John Muir Elementary School

John Muir is a phenomenal school and has only been getting better in recent years. Excellent principal and leadership team that led the school to receive the National Blue Ribbon School Award in 2024. Very involved community and a beautiful school campus; enrichment opportunities for students abound

I have two children currently enrolled in John Muir Elementary. We love this school. The curriculum is great, teachers are totally invested, experienced and excellent, and the principal is wonderful. The building and grounds are lovely. The after school offerings are varied and plentiful.Prior to at

Both of my children went here. One is currently in 4th grade. Ever since we joined we have been welcomed by a lovely community of families and teachers. The school is not just a safe and beautiful place, where kids get to play in a creek and read under redwood trees but also a great school full of c

John Muir Elementary is a hidden gem. When we were looking for elementary schools in our zone, we toured all three. John Muir was our second choice...only because we live 2 blocks away from our first choice. Our initial disappointment quickly faded as we came to see what a magical place John Muir is

I moved to Berkeley during the pandemic and how to younger elementary school children who started at John Muir. The community, the staff and the grounds are wonderful. I feel very fortunate to have landed at John Muir during such a precarious time and would recommend it highly to anyone interested i