Brook Knoll Elementary School
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8 reviews
151 Brook Knoll Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Brook Knoll Elementary SchoolDiverse class in literally every sense of the term. Great community that welcomes family involvement. Prepared, energetic and empathetic teacher (Miss Golder).
Posted by a parent on 12/10/2022We are going on our 5th year here at Brook Knoll. The class ratios are great, the teachers are passionate, TONS of parent involvement and our new Principal Wahl is so dedicated. We feel blessed to be apart of this community of loving friends, parents and teachers. Everyone has given our children the best possible elementary experience. They challenge those children that need it, and take care/find a way/work with the children that struggle. They stand by every child to reach their fullest potential. I will be sad the day our last one graduates. GO BROOK KNOLL EAGLES!
Posted by a parent on 10/18/2015We are pleased with the culture and curriculum at Brook Knoll. The PTA support is amazing, raising enough to provide supplemental classes like music and art. The teachers we've had keep the kids interested and looking forward to school.
Posted by a parent on 9/9/2013I attended Brook Knoll from 1st through 6th grade - that was way back when...After having children of my own my two eldest sons when to schools in PVUSD where not only are the schools overcrowded but the teachers are overwhelmed and/or under equiped to deal with the students. Moving back to the Scotts Valley area was a great relief, and while we were living in Round Rock, Texas for a couple of year we found what an excellent school can offer. Returning in 2010 we've been more than pleased with what Brook Knoll offers our third son who is now in the fifth grade. All of his teachers (2nd - present) have been incredible, putting in long hours, making sure our son is challenged and that he learns to his highest potential. The teachers we've had are creative and vibrant as are all of the aids and volunteers. The parent involvement at this school is greater than any local school we've looked into, and it is not because they have to, it is because they want to. Go Eagles! BK Rocks!
Posted by a parent on 9/4/2013Highly disappointed with this school. We bought our first home here in SV in 2008 with the theory that our 3 kids would go all the way through the "blue ribbon" SV school system. After 3 years at this school, we are DONE. Pulling our two out, and heading to a local private school. The teachers here are burnt out, and just waiting on their retirement. They need some new, young, progressive thinking teachers with fresh ideas. The children are suffering from lack of new teaching styles (we've witnessed TONS of worksheets from K-2nd - the very age these kids should be learning outside or through creative ways), learning or extra support. This school used to be 'the great little place to be' when I was growing up and went here. Class size is 30-34 kids. Parent involvement is good, but it's relied upon since the class sizes are so high. So you've got parents that don't know anything about education (and imagine their patience level) teaching your kids. Oh, and don't be fooled by the "high" test scores!
Posted by a parent on 5/13/2013Nearby Schools
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageIn Junior High, my parents sent me to Holy Cross School. I went from public to Holy Cross. I was not happy at first, but it was the best experience. I was welcomed and made some life long friends. My kids who are in 5th and 7th, have been there since kindergarten. It's a sense of community, stability, kids are kind to each other. And the education that they are receiving is phenomenal. Field trips, Middle School science fair, Mission Report, Egyptian tomb project, learning Spanish, Religion (but you do not need to be Catholic). And then there is the athletic program which is the best. The children do not have to try out for the teams. They just get to be on them and experience team sportsmanship, learn the love of the sport, connection, sense of belonging, and it helps them get better at the sport as they start them young. I learned the love of basketball there as I played for HC, and went on to play in high school. My children love the school, and so do we!Parent Review1y ago - Midtown Montessori
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Santa Cruz schools - Brook Knoll Elementary School is located at 151 Brook Knoll Drive, Santa Cruz CA 95060. Brook Knoll Elementary School is in the Scotts Valley Unified School District. Brook Knoll Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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