Garden Park Elementary School in Irvine, California

“The staff, teachers,and Rocken Principle, are the best I have ever seen. They honestly care about your child getting the very best education possible and wil do anything to help. I love them all there the best.. also Mrs stanley and Mrs. Schmidt go above and beyond the call of duty. They are incredible teacher”
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“A small school with big heart! The teachers really take the time that's needed to invest in our childrens education. I have two children attending at G.P. and we are just thrilled with the school.”
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“Garden Park is a small school where each child receives special attention. The staff at Garden Park encourages both emotional and academic growth. It is a school of choice for a great percentage of the families, they've chosen Garden Park over their neighborhood school. Through parent volunteers, dedicated staff and an active Principal, Garden Park is the best!”
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“The teachers and principal are the most caring people I have met. They will go out of their way to help any of the kids out. It is obvious that community really matters and having the parents involved is important to them. My son loves this school and the teachers. What more can you ask for then that?”
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“Garden Park is a great school all of the staff are kind. The teacher are the best teacher around and Mr. G the principal is the best. My kids just love him.”
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“Love the close knit atmoshpere, involved parents and dedicated teachers. Hard to find in such a large and diverse city as Garden Grove.”
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“Wonderful and caring teachers, staff and families. Feels like a private school because of its small size and how you and your child are treated in a personal way. Very caring community with high a parental participation which makes our school function with great programs for our children that wouldn't be otherwise due to the low funding our school receives. I love to volunteer knowing that you are not only making a difference in your child's life but also helping other children and are so very appreciated by the teachers and staff.”
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“Our school has the very best teachers and staff! The PTA is very active and supportive in our childrens education.”
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“Our school runs mostly because we have a great set of teachers who encouage our children and the parents to be envolved and stay envolved. We all put in long hours to make our school great. What a blessing if we could win!”
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“Garden Park Elementary School is a great school. I have two children attending here. The teachers are very nice and work hard with our children. I love this school and so are my kids.”
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“My daughter has gone to Garden Park 6 years, she loves it because it small and she loves her teachers very much because they take time to work with her.”
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“My child has only been attending Garden Park since 4th grade. The teachers are all very caring. The parents are very involved and active. My child is is achieving great sucess here because it is a small school. We are so fortunate to have our child at this school. Garden Park is quite deserving to win this contest.”
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“Garden Park is a small school that has a very homey feel. All of the teachers know your child by 1st name. Garden Park is also a great academic school that is always striving to help our children become the best with its great staff.”
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“We have the most incredible students, teachers and families at our school. I drive an hour each way every day to teach kindergarten because it is such a special and unique school. We are all working together to provide a meaningful and memorable school experience for every child, with the belief that everyone can be a life long achiever!”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“The teachers are terrific and they show such an interest in teaching my child. Parent involvement is encouraged and is much appreciated. Love the fact that it's a public school yet has a private feeling about it ... very close knit community. We did a parent request via the district to transfer to this awesome school!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Garden Park is a great school because of the awesome students, families, and teachers that work so hard and come together to produce great results. The small size of the school makes it quite unique and desirable to work at and is a drawing point to transfer students.”
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“We have been parents at Garden Park Elementary School for the past 5 years now and we just LOVE IT!!! From the students, custodians, teachers, principal, PTA, and families. The school is an amazing little school providing my children with an outstanding education, personal growth,& opportunities to experience music, art, science & other subjects inside & outside of the classroom. The principal is a big proponent of the Accelerated Reader Program which has motivated my son to reach his reading goals every trimester. Last year my 3rd grade son was reading at about a 6th - 7th grade level and he LOVES to read! My daughter just started Kinder & we see her flourishing just as much as our son did when he first started! If you're looking for an excellent education for your child & would like a private school experience in a public school setting,check out Garden Park!”
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“It's very small and intimate, almost like a private school. It has a small town atmosphere.”
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“this was my daughters first year off school and it was more than i could have asked for from a school. from her teacher to the principal, it couldnt have been better. we as a family have all made great friends and the future looks brighter than ever. thanks from the ferguson family.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This is a fantastic school. I only have great things to say about the parent involvement, PTA, principal and energetic teacher's. They really care about the students here and it shows. Everyone works together to support and help each other.”
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“I was thinking of sending my daughter to a private school, but Garden Park has been doing a fantasitc job teaching my daughter the basics and even more than the basics. She has been in a couple combo classes, and that has exposed her to so much more. We love this little school, in a little neighborhood.”
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“What a great school! It has a wonderful and energetic principal, loving and caring staff, and great academics. We love the neighborhood, love the teachers, and love all the parents/friends! Being a product of private schools, I was a little apprehensive about sending my children to a 'public school'. This school is so well-equipped, so caring, and so positive, that I will never consider spending huge amounts of money on a school, when I can get excellence here!”
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“Excellent school, great teachers with awesome leadership. The PTA president goes above and beyond. The parent involvement in this school is unlike any I have ever seen.”
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“Wonderful school with young energetic teachers. In the middle of a nice neighborhood.”
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