Our daughter is an 8th grader at Stratford Middle School in SF, and we are grateful for the…read moreincredible role the school played in preparing her for high school. What stood out most was the strong academic foundation, strong teachers/staff, and like-minded students who wanted to excel in academics and activities. Stratford helped our daughter build strong study habits, discipline, independence, and the ability to manage a demanding workload. The teachers pushed her academically, but also supported her and helped her grow in communication, writing, public speaking, leadership, and overall confidence. The principal was also a major strength. He set high expectations around discipline, character, and behavior, which we believe are especially important in middle school. During the high school admissions process, his guidance was incredibly valuable, from parent presentations to interview prep, school prioritization, and being available to families. His relationships with high school admissions offices across San Francisco also came in handy. Overall, we are grateful for Stratford and would highly recommend it to families.

We're a Stratford family with an 8th grader, and our experience has been extremely…read morepositive--especially in high school preparation and the overall school culture. The academics are strong and thoughtfully designed, and the teachers genuinely care about student growth. We've seen our child become more confident, independent, and ready for the increased expectations of high school. The support during the high school application process really stood out. The Principal and staff were engaged, responsive, and incredibly supportive throughout the process. Their experience and guidance helped reduce a lot of stress, and it's clear that Stratford students are well prepared and competitive when applying to some of the best high schools in San Francisco. We also truly value the diversity at Stratford. The school community includes students from many different backgrounds, which creates an inclusive and respectful environment. Our child has benefited from learning alongside peers with different perspectives, and it adds real depth to the overall experience. Communication has always been clear, and the school feels well-run and supportive. Looking back at our child's middle school years, we feel Stratford provided an excellent foundation for both academic success and personal growth.

This was a very poor educational school and the 7/8 grade department was very bad. I encourage kids…read moreto leave for IBL and the principal was very poor

It's an amazing school and I would recommend this school…read more It has amazing teachers and after-school program on campus

We chose La Scuola three years ago for its combination of warmth and strong academics. I toured a…read morelot of K-8 schools and the warmth and personality of La Scuola stood out. Dig a little further and I was impressed by the International Baccalaureate program and language immersion. I have to say we haven't been disappointed. Our child loves the school and is always happy. I have been hugely impressed by the teaching standards and communication. Just fyi, we have no Italian at home and love that our child is learning the language and will take on Spanish in the coming years. I can't recommend the school enough.

My kid is in 1st grade and we have loved La Scuola since she started in Kindergarten. We were drawn…read moreto the school for the international community, the IB system, and the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Also, my daughter came in with no Italian language skills in K and the teachers did a great job of making sure she was following what was happening until she picked up the Italian. There were a few others like her and they did an awesome job integrating them into the language having other kids help with translation when needed.) We are thrilled to be able to be part of this community for a whole 9 years!

As a parent of four children who have attended Saint Cecilia School, I can speak to the lasting…read moreimpact this school has on families and students. Two of my children are now in college, one is in high school, and my youngest continues as a current student here. What impresses me most is the exceptional foundational academic preparation my children received. The skills and knowledge they gained at Saint Cecilia continue to serve them well in their educational journeys and beyond. Actually, my oldest college son said to me recently that if he lived in San Francisco and had children, he would send them to Saint Cecilia, wow. Beyond academics, Saint Cecilia creates a community where families belong. From cheering at CYO games to participating in beloved traditions like the annual crab feed, there's always something that brings everyone together. The school doesn't just educate your children; it invites your entire family to become part of the SC family.

I can't say enough good things about this school -- it truly feels like family. I went here myself,…read moreand now seeing the next generation experience the same sense of belonging and purpose makes it even more special. What sets this school apart is how it blends tradition, community, and service in such a natural, meaningful way. The teachers genuinely care, the faith-based foundation is strong, while valuing diversity and making those who aren't Catholic feel welcome. St. Cecilia students grow up grounded, confident, and kind. You'll see the impact in the friendships too -- lifelong bonds that bring alumni families back year after year. There's something rare and real about that kind of continuity in a big city like San Francisco. If you're looking for a place where your child will be known, supported, and part of something lasting -- this is it.

My experience at Wings Learning Center was extremely unprofessional and deeply disappointing…read more During my time there, my interactions with the program director were some of the most challenging I've encountered in any workplace. In my personal experience, her leadership style felt harsh, dismissive, and misaligned with what a supportive work environment should provide. I also found that the HR practices did not offer the support or fairness employees typically expect. When staff raised concerns, the environment often felt intimidating rather than collaborative, which made it difficult to feel safe speaking up. Like most work places always document everything. The leadership culture I encountered made it a difficult place to thrive.

This place is a life changer for our son who is on the Autism spectrum. He's been going to Wings…read moresince he was 6 years old and was non-verbal. He's 18 now and can communicate verbally. Wings team of Teachers, OT's, Speech Therapist and staff have seen to his special needs and have helped with his communication and focus and he has the ability to follow simple direction which has helped him at school and home. We've been very fortunate to have him attend Wings.

My daughter started going to TTT when she started Sunset Ridge for Kindergarten. Cece and Laura…read morehave been amazing. They are like family and now that my daughter is going into middle school they will be missed greatly. They always took such good care of her and all of the kids. I would recommend TTT to anyone who is looking for a great child care. I really like that they have an hour for the kids to do there home work and they are always willing to help the kids, if they need help. They have an amazing summer program. They do fun things every day. My daughter always liked swimming on Wednesdays during summer. We will miss seeing you guys every day!!

It's been 5 years since my review and I now have an 8th grader and a 4th grader at St. Dunstan's…read more We have been at the school since 2015 and still love it. The principal, faculty, and staff truly care about each student and it shows. If you are considering private high school, I highly recommend St. Dunstan's to lay the academic foundation. My daughter loves her teachers and said that the high school entrance exam was relatively easy compared to what they are learning at St. Dunstan's. I've spoken to many parents who transferred their kids in for middle school who've said they wished they had started at St. Dunstan's sooner because it is such a welcoming and warm environment. They have a ton of extracurriculars and events. Sports intramurals for K-3 and competitive sports for 4-8th. We have musical theater classes and performances. As well as Spanish classes and technology. Every month there are family friendly events- from family movie night, Casino Night, Lobster Feed, the father/daughter dance, family bingo night, lady knights and men clubs events, and so many fun events. We have the spring festival and middle school dances. Fun Day with games and an end of year school wide picnic. The kids are kind, respectful, and inclusive. The parent community is amazing and we have made lifelong friendships with other families. Choosing St. Dunstan's for our kids is probably one of the best decisions we have made for their academic, emotional, and social well being. We are grateful to Dr. Sandoval and her team for creating an environment where our children are thriving!

We are new transplant to St Dustan families. We were at different school before. My son transferred…read morein at 4th grade. We originally were very worried about his transition and leaving all his friends and his known environment. It has been smooth transition so far. The Families in St Dunstan are very welcoming to our family. My son doesn't normally play team sports that involved balls, he made an exception with the baseball team in St Dunstan. He has thrived so much over the last few months we transitioned. Not only his grades are excellent but also his mental wellbeing has improved so much. He was encouraged to participate more in the class and he did, which he didn't do in the previous school. He participated in the class Spelling Bee that required him to speak and spell in front of everyone which was impossible for him to do before. The school staffs are very nice. They are very attentive of my son and our families. The teachers that he has, have been so accommodating and supportive in making him thrive in school. The school has Science, technology, Spanish, Art in Action and Creative Art. I was allowed to teach how to plant tulips and vegetables in their school plots that the Science teacher incorporated it to his lesson. There are many Non Catholic families as well and you wouldn't feel that they weren't part of the community. In terms of education, I observe that some of the teachers are willing to give extra help to those that need help which they do outside of the school hours. They also have resource teachers for reading and mental health. I also see that there will be accelerated Math for those who are advanced in Math. This will start in 5th grade.

When I first started on Yelp, I had no idea you could review schools. In fact let's be honest, I…read moreinitially joined Yelp because I wanted to be a vindictive bastard and write a rebuking review of a restaraunt where I'd had a pretty bad experience. Sorry, I digress-- I'm prone to straying off tangents. Oh shiny! *Several fruitless hours later* Right, where was I? Oh yes, Elementary school! Ah, the golden days of the 80's and early 90's. Transformers, Thundercats, He-Man, Michael Jackson (before he got weird). Well, I did go here between the ages of five and eleven which was a fairly long time ago. I can tell you that I didn't turn out to become a completely socially maladjusted dishelved individual (well at least not as a direct result from attending Brisbane Elementary School). Generally speaking it was a great school chock full of memories of playgrounds, loads of Elmer's glue in one's hair, oversized pencils and crayons, stacks of board games (absolutely none of which had their complete roster of game pieces), dittos --you know, those purple things before xerox, chalk boards with loads of dust, funky hydrogenated oil laden school lunches and orange afternoons waiting woefully for three o'clock (if only we knew!). So roughly speaking, it's worth five stars. I'd subtract half a star if I could for my Second Grade teacher Mrs. B******** confiscating an errant Transformer of mine and never giving it back-- those things are worth money these days!

My kid goes here. Its a great school! The parent community is so involved, I can't get off the…read moreschoolyard for like half an hour after I drop the kid off but for all the talking and planning. The teachers and the administration are extraordinarily concerned to make sure that my child is getting the best education he could possibly get. We love this school!