I am new to the Ocean Knoll School Community this year. I had my reservations at first coming from an upbringing of private schools, but was so overwhelmingly surprised at the 'feel' of the school and staff. I was made to feel welcome and comfortable from the minute I walked in the front office, to the
... Read more 1st grade teacher, the principal and even the custodian takes the time to talk to you and your children! Everyone knows each other by name. My daughter is thriving, I can't say enough about Ocean Knoll. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
I have three children who have graduated from Ocean Knoll and one who is a current student. My children have all thrived at the school. Their test scores have always been in the proficient or advanced levels. Communication between teachers, the principal and parents is fabulous. There is always an
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
From the minute you walk into the front office and are greeted by the office staff, you are put at ease. I am a new parent, that made the best decision in sending my children to Ocean Knoll the teachers, the staff, the garden, the support at Ocean Knoll is superior. We love Ocean Knoll.
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Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
Ocean Knoll is one of the smallest schools in the Encinitas district. It has excellent teachers and staff who are devoted to doing the best for their students and making families feel welcome. Ocean Knoll's garden, created and maintained by parents, teachers, current students and graduates, is just one
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/09
My son is in 2nd grade at Ocean Knoll and has been thriving there since kindergarten. As an English and ELD teacher at Torrey Pines High School, I realize how important test scores are; therefore, we were thrilled, although not surprised to see Ocean Knoll's API success this year. Everything those teachers
... Read more do is PURE HEART! They are highly educated, talented, experienced and dedicated to each child's individual achievement. My son is not only being pushed to perform at the top of his game academically, but is growing up knowing that cultural diversity is a big plus in our world. Thank you, Mrs. Lopez and OK teachers for delivering a rich and rigorous education to so many great kids! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/13/08
As a new parent at OK (my son is in kindergarten), I worried that my son wouldn't be academically challenged, but I was wrong. His teachers seem over qualified, incredibly patient and able to set high standards for all. I was thrilled that the API scores for 07-08 increased by 72 points. I highly
... Read more praised Mrs. Lopez and her staff via email. I know scores aren't everything, but you have to be very talented and hardworking to increase your scores that much. No one in the district comes close to that, much less SD county. Besides that, the staff and the teachers seem very sweet. I am really happy with OK and know that the key to continued success is parent volunteers. That is the only thing (and demos) that differentiate OK from the other schools in the district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
My son has been at Ocean Knoll for four years (k-3). The staff is dedicated and always puts kids first! This is a wonderful, neighborhood school and we wouldn't go anywhere else.
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Posted by a parent on 06/17/08
I am a 4th year parent at Ocean Knoll and have had nothing but positive experiences year after year. The teachers are amazing, talented, committed. I feel that my kids are getting a top notch education is a 'real world' atmosphere.
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Posted by a parent on 04/22/08
Many parents look for their kids to be academically engaged, socially accepted, individually challenged, and socially/emotionally safe. Ocean Knoll perfectly offers all of these things with pride. For the last nine years we have had our kids there, 3 advanced learners/one Special Ed, now as a high school
... Read more 2 subject honor student. We have seen careful addition of more and more outstanding teachers. Little room for improving this area, this is a phenomenal, motivated staff. Our diversity is relative to where we live and who comes to our school. Neighbors and friends, we are making a great school of it everyday. Sadly gone over the years are a scattered few families with individual issues. Trying alternative schools in hope of improving their own frustrations. Some will come back, and we welcome them. Ocean Knoll is real life, not a product of an overgrown beachtown-mecca. Come see us, you'll love it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/08
Ocean Knoll is a fantastic small public school. For a community who has ballooned into a big overpriced town, O.K. defines in many ways, old Encinitas. Small town social style and simplicity. I have three Ocean Knoll kids that are all advanced learners. Our principal is warm, tirelessly there for us,
... Read more & easy to approach. The teachers are all AMAZING. We have lots of great parents doing super efforts. You can join this a or stay on the edge of it. Please acknowledge & respect the big numbers of happy families who's kids are thriving. A child's education is no place for ugly rival reviews and ulterior motives. We glow with goodness, no drama, no claws. You will not be disappointed in Ocean Knoll it is the best kept little secret in Encinitas. Read less
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Encinitas schools — Ocean Knoll Elementary School is located at 910 Melba Rd, Encinitas CA 92024. 910 Melba Rd is in the 92024 ZIP code in Encinitas, CA The school district for Ocean Knoll Elementary School is the Encinitas Union School District. Ocean Knoll Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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