At the St. Stephen Lutheran School, children from kindergarten through eighth grade get a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong Biblical doctrine. Aiming to exceed the educational standards of the state, St. Stephen Lutheran School offers core courses in English, mathematics, science, social studies and religion. Its curriculum and daily school life is "structured to provide a nurturing environment for personal Christian growth."
Part of the Mountain View Whisman School District, Mariano Castro Elementary school has 510 students enrolled from pre-school through fifth grade. Its unique language programs draw families from both inside and outside of Mountain View. The school tailors programs that are aimed for students who want to learn to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish.
The Spanish-English Dual Immersion Program aims to make children fluent in both languages by teaching native English-speaking and native Spanish-speaking students together, emphasizing Spanish in the earlier grades (K-2) and English in the latter (3-5). The English neighborhood program has a rigorous curriculum and all core classes are taught in English.
St. Joseph Catholic School believes in educating the whole child to prepare him or her for the academic, social and spiritual rigors that lie ahead. A St. Joseph student develops the maturity to understand his or her responsibility towards others.
With a curriculum that includes Religion, Language Arts, Mathematices, Social Studies, Science and Counseling, the diverse student population of close to 300 student that attend St. Joseph are well prepared by their teachers and staff.
St. Joseph Catholic School is affiliated with St. Joseph's Parish Catholic Church located in Old Mountain View.
The Western Montessori Day School enrolls children ages two to six in a year-round program in two parts -- school year and summer. Built on the Montessori method of teaching that considers the natural progression of a child's development when introducing learning activities, the Western Montessori School applies this principle towards teaching children practical life, sensorial, language and mathematics skills.
Stevenson PACT Elementary School serves approximately 225 students enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade and offers a holistic and progressive approach to child development as reflected in their curriculum and their strong emphasis on parental involvement.
Parents have contributed their own knowledge and experiences in the arts, organic gardening, carpentry, electricity, dance and through unique field trips.
To celebrate the unique diversity of PACT children, parent committees prepare off-site events each year such as Japanese New Year (or Chinese New Year) and Calaveras celebrations.