this school is very good has many activities for your kids to do…read more it can be a little better but I love how nice the teachers and staff are kind. It has bad aid and it doesn't help our kids get smarter

Great school please bring your children here! This is a great place to be! Study is also show that…read morestudents have a higher rate of achievement in later life if they go to Catholic schools!

I am grateful my kids attended this school. I work 10+hours shifts and I really love how I received…read morereminders and information daily by the principal herself or another staff member regarding school schedule, parent teacher meetings, fundraisers, and even emergency trainings that the school prepares our kids for. The teachers there are also invested in the kids performance. In addition, Ms. Castelli uses this app called Class Dojo which is an added form of communication directly from teacher to parent and vice versa. I think all tea gets should use it. Lastly, you can also tell how the principal, Ms. Carbajal, is very involved with the school and the kids. She often times is found in the mornings greeting parents and students and welcoming them to school. Keep it up Zela Davis team!

This school is so upside down I'm looking forward to taking my child out…read more I get the dumbest calls for the news letter for what is taking place at this school. It's not structured. Ms.Adams is great!!

Awesome, School love that it is a small school. My kid has definitely done better with his reading…read moreand writing. Thanks to wonderful teachers. We love the large field for him to play. Definitely recommend the school.

The institution refused to enroll my son citing his placement within the autism spectrum as the…read morereason, despite their attempt to justify the decision with additional explanations that ultimately proved insufficient.

I have been having a very unpleasant experience with this school. This isn't my children's home…read moreschool thankfully but it is their summer school. Therefore I would have expected better attitude from all the staff. They are rude along with the principal. Asking them a simple question seems nearly impossible, the lady seemed fustrated with all the parents. Drop offs as well they dont open the gates until 8 so have all the students and parents waiting. Got a call my student wasn't enrolled and then that she was. Very unorganized, summer school shouldn't be held at this school.

My oldest son attended this school 15 years ago and now we are back with my little one. So far it…read moreseems they have made some positive changes , the principal is very involved and teachers have been super awesome. Mrs. Acosta is absolutely the best ! A big change I've noticed is the events and field trips are a lot more often and better organized Ms.Fortuno does a great job ! they also added a new garden area that my kiddo loves.

This school was so incredibly damaging to my child. He went into the school with what a public…read moreschool would call an IEP. They wrote him something called a "step program", They never followed it. The teachers berated him and treated him as if he were a bad child. The "dean of men" told me that he would never treat my child any differently than the other kids. Even though, my son struggled with some neurodivergent issues. We are still dealing with the repercussions of having gone to this school. Do not send your child to Bishop Montgomery High School. Particularly if they are neurodivergent in any way.

Awesome school excellent academics and sports. So many clubs to choose from . I really like how…read moreorganized the school is they have someone assigned to every department. No questions go on answers.

We have had our son (3.5 yo) at Manhattan Academy for the last year and it has been such an amazing…read moreexperience -- all around SO great. We had him at another place prior to moving to Manhattan Academy and we could NOT be happier. We will be enrolling our daughter pretty soon, as soon as she turns two. We love the campus, the teachers, and much more. Thank you to Manhattan Academy for doing a great job

My kids attended Manhattan Academy from the Infant Center through Primary. We have loved everything…read moreabout MA. The staff is wonderful and invested in giving the kids a really great foundation and fun education. The Director is super involved, knows all the kids by name, and really cares about the kids. My kids have learned so much and enjoyed every classroom they have been in. Infant Center: We initially chose MA based on the infant center. Ms. Wroten has been the director in the infant center for years and she is a wonderful teacher. We loved that the teachers will ask you for your individual schedule for your child. All of the other places we toured had a set schedule that your infant needed to adjust to. You give them the schedule for feedings and naps and they will stick to it. The teachers provide updates throughout the day in real time (and pictures!) and they communicate with you about everything. Even in the infant center, the teachers will incorporate activities that encourage development. And I always appreciated the art projects and over the top projects for Mother's Day and Father's Day. We always trusted the teachers and felt that our kids were safe. Our kids flourished in the infant center. Toddler Community: The Toddler community is really the jewel of the school. A really welcoming and cute space that is separate and really special. We got to know all of the teachers in Toddler (most of whom have been there for years) and loved every single teacher. The teachers potty train the kids at a pretty early age. It made the potty training at home super easy. The teachers are very involved in the kids' development at this age - teaching them so many important foundational skills. We saw tons of growth here. Our kids had Ms. Campos (Cornejo) and Ms. Schott - both really amazing teachers - they genuinely care for all the kids and teach them so much. They hold conferences with the parents about your child's growth, areas of improvement, things to look forward to. Of course there are fun activities as well. On top of the motor, language, and cognitive skills they learned in toddler, they also learned to be kind, confident, polite, and friendly. Primary Community: The growth and development in the primary community is off the charts. Again, the teachers are amazing. Ms. Alcaraz is one of the best teachers I have ever known. She really cares for all of her kids like they are her own. Everyday I was amazed at the things the kids learned in primary. The development of reading and writing skills is really amazing. They also offer tons of activities that enrich the kids' experience - music, outdoor environment, spanish. I wish I had such a well rounded education myself at that age. The kids love the program, love their teachers, love going to school. I can't speak highly enough of our experience here.

St. James Catholic School is truly a special place. The sense of community here is…read moreunmatched--families, staff, and students all support one another. The teachers and staff are warm, attentive, and truly invested in every child's growth. Their dedication shows in the students, who are consistently cheerful, respectful, and kind. It's a privilege to be part of such a supportive and uplifting school community.

A lot has changed since my original review, when my child was in kindergarten at St James. New…read moreteachers, new staff, new principal. But what hasn't changed is that while my child is at school, he is safe, happy, learning and growing up to be a good human in this difficult world. He always has, and continues to acquire skills and traits at school that I feel are important beyond academics, such as being of service, being a confident speaker, good social skills, empathy for others, and a respect for his environment/community, just to name a few. Since my last review, we have had the pleasure of having Mrs. Hofmann in 1st grade, Ms. Nakae in 2nd grade, and currently Ms. Flores in 3rd. We have enjoyed all of them as teachers. Mrs. Hughes is still going strong as the kindergarten teacher as well. We also have a new principal this year, Mr. Kim. Mr. Kim has truly been an amazing leader so far. I am so grateful to have him at our school. The office staff is also wonderful. Our school community may be small, but it is filled with families, staff, and teachers who truly care about making these children's elementary and junior high experience a great one. Nothing ever stays the same, and that is okay! We are fully embracing the positive changes that are happening at St James. I am honestly so happy that we chose this school community for our child, and will continue to do all we can to support the students and the growth of the school, as I know it can only continue to get better and better!

Agree with the more recent comments - don't let the older negative reviews deter you! The current…read moreadministration is top notch - the director Hillary is wonderful and so are all of the teachers and staff. Our two year old runs into her classroom with excitement every morning and doesn't want to leave when we pick her up at the end of the day! The curriculum is fantastic, as are the extracurricular activities and family events. You won't be disappointed.

Please please don't let the reviews of the past cloud your decision. MSMB is top notch - the…read moreteachers, administrators, and support staff are all warm, caring, and want nothing but a great environment for your kids to thrive in. We were a bit hesitant after reading the reviews, but upon speaking with the staff and other parents, we decided to enroll our second kid (2.5yo) and we've absolutely loved it. Our kid is quite shy in new environments and separation anxiety is still high. The teachers and staff are always so warm and welcoming in addressing him to make him feel safe and loved. He now talks about Ms. Hillary and his teachers like they're his friends. For context, we moved this past summer to MB from San Francisco, where we had our first son in multiple private preschools due to covid. Of all the different places we've experienced, the communication, structure, staff, the wide range of activities, and the warmth of the admin especially, have all been top notch. We also had our kid in another preschool in MB prior to this where he was having a hard time, so we toured a multiple other places to look for alternatives all across MB and El Segundo. I can honestly say that you won't get a better team than MSMB. I echo all other positive reviews as well re: the Band app, the campus, the community, extra curricular, etc.. If you're on the fence because of the reviews, please take a visit for yourself and experience what the school has to offer before you judge based on the reviews of parents that are no longer associated with the school.