Heritage Elementary

15400 Lansdowne Road

School District

Tustin Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:27
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 22, 2023

My son has started in Kindergarten and is finishing the 5th Grade this year.Heritage has it all - academics, diversity, activities, and parental involvement.Is it perfect? Of course not. We've had issues with some teachers, some students, and some parents.But everything was resolved in a fair and reasonable manner.What I like best about Heritage is that there is no racial nor class majority.The school is possibly one of the most diverse elementary schools in Orange County.There are schools in Garden Grove Unified where there are no White students.There are schools in Newport Mesa Unified and Orange Unified where there are no Asians.And there are schools in Irvine Unified where there are no Hispanics.Heritage has it all. So my son has a very good understanding of all the different people that live in Orange County.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2023

As a minority, my only issue with this school is the lack of diversity. My children have had several instances where they have felt left out, not accepted, or simply unable to make bonds with others. At one point my 4th grader was told by a group of children that they were making an Asian only club and she couldn’t play with them anymore because she wasn’t Asian. The front office staff aren’t the nicest either. One is nicer, but the other one has a very passive aggressive attitude. She doesn’t seem like she cares about the parents or the well being of the children at all. Over the two years we’ve been at Heritage we’ve experienced two really great teachers. And two that weren’t so great and didn’t or much effort into their job other than simply teaching and doing the bare minimum. We’ve had two other teachers though who were amazing and really went above ans beyond and seemed to genuinely care about the children.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2022

Really impressed with the teachers and learning curriculum. The teachers are dedicated to the childrens growth and the school has a warm and pleasant culture.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2022

Heritage Elementary's focus on STEAM and project-based learning makes it stand out among the other schools in TUSD!
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2021

This is a S.T.E.M. Magnet school and kids are encouraged to learn through problem-based learning approaches rather then traditional learning methods. My kids are excited about school projects.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2020

Great school for children. Should be rated 10/10
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2020

Very good. I love that they encourage respect for your teacher, students and friends. The topics that are covered in class for project based learning are super interesting and the kids get super excited.
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2019

My daughter loves Heritage. The teachers are great, and the community of parents is very supportive. Wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2019

I love this school! My child comes home happy and excited to learn everyday. The teachers here are phenomenal! They really care about the students and make themselves available to the parents. I couldn't be happier with this school. Prior to enrolling my child I spoke with numerous parents who all spoke highly of Heritage Elementary. I believe it is the leadership of the principal along with a strong teaching staff that makes this school what it is.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2019

Heritage Elementary is an excellent school. The teachers and administrators go above and beyond to service the students and their parents.
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2019

Heritage is a new school and the principal Mrs. RB is a super responsible lady. She pays tremendous effort to manage this school and she can remember every student's name. The details tell how this school is so outstanding.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2019

Good overall. Focus on projects and STEAM