Starr King K-8

We have been an El Rancho School family for almost 4 years. We have a preschooler and a first grader there now. Most of the teachers have been there a long time and seem to genuinely love the kids. In the preschool, there is a great mix of learning and playing. They start working on phonics pretty early, and I credit that as one of the reasons my oldest has become such a strong reader. The campus is beautiful with mission style architecture and a tree-shaded playground in the back. There is even a swimming pool with lessons available in the summers. The principal knows every kid. You would be hard pressed to find a more nurturing environment for your littles. I am so thankful we found El Rancho School. It feels like a hidden gem.

I would caution any parent before sending their child to OLA school. The principal and certain teachers are completely unprofessional and do not have the children's best interest at heart. The amount of turnover with the teachers is not to be ignored. There are a few gems- the Vice Principal being one of them, but that is not enough to sustain the school's creditability. The principal lacks any kind of compassion for his student's and does not recognize the harm his ignorance and willingness to overlook the bullying displayed by some of his teachers is causing the students. Do not spend your hard earned money on a school that chooses to ignore the voices of the students and the parents when an issue is brought to the school's attention.