Peralta Elementary School

460 63rd Street

School District

Oakland Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 08, 2020

Fantastic. We could not be luckier. We are a low-income family within walking distance of this public school that feels like a private school in size and quality.
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2019

My child has a fantastic time and I would send all my kids there in an instant.
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2015

Love the field trips, the gardens, the good communication and my first grader is learning sign language!
Submitted by other on October 10, 2015

Heard good things about it from many parents. Has involved PTA, which allows for PE, music, art and classes etc.
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2014

The teachers here are all very well-trained, and do a great job of making lessons with interesting subjects that the kids love. Being on the playground (which many parents do frequently) you can really see that the kids are respectful and know each other well. This school has a strong connection with the neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2013

This is an amazing arts integration school with an excellent community of parents, teachers, and students.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2013

We feel extremely lucky to be able to participate in this community driven school. The staff is amazing and every kid gets the focus they really need.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2013

A great arts focus, dedicated parent community and a lovely campus. Kids here have a very strong community and show a level of kindness for each other that is truly touching.
Submitted by parent on July 02, 2012

I agree the post below is odd. The principal has also contacted me for small matters, in a very caring manner.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2012

The post about the principal seems odd. The leadership at this school is very solid and the teachers are very involved, caring, and regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress. We are new to the school, with two children attending, and have been very pleasantly surprised with how strong the community is and how dedicated the teachers are. The curriculum not only emphasizes strong academics, but also art, music, Spanish, and social-emotional learning. Great school!!!
Submitted by parent on February 24, 2012

I find the below post curious. It mentions "current" principal which seems to infer that this is not the same principal that has been in place for probably the last 8-10 years. I also find it curious as I have been informed of the most mundane occurrences (student pushed my child, or hit with a jacket - in neither case was my child hurt). The principal is unique and is not going to bow down and cater to every whim - and if she said that she did not want to be held "liable" it seems like perhaps there is more to it - and being in a litigious society perhaps it does not fall into "her job as principal" and there are others better equipped to handle the situation.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2012

Good teachers but current principal is awful. Principal did not do anything to inform me of a horrible incident that occured to my nephew in school nor help resolve it. She was too busy; couldn't help and "didn't want to be held liable or responsible" for explaining it to me, ie doing her job as a principal. This is a good school if you NEVER need to interact with the principal or depend on her "professional" experience.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2011

Don't judge this school by test scores, or stars, or any comments- (especially anonymous). Go to the school and (with permission) observe the interaction at pickup time, between students, parents, teachers. This place is like Cheers-everybody knows everyone's name, but they get together to learn (not drink). Kids here develop a fondness for learning and a respect for others in their class. It's a cooperative environment. Everyone who is there is very glad to be there. -- ask around. -lh
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2010

My son is a first grader at Peralta Elementary. The school is great and the teachers are very committed to their students. Parental involvement is high but not stifling. Trolls who write reviews based on a tour and then tout the benefits of private education should find other ways to occupy their time.
Submitted by parent on October 29, 2010

As a North Oakland family with young children, we toured this school back in January and I have to say for an OUSD school it's one of the better ones in the district. It's a quaint little school with a lot of parent involvement, but when you compare it to some of the private schools in the area, like Park Day for example, you realize just how inferior OUSD schools truly are, including Peralta Elementary. For the first couple of grades up to 2nd you are not going to notice that much difference, but when you get into 3rd grade and above it's like night and day. All in all, Peralta is an okay school if you have to settle for the OUSD.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2010

Administration and staff are committed to the students.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2010

The principal and the teachers are all dedicated to the education of the kids.
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2009

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