McKinley Elementary School in San Diego

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	10/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education.
Student Growth	9/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education.

Posted: February 24, 2025

I have attended Mckinley Elementary for 4 years. I would never recommend this school to anyone! At first I was like wow what great ratings, but the parents are clicks (petty and exclusive) talking about other parents and worse other children! If you have less than, they make sure your child feels it. The racism and exclusion my child has endured at this school is unbelievable. She constantly is bullied and excluded. Children learn what they see from their parents. She has been physically attacked by boys and emotionally bullied by girls, the principal does nothing. After constant emails and discussions. I will no longer support a school that does not support my child. Oh and let's not forget the constant fundraisers for IB. They sure do want the support for that, squeezing the parents.

Posted: February 24, 2025

Posted: February 20, 2025

My child has been attending McKinley Elementary for the past 4 years. First the positives, the teachers we've had have been beyond fantastic. They have been supportive of my child's needs (she's a twice exceptional kid), focused on the emotional needs of all the kids and have communicated well with us.

Now to the not so great. The academics are poor. My child is often bored at school and fails to learn at a level that is appropriate for her. It's hard to know if this has been a result of the pandemic or just a lack of focus on academics from the school. I've been disappointed with the administration's response when I've enquired about having more challenging content for my child.

Probably the biggest challenge we've faced at McKinley is the special education team. One-on-one many on the team are great and supportive, but on the whole the approach from the team has been confrontational instead of collaborative. They insist on their way and refuse to work with parents and outside support teams to figure out the path forward that would be best for the child. I know this is a pattern that other parents have experienced but not sure if this is an issue only with the school or the entire district.

The last thing I'll speak to is the parental involvement... it's intense! The PTC is very active and there is a lot going on in terms of fundraisers, extracurricular programs. and meetings. It's great to have so much community involvement but sometimes it feels like it goes too far and too much is expected from the parents.

Posted: February 20, 2025

Posted: February 2, 2025

The good side. It appears like a haven from the outside with vocal parents that run this school. The bad side. Kids are bullied including mine by a boy who choked her and lifted her against a wall. My daughter has seen boys run around with their privates hanging out and when I've reported to the principal he does nothing.

Posted: February 2, 2025

My children have been attending this school for the past 4 years and I am very disappointed with the school. Despite our long-standing involvement, and support for the school, we were met with a lack f assistance when we needed it most. One of my children had a negative experience with a teacher, which led to a hostile school environment and caused my child to lose interest in learning. When we addressed the issue, the teacher responded disrespectfully to us as parents. This experience has only compounded our disappointment with the school. Given our history here and the support we've provided, we hoped for a more empathetic approach, at least. It is disheartening to see experience with the school decline since this principal took over and the lack of professionalism from staff once this teacher rallied other school members.

Posted: February 2, 2025

Posted: October 30, 2024

McKinley Elementary School has been a great experience for our family. The teachers are wonderful, and we love being so involved with community activities. Our kids have attended for almost a decade and all of the principals have been wonderful in their own way. We like the way Principal Morello (current Principal) prioritizes academic learning and teacher support so every student can have a learning experience at the school. The PTC makes it easy to be as involved as you can be, and we enjoy all the events like movie nights and variety show. I can't believe how much the parents do at this school to make it so fun. We have had some standard issues with friendship conflicts and additional learning support needs, but McKinley does a great job of working through things effectively. Very glad we are a McKinley family and enjoy our experience here.

Posted: October 30, 2024

Posted: June 14, 2024

This school does not deliver on many of their promises. The past two years with Jonathan Morello as our new principal has been negative. He has created policies that discourage parents from coming on campus, the kids and parents feel intimidated by him, he is slow to answer emails, he avoids meeting in person with parents, and he does not take accountability when his actions and policies cause stress and harm to families/students. He has influenced many programs getting cut and diminished, like cuts to music for all grades and the frequency of Spanish classes.

The IB program here is often treated as an afterthought, where even my older children don't know what IB unit they are studying and they aren't getting global and world experiences that our friends at the neighboring IB schools are getting.

The PTC makes a lot of money for the school, but their management with the funds is very shortsighted. Their decisions often focus on serving school staff and PTC members' needs more than meeting the student needs. It's been extremely disappointing to donate money and time while seeing significant dollar amounts spent on things that don't go directly back to the students. The PTC boasts about McKinley being a family and how everyone willing helps contribute, but in reality, families are highly pressured to constantly volunteer and donate for fundraising events, and despite everyone complaining about being burned out, no changes are made to make things more sustainable. Also, there is little space for families who are not having a positive experience at this school to feel heard and supported. Unless you are besties with the PTC president, parents with different ideas and concerns don't have much of a voice here.

Posted: August 28, 2023

On the surface, it appears to be a great school with the school's various activities. However, if you come to them with concerns or issues, you quickly get blacklisted and help is no longer available. It's hard to be at a school where the principal intentionally tries to intimidate certain parents he doesn't like. That is his way of trying to avoid dealing with problems that come up.

Posted: May 11, 2023

Between our two kids weve had 5 different teachers over the years now, and each one of them has been caring, engaging, and excited to teach them new skills. The IB programs like dance, ceramics, and Spanish are great. The kids come home excited about what they learned and experienced, especially after being in the school garden where they grown vegetables and fruits. The community is so positive and inclusive. The joint use playground is like our neighborhood square. Could not wish for a better overall experience.

Posted: May 11, 2023

Posted: May 10, 2023

McKinley Elementary is an exceptional school, and we feel fortunate to have both of our children enrolled here. From top to bottom, the staff takes great pride in fostering a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable learning environment for our children to thrive.

The teachers are not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also kind and thoughtful. They consistently go above and beyond to communicate with us and ensure our children receive a high-quality education.

The support from parents, volunteers, local businesses, and the surrounding community is remarkable. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and tireless efforts of the PTC in enhancing the education and development of all students.

The International Baccalaureate program brings a global awareness and local focus to the curriculum. Through intercultural understanding and respect for all people, our children are inspired to become knowledgeable and caring global citizens.

Sitting in the heart of a tight-knit community, we love seeing the neighborhood kids on bikes and meeting new families at the park. It's clear that McKinley Elementary plays an important role in fostering a strong sense of community pride.

Posted: May 10, 2023

This is our 7th year as a McKinley family and it has been some of the best years of our lives. My kids, now 3rd and 5th grade at McKinley, have been forever changed by this amazing community. They have formed lifelong friendships with fellow students and created strong bonds with teachers who have impacted them along the way. Each week my kids have dance, Spanish, garden and music as part of our school's IB program. They also have Art & Ceramics once a month. This is all paid for by the McKinley PTC (Parent Teacher Club). Thanks to their herculean fundraising efforts, my children have access during the school day to these incredible enrichment programs. Our classroom teachers over the years have been excellent and my children have a genuine love of learning because of these teachers. My children love going to school each day and they say that being at McKinley makes them happy. That is all I can ask for as a parent. I want my children to be happy, healthy and to thrive in their school environment. When they have had social issues at school, they have been dealt with quickly and effectively by teachers, counselors and staff. My children feel safe going to these trusted adults and talking about their concerns. We have had a very positive experience with both the former principal (now retired) and the new principal this year. This is such a special community and we are grateful every day to be a part of it.

Posted: May 10, 2023

Posted: May 9, 2023

I count my blessings on a daily basis that my son, soon to be a McKinley Alum, was able to spend seven years of his young life at McKinley Elementary. The school community is second to none. The teachers, the administration, the staff and the parents make this sweet elementary school a safe, loving environment that welcomes diversity and nurtures its young people so they can head into the world as community builders and independent thinkers, as confident kids who celebrate their differences and similarities. My son has had some incredible teachers at McKinley Elementary who have inspired him to take risks and be bold in his love of learning. The two principals we have had the pleasure of knowing and collaborating with are warm and accessible and dedicated to their students and staff. The new vice principal, so caring and professional, is also such an incredible asset to the school. Our daughter will start UTK at McKinley in the fall and I am looking forward to watching her grow and develop in this incredible school community. All in all, one of the best decisions my husband and I ever made for our family was sending our son to McKinley Elementary as a TK student in the fall of 2016.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Our family has been at McKinley Elementary for 9 years now. Our youngest is in 2nd grade currently (2022-23 school year). McKinley has been an incredibly important part of our lives and has served our family - as well as so many others - very well over the years.
The teachers are beyond what we expected, and truly care about every student. They meet them where they are, develop caring relationships with them, and provide the academic structure and support they need. Our children have benefitted so much from the amazing teachers at McKinley. Special shout-out to Mrs. Schoonmaker, Mrs. Trocha, and Mrs. Berg!

McKinley has a new principal this year, Jonathan Morello. He came in during a time of great transition after McKinley endured covid protocols including virtual learning for most of 2021-22. He was handed a school that needed nurturing, and also rebuilding and restructuring. He came in at 100% and has worked tirelessly to create a space of opportunity for every McKinley family to work in partnership with the school. This is the 3rd principal we have has at McKinley during our family's time there and he is doing a fantastic job. He is calm and thoughtful and has made significant positive changes over just one year here.

The family involvement at McKinley is really just unbelievable. We have a reputation as a school with a super active and super supportive parent and guardian community and that's exactly what we have. We go above and beyond for McKinley, and the connections I have made with fellow parents here have transformed my life. There's always something fun going on, and we raise the funds needed every year to pay for the creative learning enrichment programs for every single student. I am grateful to be at such an inclusive school for not only my kiddos but for us parents as well.

I would highly recommend McKinley to any family. My older student is at Roosevelt Middle School and because of the academic foundation he received at McKinley, he is excelling. The International Baccalaureate program is a way for the students to get a deep understanding of how the world works, and they take that learning out into the world. I am so grateful for McKinley and will be very sad to leave in a few years when our youngest finished 5th grade! Thank you, McKinley.

Posted: May 9, 2023

Posted: May 3, 2023

In fear of retaliation im keeping my response broad but the principal is not a nice man nor does he know how to deal with children with special needs. In fact he flat out wants to push my child out of the school. I know my kid is not perfect but i know a lot was blown wayyy out of proportion after talking to my child. Now we are both uncomfortable and that is sad because my child deserves better

Posted: May 3, 2023

McKinley was once a great school. Sadly, it has changed with the addition of a new principal, Jonathan Morello. First, please note this review is for the 2022-2023 school year. Secondly, these are my experiences and I can only speak on what my family have experienced. This school WAS heavily into social emotional support. They had strong academic performance while striking a balance between school and home. A drastic negative change happened once this new principal onboarded. The principal doesn't want to or lacks the ability to follow protocol. Now I'm left playing poker with my kids education by sending them here.

Posted: May 3, 2023

Posted: January 14, 2021

I have been beyond thrilled with the education and support my children have experienced since Kindergarten and now during remote learning. This speaks to the staff and leadership's commitment and passion for the kids. My daughter was identified by her teacher as a first grader with reading concerns. I am so happy with the early identification! The general and special education team including the school psychologist honed in on her strengths and areas of need expertly. Both my daughters have has amazing teachers along the way and continue to do so! One of my daughter's also receives speech services and her speech has improved leaps and bounds. I could not be happier with the teachers and supports my girls have received over the years, in fact, there would be too many to name- if you are a McKinley staff member that has worked with my daughters, please know I am speaking your praises! Though I said there may be too many to name, I do have to name one person specifically who is a special educator, and unfortunately they are often our unsung heroes. I actually have tears in my eyes writing this as I think about this teacher who never gave up, showed up amazingly in regular school AND remote learning. I believe she was vital in keeping my daughter engaged as we transitioned to remote learning, saved me from gray hairs as I know she always had her best interested, cared so much, and made sure she got the support she needed. Thank you to Topaze Johnson AND to all of the wonderful McKinley teachers and staff members! I am truly amazed at the dedication of these educators!

Posted: January 14, 2021

Posted: May 6, 2020

We have been a happy McKinley family since we moved into the area mid-school year a couple of years ago. As a mom, I just wanted to give a HUGE shout out to Ms. Chavira for her absolutely amazing work keeping a classroom feel during distance learning. I'm floored at how wonderful she has pivoted this to truly enriching time for my son and the whole class. I feel very fortunate to have her as our son's teacher. Our family already felt that way before the pandemic, but can't find the words to adequately state how impressed and filled with gratitude we are!

Posted: May 6, 2020

Posted: October 17, 2019

It has been great! Parents and teachers are enthusiastic and engaged. Just had a publishing party in K class and parents outnumbered kids! Great environment!

Posted: October 17, 2019

Theoretically there is no homework, but teachers seem to break this "rule" regularly, particularly as students get older. I would prefer NO homework.

Posted: October 17, 2019

Almost universally excellent. Even the worst teachers are fine. Pretty much a best-case scenario for even a private school.

Posted: October 17, 2019

I like the IB curriculum and how it handles these issues.

Posted: October 17, 2019

We have a child with an IEP, and the support and coordination has been absolutely amazing. As a result our son is doing amazingly well. I believe this specialized support has made all the difference.

Posted: October 17, 2019

Posted: April 24, 2019

Our experience has been very positive. We love the IB standards, our child is reading, calculating mathematics, learning science and history, studying the arts, and so many opportunities to do more!

Posted: April 24, 2019

Looking at evidence-based decisions on homework / not having homework - totally support their model!

Posted: April 24, 2019

Our sons teacher is creative, attentive, intelligent, patient, engaging, excited about learning... we love her!

Posted: April 24, 2019

Principal Deb Ganderton is amazing. A+!!! Totally impressed that she knows all students by name even by the second month of classes.

Posted: April 24, 2019

Posted: October 29, 2018

I have not seen signs of bullying.

Posted: October 29, 2018

We love this school! We are military - this is my daughters 3rd elementary school. McKinley has been the best.

Posted: October 29, 2018

I like that they made a thoughtful decision, based on research, regarding homework. I also like that they are tweaking the approach for the older students, based on teacher input and results.

Posted: October 29, 2018

They are enthusiastic and engaged! Our children love their teachers.

Posted: October 29, 2018

The IB program is a great factor.

Posted: October 29, 2018

The principal is engaged with the students and the parents.

Posted: October 24, 2018

I have two children that have attended McKinley for the past 6 years. Overall, the school is great. The parent involvement is wonderful. I love the diversity at the school. We have had some amazing teachers, namely Leslie Mellos, Gina Honma, Katie Wagner, and Ashley Knox/Berg. I highly recommend McKinley Elementary.

Posted: October 24, 2018

Posted: April 11, 2018

The only homework given is meaningful and appropriate to the students.

Posted: April 11, 2018

Our experience with the teachers, thus far, has been excellent. Teachers go above and beyond and work hard to meet students' needs.

Posted: April 11, 2018

Character is integrated into the IB program.

Posted: April 11, 2018

Our experience has been very positive. The teachers are excellent, the community is supportive and parents are involved in a positive way. The principal is accessible and has students' needs at the forefront of all decisions.

Posted: May 25, 2017

We love this school, its staff, campus, and parent community. Both of our kids are moving on to middle school next year, and we are sad to leave. From the amazing principal, Ms. Ganderton, to the incredible teachers and the actively supportive parent community, this school is top notch. Principal Ganderton is like no other principal we have ever had, and our children have attended three other elementary schools over the last twelve years. She cares about all the layers involved in running an awesome school, and reaches out personally to families when needed. Her passion for this school and its families is evident in all the ways she participates in the school events and programs. Mr. Ghahary, our son's fourth grade teacher, was the most amazing teacher he has ever had. We consider him a role model and trusted resource as a result of the impact he has made on our children. He is one of many great teachers and staff members that make this school so wonderful. In every way, we consider it a blessing for our children to have had the opportunity to attend this school, and only wish it continued into middle school grades.

Posted: May 25, 2017

Posted: May 18, 2017

My son graduated from McKinley several years ago and my daughter is there now. We are very happy with the education they received. The teachers are great and the extras that they get being an IB school are amazing. Spanish, dance, gardening, ceramics and more. The parent community is also close knit and very welcoming to new families!

Posted: April 28, 2017

McKinley Elementary is definitely a great school. Our two oldest children both attend. The teachers at McKinley are very skilled and talented, and the overall culture is one of respect, compassion, and a love for learning. The school also has an awesome garden which exposes the students to a lot of hands on learning.

Posted: April 28, 2017

All of the teachers that we have had have been top notch, and keep in close touch with parents.

Posted: April 28, 2017

The principal is caring, very involved, and really aware of everything happening at the school.

Posted: April 28, 2017

Posted: April 24, 2017

McKinley is a wonderful community. The parents are very involved in fundraising, and organizing special events which allows McKinley to have extra instructors and enrichment programs, like Spanish, gardening, music, and dance. My 3 children have formed great friendships and we are very grateful for the community.

Posted: April 24, 2017

McKinley has listened to research and eliminated homework except for special projects or work that doesn't get done in school. This has freed up our afternoons for more adventures and family time, plus I don't have to fight with my kids every night about homework.

Posted: April 24, 2017

Posted: April 19, 2017

McKinley is in a class of its own. The parent involvement and community support is exceedingly impressive. The teachers are enthusiastic, passionate and trained to keep up with the latest trends in elementary education. The principal is involved, dedicated and responsive. My kids absolutely love their school and we, as parents, do too.

Posted: April 17, 2017

Love this school so much! Everyone is always so involved. Love the principal she's amazing always so caring for all the students and families of the students.

Posted: April 16, 2017

Our foster son started at this school a few years ago and we received an incredible amount of support from all of the staff, especially from Principal Ganderton. We honestly could not have kept him in school and progressing without their commitment to his success and compassion for the hard place he had come from. The community is also very supportive of this school and that makes it very special. Parents (even the full time working parents) give a lot of their time towards committes and are very invested in the school's programs and their tremendous success.

Posted: April 16, 2017

Posted: April 15, 2017

The staff and administration are great. Principal Deb Ganderton is very involved and gives feedback on both negative and positive behavior. PTC is very involved and helps school where funding falls short. My son's teacher Mrs. Mellos has surpassed my expectations.

Posted: April 15, 2017

Great school! I have two children here. One will graduate this year and has been with McKinley all 6 years. My youngest is in her 3rd year here. They both love school and have learned so much academically, but the school has also made them great citizens and more aware of their place in the world. I would highly recommend this school to all my friends. The family involvement in school events and fund raising is very high. The principal is a great leader and attends every meeting, and all events. And all the teachers our children have had over the years are highly skilled and nurturing. We're lucky to be part off their program.

Posted: April 15, 2017

Posted: August 30, 2016

I cannot express how happy our family is at McKinley. As a former elementary teacher myself, I had very high expectations and McKinley has surpassed them all! I have two young children attending and both are thriving. The teachers have all been incredibly nurturing and supportive and have instilled in my children a love for learning. The amazing community and parent support has provided programs at this school that include music, gardening, art, theater, and more. The principal, Deb Ganderton, is an incredible leader and dedicated to making McKinley not just a great school, but a community of thoughtful, positive, and caring learners that are motivated to make their world a better place. I feel so fortunate that my children can attend!

Posted: December 22, 2015

My family and I LOVE McKinley Elementary! My daughter attended from kindergarten through 5th grade and currently my son is in kindergarten. Through that span the school has continually improved. The teachers are all different but amazing in their own way. In the 7 years that my kids have attended, the McKinley staff have become like family to us. The IB program is implemented very well, I think that it helps nurture my children's global mindset. The location is great, nestled into our beautiful North Park neighborhood. The parent community at McKinley is the BEST. So many volunteer their time and resources, it really makes a huge difference in the school. The principal is new but so far she has been great. Go McKinley Cougars!

Posted: September 14, 2015

My son was here from K-6 and he thrived here. I have noticed at his middle school that most of the kids in advanced classes are from McKinley. My daughter is still at the school and I'm not looking forward to her graduating and no longer being a part of this great community.

Posted: September 14, 2015

We haven't had a negative experience at any grade level thus far. My son has gone through K-5 and my daughter K-2 so far.

Posted: September 14, 2015

It does depend on the teacher and grade. I feel my answer is in between just right and too much.

Posted: September 14, 2015

As an IB school I feel there are higher standards for the kids personal development.

Posted: August 13, 2015

I wanted to love this school. We tried for two years. However, I must regretfully tell you that my child had less knowledge upon leaving this school two years later than he did when he started. We met with the principal, teacher, and counselors and tried to get our needs/concerns addressed. There were many promises made yet not a single one followed through on. There was extensive bullying from one troubled child on to many other children which was not handled assertively enough. If your child is an average learner this place is probably perfect for you. We loved so many of the children and parents who went to this school, we were terribly disappointed that it didn't work for us.

Posted: October 14, 2014

I love this school! I've been in the neighborhood for 25 years and have seen it flourish in the last 5 years. I now have a 3rd grader and a Kindergartner there too. The principal, Julie Ashton-Gray, is amazing. She lives for this school. I am so happy she is our kids principal.

Posted: April 21, 2014

When we were looking at local elementary schools for our child, we were inspired by what we saw at McKinley. The teachers were caring and the students were engaged. The school's International Baccalaureate (IB) program was really appealing. Best of all, parents were involved in school activities as volunteers. We had a really good feeling about the place. We were selected in the school lottery to enroll and our child has been there for 4 years now. We couldn't be happier with what we've seen. Our child is doing really well in school and my wife and I volunteer when we have time. McKinley is truly one of those "dream schools".

Posted: April 20, 2014

McKinley is an amazing community - I say that because it's so much more than just a school. The parent involvement is high and the teaching standards are excellent. There is great diversity amongst the students which broadens and enriches the lives of all students. I have two students there 2nd and 5th grade. Both are challenged by teachers to excel beyond and the math homework is so tough in 5th I can't do it!! Great leadership by the principal and the supporting staff and team are amazing, caring and beyond helpful. I can't recommend this school enough. It's a real gift to have on our doorstep.

Posted: April 20, 2014

The students care. They care for other kids and their school. At larger school performances, there's a real encouragement for a good time. Motivated by this spirit, teachers and student support workers are present and supportative.The school is neither too large nor too small. The student population is a healthy mix of students with a variety of interests and passions. From kindergarten on, my son has had every opportunity to follow his passion for learning and experimenting. As a young creative mind, he has been given a wonderful outlet at school to expose early talents in team and individual project themes. Working in groups and by himself, he has grown in character and intellectually. It's hard to imagine that 5 year old newbie, who's now 10 and going strong. Thanks to McKinley Elementary, I feel that he's prepared for a much more diverse world in the coming years scholastically and in the real world.

Posted: April 19, 2014

I LOVE McKinley Elementary! We are a true community school that cares for it's kids. The teachers, Principal and administrative staff put the hearts and souls into the kids. They don't just say they care, they show it. And the parents...well we are a great team! From fundraising, to after school clubs, school events, volunteering, being friendly and caring and looking out for each other's kids; our school rocks!

Posted: April 6, 2014

My 1st grade daughter is thriving at this neighborhood school. Diverse, creative, and progressive--- this is a neighborhood gem!

Posted: March 12, 2014

My son hasn't even started here yet but I already love it! I went on a tour with the principal who is funny, friendly, and made me feel very welcomed at the school. Their way of teach in.g is great. The kids actually matter here !

Posted: October 20, 2013

My son just started kindergarten this year. So far we have been very impressed with the community involvement with the school. But the 4 star rating is based on the school sanctioned before/after hour options. The on-site free care program has very limited space and a very long wait list. We applied as soon as we could and were no where near close to getting a spot. The alternative care is off-site with a local YMCA and costs $160/week. This is 2/3 the cost we were paying for a high quality full time preschool! And for, in our case, just 10-13 hours of care a week. We were fortunate to find from word of mouth about the North Park Christian School as an affordable before/after school option.

Posted: September 25, 2013

Great school ! Both my son and daughter go here . It's a great school lots of parent involment . Big part of the community . They offer music, Spanish , ceramics . My kids love it ! Great staff and great teachers!

Posted: August 29, 2013

We are thrilled with McKinley. Principal Julie Ashton-Gray is wonderful and the teachers have been excellent so far. I have helped with the annual Chilipalooza Fest, which raised about 40K for ceramics, dance, theater and language classes for the kids. It is a true neighborhood school and I couldn't be happier with it! My daughter attended Montessori before going here.

Posted: April 24, 2012

This is an excellent school with terrific teachers, principal, and best of all a community that cares. We feel so fortunate to have this school as our public school option in our neighborhood. The PTC rocks and has terrific fundraisers!!!

Posted: April 24, 2012

McKinley Elementary is a wonderful school. Parental involvement is greatly encouraged and the teachers make parents feel like partners in their childrens education. When budget cuts are forcing other schools to do away with Art, Music, Spanish, McKinley's PTC and Foundation work hard to keep these important components of our childrens learning intact. We love our school!

Posted: December 25, 2011

Great School! We moved out of the area ( 20 minutes away ) 5 or more years ago and I continue to take my kids there. My daughter went to school there from kindergaten to 5th grade. I have a son who is now a 1st grader and I plan to continue take him there unless we move out of state.

Posted: April 2, 2011

We love McKinley! The principal and teachers are so caring and I believe the best feature of the school is the community/parent support. It really is a neighborhood school where everyone cares about the students. The diverse student population is also a plus!

Posted: March 5, 2011

Although it is facing budget cuts like the rest of the state, McKinley's ties to the community is its saving grace. The active and friendly PTC organizes inventive fundraisers to pay for the arts (ceramics!), music and Spanish class we otherwise couldn't afford. A school garden and afterschool clubs are open to the students, and the IB program keeps the curriculum from being test-based and keeps the teaching fresh. The dedicated principal seems to know the name of every kid and the teachers I've encountered are experienced and caring. Best of all, the kids seem happy here.

Posted: February 17, 2011

McKinley is a fantastic neighborhood school with talented teachers and an EXCELLENT principal. We live in a fairly affluent area of the McKinley School District, and most of our neighbor's children go to private or charter schools. However, they all told us that they would have started their children at McKinley if it had the reputation it does now when their children were starting.

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	City Heights	Neighborhood/Subdivision	San Diego	CA	0.9 mi
2	The Heritage	Apartment Complex	San Diego	CA	2.4 mi
3	Mission Hills	Neighborhood/Subdivision	San Diego	CA	2.9 mi
4	Riverfront Condominium Rentals	Apartment Complex	San Diego	CA	3 mi
5	Legacy Walk	Condominium/Townhouse	San Diego	CA	3 mi
6	Del Cerro	Neighborhood/Subdivision	San Diego	CA	4.3 mi
7	Apartment	Apartment Complex	Coronado	CA	5.1 mi
8	Canyon View	Neighborhood/Subdivision	San Diego	CA	5.3 mi
9	Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa	Neighborhood/Subdivision	San Diego	CA	6.2 mi
10	Ocean Beach	Apartment Complex	San Diego	CA	7.8 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	North Park	San Diego	CA	0.6 mi
2	Kensington	San Diego	CA	2.3 mi
3	Gaslamp Quarter	San Diego	CA	2.9 mi
4	Broadway Pier	San Diego	CA	3.3 mi
5	Seaport Village	San Diego	CA	3.5 mi
6	Mission Hills	San Diego	CA	3.7 mi
7	Old Town San Diego	San Diego	CA	4.4 mi
8	Serra Mesa	San Diego	CA	4.4 mi
9	Old Town	San Diego	CA	4.6 mi
10	Del Cerro	San Diego	CA	4.8 mi
11	Coronado	Coronado	CA	5 mi
12	Loma Portal	San Diego	CA	6 mi
13	East County of San Diego	La Mesa	CA	6.1 mi
14	Eastlake of Chula Vista	Chula Vista	CA	6.9 mi
15	Point Loma	San Diego	CA	7.5 mi

Base	Distance
San Diego Naval Medical Center	1.5 mi.
San Diego Naval Base	3.8 mi.
MCRD San Diego	4.5 mi.
Coronado Naval Amphibious Base	4.9 mi.
North Island NAS	5.6 mi.
Naval Base Point Loma	7.9 mi.
Miramar MCAS	9.5 mi.
Camp Pendleton	45.6 mi.

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