Browns Valley Elementary School

1001 Buhman Avenue

School District

Napa Valley Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 28, 2022

Excellent school. The environment is safe and respectful. The teachers really seem to know what they are doing and the principal is very hands on.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2017

Terrific school, super teachers, wonder principle and great front office!
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2016

This is a large school for the area. Each grade had 3 plus classrooms of 26-30 students each. In my opinion there are too many kids per adult/teacher for individual attention and safety. At recess there are maybe 3 adults in the yard watching 150 kids run around. The easy access to outdoor bathrooms and classrooms by any stranger doesn't feel safe to me. Like the other public schools in Napa, drop off and pick up are difficult with parking and drop off zone. The crosswalk is unsafe. The principal mr silva is awesome. He cares. Unfortunately he can only work with so much.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2014

This is an excellent traditional elementary school. The principal and teachers are wonderful at what they do, which is educate your child and ensure that they are learning everything they need to know academically and socially. My sons are both attending and doing really well.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2013

My Son was accepted at this school on open enrollment and attended K-5. We had moved out of the area, a couple of times during his time there and were very lucky to have been able to keep in the same school. I absolutely loved the individual attention that the kids received from the staff of this school and the parent club was the best that I had ever been aware of. I am extremely proud that my son was a Brown's Valley Bear!
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2012

We are new to BVES this year and I couldn't be more pleased. We came from a very small charter school in another community and I was afraid my kids would get lost in the crowd at such a large school, but that has not been the case. The principal took time out of his summer to take us on a tour of the school and personally welcome my kids. My 5th grader has some learning difficulties, but does not qualify for special ed. At this school the teacher and principal took our concerns seriously and reacted immediately with a plan to help him be successful. My 2nd grader is a little ahead and her teacher monitors her work each week and if she feels she has mastered what the class is working she gives her something more difficult. Both kids are getting this specialized work without feeling singled out or stigmatized. As a new parent I have felt welcomed by the BV Family Club members as I volunteer at various events. As a working mom they respect my time limitations and help me find ways I can help! Amazing school! So glad to be here!
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2012

I love this school. I actually went to this school in the 1970's and I am so pleased that my two children are here now. We have had all great teachers, the new principal (since 2008) is stong, caring, involved, creative and pro-active. The school has both gifted programs and outreach programs for children to prevent them from falling thru the cracks. You don't have to be a squeaky wheel here, they call you! It is true that Public schools in California are getting more crowded, including Napa's elementary schools. One nice thing about BVS is the HIGH level of parent involvement so the teachers have lots of help in the classroom. The BV family club is also very active, raising money for enrighment courses, field trips, a new multi purpose room and library books.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2010

I disagree with the Dec. 2009 comment.. all schools in CA are now being over crowded however this school doesn't feel that way. There are 33 kids in the 4th and 5th grade classes and that is throughout the entire school district. The principal is on his 2nd year and he is here to stay I am sure. The teachers are awesome at teaching and the test scores reflect that. It is a great place to be if you want a good education for your kids and an environment where the parents are very involved.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2010

It is a great school with great teachers and high parent involvement. THere are a lot of enrichment programs for our kids!
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2007

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