Brookfield is a wonderful school. We have three children attending Brookfield and find it to have an excellent academic cirriculum, great teachers and a diverse group of children. The parents are involved and care about the children. The owners are committed to providing quality education for their
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/09
Brookfield is a refreshing breath of East Coast Prep School in the Northern California area. This school is similar to the schools I left in Connecticut. It is a simple, no nonsense school with a devoted group of parents and teachers who prefer a strong and steady approach to learning. It has a wonderful
... Read more traditional quality matched with a challenging curriculum. The kids are gently led through an enormous amount of work and they hardly realize it! Great staff, great kids and a very nice group of parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/22/09
Brookfield is an excellent school. This is my son's first year at this school and I find the teachers to be excellent. The parents are caring and involved. The facility is somewhat lacking however this does not affect the learning. The school has a very safe environment and words cannot fully describe
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
A fantastic school. My husband and I could not be happier with our decision to send our son to Brookfield. Small class sizes, great teachers, a terrific diverse group of students, challenging curriculum, involved parents, etc. It is by far the best choice for a private K-8 school in Sacramento. The
... Read more school has gone through some changes in the last decade, but it remains the same wonderful school that it has been since 1962. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/08
Brookfield is still a decent academic school but it has lost much of what made it one of the best schools in the area. Teacher retention is a major problem. They have turned over several teachers each of the last three years which is significant when there is only one teacher per grade. Class sizes
... Read more now exceed 20 students making them larger than public school classes for the early grades. It used to be limited to 18. Facilities remain subpar even compared to public schools. These problems are due to the new ownership from a few years ago and the three different principals over the same time. Whatever the cause, when you pay for private school, you should expect more than you get from public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
We have been very pleased with Brookfield. It is amazing the pace at which our children learn. They also are acquiring strong study skills and a passion for learning. I love that they are continually challenged. Our children have had three of the new teachers and we have been thrilled with all of
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/08
I am delighted to lead the K-8 program in the greater Sacramento region! Brookfield graduates are the first pick for the area's college prep high schools due to their excellent academic preparation and individual deportment. The program is rigorous, expectations are high, and the faculty members are
... Read more selected for their enthusiasm and expertise in their subject area. Class sizes are intentionally small to ensure individual attention and to facilitate the accelerated pace of instruction. Admission is selective, but we take great pride in the diversity of our student body. We seek bright, highly motivated students from supportive families. If you have questions about our school, I encourage you to email me, or visit our school website: http://brookfieldschool.org I look forward to hearing from you! Jo Gonsalves, EdD Read less
Posted by a principal on 04/14/08
I chose Brookfield because I wanted a top-notch education for my son, and I have not been disappointed. The program is tough, but I truly believe it is helping him reach his potential. The teachers are great, classes are small, and my son gets the attention and guidance I would expect from a private
... Read more school. The school has taken some knocks over the last few years, mostly due to a change in ownership and the fallout from that. The current principal is terrific and has really improved the environment. She has brought in really superb teachers and she is very approachable. If you are looking for the best available education for your child and are willing to pay for it, this is it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/08
Brookfield is a mid-tier private school (K-8) with relatively low tuition (~$8k/year) and modest facilities. Under previous ownership it had one of the premier academic programs in the area. Recently, there has been significant turnover degrading the program s quality. The faculty has diminished
... Read more as principals and teachers have moved on or retired. There have been three principals in three years. Good teachers have been lost including arguably the best kindergarten teacher in the Sacramento region. Some new teachers are good but they aren t the ones that build Brookfield s reputation. The student population has been similarly affected. One entire grade is down to only four students. Students are moving to schools offering the same level of academic excellence along with sports, band, and a more modern facility. Brookfield is still a good option for some, but it is no longer one of the top private schools in the area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/27/08
Do you have a bright child? Value a stimulating academic environment? Desire a small campus where older children model good behavior and young children are nurtured? Desire an environment where values such as kindness, safety, productivity, compassion and self discipline stressed? If the answer is yes,
... Read more I strongly urge you to consider Brookfield. Our 2 children attend the lower grades. The academics are rigorous, which is why admission testing is taken seriously. We have experienced new teachers that are fabulous. The principal is exceptionally well qualified. Sacramento offers many choices, but in our opinion, the 'Brookfield Way' is indeed special. Read less
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