Finally a thread where I have some personal knowledge and feel like I can comment! Carmel Valley schools are very good by many measures, but where they really fall apart is with the GATE kids prior to the 7th grade level. If your kid is bored with the grade level work, then you are out of luck. San Diego Unified does a much better job of this with their Seminar program. In a small private school with great ratios, each child gets so much individual attention to assist them with their weaknesses, but also challenge them with their strengths and keep them from getting bored.
