Public | K-8 | 557 students |
Pacifica's Vallemar Elementary School serves grades K-8 in the Pacifica School District. It is among the few public schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
This school has an average Community Rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 36 school community members.
School highlights:
| COMPARE | SCHOOL | GREATSCHOOLS RATING | COMMUNITY RATING |
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1.3 miles | |||
1.8 miles | |||
Alma Heights Christian Academy 1.9 miles | |||
1.9 miles |
This is a fantastic school with excellent staff members. Teachers are very caring and implement a lot of technology within classrooms.
The lower elementary experience is good. The teachers are caring, insightful and creative. Increased class sizes and a few combination classes are an unfortunate reality now. Students are very much expected to learn in the traditional sit-and-learn manner as a teacher imparts information. If you have a child with learning differences or is overly active, this is not a good choice. A few very talented teachers step outside this teaching style and really engage the students in a more contemporary fashion with hands on activities. You cannot request teachers at this school. 5-8 grades is a very different experience. Some teachers communicate well, others have little contact. It shows in how the children are educated. Behavior problems have gotten worse with a new principal who has little experience. Leadership is lacking and the little bullying there is pawned off on the new counselor. The parent group is active, but they spent a lot of money on electronic whiteboards. You don't have to volunteer at this school which is great if you work full-time. The daycare is good. I have sent more than one child through Vallemar, it has changed a lot.
good kids, safe neighboorhood, great teachers, great principal, nice staffs, great PTO. It's the best school in the district! !!
The Teachers, students, principal and educational standards! And the PTO!
It's the best school. The teachers are truely care about their students.
It is the best school , the teacher are super nice with all the children. Their curriculum is excellent, is located in a very safe neighboorhood and I appreciate all the parents involvement. The staff truly cares about their students.
The teachers are simply the best. They really care about our children and educating them to the best of their ability. It is a wonderful place.
I love the parent involvement, which makes this school such a great school!
The parents really work with the teachers and it shows in the kids work and social skills. Keep up the great job!
The staff works well together and truly cares about the students. The school community at Vallemar supports parents and students.
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