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."
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.
One of two middle schools part of the Mountain View Whisman School District, Crittenden Middle School enrolls about 580 students and aims to prepare them with the academic and social tools they need to be successful high school students.
The teachers at Crittenden Middle School work hard to use the school's diversity to engage students and parents. Close to 25 percent of students have an affilitiation with one of the Armed Forces represented on the Moffett Field base.
The Mountain View Campus of Waldorf School of the Peninsula is home to sixth through twelfth graders. The curriculum includes arithmetic, history, geography, science and literature. The school was founded more than 25 years ago and is fully accredited. As it is a private educational institution. Information on the admissions process can be viewed on the school’s website.
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.
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.
ISKCON of Silicon Valley, which stands for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, is a Hare Krishna temple. The organization was founded more than 46 years ago by Srila Prabhupada and has grown to include more than 6,000 temples around the world. This Mountain View temple location was acquired in 2012 to serve the local Hare Krishna community. The temple offers events throughout the week including prayer, meditation, meals and classes.
Alta Vista High School, an alternative high school environment part of the Mountain View Los Altos High School District, enrolls about 170 students between the 9th and 12th grade. Adjacent to Mountain View High School, Alta Vista is a smaller school environment with friendly and dedicated teachers where students have an opportunity to excel academically and socially.
Only one of two middle schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District, the Graham Middle School enrolls students in grades six to eight. As preparation for high school, pupils take an academically rigorous course-load in literature, writing, history, geography, mathematics, science, health and physical education.
The school has a diverse population, with more than 29 languages spoken. Students can choose to participate in a variety of sports teams, volunteer opportunities and artistic activities, including the school's literary magazine "Le Review."
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.