Emeryville public schools
Hi,
I am interested in peoples experience with a Emeryville public school system. Their ratings on grade school are quite low, but I’m curious to hear from other parents about the quality of education, education and enrichment opportunities, and safety. Thank you.
Oct 2, 2023
Parent Replies
We just started at Anna Yates in Kindergarten. So far we are pleasantly surprised with the quality of the school. My biggest issue was that it was difficult to get a feeling for school before starting so we didn't know what to expect. The school doesn't have a tidy pitch package like the OUSD schools because it doesn't have to compete, so the staff don't have it's selling points ready for you. The day is highly structured, our daugthers teacher is wonderful and experienced, and the principal is very communicative and responsive when we have questions (she's been there something like 7 years). We had no problem getting a spot in aftercare and our daughter loves her time in aftercare even more than the school day. Safety seems very high, a result of new facilities and the structured day. Enrichment is mostly in the aftercare known as the "extended learning" REC program where they do STEM activities, crafts, gymnastics, and plays etc. We've heard in general for the upper grades that while the school is not the most academically rigorous, they do a lot for the kids and they get a decent amount of individual attention. So while we don't love the use of devices in the class, and it doesn't have an active parental social community, we are very happy as a family there.