Buena Vista Elementary School

My daughter came to BV two years ago and has absolutely thrived! The teachers know the kids and quickly get them any assistance that they need. The aides ensure that if a child needs some assistance during an assignment they get it. I volunteer regularly and will continue to do so. I have loved our experience and my child will continue to attend BV for the rest of her elementary years.
--Submitted by a parent

It is a public Montessori school that respects the way children learn.
--Submitted by a parent

Buena Vista is a vibrant, thriving learning environment. The kids are enthusiastic ant the teachers dynamic. As along time teacher BV restores my belief in the public schools.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of 2 children at Buena Vista Elementary, for 3 years now Buena Vista Elementary offers the only Tuition-Free Public Montessori Program in town (K-5th grade). We have paid tuition for our preschoolers to go to Buena Vista for it's Montessori Program. We chose a Montessori Education at Buena Vista Elementary for our children because it cultivates a desire to learn through sensory and experiential means, fostering greater conceptual understanding, rather than by rote learning. Buena Vista provides a non-competitive environment whereby mixed age groups and grades can work together to learn. Montessori Education also allows children to learn at their own rate, fostering confidence, independent thinking and a sense of internal reward for achievement. My children are exceeding their grade levels, in terms of achievement at Buena Vista, thanks to the excellent Montessori Certified teachers. We also have a fantastic Principal who is invested in BV.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is a first year pre-k student and we are all very happy with Buena Vista. My son's teacher is extremely committed to her students and the staff from principal on down are excellent. We permit in and would not consider going any where else.
--Submitted by a parent

Great School. Despite recent turnover of principals, the staff has remained consistent and my children are thriving. They love to come to school. Buena Vista has a great thing going!
--Submitted by a parent

New Principal in 2008-2009 who is committed to be here long term. Majority of teachers are great and care about helping students be successful. My children have been here 3 years in the Montessori program and have done well (Pre-K thru K and 1st - 4th).
--Submitted by a parent

My kids have been at this school since 2004 in the Montessori program. While it has been a tumultuous time because of change in principals, the teachers and staff are outstanding. There is a new principal that started this year with outstanding credentials. She is supporting the staff and parents in a much more productive way than the principal we had for the past 2 years. With her guidance and the great staff I only see the Montessori program improving over the next several years.
--Submitted by a parent

Having come from a school in Northern California that takes education and parent involvement in education very seriously, Buena Vista is a real disappointment. Principal, staff, teachers= uninvolved. This is highlighted daily by interaction with all of the above.
--Submitted by a former student

Great school with excellent student-based curriculum for both advanced and 'average' learners. Montessori curriculum has been implemented with excellent results. Happy, experienced, motivated instructors and well-balanced, high-achieving students.
--Submitted by a parent