After an abysmal time of remote nonlearning during covid, I enrolled my 8tj grade grandson in HLC…read more After he completed his 50 hours, he jumped from several grades behind to a grade ahead in his performance. He is now a sophomore and performing very well in high school, getting all A's and B's. He began HLC as a kid who thought he was dumb, and left filled with confidence which has stayed with him throughout high school. He just turned 16, has a job to support his car and continues to do well. Our family couldn't be more pleased with HLC, Debi and her staff. Thank you all!

Absolutely love this place! My son was really struggling with reading and schooling. He has been…read morehere less than a year and is progressing each and every day. The confidence he has is amazing. Staff is great. Mrs. Deb and Mr. David are so helpful as well. Thank you for helping!

Would not recommend this school some of the teachers are stingy and arrogant Just annoying…read more On the other hand I've had a teacher who made it worth going to school like the 2025-2026 8th grade teacher Sandra McCann props to her Also the dress code contradicts its self it says we let our students express themselves but draws the line at a cartoon on your shirt acting like it impacts learning so much the teachers do not get paid enough to care that much

We have three school age children and our family has been at Golden Valley Orchard school since…read more2018. We chose the Waldorf school to our own surprise, as two STEM professionals who attended schools in SJUSD. It's true that Waldorf education approaches learning with a different cadence, not seriously pushing academics until closer to second grade. However the academics are offered first thing in first grade, children pick them up at their own developmental pace, and interventions are offered where needed. GVOS Waldorf curriculum offers fine arts, handwork, a very low-technology learning environment, a small environment (~1 class per grade), the unique opportunity to stay with their own teacher for multiple years (called looping) and a emphasis on social-emotional collaborative learning. Children are taught cursive handwriting and record all their learning throughout the year writing, illustrating, and annotating their own main lesson books. GVOS has a high degree of parent participation. Virtues are taught daily, and whole child education and discipline are encouraged. High school and college students who graduated Golden Valley and have returned for panel interviews have reported confusion regarding the social and emotional culture of public schools they attend after Golden Valley Orchard school -- in my opinion this is more of a reflection on GVOS's success than a particular failure of other schools. We have seen changes and challenges, but nothing unique to or necessarily caused by the school or the Waldorf curriculum. There is a variety of charter schools in Orangevale, as well as several public offerings and one "high achievement" public offering which is enrolled on a testing basis. Looking at test scores from the 2024-2025 CAASPP & ELPAC, the trend for underperforming classes is a mirror of grades that were most profoundly affected by COVID pandemic classroom interruptions. https://www.caaspp-elpac.org/ GVOS's scores fall right between the local public school (Ottoman) and the local fundamental school (Green Oaks.) GVOS is a public school and held to the same standards of these two schools.

Middle Tree has truly made a difference for our family Miss Sarah, Miss Alex, Miss Ima, and all of…read morethe other tutors that work at Middle tree have been amazing to me and my kids. All four of my daughters attend Middle Tree, and each of them has received exceptional support. The staff and tutors are caring, professional, and genuinely committed to helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom. One thing I really appreciate is that Middle Tree has tutors from many different backgrounds who specialize in a wide range of subjects and languages. My youngest daughter is currently learning Spanish, and they have a fluent Spanish-speaking instructor who works closely with her. She has made tremendous progress and is excited about learning a new language, something that has been so amazing to watch! Beyond homework help, Middle Tree has helped my older girls gain confidence, improve academically, and even prepare for applying to college. They truly meet students where they are and help them grow from there. The environment is positive, supportive, and focused on opening doors to future opportunities. We are so grateful for Middle Tree and everything they do. If you're looking for a place that offers affordable, personalized, and effective learning for students of all ages, I highly recommend Middle Tree here in Sacramento!

I have been so impressed with how this school has managed, renovated and taken precautions with…read moreCovid. My niece goes here and I am amazed at how the school went above and beyond for the kids and staff. Bravo!

I love this school! I highly recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a safe family…read moreEnvironment. The education is over and beyond of what my expectation was going into the school. The public speaking , confidence and everything that the school has taught my son has been amazing. The friendly staff They make you feel like family I showed up in my PJs which I would never do and felt completely comfortable just because I was in a hurry and I had to deliver something to class. I love the Close knit family's and Friends that we have built from the school. Love, Sabrina

We sent our two Millennial daughters here in the late eighties and early nineties and they both…read moreemerged well prepared with learning and social skills to start kindergarten. Both went on to complete graduate degrees and professional credentials and I am convinced the start they had at this school had a lot to do with this. Now two of our grandchildren have attended here and both, including one with a degree of neurodivergence, have experienced the same wise and compassionate teaching we recognized many years ago. Both are developing well. This school is a credit to the community and to the teaching profession.

It's amazing to watch my kids attend the same preschool I did! Cordova Baptist Preschool is…read morewelcoming and understanding, with experienced teachers who know how to balance structure and freedom so every child feels safe and thrives. The teachers truly care about each child, and it shows in how comfortable the kids feel at school. It feels like a real community.

My 2 children went to the Bradshaw campus and it was a perfect fit. They grew so much and blossomed…read morewonderfully. CMP was the best thing we could hoped for.

I got sexual assaulted by another student on campus , with multiple teacher witnesses. guess what…read morethey did? absolutely nothing, they told the student I reported them which caused me so much bullying I had to switch schools. I attended here 2nd-7th grade. Do NOT enroll in this schools middle school, they have 3 teachers who have to teach 70 kids. They also do NOT know how to handle bullying at all, I was relentlessly bullied here, switching classes didn't do anything because of how tight knit every class is with each other. They also have a terrible special education curriculum. They know how to handle the kids but not teach them in ways thatll help growth. This is an OK school if you have a young kid but when you get to Upper El and above they get lazy and do care (grades 4-8th) and they also group up 4-6th graders in one class which makes teaching difficult as everyone receives the same kind of teachings.

My son is thriving since transferring to CI Academy. The teachers are so accessible, accommodating,…read moreand accepting of neurodivergent kids. The small class size and small school size has been pivotal for my son's ability to make friends and be a part of a community.

Such an amazing place! Students get to learn and be creative! CI has changed our child's opinion on…read moreschool. They now love going!! Thank you teachers and staff!!!

My daughter has been attending Pershing Elementary since kindergarten. She had her ups and downs…read morewith the teachers but the staff overall seems professional. My youngest daughter might attend in three years. Fingers crossed!

This was our first choice to take our daughter for her first year of public school, we know some…read morekids who currently attend and not to mention it's close by! Her Kindergarten teacher was Mrs. Broaddus and the teacher's helper was Miss Amy, who is probably the sweetest woman you'll ever meet! Instead of the usual school supply list, we were asked to bring donations for the classroom. For school lunch she was given the option of a school lunch or to bring her own and we love packing her lunch! Her class of 26 students had so many fun themed days, our daughter's favorite, jammie and stuffed animal day! Always lots of art work brought home and I have them to thank for helping our daughter make so many great friends, encouraging her to read, count and write! And of course you cannot forget music time, PE, recess and free time! They even went on a field trip to the Sacramento Zoo! You cannot give less than 5 stars for schools who are giving your child the gift of an education! Yesterday was the last day of school and we're so proud of our soon to be first grader! Moms reading I hope your children have a great summer vacation and we'll see you in August!