Bayside Academy, San Mateo | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

I have had 2 children at Bayside–one who just graduated. Although it was not my original plan to send them there (though it’s my neighborhood school) and I sent them to a private school for most of elementary school, I have to say that I believe that, overall, they have received instruction at Bayside comparable to private school education –and in some ways, better. Really have loved the fact that my kids were exposed to a variety of different STEM subject matters (i.e., architecture, marine biology, etc.) that they would not have been to at a traditional public school or most private schools. Although some of the standardized test scores are subpar, I would attribute such to the fact that there are some students who come from families who either do not value education or have difficult family situations, rather than lack of great teachers. Through the total of 3 years (combined instruction 6th – 8th grades), I would say all but one of the teachers that my children have had are excellent and could easily secure positions at private schools if they so chose. My only disappointments with the school are that some of the buildings/grounds are quite in need of updating/cleaning up and the kids are disappointed to have such a short summer. The upside of the year-round schedule, however, is the fall break and extended winter and spring breaks are awesome! The district, however, is in the process of trying to modify the year-round schedule so that it aligns more with the traditional school schedule. Also, although there are some kids who may be considered “troubled” or troublemakers, the school is pretty on top of things and there are a few staff members who are pretty well-trained at how to handle disciplinary issues. Not sure how much they are trying to upgrade the school’s physical appearance at this point though…

This school provides safety to our environment and safe for your children attend Bayside. Kids don’t seem to appreciate how schools work, mostly the 8th graders

this school kinda sucks and only some of the teachers are nice
i wouldnt recommend going to bayside because there are alot of kids that get bullied .