Good Public District Elementary Schools in Folsom (Orange, Orangevale: house, school rankings)

[DaveHope]

We might be moving to Folsom soon and are looking for good rated public district elementary schools in Folsom. We are not just after high ratings but more importantly looking for a right balance or combination of a healthy nurturing environment where kids thrive along with good ratings. We believe in district schools and their curriculum, plus we cant afford private schools. So those are out of our consideration.

Another thing that we might need immediately would be pre-school. Not sure if the district offers pre-school? Can you guys help us by suggesting good pre-schools (private or public) in Folsom.

Thanks!

[NinaN]

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The schools here are excellent and there is no reason to feel you need to have private schools.

The district doesn't provide preschools, but there is a Jr. Kindergarten, aka Transitional Kindergarten or 2-year kindergarten program for those kids turning 5 that aren't quite ready to start kindergarten. It's a great program and is similar to kindergarten but a little less rigorous in the curriculum.

I'm not as familiar with preschools in Folsom. I'm in the camp of parents that believes play based preschools are better for the kids education in the long term than learning based preschools. There are studies showing both sides and each parent has to make their own choice. To me the best bet is to visit the schools and see if the personnel seems to be caring and responsible, and watch if the kids seem to be having a good time vs. nervous or bored.

[caligirlz]

Originally Posted by NinaN

I'm not as familiar with preschools in Folsom.

Nor am I, but there is always a discussion or two on either the Folsom Chat facebook page or My Folsom Forums

Here's some of the recent recommendations from Folsom Chat:
Small Wonders in Orangevale
Brighton Schools
TK at either Folsom Hills or Blanche sprentz
Our House Preschool
Action Day Learning Center
Joy of Children
Folsom Preschool – American River Montessori | Preschool & Kindergarten
You Are My Sunshine
Kindercare Natoma Station
Little folks University