My son had a mid-year transfer from a local public school. This school, it's principal, staff and kids are warm and welcoming. The class sizes are small and there is a feeling of community and structure. While there may not be some of the bells and whistles of other schools, this school excels in
... Read more the more tangible elements of early education. My son loved his 2nd grade teacher. The principal is very engaged and works with parents to bring out the best in their kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/07
This school has been a blessing. My daughter entered first grade at this school not knowing how to read and by the end of the year she was reading chapter books. The campus is out of date but appearances can be very deceiving. Although this school does not have up to date equipment it does give the
... Read more students the foundation they need to succeed in middle school and high school. I am a public high school teacher and all of the students that have attended this school excel academically. Don't be fooled by the appearance of this campus. Just talk to parents whose children are in 6th grade and they will tell you they are ahead about two years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/07
I am very disappointed. The playground is not safe. Poor playground supervision. The classrooms are not up to standard for today's educational needs. Too many fundraisers for a private school. My kids are not learning what was promised. Disappointing....!
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/07
My children atended garden School for 4 years,. I moved them to a better school and wish I had done it sooner. Garden is very old fashioned and classrooms are dingy.
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Posted by a parent on 02/23/07
Academics are important at Garden School. However, there aren't any extracurricular activities available to the students.
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Posted by a parent on 04/17/06
On the whole, I'm very happy with the quality of education my boys are receiving at this school. What I like: really great quality teachers who are dedicated & v.good at motivating the kids; curriculum is based on Carden schools, and is challenging. Teachers are creative at including art, music, science
... Read more & the kids thrive on it & love it. Don't much like: grounds & facilities are mediocre; sometimes Principal is not very responsive to parental concerns; not much parental involvement, and more involevement is not encouraged - in fact has been actively discouraged. If you're interested in Garden School, check it out & talk to parents in the morning - there are always plenty hanging around the parking lot who will be happy to talk to you! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/06
An excellent school with a fine student body, caring, talented teachers but with an unimpressive physical plant. Its small size makes parent and teacher relationships feel like an extended family, so much that the teachers give out their home phone numbers. The students typically come from families
... Read more with a parent or two associated with the nearby Univ. of California or with local hospitals, so there is a emphasis on education that starts at home. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/05
Top notch! Playground area is small and limited physical activity and resources. Yet, the academic opprtunities are abundant, and the teacher are rigorous but fair. Each grade is about 1.5 to 2.0 years ahead of a normal school and about a year ahead of most gate school. Teachers and administrators
... Read more are very strict about discipline, and focuses very fairly on equity. Plenty of opportunities to explore learning, diverse, and fits in well with the sorrunding area. School is tucked neatly in a christian setting but is not a religious institution. I highly reccomend The Garden School if you have the opportunity to put some additional time in with your child. Work is constant and rewarding. My three children love it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/05
My child attended Garden school for six years and I would say that it was a positive experience overall. They emphasize the basics (math, english, etc.) at a challenging pace, using textbooks one grade level ahead. Spanish is taught in all grades. Being a very small school with one classroom per grade,
... Read more the kids 'grow up' together and wonderful friendships are developed. The kids wear uniforms and behavior standards are high. On the down side, facilities are few (no library, not much playground equipment, no lunch facilities), little opportunity for parental involvement, and poor communication. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/04
This school is great, my children go there. They give out the most perfect homework. The teachers works with each child. There isn't much kids so the teachers get to work with everyone. The after school teachers are great too.
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Riverside schools — Riverside Garden School is located at 1085 W Linden St, Riverside CA 92507. 1085 W Linden St is in the University neighborhood and 92507 ZIP code in Riverside, CA Riverside Garden School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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