Woodside Elementary School

This school is full of a bunch of yuppie clicquey parents with rich spoiled kids. Teachers are good, admin is bureacratic with a board that only cares about the image of the school (don't get our new school dirty!). I have more than these people but it's annoying when they instill this attitude in their kids. Lacks in diversity so they shuttle the poor minority kids in from e. palo alto. A very sheltered academic environment full of ivy league wannabes.
--Submitted by a parent

we love this school. our children are happy and thriving. the classes are small and the school has managed to maintain programs due to strong community support. we feel lucky to be here.
--Submitted by a parent

While this school indeed has the resources to educate the children. It pretty much is run like a bureaucracy. I don't agree that this school educates "the whole child", as one other reviewer suggested. Instead, it is the same as most public schools which drill for testing standards. In fact there is NO education on virtues or etiquette, or simply. while this may be the parents domain, I have seen other schools which celebrate and award good virtues. The other pitfall at theis school, which is just reflection of the the community itself is the "clickiness" Be prepared for it, it is fierce. Woodside is very aware of social classes. An unfortunate truth.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the greatest school on earth. To this day, my closest group of friends has remained the same since we all joined forces back in kindergaten. Great academics, sports, and an unparalleled community atmosphere. I wish I could go back and re-live my woodside elm days...

Great teachers, effective administrations...incredible parent involvement and support
--Submitted by a parent

Woodside School exemplifies the meaning of educating the 'whole child'. The administration, teachers and parent community work together to provide an exceptional education in academics, the arts and social learning from grade K-8.
--Submitted by a parent

The parent involvement at Woodside K-8 is incredible. The 2010 8th graders are a terrific group of kids. Fun, energetic, possess a desire to learn and see the importance of a good education. I love teaching here!
--Submitted by a teacher

Starting with their onsite private preschool program through the eighth grade, WES is unparralled in its leadership, teacher quality, parent involvement, campus and child integrity. My two children have benefited tremendously from attending this fantastic school. The leadership has set the bar for the model public school.
--Submitted by a parent

Have had two children attend this school. The community is able to support the school with not only fiscal resources but also personal involvement. All children should have the opportunities the students have at this school. There is a music and arts program like schools use to have before proposition 13.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent quality of both academics and extracurricular activities. Large parent involvement
--Submitted by a parent