Manzanita Public Charter School

Posted: August 12, 2026

My son has been going here for 4 years and this is the second year for my twins and I’m please by how attentive the staff is with their needs.

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Posted: November 16, 2022

Teachers are passionate, administration really cares about the kids, and the school has a "rule of 4 program" that challenges the kids to be better people... it's not just about academics. Communication with families is outstanding! Also, the superintendent secured additional grant/funding to break ground on new buildings, and the school will work to challenge your kids if they are performing beyond the curriculum. There is a reason that there is often an enrollment wait list at Manzanita. We checked out 3 elementary schools in the area before deciding on Manzanita. We could not be happier with our decision to enroll our kids at Manzanita!

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Posted: January 3, 2017

We have been with this school for 5 years. In 2014 the founders were ousted and replaced with an extremely exploitive director. There is a climate of competition, descrimination, manipulation, and oppression. How the school looks on paper is the primary current focus, which is leading to marginalization of the most vulnerable families. Families who aren't ideal to the agenda are being run out. Teacher morale (as well as family involvement) have been declining. To top it all off it is a charter school, so there is absolutely no accountability for what is going on. I recommended dozens of families to this school over the years, not anymore. Sad really.

Posted: December 10, 2015

I have 2 children in this school and they are thriving in this individualized instruction model. This school uses metrics to evaluate curriculum effectiveness, while allowing teachers complete flexibility in the classroom to implement what works. Amazingly nurturing environment!

Posted: February 7, 2014

This school is a Bucket Filling School! The teachers call the students scholars and they treat them like scholars. I enrolled my children (scholars) three years ago and they love the school. Thank you for filling our buckets Manzanita staff!

Posted: January 19, 2014

What a wonderful charter school. As a military family we move often and our daughters have attended several other schools. Manzanita is the finest by far, the students, teachers, office staff, and principal are amazing. When you walk on that campus you feel the energy. There are smiles everywhere.

Posted: September 22, 2013

Manzanita has been a great school for my 3 children. The teachers truly believe in the children and always put them first. I highly recommend manzanita to anyone that wants their child to have a fun learning experience.

Posted: May 14, 2013

If you want your child to be challenged and work on their level, this is the place for you! My daughter attended Kindergarten here, we didn't realize how truly unique and special Manzanita was until we experienced worksheet overload in a district school. We will be back at Manzanita next year.

Posted: April 27, 2013

This is truly a GREAT school! I've worked at this school almost since it opened and wouldn't think of going anyplace else. The principal belives that kids come first - ALL kids - and that's the philosophy that is the foundation of the school's educational design. There is a lot of diversity at this school - and it's a school of choice where families and staff can make the decision to come or go someplace else that may be a better fit. This school's enrollment and staff has doubled since it opened in 2008 - it must be "filling the buckets" of many families.

Posted: April 27, 2013

In response to the posting of 04/20/13: The "principle" of this amazing school is proactive, creative and supportive of its scholars. The "Principal" of the school has dedicated her life in creating a motivational and respectful environment for the children. Experiences gained at Manzanita are memories which will be enjoyed by former students for many years to come. For the parents posting negative comments, perhaps you do not spend enough time interacting with your children at Manzanita. For if you did, you would truly see how much they enjoy it, and what a truly unique and wonderful place it is.

Posted: April 19, 2013

This schools is really a terrible place. Teachers have no direction in the classroom. Discipline has no follow through, the principle is unhelpful and the teachers are never the same year over year. Avoid at all costs.

Posted: February 3, 2013

It is so refreshing to have a school that is so focused on education, rather than entertainment. Upon review of previous comments, perhaps those folks would have been better served with a curriculum such as Manzanita's (based on spelling and basic grammatical errors).

Posted: January 28, 2013

My daughter attended this school for 4 yrs. We chose to change from a school 2 blk away so called "Great School" Los Berros. It was the BEST decision we could ever had made. Staff, kids and even the parents WANT to be there and it shows Daughter unfortunatly again in the Public school system and her back to HATING school.

Posted: May 6, 2012

Manzanita is an awesome little school. There is so much unity between the principal and the teachers. The teachers are happy to be there which says a lot about the program. They work with children at any level, whether they are ahead or behind in their grade level. Parent participation is highly encouraged which is where true education starts -- AT HOME. They are a "Bucket Filling School" that fills my family's bucket every day. I highly recommend this school.

Posted: March 9, 2012

I believe this school is declining due to the lack of discipline allowed by the principal. Their non to zero tolerance rules are a joke and are not carried out! My kids definitely will not return next year!!

Posted: February 14, 2012

Manzanita, I m very pleased with the quality of education my children have received the last 3 years that they have been attending. The staff is really friendly and they make you feel like part of the Manzanita family. They understand they not all children learn they same and they offer one on one with the kiddos that just need the extra help. There s so much I want to say but it will take a while ;) So I encourage any parent s that are looking for a school for their child, to make an appointment to visit the school and there web site and see for your self.

Posted: August 2, 2010

It's a great school and the teachers are so great with all the students. Both my children love it sooo much that they anticipate the first day of school.

Posted: April 30, 2010

this is the best school ever I am learnining more, and everyone on campus is really nice.

Posted: December 20, 2009