Bella Vista Elementary School
Berkeley Parents Network >
Reviews >
K-12 Schools >
Oakland Public Schools >
Bella Vista Elementary School
April 2007
We are considering moving into the Bella Vista neighborhood and
wondering about your knowledge/experience with their elementary
school and the neighborhood in general. On the surface, it
appears to be an interesting socio-economic mix. The school
doesn't score very well, but that's never the whole story. And
there is nothing on the school reviews for this area. Leaving
me very curious...
Diana
I'm afraid I have virtually no experience with Bella Vista
Elementary (my daughter is only 3) and I'm afraid I'm not
holding my breath on you getting any feedback here. I posted
twice last year about Bella Vista and got no responses. I found
it weirdly discouraging that none of the many BPN readers have
kids at this school. Maybe the 3rd time's the charm.
I do live in the neighborhood though, and it is affordable,
diverse, and has an active neighborhood association. The park
adjacent to the school was recently completely renovated.
There's a great Lao restaurant on 8th at E. 21st. But, there are
always problems with drug dealing (deal with it on one corner
and it moves to another), annual problems with illegal
fireworks, occasional crimes (burglaries, muggings, car theft).
I think the neighborhood is improving, though, and I like it
here, although I sometimes wish I could afford Elmwood.
If you want to chat, call me.
Carrie
this page was last updated: May 13, 2007
The opinions and statements expressed on this website
are those of parents who subscribe to the
Berkeley Parents Network.
Please see
Disclaimer & Usage for
information about using content on this website.
Copyright © 1996-2013 Berkeley Parents Network