2022 Best Schools in San Simeon

• San Jose, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: I attended Challenger's Almaden campus starting in preschool and graduated a couple years ago. The campus is quite small (usually 30-40 people total in middle school). This meant that the community was more tightly knit than at most other schools, but it also meant that the academic and extracurricular offerings were limited. As for the quality of the academics, Challenger's English program (separated into four subjects: grammar, composition, literature, vocabulary) is very good. The other subjects are somewhat advanced but also pretty standard for a private school. In general, teachers here are pretty good and care about their students. Another thing I'll say is that Challenger is not very diverse, as many people already know; it's predominantly Asian and white. Overall, I think Challenger is great for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school. I enjoyed middle school as well, but it trapped me in the Challenger bubble for a little too long.... Read 1 review

• Students 248

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• San Mateo, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  324 reviews

Alum: I am a 1960 graduate of Serra High School of San Mateo, California, my brother graduated from Serra several years later, and my son also graduated from Serra. I have been involved in the school as a supporter for many years. I have gotten to know many members of the staff and many many successful graduates. For Serra to have been ignored, when many other schools which are similar (Archbishop Riordan, for example, is very similarly-situated, not really close academically or otherwise) were ranked and Serra was ignored is really inexcusable.... Read 324 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 846

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• San Francisco, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: We've been with La Scuola for 10 years now and we can't be happier to be part of this school and the outstanding community. All of our three kids love going there every morning: warm-hearted, passionate, and caring teachers and staff, excellent curriculum, and fabulous (international) and welcoming community. Our kids are thriving academically, emotionally, and most important socially. The school's COVID-planning procedure is considered as one of the best in SF and the professionalism of the school led to a very safe and secure back in-person teaching. Very trustworthy - and we're more than thankful to be part of this exceptional school!... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 323

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1