Parkmead Elementary School

1920 Magnolia Way

School District

Walnut Creek Elementary
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:23
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 26, 2022

We have been with PM from kinder through 5th and have been so pleased with our child's education, the teachers, and the staff. Throughout our time, we have experienced first-hand the emphasis and care from teachers regarding our child's social and emotional wellbeing. We received excellent support when we needed to get them caught up to benchmark. The students and staff take pride in their school campus. Parents are extremely involved and we are given plenty of opportunity to volunteer throughout the school year. During the pan.demic and distance learning, the teachers and staff were so dedicated to ensuring students were safe and their learning was as uninterrupted as possible. Our current Principal, Mr. Burstein, has been a joy - he has been so involved and present with the students, keeps parents informed and up to date on all school happenings, and has created such a fun and lively environment for students to learn and grow. We feel so fortunate to be a part of Parkmead!
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2020

Wonderful experience for all four of my children. Dedicated principal, staff and teachers.
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2020

I think the leadership (principal) is the issue with this school at its core. If leadership were better, I am sure the ratings would vastly increase.
Submitted by parent on July 28, 2020

Optimal for our kids despite COVID situation
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2020

Fantastic. This school support the learning and development of my children in a very accommodating and supportive way.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2020

Excellent experience for kids. Walkable for all families and the learning is great.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2020

Great environment for our child, great parents, good community, and teachers have modern methods and keep up to date with their tools.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2020

The community and teachers at this school are what make it great!
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2020

Poor. Bullying is tolerated and kids with academic needs are minimized.
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2020

Wonderful. Our family has been there for over 15 years! It has AMAZING community support!
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2020

Wonderful experience. Great families and sense of community.
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2020

My two kids and I have enjoyed the supportive learning environment and the strong community atmosphere within PALS and within the school as a whole
Submitted by parent on December 30, 2019

Overall my two kids have enjoyed the supportive learning environment at PCS and the strong community atmosphere
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2018

Thx School used to be better under Mrs Bowman and Mr Reddam. Going to transfer to another WCSD school next year
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2017

Parkmead is an amazing school. Mrs. Boman the principal is fantastic and is to be commended for handling tough WC parents well. She is supportive of her teaching staff and we love working for her. The campus will be undergoing some major much needed facelifts but in all the campus is safe, beautiful and feels like a community.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2017

my daughter attended isschool. i felt like she did not really learn anything in kindergarten. the class size is huge and they were working on things she learned in preschool....
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2014

We have been extremely pleased with our experience at Parkmead! Amazing teachers, an active parent community, and a Principal who gets to know each child. Our children enjoy school and the great opportunities offered!
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2013

My son study in Parkmead Elementary School K/1 class, I love this school because the staffs and principal are great, the teach is really care about students, they teach students make good choice and do their best.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2013

Parents are very involved in this school, which goes a long way toward making this school feel like a real community. One of the best things about Parkmead is the monthly focus on different characteristics like responsibility, empathy, etc. - they weave these themes into the academic teachings and it feels like a great way to ensure the kids turn into well-rounded people and citizens. Great school!