Ponderosa Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 545 students |  

PHONE: (408) 245-6009

FAX: (408) 423-4080

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804 Ponderosa Ave.

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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Sunnyvale's Ponderosa Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Santa Clara Unified School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.

This school has an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 28 school community members.

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Posted on May 23, 2012
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I'm very happy with Ponderosa. I have two daughters my oldest one has been going there for 4 years and youngest one for 2 years. So far I have liked all of there teachers. I like Mrs. Jackson I think she does a GREAT JOB.
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Posted on Mar 22, 2012
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My child has been attending Ponderosa since K and we are very happy with the teachers and Principal of this school. Staff and Principal truly care about the well-being of every child. The principal knows every student (all 500 of them!) by sight and is very involved in activities that promote academic enrichment and achievement among the students. Like in any other school, some teachers are more stellar in their instructional technique than others, but overall, there is a genuine interest in ensuring that each child succeeds, academically and socially. Strong PTA presence and involvement among the parents. Would highly recommend this school to others.
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Posted on Sep 19, 2011
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My daughter just started her kindergarten here at Ponderosa. She loves it ! Her teacher is very caring for her students. We are happy at this school.
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Posted on Jul 20, 2010
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My child has been attending Ponderosa school since last three years and we are very pleased with his progress. Overall, he is very happy in the school especially when we moved him from Challenger school. Teachers pay attention on a 1:1 basis and get parents involved when needed. Staff and principal is very supportive to innovative ideas (in the time of budget crisis) and implement those ideas. We are fortunate to be in the neighborhood of Ponderosa school. I will highly recommend this school.
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Posted on Sep 2, 2009
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It is one of the best schools. I am very blessed to have my son study in that school.
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Posted on Aug 11, 2008
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My son went to this school and i can say this is one of the best school he has attended.The teachers here are great and principal is very very experienced.This school has played a major role in developing neighbourhood areas.
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Posted on May 15, 2007
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I think it's a great school. The language curriculum is fantastic! Teachers are very educated and caring. It's very easy to meet and talk with them. All the parents know each other and the kids. Our new principal is very strong and the PTA is excellent. We have lots of events and activities going on. I'm happy that my son attends Ponderosa.
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Posted on Jun 8, 2006
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I have had 4 children enrolled at Ponderosa and know most of the teachers there. We have had our children in 3 different elementary schools over the years. The teachers at Ponderosa are exceptional. One of our children was struggling academically when we moved to the area. The teachers at Ponderosa have made a tremendous difference in his performance and adademic confidence. I can't praise them enough.
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Posted on Mar 18, 2006
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I student taught at this school and the atmosphere was incredibal. Very positive staff. In it to help the children.
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Posted on Mar 15, 2006
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Poor math curriculum compared to the same grade in other schools, which are already teaching multiplication and division in the second grade.
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