Hanna Ranch Elementary School

My daughter came from Oakland Public schools which was a terrible experience. We came here in the third grade and now she is finishing the fourth. She’s went from being behind in everything and not having confidence, Now she’s exceeding expectations and very confident and enthusiastic about going to school every day.

amazing. the principal interacts with the students everyday. besides saying hi, of course. he visits your classroom regularly to check in, as well as send staff. you can math battle with him, which is a fun way to encourage students to practice their math. if you face off all the students... the smart principal is next !

My son was in kindergarten last year and now he’s in first grade. My daughter is currently in kindergarten. My experience with my kids’ teachers has been great, but my satisfaction with the school is declining. The school is trying to accommodate kids from other cities and districts which is affecting our classrooms negatively. This is causing the classrooms to grow in number which takes away the one on one time with the teachers. This schools rating went from a 9 to a 7 in a year and I am concerned that next year it will be even lower. People who actually live in the district pay a lot in property taxes to have the kids go to this school and it upsets me that some kids in the district are waitlisted and kids from out of the district are getting into the classrooms.I hope that this school fixes these issues before they become like Lupine.

This was my son's first year at Hanna Ranch. We transitioned from another local, public school that was struggling in a number of areas. Coming to Hanna Ranch was like a breath of fresh air; parents, teachers, administrators and children are friendly, helpful and kind. My son is in the 4th grade and the transitioned has been a little tough for him - leaving behind good friends and having to adjust to higher expectations from teachers and even classmates - but he does have a few new friends and he is learning to be more diligent and responsible and his work ethic is improving. I am very happy with this school.