Wildwood Elementary School

620 Velarde Drive

School District

Conejo Valley Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 26, 2023

Incredible school where there is a strong community among the families and students who go here. There are family friendly events throughout the year and opportunities to come campus for presentations, performances, and holiday-themed occasions. The school is in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood and it always feels safe. Outside of drop off and pick up times, there is minimal car traffic -- and during these times the crosswalk is well illuminated, attended by a crossing guard, and lots of families walk or bike who live in the local Wildwood neighborhood.
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2017

Wildwood has a reputation within Conejo Valley as being a very special school and community. You won't find anything else like it. Caring teachers become like family, challenging curriculum engages students, their famous PTA activities continue to raise funds and offer amazing extra activities. It's a special place where our children are learning and making lifelong friends.
Submitted by other on December 21, 2016

My daughter came from a private school and of course, the transition from private to public schooling made me a little nervous. Her 2nd grade teacher has been welcoming! Everyone has been kind and welcoming to our family. My daughter is doing an amazing job transitioning! I love seeing all the 2nd grade teachers working as a team to help the children with their math! My daughter has been struggling with math, but now has a much more positive attitude because of these amazing 2nd grade teachers! Mrs. Vollmer, the principal can easily be approached and you can see her around campus. Mrs. Kunze, the office manager is very kind and will go out of her way to help and welcome you. Overall, I couldn't be happier! I'm so glad we gave our neighborhood school a chance! I'm looking forward to the remainder of the school year.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2014

Wildwood raises the bar in every aspect: administration, teachers, support staff, curriculum, individual attention and educational plans, performing arts, extra curricular, parent involvement, PTA, fundraising, families and students. What else would a student need to excel? We give Wildwood an A+++!
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2014

This school has it all, at times it seems like it's an entity of it's own, with the benefits of a public school (accountability, in my neighborhood and free), yet the attention and and care of a small unique school which is very hard to find these days. I haven't spoken to one person who hasn't raved about Wildwood. The children and parents alike all cry when their children move on after 5th grade. Truly a life long family here, and the students all excel as they move on to middle school and beyond.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2014

We just moved my daughter here last Oct. 2013 and we are very happy with the school. Awesome principal; Administration is wonderful; PTA is together; the teachers are caring. We love it here. My daughter is doing way better at this school. Clean. Parents and students are involved. Principal is wonderful.
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2014

Only three simple words are needed for this review: The Best School! It doesn't get better than this.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2013

Wildwood elementary school has leaders and teachers that go above and beyond. Their academic strategies and unique ability to create a sense of community make learning valuable and fun to the students. Students and families thrive, grow and learn together at this remarkable school.
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2012

We moved to Thousand Oaks at the beginning of this school year. My son was hurt in a boating accident the weekend before school started. The staff, students, teachers, and the principal have been supportive, helpful, caring and encouraging the entire year. My daughter tried out for student council, something she would have never done at her old school. We all love this school and feel very fortunate to have our kids enrolled here.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2012

A very involved parent body. A hands on principal. A strong community feel. It is an excellent place given public school education contraintst.
Submitted by parent on September 29, 2011

My son had a lot of difficulty in school last year. His focus was way off and I was going to pull him out of sports to help him focus more on academics. The principal suggested running some tests before he felt he was being "punished" for his grades not being up to par. It turns out he had a slight learning disability, the school has been phenomenal in working with him. His grades improved and his self esteem shot up... and he was even able to keep playing his sports. I can't thank this school enough for stepping up, identifying the problem, and coming up with a solution. GREAT GREAT GREAT school!
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2010

This is our 2nd year at Wildwood after transferring from another local school. We made the best decision ever for our family to send our children here. What a community of families and school leaders coming together for students. This school has the best PTA and parent volunteers. And the API scores go up every year. Love Wildwood!
Submitted by parent on June 27, 2010

The best school! We also feel so lucky to have our children attend this incredible school, where the teachers and staff are so caring, the education top notch (see the new API scores!), the fun and exciting events that are always going on, and the families and friends we have made are some of the life's best. Mr Hedin, the principal, is a wonderful and dedicated leader of some of the most amazing teachers. Thank you to the Wildwood staff for their love, committment, dedication and school pride. ~Go Wildwood Tigers!
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2010

A fantastic staff, THE best Principle, and amazing teachers help make this school a true winner. I am also very impressed with the PFA.
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2009

I took my kids out of Wildwood because it seemed to me that they do not offer many choices to students. They are not into inovation or change,they just keep doing the same thing over and over. You have teachers that have had the same grade for years. Good teachers are, Mrs Haxton,Mrs. Brush, all second grade teachers. First grade teachers are so,so. And the rest are all good. I do not like the PTA parents, they just can not think about different fund risers. No special assemblies for kids. Overall the school is good if you are willing to supply a lot of extra time working on your own with your kid and paying all sort of extra classes to supplement what the school lacks.