Mission Park Elementary School

Posted: January 7, 2026

Mission Park is a great school with a friendly and caring staff. My children love the school.

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Posted: August 25, 2025

My child has attended this school since kinder and is now in 6th. Out of all the teachers he's had, only 2 have been competent and friendly. The rest are rude to parents and patronizing in all their communications. Office staff is unhelpful and often rude as well. There have been 3 principles in my child's time here and all have been outspoken about inclusiveness and stopping bullying. Where was that energy when a little white kid was calling the black and mexican students racial slurs and y'all did nothing about it? How many times has my child gone to you about a group a kids, already known to be bullys, saying things to him, and y'all did nothing?

This school is a disgrace, the teacher are a mess, and leadership is nonexistent. Fun fact of this school district, the school your child goes to is not bound by where you live. If you can choose any elementary in the district, DON'T choose mission park.

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Posted: November 2, 2023

Great school, wonderful teachers. Diversity is not great, I would expect more because of the area it is located.
Very good overall.

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Posted: February 22, 2019

It took my daughter a whole school year of intervention tutoring, summer school, and half of a second school year to get caught up at her new school. Mission Park should be way better than it is considering it's in what I consider the best neighborhood in Salinas. Teachers weren't up to snuff on common core curriculum and we're just moving kids on to the next grade. Not sure how well they're along now but I felt duped in thinking this was a "great school"

Posted: April 30, 2016

The teachers at Mission park are excellent. Most that I have had are true masters.

Posted: April 30, 2016

Many children are involved in extra-curricular activities so I believe that the homework is enough. You can always ask the teacher to give your child more.

Posted: April 30, 2016

Yes- all children are created equal at Mission Park no matter your race or socioeconomic status. The Principal and teachers reward children for making right decisions. There is harmony at this school unlike other schools in the area. We have loved Mission Park!

Posted: November 22, 2015

We have loved Mission Park! The principal is supportive of extra programs that benefit the students. Great teachers!

Posted: April 27, 2015

Snarky and rude front office personnel. They act weary and impatient if you seek info. from them. Hey, new principal: this area needs an overhaul!!!

Posted: April 22, 2015

Mission Park Elementary is beyond the top school in Salinas. The teachers that my child has had from k-4th have all been caring and true educators. The children at Mission Park get a well-rounded growth in academics, arts, and sports. The curriculum is excellent! The environment is enriching. Parents and staff are very much involved. Only negative is the receptionists in the office are not very inviting and seem at times very rude (no personalities). The new principle did one meet and greet but since then she is hardly seen. However, the teachers are absolutly incridible. You will be a happy parent to have your children attend Mission Park.

Posted: October 6, 2014

So our school year is off and running. Many changes have taken place this year. Some are just differences and others are leaving me with concerns and questions. What I and I believe anyone else would expect from leadership in a school is greatly lacking. The new principle shows no desire to communicate with parents. MIA is a good way to describe her. I hope that all the efforts to make changes in our district happen. All the schools deserve the best and I would guess that most are not getting it. So sad! Thankfully the teaching staff has maintained their outstanding performances.

Posted: June 8, 2014

This school is by far the best school in the district. High parent involvement, specialized programs, state of the art technology and is cutting edge in all aspects of a positive learning climate. Wonderful, knowledgeable, experienced teachers that are the core for the fabulous school environment. Where the need for improvement is at the district level.

Posted: August 19, 2013

They took my kids cell phone away!!!!! I had no way to contact my child . I had to clam it in the office! I am very mad at them for taking it away

Posted: April 17, 2013

We love this school. My son is in 1st grade and so we have attended two years. Excellent teachers. Very involved parents. Happy and smart kids. Love the environment.

Posted: August 25, 2011

Sad this school does not have greater funding. My child went to this school, but then we were accepted to a different school and district and gladly accepted. What a difference. The office in my child's new school is helpful and friendly and the district is as well. The parents participation is great. Fundraisers are always going on but are very successful and helps keep the programs going on year around. My child's class has a lower head count in class and does not have children coming in and out distracting other kids in class or mixed grades in same class. Also goes full day instead of just 3 hours. Just because there is a lack of funding shouldn't cause the staff to treat you like your not even there.