Ruskin Elementary School

1401 Turlock Lane

School District

Berryessa Union Elementary
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 31, 2022

The school has a very good learning environment. Teachers are responsible and keep parents updated weekly on progress. The school has its own music program and science lab. The student demographics is mostly Asian and very academically focussed.
Submitted by parent on June 14, 2021

Awesome experience, very responsible knowledgeable teachers.Online classes are wonderful very effective.My kid loves to attend classes .Thanks to class teacher Mrs Munoz.Thanks,Ram
Submitted by parent on April 05, 2019

Strong academic is driven by both parents and teachers. Ruskin teachers and staffs are responsive to parents' concern and communication via email/phones.
Submitted by teacher on July 11, 2018

Great. The staff is committed to the education of its students.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2018

Before Greatschools rehauled its rating system, Ruskin was a 9 or 10. I'm baffled why it's suddenly a 7. I'm baffled because I know of stories on how disadvantaged students are thriving! My child had difficulty fitting in at the start of school. The teacher and principal were compassionate and worked with me in a positive way to help my child. My neighbor's son also had a lot of help in improving his studies thanks to his teacher going the extra mile. I love it that the school is very inclusive and has an active PTA. There are so many events throughout the year and participation rate is high. I'm glad we're part of this vibrant community!
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2016

The school has lost a number of good teachers recently, and the amount of homework assigned to students seems to vary greatly between teachers even at the same grade level. In addition, parents have expressed concerns or made inquiries to the administration and received inadequate responses.
Submitted by parent on December 15, 2015

The staff is a mixture of veteran teachers and new teachers. The "school climate" is positive and all students are encouraged. Test scores are historically high so many families try to get into Ruskin. A great environment for my 4 children!
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2015

As it is in any school, most of the teachers are amazing. They really care about the students. But there are a few teachers where you don't feel the same and these are the ones that make a bigger impression, unfortunately.
Submitted by other on October 13, 2015

THIS SCHOOL USED TO BE VERY GOOD ,NOW ... ONLY IF YOU ARE PART OF ** THEIR PEOPLE ** LIKE THE OFFICE STAFF MEMBERS CALL THEM, YOU WILL BE OK AND HAVE ALL PREFERENCES .OTHERWISE IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF ** THEIR PEOPLE ** YOU WILL BE *** DISCRIMINATED *** BY THE PRINCIPLE AND HER ASSISTANT.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2014

My child went to Ruskin from the middle of 3rd grade. It was a great year. My child learned a lot from there. In his old school he did not learn that much.
Submitted by teacher on June 03, 2014

Ruskin has been a disappointment all year, the staff has continued to cover up their short comings.
Submitted by other on April 05, 2014

I grew up in San Jose, CA, and went to Ruskin from K-5th grade. The school always had programs meant to encourage students to achieve, and the school secretary was especially nice. :)
Submitted by other on April 05, 2014

This school is wonderful. They had a good science lab when I attended but I am not sure if they still have it due to the budget cuts. They also have a very friendly office staff that makes everyone feel very welcome.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

Ruskin is a great school. The teachers are very knowledgeable and dedicated. One of the best schools in San Jose.