Mariners Elementary School

I have two kids that attended Mariners for the first time this year. We moved to Newport Beach from another state and the kids were nervous about making new friends. My son is in sixth grade and my daughter is in third grade. I would have to say, this is by far the best school they have ever attended. The front office people knew my children by name, they made tons of friends and my son's grades improved from C's at his previous school to all A's and B's at Mariners. As a parent, I could not have been more happier with the teachers and staff. I would highly recommend this school to any family relocating to Newport Beach.
--Submitted by a parent

Jury is still out on this one. Daughter is in 5th grade. Teacher is high strung and short with the kids. Sink or swim attitude of the teacher so far. No extra attention so far, just a warning that parent needs to do xyz to get child up to speed. I'm not sure if she's there to teach, or just grade.
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There are some great teachers and great programs, however, these programs take so much time for the teachers that they always seem stressed. They offer science programs that they say other schools don't have and reading programs that they say are above and beyond, but I have found that there are several other schools providing them too. The principal is very involved and friendly, but discipline could be a bit stronger. Started with Mrs. Blue who was great, but very demanding of parents and strict with the children. Mrs. Wolfe was wonderful and helpful during reading challenges.
--Submitted by a parent

Posting my review because I used this great website when moving from Europe - California: My son started 5th grade in 2009 at Mariners. Being foreign I feel that both my sons teacher, teachers aid, classroom parents and the principal have been extremely involved and helpful to us. Even with 35 kids in class you do not feel left behind at this school. I feel that my son has learned a lot during his 6 months at Mariners. My son is happy = I am happy. Fantastic school - fantastic principal!
--Submitted by a parent

Our principal is awesome! She knows every student's name, manages the parents and staff extremely well with care, dediation and concern. Mariners is lucky to have her.
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I have been at this school for 8 years! My oldest is now at Ensign and I have to say that Mariners definitely prepares kids for middle school. She is in honors English and Honors Math and learned everything at Mariners! The teachers are able to differentiate and help all kinds of kids because of the parent volunteers and extra programs the foundation and PTA provide! The principal is very dedicated, knows each student by name and the teachers work extra hard!
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This is a great school. My daughter is second grade now, when she started kindergarten her english was not great, now she is fluent. She also had hard time reading at first, now she is one of the best readers in her class.Mrs. Dory, my daughter's kindergarten teacher was absolutely the best and she set the bar so high for any future teachers. She was just amazing!. Mrs. Baker (first grade) is also an excellent teacher.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are fantastic, the families work together, and the education is top-notch!
--Submitted by a parent

We were pleased with the school in Kindergarten. First grade has not been as good. First the parking lot is a danger to the children. They do not enforce any parking regulations in the tiny lot. The teacher professionalism from correspondence to the parent to some of the teachers not dealing correctly with the students. The administration is not very professional. Constantly asking for money.
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My daughter is about to start the 2nd grade and after 2 years (K + 1st) I can say that I am very impressed with the school. 20 students per class, not the 30+ that we see in other districts that friends and family send their kids to. The teachers seem to care as does the administration. The city(s) of Newport and Costa Mesa levy city taxes for the school that restrict the students to being residents and you have to be prepared to prove it as often as necessary. Excellent school, even if the rent in the surrounding communities is high.
--Submitted by a parent