The Quarry Lane School

This school is entirely focussed on the bottom line and the children suffer. My child was there for one LONG year and it was horrible. Thankfully we have moved her to another private school and are thrilled with how we are treated. Please look at all private schools before considering putting your child at Quarry Lane. I did not do my homework and my child suffered due to this.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is more concerned about getting your money than anything else. If you are still considering the school, I would highly advise you to review the curriculum and ask very specific questions. You'll find out that the computers are not used as often as you may think and only used for a short time. Ask your child specfically what she learns in a specific class. She may not be able to tell you because it's not much.
—Submitted by a parent

My children have attended Quarry Lane for the last three years. As a parent I am thrilled with the level of attention my children receive. The link from school to home allows my family to be an active part of the school community.
—Submitted by a parent

Unfortunately the schools seems to be imploding with morale and financial problems. There are several quality teachers and strong parents. Consider public schools before committing to this situation.
—Submitted by a parent

This is not a good environment for children. The playground is like a jail and not very safe. They don't let the lower school children play on the fields for recesses or in the gym on rainy days. The teachers care about their students but are handcuffed from doing what is best for the students. There is very poor communication from the school administration. There is no sense of community or attempt at creating one with a mere one social event at the beginning of the year. Parent Association is useless and focuses on the primary school needs rather than the elementary age. If you are considering going to Quarry Lane, look long and hard and talk to as many parents as you can and not school given ones, if possible. Look at their newsletters and weekly communication for the year - they tell the story.
—Submitted by a parent

I couldn't be happier with the education my two children are receiving at The Quarry Lane School. The faculty have incredible expertise and PASSION! They know these students and work to engage each one individually. My children have blossomed as students and individual since attending Quarry Lane. They love to learn! I couldn't be happier with our decision to pull my oldest from the over-crowded public schools and invest in their future at Quarry Lane, where the administration, faculty and staff are as committed to my children's success as we are.
—Submitted by a parent

The owner seems only to be concerned with your monthly fee. The newest director is inexperienced and not able to solve complex issues. There are much better schools, public and private, available.
—Submitted by a parent

School rules are not followed. Bullies are allowed to stay in school past the 3 strikes rule. School very money oriented and new Pleasanton Director ineffective in handling job.
—Submitted by a parent

I have both an elementary and middle school student at QLS. I pulled both of them 6 years ago from the Danville public school system due to lack of challenge and overall desire to teach my children to be the best they can be. QLS has been such a fantastic experience. The teachers are of superior quality in background and commitment. They are willing to allow students to reach their highest level on an individual basis. They are caring and give personal attention to each student having 15 in a classroom. The money I have spent to educate my children was well worth it. They are both in excellent position for high school and college.
—Submitted by a parent

My pre- k son loves the school and the teachers are fantasctic handling the kids in an effective manner. For the people who say that the school is inferior to the public schools in the Danville area -they obviously never attended them. As a graduate of the Danville public school system I found their public school inferior to Quarry Lane. I would put my son at Quarry Lane no matter where we lived.
—Submitted by a parent

Poor leadership results in high teacher turnover. School rules are rarely enforced.
—Submitted by a parent

For K-5th, the education quality can measure up, but after that, the high teacher turnover doesn't invite much positive momemtum for a school.
—Submitted by a teacher

My child attended The Quarry Lane School from K-5 and we found the education to be adequate and equal to public school. Parent involvement is high yet it feels like you are making up for the lack of basics. Today, many of the students are those that just don't fit in the public schools. Save your money, get a better total experience for your child - go to the public schools in The Quarry Lane School area.
—Submitted by a parent

Energetic, overly-qualified, intelligent and caring teachers. Responsive administration. Highly involved parents. Expanding, state-of-the-art facilities.
—Submitted by a parent

Our son is in the pre-k program. Been very happy with the school. He had a tough time adjusting to going to school for the 1st time and they were very understanding and sensative to him. His writing skills have improved dramatically over the 1st 2 months and he just loves going to school. His teachers are great and he has been exposed to many different areas (music, art, computers, sign language, spanish, science, etc.
—Submitted by David Kehn, a parent

Quarry Lane is an excellent school. We have four children (3 went through Public School) and our last is in Quarry Lane in Dublin. He went to public school for k-3 and was very bored, though he was in the gifted program. He is now challenged and he loves learning.
—Submitted by a parent

Fantastic school! With current pressure on parents to be sure to give their child the best advantage in life, Quarry Lane School has assured that my child will be ready for kindergarten. Academic program, that allowed my child to develop at his own pace and fostered the social and emotional development. Great school!
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent program and teachers. Take active interest in students.
—Submitted by a parent

Overall quality of academic programs is average to public schools and in some areas considerably inferior. A very limited music program is available, but again less than public elementry schools in the area. Art is available and is at an average level. Parent participation is very high and one of the strong points of the school. Library is small and limited. Computers are available but are few and under utilized. Teacher turn over is high and indicates a severe lack of leadership and lack of true interest in the students. Revenue is the MOST important issue to the owner and administration. Bottom line... your child can receive an equal if not superior education from public schools in the Pleasanton and Danville area. The cost is in excess of $10,000 per year - one tip, Quarry Lane is in great need of students, so negoiate very strongly with the owner!
—Submitted by a parent

QLS has the most committed teachers. The school offers personal attention to your child - and really crafts an educational plan that is particular to your child. If you want to make one decision about where to send your child from infancy to high school, this is the right place.
—Submitted by elizabeth benson, a parent