Barbara Benson Elementary School

My two boys have been at Benson for two and a half years and really love it. We appreciate the small size and high tech teaching. They have a good music and arts program and multiple fun activities throughout the year. My kids feel safe at Benson and really like their teachers and principal, Mrs. Vela.

Benson is an amazing little school with a giant heart! I have two children at Benson. We tried Tustin Ranch after moving into the area, because besides TMA it is THE school most parents think is best. I knew by the second day I had made a huge mistake. Benson has an amazing staff. Mr. Ricky is popular with all the kids & parents alike. Mrs. Vela is approachable and concerned about each student. As former technology coordinator for the district, Mrs. Vela and the teaching staff have made advanced technology a part of daily learning. Due to its small size, 5^th grade teachers know kindergarteners by name. All of the teaching staff above 3^rd grade are GATE trained. Finally, Benson has several special day classes for special needs students. It is a diverse little school with a more realistic picture of what it means to live in a diverse society than many OC schools. One of my children has some learning challenges, and Benson teachers, Resource teacher and staff have been amazing in supporting and accommodating him in the general education environment. Benson is a hidden little gem, and is the «Cheers» of Tustin Unified. It is a family oriented, child centered school.

I love that a former student posted a review! I agree, Barbara Benson Elementary is an excellent school. My daughter adores the teachers and staff, and the kids are sweet and kind as well. I am grateful she is receiving a great education at a wonderful school.

I went to this school back in ⁹⁸⁄₉₉ and really enjoyed it. Great playground and a huge field. They also used to host a small fair at the end of the year. Good library and a cool multi purpose room where they had a musician play music on home made instruments for the kids. I recommend this school over Peters Canyon Elementary. I was transferred from school to school because my parents weren’t happy with the teachers at Veeh, Tustin Ranch Elementary and I got them to take me out of Peters Canyon due to the kids that made fun of me.