here. Recently a lot has changed here with photo-voltaic panels over the parking area and lunch area. More portable classrooms are on the campus to house the over 600 students. The academic program is average for Milpitas. Their API scores are improving each year. Alas, there is little money to support music, drama, art, etc. This was the last of the district's elementary schools to approve wearing uniforms, so the nearby community probably has more independent thinkers than other schools may have. Spangler feeds to Thomas Russell Middle School.

My child attended summer camp at Stratford School's Milpitas Great Mall campus, and we had a…read morewonderful experience. The school offered a great selection of classes, which made it easy to choose a variety of programs based on my child's interests and learning needs. One of the highlights was the Academic Bridge Camp taught by Ms. Mandal. It was a fantastic class that helped the children review and prepare for first grade in a fun and engaging way. The lessons allowed them to continue learning during the summer without feeling overwhelmed. Ms. Mandal is very organized and methodical. She sent a weekly newsletter explaining what would be covered and also provided daily email updates about the academic activities completed in class. This made it very easy for us to stay informed about what was happening in the classroom. She is kind, encouraging, and appreciative of the children while also maintaining good structure in the classroom. My child says she is "only a little strict" and likes her very much! We are very grateful to Ms. Mandal and the Stratford team for making the summer both educational and enjoyable.

Pre-K Science teacher Ms. Swapna Patil…read more Ms. Swapna, science teacher for Pre-K, has a gift for turning abstract concepts into hands-on wonder. Teaching science to pre-K students requires a special kind of magic, and she has it. My child comes home every week buzzing with excitement about gravity, life cycles, the solar system, transportation, water life cycle, bursting to explain how the world works. My child is completely hooked on science thanks to their amazing experiments and enthusiastic teaching style. She makes every lesson an adventure, and the growth we've seen in our child's critical thinking skills is incredible. I am constantly amazed by the sophisticated concepts my child brings home, all learned through play and hands-on activities. Ms. Swapna haven't just taught our child science; she has fostered a deep, lifelong curiosity about the universe. We are so grateful!"

My daughter has been here since kindergarten and she has really enjoyed it. The Principal and…read moreTeachers are all very supportive and helpful. This school offers many opportunities and has a great music program, as well as amazing afterschool activities. My daughter loves being a part of this wonderful community!

When you talk about Montague Elementary School, you can't help but mention Eric Lewis. The…read moreprevious Principal who was arrested for selling illegal drugs to an under cover cop, wh-what!?!?! But if you are a parent at this school and have spoken/met with Eric Lewis, you would have never suspected that Eric would involve himself with such illegal activities. Whatever! My perception of this school will not be tarnished by this minor incident. This school is great. Two of my kids have or is currently attending this school. For the most part, the staff is friendly. The teachers that my kids have had were all exceptional teachers. I'm pretty sure that my third kid will also attend this school.

I can say that I'm writing this because we are so lucky that we MOVED away from Montague and soooo…read morethankful that my kindergarten student DOES NOT HAVE TO go there. Especially the fact that he got away from being in Ms Stuart's Kindergarten class. I swear if you don't want you kid to be BULLIED by a teacher , don't go there. She is so mean and so rude to the parents it's so crazy how long she has gotten away with it but we all know why, Mrs Goldberg. The principle everyone praises, but really she is the most fake person I'll ever meet. If you don't want your kid to be yelled at or to have them cry, don't go there. Ms Stuart and Mr Orozco really do put fear in your children. Mr Orozco made my son cry but then emailed me to make it seem that he was sooo great in math and he is a "wizard" but yet only not to have me get upset of why he is a "wizard" Geez I don't know maybe not yelling at my kid or others to get a damn answer right! They are 4th and 5th graders, relax!!! You can't talk to these supposedly educated people because once you leave, you kid gets the worst of it. Since they eat their lunches outside in the heat and cold I spoke up on it. After that my son was bullied by Mrs Goldenberg about where to sit. Is that really necessary? Like why couldn't she say all that to me, his parent. And let's not talk about the secretary who wears very inappropriate clothing and flirts with most of all the dads. Go ahead because some moms have gone to the office to let her know it's not ok. I Duno maybe after having her own baby she will understand. Anyways other questions, please don't hesitate cuz I will be honest unlike those people. Good written Montage

I give this school 2 stars why here I'll tell u why. 1. The lunch people forced me to literally…read moretake apple slices even though I didn't want apple slices. 2. I once dropped my eraser and I got in trouble for dropping an eraser like dude it's an eraser. 3. Last, but not least the lunch food their sucks it doesn't taste good so I suggest u to bring lunch boxes. That's why I give this school 2 stars.

If you love your kids, think twice before sending them to John Sinnott. I know the reviews look…read moregreat online, but our experience was really disappointing. The staff didn't seem to care, and the teachers were far from warm or welcoming. My child came home tired and in tears every single day during the first two weeks of TK. It was honestly heartbreaking. All the school seemed to care about was attendance--not how the kids were actually doing. We expected a supportive, caring environment, but it felt cold and stressful instead.