Kiva Elementary School

As both a parent of former student and a former staff member, I highly recommend Navajo. The community is unmatched.

Pima staff and teachers do a wonderful job meeting the needs of every single student. The students are happy to be at school and show that they are ready to learn every single day! It is heart warming to see that teachers, staff, students and families have a great amount of pride for Pima!

This is our first (kindergarten) year at Pueblo elementary. It’s not what any parent expects or would be excited about (and we are a Spanish speaking family). It is a fast paced school, and a lot is demanded from both parents and students. That is what other mothers have informed opinions me as well. I do want to point out that it has a good school team to better assist children with learning difficulties. The teachers and rest of the staff are well mannered and good intentioned. Academically speaking, it is above average for the general population. Overall, it is a good atmosphere, the students learn and do seem happy at school, but then again shouldn’t all feel that way at any school?

This is such a special school tucked away in a beautiful neighborhood. Think public school meets Montessori, and you’d get Echo Canyon. The staff all cares, everyone knows everyone on campus, you constantly see admin out and about on campus helping out and interacting with the kids. The looping model keeps kids close as they grow together, and the class sizes make it possible to have a personable approach with each student. The campus is filled with beautiful gardens that the children use as a tool to learn through STEM, sustainability, and healthy living. Chef in the garden is one of the coolest experiences for the kids of all ages. On top of all of this, the staff takes security, safety, and mental health a top priority!

I agree 100% with the most recent heartfelt review — it beautifully reflects the OLPH experience from 10–15 years ago, and based on what’s described, it sounds like that’s when the reviewer’s children attended the school. During that time, OLPH truly was a strong, faith-filled community where students thrived both academically and personally.Unfortunately, I don’t believe the same can be said of the school today. The environment has changed significantly. As stated in another recent review, many families who are not part of the current "inner circle" feel disconnected and disheartened. Another deeply concerning issue that continues to appear in both recent reviews and reviews going back as far as 2014 is the lack of action toward bullying. When bullying is ignored, it doesn’t go away — it escalates. Until the school acknowledges that there is a serious problem and makes a committed effort to address it, the situation will only continue to worsen. No child should feel unsafe or unheard in a place that is meant to nurture their growth.It's disappointing to see a school that once had such a powerful impact on so many families no longer reflect those same values and strengths. I sincerely hope OLPH can return to the vibrant and inclusive community it once was.