Private Schools

Best elementary school from all CVUSD elementary schools

I can’t imagine a better school. Our kids enjoyed and still enjoy an excellent education based on the schools’ comprehensive curriculum and outstanding teachers. Our son graduated after attending GISSV’s Middle and High School at the MV campus and immediately started in one of the top 5 Universities in Germany (Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings data 2018). His language skills he acquired at GISSV have already encouraged him to be a world citizen. Our daughter started at this San Francisco Campus in Kindergarten and is now enrolled as elementary school student. We are impressed by the schools’ nurturing of her interests and curiosity and fostering growth in her understanding of the world. We see her apply the head, heart and hands model for transformational learning every day. [The model shows the holistic nature of transformative experience and relates the cognitive domain (head) to critical reflection, the affective domain (heart) to relational knowing and the psychomotor domain (hands) to engagement]. She enjoys applying mathematical concepts in daily routines and creative projects. She continuously takes her time to observe and assess various projects and scientific phenomena from different angles –and hands on. She independently and proudly makes connections and applies her learning experiences in school to out-of-school activities, eager to explore more and follow-up on new discoveries and accomplishments. She brings home books from the school library and requests us to hear her read before and after dinner and breakfast. While on the road or on the bike, she happily sings songs in several languages addressing natural, cultural or social concepts. We feel very blessed having found this school for our kids. As parents, we are thankful for the way the elementary and middle school community at the San Francisco campus appreciates the growth of all students. We were touched to hear teachers read out excerpts of beautifully written stories by the students. Sharing in this way with the whole community sitting in a circle on the Presidio school lawn what the precise accomplishment of a student was –made the students feel truly recognized and distinguished, (something even more than a grade or prize could accomplish). Seeing the student’s lovely performances, and just spotting the joyful faces or laughter among students during a school day is what makes us appreciate this school. Every child deserves such experiences during their forming education years!

This school is the best for all your kids. Your kids will have the best time here because the staff and the principal are the best people in the world. I recommend this school for people who enjoys school. This school is the best because the teachers understand your problems and solves them really quick. Especially Mr. Riener, the principal, he is a kind loving guy who helps kids deal with their problems and occasionally can have a really nice talk with you. This school is the best!

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I have a son in six grade at Holstrom Academy and he is thriving. He was too anxious being bulled in the public school to learn and progress. We love the principle and Rupp and the office manager Cynthia is wonderful.

This school is a great fit for my son! He is thriving at Halstrom and we are so glad to have switched from public school

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I love the fact that they have family

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My daughter has been at The Berkeley School for five years and she's thriving in this vibrant, progressive school. She's happy, engaged and challenged here, and loves going to school. As parents, we're thrilled to have discovered this gem of a school with superb academic and social experiences, right in the heart of Berkeley. The class sizes are small and every classroom has two teachers, which really sets it apart from other private schools. The kids can't just sit back and fly under the radar. They're seen and supported, and challenged. Thanks to the passionate teachers and staff, we've seen our bright and curious kid overcome her struggles as a reluctant reader to being the kid who's always got a book in her hand. She's learning how to learn, in a creative, engaging place with lots of real-life immersive experiences. Her class just spent two days at Fort Ross on the Sonoma Coast where they stepped back-in-time to be real-life characters from the 1800's. One of the first things we noticed, and continue to appreciate, is the joy of learning, whether it's math, science, history, writing, music, art or Spanish. We've found the family community to be warm, inviting and friendly, (and they love to throw parties!) The Berkeley School has been around for more than 50 years and in our experience, every year it just gets better and better. It's one of Berkeley's best private schools!

I like Prospect very much, the teachers are great and support the student's learning. The teachers try to work together to avoid having large projects overlap. Prospect has great science and math programs, and Prospect is trying to become a green school, by composting, gardening, reducing waster, and encouraging carpools/bus riding/walking or biking. It is most definitely a great school.

Awesome teachers that really care about there students.

Very beautiful place and clearly built with love