Every time I go to this church it's always such a wonderful experience. I love how passionate…read moreeveryone is & how friendly everyone is as well. The priests there are amazing and so welcoming, as well as the staff. Would recommend this catholic church to any of my catholic buddies!! Love it.

Best church I've been to in Salinas! All of the staff is amazing but carlos stood out to me the…read moremost because he was attentive and carrying when i talked to him!

I've had a unique, non-parent experience at this school. Leadership is working very hard to make a…read morepositive difference for staff, teachers, students, parents, & other stakeholders. The atmosphere is very welcoming & teachers are def committed to their jobs. The student areas are roomy, so students never have to feel overcrowded. The entire school is clean & leadership is working hard to maintain a safe environment for learning and working. If you're in Salinas & looking for an option for your child's education - grades K-6 - come tour the school & bring your questions. Lunch & breakfast are served, the teacher / learning aide ratio to student is very good, and the school is easy-to-access in the 93907.

Amazing school my grandson is a thriving been there since Kinder. My eldest granddaughter is…read moreattending kindergarten this year . The teacher is extremely patient with her students. (Same teacher my grandson had in kindergarten) I wish they offered Middle School because I don't want him going to any other public school.

My son Roman J Moncrief Alumni 2018 graduated cum laude made a huge difference with charities on…read morethe Central Coast. He earned scholarships and was determined the educators at the exemplary school make a huge life difference. He cherishes the memories from US and International students that attended. He lettered in swimming his Sophmore year and enjoyed teamwork with waterpolo. Stevenson and the alumni Dr Griffths and others made a huge difference in our lives.

My niece graduated at this beautiful school and said her time their was the best years of her life…read more10/10 experience

We have enjoyed, very much. Teachers here are truly involved in each student. A full heart here and…read moregreat education.

Great school, has a really good football team. Nice spirit and also gives students good education…read more Staff is really respectful and helpful. Students are great, everyone is friendly and funny!!

I could talk all day about my experience here! I was a summer counselor in 2018 and I adored all of…read moremy students. They were such a joy to be around and such precious souls. I made lifelong friends here and had one of the best summers ever working to enrich the youth and traveling through California. However, this camp was run by a racist, homophobic woman. She repeatedly discriminated against me and quite literally bullied me when at the time I was only 18 years old and she was almost 60. I'm pretty sure she wanted me to quit because she constantly picked on me and singled me out. Julie was her name. She also discriminated against some of the children who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. There were several students who traveled from Mexico to attend the summer camp and she prohibited them from speaking Spanish which I felt was just discriminatory and downright wrong. These are girls as young as 7/8 years old. It was so horrible to watch a grown woman diminish the confidence and demean the character of little girls who could've looked up to her. Even though every single one of my children loved and adored me as their counselor (they gave me so many gifts throughout the summer and even had their parents give me gifts at the end), when I applied to return as a counselor the following summer I was denied the position and it is very clear why... I think it's a great place to send your children, as they will make meaningful lifelong connections and have an opportunity to learn and grow, however I truly do question the people who run this institution.

Twelve years...yep...really...truly...from first grade through to high school graduation...I didn't…read more"live" on campus...I was what you called a Day Student once I reached high school. This is where I learned how to play tether ball, four square, roller skate like a mad demon around the old oak tree that was the centerpiece of Lower School. Where we were herded together like sheep in our adorable P.E. uniforms (all white) by Sister Jean's Great Pyrenese named Sally. And later, by Sister Claire's sheepdogs, Woolsie and Winston. The place where I learned to love dance, and music and singing...where gifted professionals taught us how to embrace life and be passionate about literature, sculpture and art. What was it like going to an all girls school? Small, welcoming, a family that we could call our own...my first grade class had 17 students...my high school graduating class had a few under 100. How can you compare this experience to the public schools my neighbors attended? I cannot...as I did not have the co-ed experience until college. Santa Catalina was, is and always will be an incredible teaching institution...and I was fortunate to attend.

I highly recommend Stratford School in Morgan Hill! My daughter attended 5th grade here and has…read morerecently graduated, and we were absolutely thrilled with our experience. The curriculum design is outstanding. The school places a strong emphasis on core academics and genuine teaching. As a parent, it was incredibly reassuring to see a school dedicated strictly to academic excellence and traditional core values, without being distracted by the non-academic social and gender topics that are increasingly prevalent in public schools today. It gave me great peace of mind. I also have to mention how beautiful the campus itself is. The building features gorgeous high ceilings and real wood floors. Unlike so many modern schools that can feel sterile and lifeless--almost like a hospital or an office building--Stratford has a warm, welcoming, and truly premium environment. It genuinely feels like a luxury, top-tier private school. My daughter needed some extra support in math, and her 5th-grade teacher, Ms. Hannah, was a blessing. She was incredibly patient and took the time to help my daughter step-by-step, not just in math but across all subjects. Because of this, my daughter felt comfortable, confident, and loved learning in her class. She also made great friends and got along wonderfully with her classmates. The administration and staff are phenomenal. When we had to make a very last-minute transition to Stratford in 2025 after the school year had already started, Ms. Andrea from the admin team quickly and efficiently handled our enrollment, making a stressful situation so much easier. We also had wonderful experiences with other amazing teachers, like Ms. Ashley and Ms. Patricia. A special shoutout to Stratford's unique Music Class! The music program is fantastic, and the music teacher is exceptional. Our whole family, especially my husband and my mother-in-law absolutely loved the winter and spring programs the school put together. I firmly believe music education is vital at any age, and as a parent, I am so grateful that Stratford is willing to invest so much in the arts. I also want to highlight the school's special after-school Chinese club. My daughter and her classmates had so much fun learning there! It is a wonderful and unique program that you simply won't find at any other school in Morgan Hill. Finally, I want to specifically commend the principal, Ms. Violet. Her management style and the way she leads the school gave me so much confidence. I felt completely secure having my child here. My only regret is that we didn't move her to this school sooner! I highly, highly recommend Stratford Morgan Hill!

This school is definitely the best school you can have for your kids. I have never felt such warmth…read moreand welcoming. Both of my kids went here from 2.5 to 5 yo. They were well-prepared for kindergarten. Both started reading at 3 years old. The teachers are great. The kids love them and we love them too. If you want an environment that your kids can learn and grow, this is it. The only thing they don't offer that most daycare do is lunch. I mean they have choicelunch which you can pay extra for but my daughter prefers homelunch. They do provide 2 snacks a day. I highly recommend this school!

Truly exceptional place! Our son thrived in this environment. There have been some recent problems…read morein selection of school administrators, but they have been corrected. Would STRONGLY recommend this school. Do NOT believe the baloney rumors you may read. What difference does it make if the school administration is of a particular religious bent if the do NOT (and I can absolutely confirm this!) proselytize?

My grandson started the Preschool at Aptos Academy this year and he loves it so much (age 4) that…read morehe's constantly asking, "Go to school tomorrow?" - he wants to go back even on his way home let alone that evening or the next day! Not only is the school in a beautiful setting but all the faculty and other students are friendly, caring and welcoming! Small class sizes, a faculty that is caring, nurturing and fills the needs/requirements of each student individually for educational/physical/mental growth and well being in the beautiful Aptos community...what more could one want for their child? We feel so blessed to have discovered the Aptos Academy!

I have had a long relationship with the School - was a student for 5 years (8th-12th grades),…read morevolunteer there, have worked there, have friends whose kids go there now, and even chose the simple yet elegant chapel for the site of my wedding. Needless to say, I am a fan! The academics are top-notch and I use the skills and knowledge from the classes I took there to this day. Many of the teachers at York outshine the professors I had at UC Berkeley. The school setting is idyllic - on a hilltop in Monterey. And the community is welcoming and genuine. I am absolutely looking forward to the day when my kids can enroll and become "York Dorks!"

So after all these years I realized York didn't just provide me with a good education (is that…read moregrammatically correct?) but my closest friendships were made at this little day school perched atop a grassy knoll. As a class agent I have to get my act together and throw a tight 10 Year Reunion and 2008 is the year. Dios Mio. Seems like yesterday I was outside the chapel with my freshman class upset that my Mom forced me to go to York (since a good family friend sent their brilliant son here). After Freshman Overnight Orientation , I realized that my Mom picked the perfect school for me. Nice Work Mom!

No doubt -private schooling is a good choice for children and families, but CHRISTIAN private…read moreschooling, in our opinion, is truly the best protection and investment you can give your child. With that being said, not all Christian private schools are created equally. Most can promise you small class sizes, music programs, and higher standardized testing scores, but something important to notice and consider is also the quality and character of the people your children spend the majority of their time with. Prunedale Christian Academy is a family. Not in the sense that everyone is blood related, but in the sense that both students and staff feel at home, noticed and appreciated like they belong. I was a student at PCA, and during my years there, I felt more connected by authentic relationships, than I have anywhere else in my school carrier. Years later, I'm a grown woman, married with children of my own, and we STILL come back to Prunedale, to PCA, every year for their Christmas program/family night. Every grade has a performance, there's food, craft venders, student performances, and a LIVE nativity scene that people tour, horse drawn! That's just one of many plays, music recitals, family events- moments you and your child will remember, as a result of hard work, and positive reinforcement/encouragement to pursue artistic interests. There's space and opportunity to try out and learn new things, become a musician, a Bible Quizzing Champion, worship team member, etc. There's more there than 4 standard subjects and Bible, the potential for students to grow well-rounded is there, and the staff's goal is to educate, inspire, support, and cheer your child on to success. I felt cheered on. The curriculum they use is KJV Bible based (Alpha & Omega,) and teaches not only God's Word but also all "general studies" comfortably in a way that still makes sense! Meaning, you won't need to google your 1st graders math homework, because everything "suddenly changed." Kids come out of this school ready for college academic courses, equipped with God's Word, and more than likely an artist in SOME way, too. We don't live in Monterey County anymore, but that hasn't stopped us from buying the curriculum for our son- it's dependable. Also, child care programs are available for working parents schedules, and the safety of the school's location you really can't top for the area. Wherever you decide to invest your child's time and academic carrier, be sure to take notice of the things I've pointed out.

Reached out to the "school" multiple times regarding my daughter attending, even emailed multiple…read moreschool email addresses and never heard back. After doing my own research and investigating via state and federal data bases,it's come to my attention that this "school" doesn't even have any type of accreditation. That was a deal breaker for me, that would completely ruin a child's ability to attend universities or even transfer to another school if we move. I do not understand why they wouldn't want to give a child of God every opportunity for success. Seems a bit un christian like to take people's money and not offer every avenue for success for their child. They do not mention anywhere that they are NOT accredited,shady!!. Your child is better off at a public school. My daughter is now enrolled at Notre Dame High School in Salinas.

Notre Dame High School of Salinas is an all girls catholic school serving Monterey county. School…read moresize is around 350. Tuition is $12k with financial aid available for those that qualify. School posts their college acceptance outcomes with some nice surprises like the Naval Academy, Westpoint, Yale, Stanford, Reed and Pepperdine. Not bad for a small focused school!

From the owner: Notre Dame High School is a college preparatory Catholic high school for young women who seek…read morewisdom, develop as leaders, and model Christ in service to others.