Primary Years Academy

1540 North Lincoln Street

School District

Stockton Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 26, 2024

Now that they’ve moved to the beautiful new site, I really have no complaint about this school but very happy. The principal, teachers and yard duties, after program teachers are all wonderful. Very communicative, provides good after school programs and summer/winter camps, IB program and the projects students get to do are very educational. They’re also extending to accommodate 6th-8th grades so I am very glad our kids get to attend here.
Submitted by parent on January 30, 2020

Great program! The teachers and staff seem to care!
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2019

We've been very happy hear. My oldest is about to graduate and my youngest will be here for another few years. I think this is the best primary years school in Stockton.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2018

This school is great so far. Teachers are wonderful and the Principal is very open to talk too
Submitted by parent on July 20, 2018

Very positive experience for my daughter. She did very well and all of her teachers were great.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2018

Absoutly would recommend this school to any parent that wants the best education avalible for there children.
Submitted by parent on February 17, 2018

Teachers are great. They speak to students like they're adults. They have high standards for students' achievements. Office personnels never happy to see parents coming through front door, never smile. Principal appears to be friendly but will remove all negative reviews on Facebook and will do whatever it takes to portray the school in a positive light.
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2015

Love, love, love this school!!! It provides the best education in a rigorous yet nurturing learning environment that prepares our children to be responsible internationally minded citizens of the 21st Century.
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2014

I love this school and so do my children. They are happy to attend every day and that makes me feel secure. I do have a problem though. I think that the teachers/principal are focused more on test scores then what type of extra help they can offer the children who are struggling academicly. Some children just don't do that great on testing but do great in other areas. There are many types of learning styles and it seems they don't pay attention to that. Not all children learn the same way, and its not only this school but probably all schools that are used to teaching one specific way and I feel that many of the children who struggle would benefit way more if all different models of learning were put into practice.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2013

My daughter started this school in kindergarten, she loved the teacher and the school, this year she got mrs pollard for 1st grade, she is a terrible teacher, yells at the kids and expects way to much for 6 year olds, unfortunately there is no room in the other classes so we are stuck with her. we are not sure if we will return next year.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2013

My daughter started this school last year in K, Mrs. Lee was her teacher and is outstanding! She is loving and wonderful, the principal was great too. Then in 1st grade my daughter got Mrs. Pollard and it was a nightmare, the year consisted of meeting after meeting with her and meetings with the new principal with no real resolution. My daughter begged me not to take her back to that class, I witnessed her yelling at kids, embarrassing them in front of the class, and even complaining about the "huge" pay cut she took by coming to this school. I am torn, unsure if I should return to the school.
Submitted by teacher on October 23, 2011

PYA has a strong community of students, teachers, parents and staff. It's comitted to helping students be successful members of a global society in the21st century. The school is small in size and big in ideas. As a candidate for International Baccalaureate World School authorization, we teach the whole child in exciting, inquiry-based learning. Come and visit: we welcome parents!