As a high school soccer/lacrosse referee, I will be writing reviews for all the fields I officiate…read moreat. Although you give 1 - 5 star ratings for Yelp, I will be making five separate ratings and the overall average will be the final Yelp rating. The following is my rating for San Ramon High: Field / Turf Condition *** Field configuration ** Lights **** Seating **** Scoreboard *** OVERALL RATING 3.2 Note: All the fields in the San Ramon Valley School District are changed at the same time. I'm not sure why San Ramon's is in the best condition. Monte Vista, Dougherty and Cal definitely need to be upgraded. My only pet peeve with San Ramon's field is the concrete strip between the track and the turf field. Quite dangerous for players and referees. Cleats don't do well on concrete. I have seen quite a few spills over the years.

Cool school, kinda gives too much homework.read more

So much ridiculous entitlement. We cannot get into our residental complex at the corner of El Cerro…read moreBlvd at times as the parents block the entry and speed up to cut us off when there is the slightest opening. Yes, they speed up to stop at the red light on El Cerro. Such blatant rudeness. Catholic hypocrisy to its fullest! We tap the horn and they either smugly smile or stare straight ahead and don't acknowledge at all. During their drop off and pickup times, look out as they clearly think their time is more important than anyone else's. Their kids play doorbell ditch throughout the neighborhood after school, disturbing residents. Are these the kind of people you want your kids going to school with? Entitlement, rudeness, lack of parenting at its finest!

St Isidore school teaches kids lessons each day with amazing teachers too! And, this community is…read morevery safe with great kids and a very clean campus.

The Athenian school is a special place. My son plays sports and I have travelled to many Bay Area…read moreprivate schools for matches. No schools have campuses as beautiful as Athenian, not College Prep, Bentley, or even Nueva. Athenian's 75-acre campus is at the foothill of Mt. Diablo, it is a bit remote but the beautiful campus rivals some small colleges. Campus aside, I feel the teachers really try to make learning fun, and the kids are all happy going to school there. The academics are pretty rigorous, but the kids don't feel stress out. In a small class of 12-15 students, my son can't hide or cruise. I see improvement in his communication skill and work ethnics in just a few months. Sports are a big deal in Athenian and get a lot of supports from parents. My son made a lot of friends from joining different teams. I have run into many talented Athenian kids in arts, musics and sports. Some get recruited into top universities in their junior years. The school puts out a lot of events for parents to participate, mingle with the kids, and get to know each other. There are parents bookclub, coffee / hikes, Student plays, Jazz night, culture nights, and homecoming night. Some of the performances are opened to the public, I encourage you to come and see for yourself. One review talked about director of admission. Chris has left Athenian a couple years ago. All the staffs I interacted with are nice and receptive to new ideas. Another reviewer highlighted guest speakers and domestic/international trips. I couldn't agree more. There are so many learning opportunities that made me jealous (I went to UC). Every semester, alumni would come back to share their college experience. One common theme is how well Athenian has prepared them and they are thriving in top 20 universities. If Athenian kids can survive 3 weeks camping in the Death Valley and the Sierra, other adversities will seem easy to them. If you want your kid to be well-rounded, resilient and have a diverse group of lifelong friends, Athenian is the perfect school. https://www.athenian.org/athenian-blog-and-news

After years at The Athenian School, the pattern is hard to miss and it's not a positive one…read more Academically, there are visible coverage gaps. Teachers are reassigned across subjects in ways that feel reactive, not intentional, and it shows in uneven rigor and depth. Oversight appears inconsistent, with little indication of sustained evaluation or development to ensure instructional quality. Staffing stability is also a concern, midstream departures and changes have impacted continuity in the classroom or elective, which matters from a student and parent perspective. The rubric/grading shift, framed as "equity," ends up compressing outcomes. In practice, it reduces differentiation between students and lowers the ceiling rather than raising the floor. Strong students aren't pushed; weaker outcomes are normalized. It can also reward students who closely match what a given teacher is looking for, rather than those demonstrating deeper or more independent mastery, narrowing, rather than expanding, meaningful academic rigor. Communication is another friction point. Parents receive a high volume of emails from multiple sources, with information spread across messages and platforms. Important details can be difficult to track, especially for those already managing full schedules and inboxes. School climate is also worth examining. In our experience, our teen encountered peer interactions that raised concerns around inclusivity and respect for differences. We did not see clear communication or follow-through addressing those situations or, at best, limited transparency or parent dialogue when problems arise. More broadly, the student body and staff do not reflect a high level of diversity, which may matter to families. Programs like AWE are positioned as unique and distinguishing. There are committed people involved, but the program carries additional cost and execution issues (recurring when talking with previous parents). At the institutional level, the school feels adrift. We've learned of the loss of the boarding program this year, ongoing turnover, and shifting priorities all which suggest a lack of clear direction and raise a straightforward question: what, exactly, are you paying for? College counseling reinforced that concern. Guidance leaned heavily toward "safe" schools, with little appetite for thoughtful risk. We chose to override it and our teen was admitted to a school labeled "unlikely." Bottom line: our teen succeeded, but not because of the school's systems. It was largely in spite of, with limited added value from the institution. For families considering this school, go in with eyes open. Ask direct questions about staffing stability, grading philosophy, program execution, and how information is communicated to families. The answers matter, look for clear, concrete answers, not just polished or well-rehearsed responses.

Amazing preschool! All of the teachers go above and beyond to set a great foundation. The preschool…read morehas a dedicated art teacher, Spanish teacher and a little library for the kids to go to. I recommend this school to everyone that is looking!

I will always be grateful for Dorris Eaton preschool transforming my son into a confident student…read morewith a love for learning . When my preschool search began my son was 2, and I was a huge proponent of play based preschool. I didn't consider Dorris Eaton, as a friend had suggested, because I had heard the "rumors" about it being "too academic" and "strict". So he attended a play based preschool until he was 5 and we headed off to Kindergarten orientation. During this process, a public school teacher looked me in the eyes and said that my son "wasn't ready to attend Kindergarten" and would "benefit from an additional year". Needless to say, I was devastated. While we needed to find a place that would prepare my son for kindergarten, it was also important to me to find a place that would be nurturing, teaching my son important life lessons. I wanted a school that would teach him how to respect his teachers, how to be a good student, how to try hard, and how to be a leader amongst his peers. Dorris Eaton junior kindergarten program seemed to be the perfect fit. I will admit I still had those rumors in the back of my mind. I am here to tell you that all of the rumors you hear are false. Will your children be completely prepared for kindergarten, yes! Do they hold the children accountable for age appropriate tasks, yes! Are they loving, YES! My son entered the Dorris Eaton junior kindergarten program academically behind, a follower; he felt like he wasn't smart because he wasn't going to kindergarten with his friends. He graduated a confident, social, leader who loves to learn. My daughter has attended Dorris Eaton Preschool since she turned 2.9, and she is 4 presently. I'm amazed at how much she has learned in those short years. The teachers are loving, compassionate and believe in the ability of their students. I feel so thankful that I enrolled my children in this amazing school and that this is their first exposure to education. I hope that the love for learning and confidence given to them at this school will carry throughout their education journey.

Absolutely love this school. My son has thrived and actually enjoys going to school. Both teachers…read moreand the rest of the staff have been wonderful. Very involved and caring. I read a few comments complaining about the Biblical views, well, this is after all a Christian School that teaches Biblical truth and not a watered down version of it. Berean actually applies the Bible as God has commanded, so it is appropriate that the school is against certain behaviors and actions. As a parent I appreciate that and my son seems to find it a great place to be. This school is truly a gem for believing parents and teenagers in the Bay Area.

I attended Berean for both my freshman and sophomore years, and unfortunately, my experience there…read morewas extremely disappointing. As a student of color, I often felt unwelcome and unsupported. Throughout my time at the school, I experienced repeated bullying and racist remarks from other students. Despite these incidents being brought to the attention of staff, little to nothing was done to address the situation appropriately. What made the experience even more upsetting was the clear favoritism shown by staff toward certain students. Discipline and school policies, especially the dress code, seemed to be enforced unfairly. I was dress coded numerous times for outfits that other students wore without consequence, which made the treatment feel inconsistent and discriminatory. The environment at the school became so toxic and emotionally draining that I eventually transferred to another high school because the bullying had become unbearable. Instead of feeling safe and supported in what should have been a positive Christian environment, I felt isolated, targeted, and silenced for most of my time there. In my opinion, the school did not reflect the values of Christianity, such as kindness, fairness, compassion, and inclusion. No student should feel forced to leave a school because of bullying, racism, or unequal treatment.

We've had the most wonderful experience at this preschool over the past two years. The teachers…read morehave been incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in our daughter's growth--both socially and emotionally. She has felt safe, loved, and excited to go every single day, which says everything. We've watched her confidence blossom, her friendships grow, and her curiosity thrive, all thanks to the thoughtful and nurturing environment they've created. As we prepare to move on to TK next school year, we're honestly so sad to be leaving. This school has been such a special part of our lives, and we're so grateful for the care and love they've given our daughter during these early years. We can't recommend this preschool enough--it truly feels like a second home. Insert tears!

CLC was an incredible school for our son. They well prepared him for entry into Quarry Lane…read morekindergarten (the test monitor said he exceeded their expectations for admission). This is due to the outstanding curriculum CLC offers. What really stands out is how Miss Linda taught our son to stand up for himself with classmates. I still vividly remember that day when Miss Linda celebrated that moment with me. We have never forgotten Miss Linda and the other teachers and head of CLC many years ago. Our son is graduating high school next month and I can't express enough what an important cog Miss Linda was in developing the foundation for my son's life. We are forever grateful for Miss Linda, teacher extraordinaire.