Arroyo Vista Elementary School

Great community of parents and teachers all working together to give our children a wonderful education.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the school and its teachers, and my daughter enjoys it more than any school she has ever gone to. Arroyo Vista is her third school she has attended in Elementary, her father's job moves us around sometimes . . .
--Submitted by a parent

We moved to South Pasadena so that our kids could attend the schools here, and we have been extremely pleased with AV. The new principal is outstanding, and the teachers and community support are wonderful. I am delighted to be a part of the AV community!
--Submitted by a parent

I am constantly blown away by this school. The teachers and staff find creative and artistic ways for my daughter to learn every day. I feel like she is getting a private school education at a public school and parent involvement is like nothing I have ever seen. We could not be happier! We feel lucky to have her enrolled at Arroyo Vista.
--Submitted by a parent

Great little school. With good teachers and staff. My child is learning so much and the involvement of the parents is outstanding. Very picturesque little school.
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers and academic starndars.
--Submitted by a parent

I am interested in moving to the scool district and this school.
--Submitted by a parent

While this is certainly still an above average public school, much has changed in the last year. We began over 3 years ago and were embraced by an amazing principal who had cultivated an unusually supportive and unique culture and community. The new very young and inexperienced principal is sweet and earnest but lacks the vision and forcefulnessthat could have moved this school even further - upward towards 5 stars. The school district has been very ineffective in finding the replacement so we had 2 interim principals before finding the one we now have.
--Submitted by a parent

We are really happy with Arroyo Vista- the parent community & PTA is so involved & committed to excellent, the school itself is excellent academically & our experiences in the 1.5 yrs we've been here with the teachers & the principal (old & new) have all been really positive. The GATE class is stellar. Highly recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

A wonderful school with a positive vibe. Parents are very involved and there is a feeling of cooperation with staff. The principal is outstanding -- very accessible and hands on. Drama and music are available. Art docents contribute to various classrooms. Academic standards are stressed and are somewhat competitive. All in all a good learnig and growing environment.
--Submitted by a parent