Solana Vista Elementary School

My son had a wonderful K year here. The small class size allows for truly personalized learning, as well as great social emotional development support. I appreciate that I know he is learning from 2 trained teachers as opposed to parent volunteers public schools often depend on to supplement the 1 classroom teachers. In addition to typical curriculum, the kids have daily specialists including art, music, Spanish, PE, library, gardening and drama. They have monthly field trips and a very active school community with tons of opportunities for parent/family involvement. And there is a big focus as well on social emotional learning. I have not seen any issues with bullying, problems with disruptions in the class, etc. Recently we ran into a few 4th graders that are the K's reading buddy class and the "big kids" were so sweet talking to and playing with my son and his friends. It really epitomizes what we have seen - it is just a great student body and small enough it really feels like a community. I have seen comments about the administration being bad but that hasn't been my experience. I have always gotten responses to any email or call and they do a good job communicating. And I love that the teachers make themselves available for parents to reach out directly. The principal even stands outside every morning greeting all the students by name!

***NOTE*** Santa Fe Montessori will cease to exist after Summer 2015. The Santa Fe Montessori owners have sold the school to a Montessori chain called LePort Schools. The LePort staff just had their "open house" on Saturday (April 18, 2015) to introduce the new faculty and administration which will be running things when the school opens as a LePort School in Fall 2015. So far, so good. It will still be Montessori curriculum, plus LePort offers a "Spanish Immersion" program. I've enrolled my son, and am looking forward to seeing how the new owners & staff run things.

Our child has gone to Santa Fe Christian since grade 6. We could not be happier with Santa Fe Christian.We were particularly impressed with the way Rob G, the head of schools, handled the pandemic. He made sound decisions - always based on the health and well-being of the children.From the teachers, administrators, leadership and support staff, we have never been disappointed. Santa Fe Christian school is not cheap. But, it is worth every penny.

We absolutely love St. James Academy! It’s such a special community where families truly know and support one another. The teachers and staff are welcoming and genuinely care about each child. Our kids are happy, thriving, and becoming kind, confident people. There are so many fun activities and events throughout the year that bring everyone together and make the school feel like an extended family. It’s a wonderful environment that we’re grateful to be part of.