Monterey Ridge Elementary School

Overall this is a good school. Some of the teachers and staff can be unprofessional at times though.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a great environment for children of ALL abilities and talents. My son has an IEP and I've been very pleased with the advocacy of staff and administration working together with parents on behalf of all children. Dr Newman is a tremendous leader in the local special needs community.
--Submitted by a parent

An amazing place! I never dreamed our children's school epxerience would be this rich. My child loves going to school. The principal is everywhere and leads a great staff of teachers who care and teach with great passion. As a parent I a encouraged to be part of the school and particpate. A wonderful place and there is such a feeling of community on campus.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best school hands down and we would not want our 9 year old anywhere else! The Principal is a true visionary making sure the children get the best education and ensuring the staff are maintaining a very high teaching standard. The scores from the last CST prove this is working. In addition, the school environment is one of love and guidance where parents are involved and always welcomed. There is a wait list for new teachers and new students to get into this small gem which says a great deal about any school. My entire family feels fortunate to be able to be a part of MRES. Keep up the great job!
--Submitted by a parent

The principal, teachers, staff and PTA really have their priority in making MRES the best learning environment. Parent involvement is also prominent and encouraged.
--Submitted by a parent

Everyone (teachers, staff, parents and students) works together to make Monterey Ridge a great place to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

The focus is on all children reaching their own potential.
--Submitted by a parent

MRES has a top rate learning environment. From LCD projectors and Promethius ActivaBoards to an extremely well trained faculty and a visionary principal!
--Submitted by a parent

A fabulous school. We are so lucky to be able to send our kids to this great school. The teachers are great, the principal is great ... they have such high expectations for kids and they make sure they succeed. Super high test scores and fun acitivities... my kids even get to be in a talent show. I just wish this was a k-8 school so that my kids would not have to go to middle school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a previous teacher of PUSD and when we moved back to San Diego I was insistant on having my son enrolled in PUSD, where I have had experiences with the best teachers, principals, and staff! We selected MRES because of the reputations the teachers had, as well as API scores. My son is in kindergarten now with Mrs. Scioscia who has well exceeded my expectations for academics as well as social/emotional elements. She has high expectations for the students in her class and they strive to go above and beyond the CA grade level standards. All the while Mrs. Scioscia is maintaining a warm, loving atmosphere for the students, as well as the parents who feel welcomed and appreciated as volunteers. The office staff and principal have been exemplary. The PTA president & board have been VERY receptive to voluteers and put on incredible events, i.e. Teacher Appreciation Week!
--Submitted by a parent