Basking Ridge

I have a child with special needs in their special education class which we love and have had a great experience with! We also have an almost 3rd grader who is finishing up his first year here from another school that was not great for him. He has had a great year ! The teachers , staff, PTO, everything is great!!!

This is hands down, the best school in PV district. They have an amazing STEAM program, great resources for students like a counselor, psychologist, PT, OT, Speech, reading specialist, and so much more. We were amazed how much they want every child to win. They look to treat each student as an individual and do their best to cater to their needs, rather than putting the student in a box. We came from another PV school and it was nothing like this. We’re so thankful we moved to DSES, even though it’s out of our boundaries and we have to drop off/pick up every day (we help carpool so it works out now). They have amazing teachers, staff, and an incredible principal. Lastly, it seems their PTA is heavily involved in making sure teachers are appreciated and the community is involved with events. The only downside is parking can be frustrating at times, but even when that was brought up, the PTA and Principal showed up to try and figure out new procedures. A+ for DSES

If you are thinking of sending your child here please don’t. The entire staff does not care about the children, horrible horrible education system that they have. If you really want your kid to learn a different language, there are better options than this public school.

Desert Springs is a wonderful school. My kids love it and are happy at school. My second grader knows about the Persian Wars, Greek Mythology, the Incas and Mayans. We have had wonderful experiences and will be forever greatful to the teachers, therapists and staff members.

All three of our children have loved their North Ranch experience from day one. We appreciate that many teachers have been with the school for many years--the familiar faces from year to year is reflective of its ongoing positive culture and effect on our community.

We transferred from another PV Elementary school with a higher rating, but we've been so much happier since making the switch. The front office staff is incredible, warm, helpful, and truly involved. The principal leads with positivity and purpose, and the teachers have set high expectations that motivate the kids to work hard. My son was well prepared for the AASA testing thanks to their dedication. You can also feel the strong sense of community here. The PTO’s involvement shows how much they genuinely care about the students and families.