Wagner Ranch Elementary School

We are thinking of moving to Orinda but are concerned with sending our son to Wagner Ranch given several of the comments. Are there still concerns with this school's leadership? (I gave this 5 stars so as not to negatively impact the overall community rating.)

Thank you to all the parents who spoke up and took action last year. I believe you and your children. We are moving back to the Bay Area and were thinking of moving to Orinda for the great schools. My husband and I found a wonderful house in our price range (we would have been sending our children to Wagner Ranch). We found information about what has been happening at Wagner Ranch and decided to buy elsewhere. We were very thankful we found out about this terrible act of betrayal (and I do mean betrayal) done to this community before we purchased a wonderful home in the area. I m sorry to all who suffered. I am so disappointed because Wagner Ranch seemed like an ideal school setup with the wonderful open space and dedicated and supportive parent community.

Wagner Ranch Elementary is ok. It should/could be great. There continues to be a leadership issue which creates low morale among teachers and parents. It's unfortunate as there is so much potential. Kids are safe, test scores are pretty good (lots of teaching to the STAR test). I'd like to say my kids love this school but I can't .
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent experiences is what we have had for the last 6 years at Wagner Ranch. We have loved our teachers and believe that the principal does a great job. She hires great teachers, maintains a healthy environment and has a clear understanding of academic priorities. We are looking forward to many more years at Wagner.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved to Orinda for the schools last year. My son had a wonderful kindergarden year. He learned so much and his teacher was patient and kind. The after school program is great too. We are very pleased with Wagner Ranch and look forward to next year.
--Submitted by a parent

There is a crisis in leadership occuring in this school and at this district that is diving the community. The school has so much potential: great kids, involved parents, gifted and committed teachers. It's truly a shame.
--Submitted by a parent

Try one of the other three elementary schools in Orinda. Wagner is struggling at the moment and until appropriate leaders take action to fix what's broken, I'm afraid it's not the best environment for children.
--Submitted by a parent

Wagner Ranch school is fortunate to have a group of caring, involved parents. My children have experienced some great teachers, while others are not good enough. Even though the school has great test scores, the school leadership is disappointing.
--Submitted by a parent

Wagner Ranch is a wonderful school because of the caring staff and teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

We've had a great experience at Wagner Ranch! The teachers and staff are excellent and there is a very strong parent support network. WR was also just selected as a California Distinguished School.
--Submitted by a parent