Bella Vista Elementary School

1025 East 28th Street

School District

Oakland Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 10, 2025

This is our first year at the school but so far we are happy. Our Kinder teacher is excellent and focuses on social emotional learning, community building, and academic learning. The school is a sweet, warm, loving building. There is dance (music for the upper grades), PE, and library weekly. There is a cafeteria and most children eat breakfast and lunch at the school. The brand new play structure is great and brings joy to all the children.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2022

When your child has attended this school since K, but receive no support from staff. Staff supports outside staff more than child/parent. Doesn't care about inconvenience of a parent due to wanting to keep a good rapport with an after-school program. Yes I never thought I'd be saying this but Bella Vista isn't the school at all for African American children to attend.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2016

New principal is responsive to students and parents! This school is moving in the right direction and providing students with the tools they need to be successful.
Submitted by other on July 18, 2013

I had the chance to work here during the summer and found it to be resource-rich, caring and well-managed.
Submitted by teacher on May 17, 2013

The school is packed with highly qualified, bilingual teachers who are passionate teaching. I enjoy working with the staff and the students at Bella Vista!
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2013

My daughter is 2nd grade student at Bella Vista. She love it so much. The teachers are wonderful. And the new Principle is working so hard, and very nice.