Manzanita School

Very positive strong Catholic community lead by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart. I wouldn't want my grandchildren anywhere else in Tucson.

It's hard to write a less than positive review, because there are good aspects about the school and we try to be positive in our outlook. There is an underlying current in the school that is unsettling; almost a Stepford Wives Club, or a beautiful person's club. If your family is not part of the in-crowd, your child may be always second, no matter their ability. The teachers seem to be elitist at times without the substantiating evidence and there can be a smile and fib-to-your-face aspect. There is a lack of technology/STEM presented to the kids although there still is music, art, and PE. This is submitted anonymously because if we continue on with PRCA for 6-12th, we don’t want this held over our head; what does that say about the environment?

I am a grandmother of Alexander and Naila Tapia. I am very pleased with school I really love it the teachers are great and caring... the only thing I ask myself is why my grandchildren not get any certificates I see most of the kids getting certificates it is because??? Why is the problem? Kindly. Gloria Benavidez

My son has been at The Beginning School for three years and absolutely loves it there!! And, as a parent, I couldn't be happier with the teachers and what my child is learning. I highly recommend the beginning school!

My children love their school. The teachers handle my two very different children with care and discipline that works really well for them. The size of the classrooms are wonderful which gives the teachers the time to work with my child and give her/him the attention that they need. My children are learning self control and how to learn the daily tasks of life. i wish my oldest child attended casa ninos when he was a toddler, it would really help with his self discipline now. the one negative about the school is that there are vacation days/weeks that are similar to a public school schedule. It is a challenge to schedule this when all my family works full time. Casa Ninos has started to included "camps" during these vacation times which is so helpful to a working mom.