St. Rose Elementary School

Our two daughters have attended St. Rose Preschool and Elementary School since they were 3 years old. They have grown into academically and socially confident and mature young ladies in an environment free of the distractions found elsewhere because St. Rose School teaches and fosters the importance of faith, family and friends. The academic environment is enhanced by the school's zero tolerance for bullying and other unkind actions and behaviors. Our St. Rose School and Parish community is the "village" it takes to raise a child.
--Submitted by a parent

Both our kids have attended St. Rose since pre-school. One has since graduated and was extremely well prepared to attend Cardinal Newman High School . Both kids have truly enjoyed the school and the teachers. It is a tremendous atmosohere to learn and develop into a young man or young women. The parental involvement is amazing. The class size isnt a issue, for two reasons. One there is a teacher's aide, but more importanly, the teachers have total control of the classroom, which makes for a very safe and studious evnviroment.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent of two children who currently attend St. Rose and have done so for the past 7 years, I can attest to the extremely high quality of education and the strong community spirit at St. Rose. I also know from the experience of close friends that students who graduate from St. Rose make the transition to any high school very easily. I do question the quality of some previous postings on this website. One mentions that principal is male (she is not). One mentions unfriendly staff, parents and children (I know these statements to be untrue). Another mentions lack of support for struggling students and advancement for the gifted. My children and those of close friends have received both support when needed and challenges when deserved. My advice is to take the word of any reviewers online with a grain of salt, mine included. The best and only real way to evaluate St. Rose (or any school) is to schedule a tour, visit the school, meet the staff and students and judge for yourself. If your looking for a great school and to be part of a wonderful and supportive school community, St. Rose is for you. Ted Luthin
--Submitted by a parent

I am proud to be a part of St. Rose School. This is our 2nd year and we were very welcomed by parents & staff when we enrolled. There are many opportunities to become involved and it provided a great way to meet all the kids and really get to know my daughter's classmates. Just like anything in life, what you put into it, is what you get out of it! The classes may be large but the teachers have outstanding attitudes and the children display manners & respect for the teachers as they are in control of the classrooms. We are very happy with our choice!
--Submitted by a parent

We couldn't have been more disappointed. They may teach religion but they don't demonstrate the faith. It's all about the money there. The teachers and office staff are snobby and unfriendly, so are many of the kids. The class sizes are so big, everyone is expected to learn at the same pace. There's no help for kids who are behind and no challenge for those more advanced. There are so many other, better, choices in Sonoma County and some are even free! Keep looking!
--Submitted by a parent

What a huge disappointment. If your children are attending this school,ask them questions and listen to them.
--Submitted by a parent

Keep the current principal - he is sooo involved and is great with the kids.
--Submitted by a parent

The extra curricular activities offered are great though, and the parents are also deeply involved with fundraisers and such, which is great. The setting where the school is a rural area, which is really cool. Until the academics are improved, I would consider sending your child to SRCS.

This is an above average school but class sizes are too large with up to 42 kids in one classroom.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids like this school very much. The parents are required to be involved. The academic programs are good, however I wish there were more opportunity for advanced classwork. I enjoy the 'family' atmosphere.
--Submitted by a parent