62 Gretchen Ln
San Jose, CA 95117

I have two children currently attending Easterbrook Discovery School (1st and 3rd grade), and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The school offers an incredible mix of internal and external support that helps create a strong, tight-knit community where families truly feel connected.One of the most unique and beloved features of the school is “The Woods” — a special outdoor area where students get hands-on experiences with nature. It's not just used for exploration, but also for school assemblies and seasonal events like the October Pumpkin Patch, which runs every weekend and is a huge hit with families.The school also has a dedicated art room with a thoughtful curriculum. Students learn about the history of art and then get to create their own pieces inspired by the artists or time periods they're studying. It's a wonderful way to blend education with creativity.Support at Easterbrook goes well beyond the classroom. The school provides on-site resources including academic support, parent education classes, speech therapy, counseling, and more. This whole-child approach is something we truly value.Parent involvement is another standout feature. From organizing "Fun Fest" activities, potlucks, walk-a-thons, and movie nights, to volunteering in the classroom, the sense of community and collaboration is remarkable. It’s clear that families are a vital part of school life.The school maintains a firm ZERO tolerance policy on bullying and places a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion — not just as buzzwords, but as lived values.And last but certainly not least: the teachers. Not only are they incredibly skilled and dedicated educators, but they genuinely care for their students. That personal connection makes all the difference.Easterbrook Discovery School is a place where kids thrive, families feel welcome, and learning goes far beyond textbooks. We feel so lucky to be a part of this amazing community!

Can a school be worse than this one?I despise California public education and this school is no exception. Unfortunately and against my wishes one of my children ended up in this HS. I don't like just about everything, but I will go into details- curriculum; for some subjects like math, it is non-existent; CA Common Core is the worst material I've ever seen. However, if there is some kind of curriculum in a subjects other than math, we're running into the problem of "educators"- teachers: I'm sure there are great teachers even in this school, but my child hasn't been lucky with many. Pre-calc teacher has been absent mostly this year. She had a baby. You'd think that such important subject as pre-calc would have a substitute and it did, 3 of them. Then the teacher "came back", but IMO she is still mostly on-leave. Her communication usually is "I will not be in tomorrow; Here is the list of 15 items to complete". Another teacher grades everything after final grade is due. I never know how my child is doing looking at the school portal. On May 25 the student can have A and on June 1 it can be C because the teacher placed work done over 2-3 months into the portal- cell phones and school computer: I know I'm alone here, but private schools handle phones just fine; two of my children attended two diff private schools and both had "no cell phone policy". One can bring the phone, turn it off and place it in a locker. If there is an emergency to use the phone, it can only be done in the office. School computer can't be monitored by parents. The student has access to everything 24x7 for any length of time- lame snow-flake attitude by administrators: children are required to be politically-correct, non-offensive, etc., however if someone breaks the rule and further poor behavior could be prevented, nobody cares- services: anything out of the ordinary will take a battle; many reminders, follow ups, and long wait. There surely be a reason for it. Then the service "will be provided" on paper, but in fact it would happen so occasionally that it is not possible to call it a serviceThis school is not special. The entire district is awful. There will be children who will do ok in any environment. I have one of those and I'm considering sending this child to this school only because of the location and sports; certainly NOT b/c of academics. This child will complete HS curriculum in 8th grade, but I'm considering Stanford on-line and other private options.