Bonsall West Elementary School

5050 El Mirlo Drive

Oceanside, CA 92057

School District

Bonsall Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

School Map for Bonsall Unified School District

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Reviews

Submitted by other on August 26, 2020

The teachers are great, leadership or lack of is the biggest problem.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2019

My daughter loves and the kids there are so welcoming of new students. The pta leadership is excellent!
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2019

My son has been through a lot and I'm so thankful for the teaching staff and principal for working with him. He needed an individualized education plan for kindergarten and grade 1, but with everyone's support he has integrated nicely and no longer needs the IEP. He is doing very well! I appreciate the principal's communication with the parents and her effort to know the students and acknowledging their hard work.
Submitted by other on June 19, 2019

This school was great in the past but current leadership has really effected it poorly. Many of the veteran teachers have left and the staff seems very divided. The principal shows favoritism to certain staff members and parents. Not a positive environment where I want my kids necessarily. I've lived in this neighborhood a long time, it's sad how this school has changed.
Submitted by other on June 19, 2019

Above average, great principal who puts, education, self worth, before anything else. Teachers are so compassoniate about teaching. This school is a gem an alot of schoools should use this school as a tool for teaching an understanding children.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2018

My son started at this school in preschool and will graduate from 6th grade this year. It has been a wonderful experience for him and our family.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2014

We are new to the state and were concerned with finding a good school in CA. The school and neighborhood have been so welcoming and eased the transition for a my military child. The parents are very involved and the PTA supplements many of the things the Ed system has cut so kids still have music, art and Phys Ed. Smart boards in the classrooms, and supplies for teachers. It's a great community that has welcomed us with open arms, and is providing my son with a great education.
Submitted by parent on December 19, 2013

I was very excited to get my son into this school. I had met the Principle. I was super excited when his out of district transfer was accepted. We, like 1/4th of the population of the school are out of district transfers. I was very disappointed to find out just recently that their excellent school scores have more to do with fudging the numbers than actually putting their students first. They "cherry pick" from the out of district transfers and then "boot" the rest and bring in a whole other set of district transfer kids to "cherry pick" from. I fear this may be the real reason that they lost Mr. Jon Ray the amazing principle they had last year. This school puts their own funding and "status" above the needs of it's students. I think it's morally wrong and a true disappointment. For those of you who are having their children required to find another school: You have rights request a SST and take action. It's hard enough on a 5 year old to adjust to the first year of school. It's just not in the best interest of the child to then have to move him to another school, teacher, kids etc. Let's put the kids first Bonsall West!
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2012

AMAZING school. From the principal to the custodian this school is top notch. We couldn't be happier with our experience. Wish we lived here when our oldest was in elementary! Mr. Ray makes you feel like family. So far all the teachers I have encountered are highly educated and passionate about children. My son LOVES to go to school. What a jem!
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2012

Super happy with BW. First, principle is super awesome! Second, teachers and staffs are super educated and dedicated. Third, school system, drop off-pick up, award program is super pro. Forth, school environment is super nice and clean. I've seen nothing but goodness at BW. We love our K teacher. She is super good!
Submitted by other on August 15, 2012

This is just a request for my nephew as a student in this school ...Im asking for help to pick him up by your school bus ...his mother have a baby and walk an hour a day to shool just to take Justin Nacional to shool..her husband going to work early morning and she don't have a car to take my nephew to school...can you imagine going to school two hour a day with a littel baby and the raod is up and down ??? Please !!!! Address: 5562 Nanday
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2012

This is the best Elementary school around! I cannot express in words how impressed I am with the staff. My daughter is in Miss Bruners kindergarten class this year. She entered kindergarten behind in the social aspects of it, and has just blossemed this year. I LOVE Miss B, she is the best kinder teacher I have ever came across. They are all great. We love Mr. Ray, and appriciate his dedication to the children. I volunteer at kindergarten, and am always so happy when I see how involved the teachers are. Thank you Bonsall West for going above and beyond.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2012

We are a military family and a parents to 4 children, and this is my oldest daughter's 4th elementary school. We have seen what else is out there, and by far, this school rocks it! From the smartboards and technology the students are using daily, to the genuine care from the teachers, to the outstanding principal, this is top quality. We are excited to be at Bonsall West, and even more excited the kids can stay here for a bit. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for top notch academics, a caring staff, and up-to-date technology. My children look forward to going to school each day and have never asked to stay home - even wanting to go when they are sick. Thank you BW for being a greta partner is my children's education.
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2012

I am a military wife and we move around a lot. This school by far is the best all around! The principal Mr. Ray is so wonderful! More schools should push to have a principal that loves kids and makes them excited about school and learning! I will be very sad when we have to leave! Go to a Morning Sing on Friday 8:00 and you will see for yourself!
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2011

My daughter's first year in this school and couldn't be happier. We like that the teachers are involved with the student's academic progress. School ground is beautiful and very clean.. Plenty of great activities year round and many opportunities for parental involvement.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2011

I have 4 kids and 3 have already attended. We love the environment and the extra school activities. The teachers are always willing to listen and help our children succeed. The Principle is energetic and the kids just adore him. There is plenty of opportunity for parent involvement and we really love the feeling community at the school.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2011

My children have attended Bonsall West for 2 1/2 years now and we are very pleased with the school. Mr. Ray, the new principal this year is very well liked by both students and parents. He is very approachable and open to new ideas. His Friday moring assemblies promote high morale and unity for the entire school. The teachers we've had have been great. The PTA works really hard to provide more for the children in terms of library books, field trips, classroom grants and more. There is a good after school program. I would encourage more parents to get involved in their child's classrooms and in the PTA to make it an even better school. Overall, very happy.
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2011

Bonsall West is one of the best schools in North County San Diego with a great staff, hard working student body, and a high level of parent support.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2006

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