Third Street is an incredible school. There are negative reviews on here from people with a sense…read moreof entitlement that they try to project on the school. It's one of the highest academically achieving public elementary schools in the city and those lucky enough to have it as their home school are truly fortunate. Getting in via a waiver is understandably difficult as a result, but possible as I can personally attest to. Fundraising is absolutely part of the culture at the school, but no specific amount is ever required. That's illegal at a public school. The school does ask for a donation of any amount that is "meaningful to your family," but that could be $5 if that's your situation. The school is in an affluent neighborhood so the largest share of donations are coming from people who can well afford it. All the cuts to public schools; art teachers, science teachers, physical education - that doesn't exist here because third street parents pay for them via donations. Teacher quality is high. There is a great sense of community and it's a diverse one at that. Every family has a different experience and I'm certain some didn't like their time at Third Street. As a whole however, it's unfortunate that there aren't more schools like Third Street, because a lot more kids should be able to benefit similarly to what the majority experience here. Ignore the reviews from the non-attending families. It comes across as nothing more than sour grapes.

My kids attended 3rd Street Elementary, and I agree with many of the reviews here…read more One thing I noticed was that the principal and assistant principal seemed much friendlier and more welcoming to families who donated a lot of money to the school. My kids attended through the PALS program, and afterward they were supposed to return to their home school. I noticed that some students were allowed to stay, and from what I saw, many of those families were active donors. One of my children really wanted to stay. She was well-behaved, did well in school, and had no behavioral issues, but she wasn't given the opportunity. I never really understood why. I also felt that if you appeared wealthy, the staff--including the administration--treated you differently. They were never outright rude, but they often came across as dismissive if you didn't look like you had money. Many of the staff also seemed conceited and superficial, and it often felt like appearances and financial contributions mattered more than anything else. That was my personal experience. That said, there were definitely positives. The teachers were kind to my kids, and the campus is very clean and well maintained. The school offers more enrichment programs than many other public schools, has an active PTA, and provides a lot of opportunities for students. There are also many open enrollment spots, likely because many families in the neighborhood choose private schools instead. Since it's a Korean Dual Language school, I did notice that many of the open enrollment spots seemed to go to Korean families, which makes sense given the program. If your child has an IEP, I had a positive experience with the special education program through second grade. The support my children received was good. My only complaint was that the IEP administration changed every year, so we often had to start over with new administrators who weren't familiar with my child's needs. Overall, I think it's a good school with a lot to offer. My biggest criticism is that it often felt like families who donated, volunteered heavily, or appeared more affluent received more attention and opportunities than others. While my children had kind teachers and a positive experience in many ways, I didn't always feel that all families were treated equally.

Terrible school, rude passive aggressive staff, rude people overall. Made my daughter feel like she…read moredid not belong. Do not send your kid here unless you want them to have an unreasonable horrible high school experience with very rude people. Not to mention the bullying my child has gone through without it being properly acknowledged. Horrible school with horrible staff and a horrible experience.

Terrible school. The staff are so unreasonable. Old ladies need to take a chill pill. My daughter…read morefelt really threatened today because of some female staff members since they were very passive aggressive. Overall its an Okay school.

I live near this school and they plays music so damn loud at 7am blasting at ungodly volumes. i…read moreunderstand this for the kids but there should be a no loud music before 10am!!! I work nights and this is so unfair for anyone who is woken up by ice spice at max volume. are these kids ever in the class room???? they should be rules about how loud you can play any music before 10am!!!! It's driving me my family and neighbors absolutely crazy!!! The levels of music sounds set off car alarms and disrupts the peace!!!!! This is absolutely crazy for anyone who lives near this school! Stop DJing and teach the damn kids

this was the first school for my children (UTK and 1 grade). This is an amazing school! we had to…read morechange schools because of the move and I really regret it. Excellent teachers, staff, and principal. There was no for any bullying, discrimination, there were absolutely no problems with this (unlike a new school with a high rating in a good area). Thank you so much Mr. Takeshima, Ms. Kate, Ms. Tawachi! I am so happy that my children studied with these teachers!

Our family is in our ninth year at St. Brendan School and it's been wonderful. From the time they…read morewere little through having an 8th grader, our kids have thrived, gaining solid academic preparation, well-rounded interests, and a sense of belonging to a warm, welcoming, and active community.   The teachers at St. Brendan are terrific at all levels, starting with the expert Kinder teacher who helped set up one wiggly five-year-old for success and taught another to love reading over Zoom in COVID, all the way through Middle School teachers leading sophisticated discussions of novels and social issues and shepherding kids though high school applications.  When our kids have needed support, the teachers and the Principal, Mrs. Young, have been there and all along, our kids have been seen for who they are, cared for, and championed.  I also love that as a Catholic school, discussions around service and social justice are integrated into daily learning; our family is Catholic but many St. Brendan families aren't and the focus is largely on common values. St. Brendan also offers a wide range of opportunities for kids to learn teamwork and leadership and to expand their horizons, from successful but inclusive sports teams, to a spring musical that levels up every year, to a popular scouts program, and lots more.  The art program at St. Brendan is a standout; all grades have class weekly and the students make some truly remarkable pieces. That said, what really makes St. Brendan unique is the emphasis on togetherness and community.  The older kids look out for the little ones, with each upper grade student assigned a little buddy they spend time with throughout the year, helping our middle schoolers stay playful while learning responsibility.  Every family contributes service hours to the school, meaning parents are highly invested and present every day.  Our collective efforts add to the offerings for the kids and in the process, we've gained wonderful friendships and a sense of belonging.  I can honestly say there is always something fun happening at St. Brendan! As we start to look to the next chapter, we couldn't be happier to have found this amazing school.

Our Experience at This School - A Deep Disappointment…read more We enrolled our son at this private Catholic school with high hopes, trusting in its mission to protect and nurture the children of God. Unfortunately, our experience was deeply disappointing and concerning. This situation happened approximately one year ago, and as parents, we were devastated. It took us a long time to fully process everything that happened--not because we didn't care, but because our top priority was always to protect our son and make sure he was emotionally safe. The pain caused by what happened didn't affect only him--it hurt us deeply as his parents and family. We had to rely on loved ones for emotional support to cope. Now, after time and reflection, we feel able to speak about it because this should never happen again. When our son faced conflict with other students, the school's response was troubling. Instead of fairness and compassion, his teacher reacted with harshness. Her behavior was relentless and cruel toward a 12-year-old child. That conduct was inappropriate and did not reflect Catholic values of safety and respect. As a teacher, her role should have been to guide and support students--not judge or take sides. She clearly took sides, damaging the trust our son had placed in her. He initially felt safe and confident but felt betrayed. She never tried to talk with him about what happened or gave him a chance to explain himself. We were also disturbed when the teacher held a private conversation with our son without informing us. That happened during questionable disciplinary action, which we found unacceptable. We are concerned she held a personal grudge against him--something no school should allow. No child should feel singled out or intimidated by a teacher. It became clear she did not want our son in her class or at the school. She bullied him and damaged his self-worth so deeply we worried for his mental health. He no longer felt safe; he felt scared, anxious, and uncomfortable. He feared constant judgment, which made learning impossible. We also saw a divide between students who started young and those who joined later. New students were not treated equally or supported fully. This extended to extracurriculars--our son was excluded from sports for lacking experience, which left him isolated and discouraged. Eventually, we had to enroll our son in a new school. Transitioning to middle school was hard enough; being pushed out of a school he loved made it even harder. The school should be ashamed of how this was handled. No one stood up for him, and a teacher abused his trust and undermined his success. The school claims to follow Christ's example and hold high moral standards. That should include compassion, protection, and forgiveness. But these values were only words, not reflected in actions. The school failed to protect our son and allowed personal biases to guide decisions. Because of all this, we made the difficult decision to withdraw our son immediately. It was heartbreaking, but we no longer believed he was safe in that environment. We hope the school reflects and makes changes to prevent other children from suffering similarly. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this school--especially for students entering in later grades.

I recently visited Beverly Hills HS for my son's volleyball game, so this review is based solely on…read moremy experience in the gym. The gym itself is genuinely beautiful, clean well maintained and spacious with a great overall atmosphere for sporting events. It definitely feels like a high-quality facility and made for an enjoyable viewing experience in many ways. that said one concern stood out to me, the railings and the sitting area seem lower than expected and don't offer as much support as they should. This could be specially problematic for older visitors or anyone who relies on sturdy support when navigating steps or elevated seating. It's something that might not be immediately noticeable to everyone, but it does raise safety concerns overall while the gym is visually impressive and a great venue for games, I do think improvements to the railing design would make it safer and more comfortable for all guests.

Hands down one of the coolest HS in beautiful LA. The…read moreschool is currently closed not due the COVID-19 virus but due to major remodeling. I am looking forward to the completed project.

This is my youngest 2nd year at Marlborough. She loves the academics and the teachers. Yes, there…read moreis a lot of money at this school and some of the parents and students remind everyone of the whole who-has-what mentality but my kiddo who is on financial aid has had no problem finding like minded classmates to bond and form relationships with. I can't speak about drop off or pick up lanes because my kid takes a bus, but i will say they do have sunscreen dispensers by the soccer field and they seemed to have been there through out the school year and into summer. The campus is small and they have multiple security staff located at both gates, which is a big relief with all the violence that has happened on campuses all over the country. Everyone is friendly and professional. The girls on the volleyball team are on campus usually pretty late so we've met a lot of the supporting staff who are also very approachable and genuine. Over all I would recommend this school to friends. She's the youngest of six, so this experience has been a total game changer and I understand the desire for private schools who can provide the support and guidance that Marlborough has. The good news is they offer opportunities for students who may not all have the same means. They have uniform swap day where girls can donate their gently used skirts to be donated to new students and students who just do not feel the need or have the finances to buy new. Over all, we have found a wonderful home here. Our youngest is thriving and we couldn't be more grateful!

My daughter graduated from Marlborough and it made her the fantastic woman she is today. Yes, she…read morehad to work hard and she wasn't a grind. If she got a B in a class that was fine. The work was challenging and the majority of teachers were creative and stimulating. My daughter had incredible friends, lifelong friends, who were the bridesmaids at her wedding and with whom she is still close now that she has her own family. Our biggest disappointment is that she has two boys and no girls To send to Matlbotough. Oh yes, she was so confident that she started her own business at 21 when she graduated from UCLA.

This high school serves a diverse student body from across Los Angeles County with a focus on the…read morearts, which includes visual and cinematic, dance, theater and music. The classes offer training and development while also providing college prep academics. A tuition free public high school with alumni such as actor/comedian Anthony and singer Jon B. Located on Cal State - Los Angeles college campus, several performances are scheduled and conducted by the students to showcase their talent.

The way they treat students with mental health issues or developmental delays in the school is…read moreabsolutely wrong and I really hope they can correct it in the future. The admin as well as the arts departments are really looking for someone who will fit into a mold. As much as they preach individuality and expression that is not the real experience from my perspective or from really anyone I know.

I have so many fond memories of this school. I was a student. Now my two kids are attending. My…read moredaughter graduated and son is now in 3rd grade. This school has such great teachers they are so involved with students. It is now a Gold Ribbon School. What else can you ask for. Best! Teachers to name a few Mr. Ceja, Ms. Quintana, Mr. DeLaCruz. Mr. Rivera and all their wonderful staff!

My overall experience with this school has been very disappointing. I feel that the principal,…read moreassistant principal, and some staff have not treated my children or me with the level of respect and professionalism I expected. At times, I felt that staff would gang up on me as a parent instead of working with me to address concerns involving my children. There also seem to be very few events and activities for the students, while there are frequent fundraisers and requests for families to contribute money. As a parent, I would like to see more of those efforts go towards meaningful experiences and opportunities for the kids. I will say that there are a few great teachers who genuinely care about their students, and I appreciate the positive experiences my children have had with them. However, based on my overall experience, I would not recommend this school. I believe my children would benefit from a school with stronger communication, more parent support, more student activities, and a more positive school environment.