We Love Rosebud My Daughter is doing so well here she's growing so much I love Ms DuBoe Best…read moreTeacher ever!!!!

Wonderful program Sister Robin is amazing with the kids and discipline and learning…read more Stop by and take a look My son loves this school

We absolutely love Stratford School in Altadena! My older son is in fifth grade and my younger son…read moreis in first, and both have truly thrived here. The small class sizes mean every child gets individual attention, and the curriculum is very advanced, engaging, and thoughtfully designed to challenge students while keeping learning fun. The teachers and administrators are exceptional, caring, very communicative, and deeply invested in every child's growth. But what really makes Stratford special is the community. The kids are kind, well-behaved, and genuinely happy. The families are wonderful, invested and share the same goal: creating a nurturing, protected environment where children can still be kids. Parents are on the same page about carefully monitoring what our children see and hear, helping them stay innocent and grounded for as long as possible. People often comment on how sweet and polite the Stratford kids are and it's true! This is especially the case for the kids in 5th grade. They are so kind, welcoming and supportive. The school reinforces the same values we prioritize at home: being good citizens, good friends, and good students. Our family's experience with Stratford has been truly life-changing. Before coming here, our older son went through a very difficult 3rd grade year at another school where he experienced bullying. What hurt us most was that the school failed to inform us despite multiple incidents. There was zero communication until something major happened. Our son suffered in silence for much of the year. When we finally discovered what had been happening, we immediately decided to immediately pull him out and make a change. Stratford was already at the top of my list. I had toured the school and met the principal two years earlier when we were exploring different options -- and, by some miracle, there was one spot open in third grade after another student moved over the holidays. Within a week, our son had taken the assessment and started at Stratford. The transformation was incredible. His anger and sadness melted away, and our sweet, happy boy returned. We will be forever grateful for this school. It's more than just an excellent academic environment, it's a refuge, a true community that supports the whole child and we'll never stop being thankful.

An exclusive private school. The school provides high quality education for Pre and Elementary…read morelevel up through middle school. They offer bilingual Mandarin preschool. Impressive. You may set up an appointment with the school head to tour the facility. They have their own parking lot.

Ms. Brittney is the best so supportive And an amazing…read moreteacher! Great work with the kids and being sensitive To Their individual needs!

I'd rate this place 0 stars if I could. I was employed with…read morea staffing agency to assist disabled children in classroom settings. The teacher I was assigned was Ms. Brittney Alberts and that woman + her little clique of aids is the definition of catty. She lied to my staffing agency about my practices and nit picked everything I did just because she didn't like me as a person. She nor any other staff member never bothered to ask me directly about what I was doing, let alone get to know me as a person. They would give me the cold shoulder all day then go complain about how "horrible" I was to my agency. To play with people's employment like that in this economy is sick and twisted. I can't wait for those fuck ass clowns to fall flat on their faces harder than I ever could. Fuck that classroom and fuck that teacher.

My Husband put his foot down about our son going to Longfellow. I must say I'm glad he did! They…read morewalk to school together every morning. This school is like Sesame Street!! The most multi cultural school either of my kids have been to. The Principal is down to earth and very in touch with the students. The two teachers we've had so far have been seasoned veterans in the class room. The parents are very involved. The one thing that I would like is another grounds keeper.. when our kids want to stay and play after school, often the parents walk around picking up trash.

This school has become trash with all these new teachers . Today my sister who is in 4th grade took…read morea gift card to her teacher which her name is mrs karapetian, because it was her birthday , as I asked her how her day was she responded t was bad because I gave my teacher her gift card and when I came back from lunch it was in the trash. Really ???? If your gonna throw away a little kids gift away , make sure they don't see it at all ! You best believe I'm calling the school tomorrow .

Please don't send your child here unless you want them to be constantly bullied by kids that are…read morenever held accountable for their actions. The only reason my child has stayed as long as they have is because of Ms Dot from learns and Ms Ortega. Kids are always fighting and from what Ive heard smoking in the bathrooms. Please steer clear from this school and save yourself the headache.

My daughter and I played outdoor pickleball at McKinley School on a Sunday afternoon. It was around…read more1:00 PM. There were 3 courts open at the time. One court was already taken. We played until shortly after 3:00 PM. The courts are really nice. I prefer the permanent pickleball court on the north side. The permanent pickleball court on the south side has more shade because there are trees near it. However, I find the ground on that side with more leaves and dirt. Hence, the north courts are better IMHO... there is still some shade there later in the afternoon. Luckily, we found street parking that is free on Sundays. I think there is a parking lot on the school campus, but I just don't know where exactly. The courts are actually on the side of El Molino Ave. Entrance is north of the gymnasium that happens to be north of the courts. When you see the courts, just walk north of them. You'll see a gate that will be open. Walk through it, then you'll see the gymnasium on your right. After you pass by the gymnasium, you'll walk through another gate. Walk down the steps and turn right. You'll see the courts in front of you. Stay on your left as the entrance onto the courts is on the left. There is only one entrance and one exit. Entrance and exit is the same. Have fun playing pickleball and/or tennis!!! We did. We'll definitely be back for more pickleball play. It's a very good pickleball courts alternative besides Allendale Park and Farnsworth Park in Pasadena.

I'm sharing my experience as both a parent and someone who worked in PUSD for many years…read more Hamilton Elementary looks good on paper, but in my experience the supports for students with special needs were not consistently implemented. My children had SELPA services, and I often saw pressure toward more restrictive placements instead of consistent support within general education. Structure and accountability were also inconsistent at times. I will say Mrs. Elliott was an excellent resource teacher. While she was there, communication and support were much stronger. After she went on maternity leave, we noticed a significant change in follow-through and consistency. If your child is fully regulated and does not need specialized support, Hamilton may be a good fit. However, based on my experience, families whose children receive special education services should ask detailed questions about implementation and daily supports before enrolling.

I'm just so amazed that all of the kids are learning so fast and people say that the food is good.read more

As a parent of two daughters who have only attended elite, very expensive private schools up until…read morenow (schools that cost more than double the tuition of High Point) I can confidently say that High Point is, without question, the best place for my children to learn and grow. Yes, it is known for its academic rigor, and it absolutely lives up to that reputation. But what really sets High Point apart is the way its teachers meet every student exactly where they are. They scaffold thoughtfully, set the bar high, and, most impressively, get their students there. I've never seen anything quite like it. Even more important than academics, though, is the culture the school fosters. My children feel genuinely loved, heard, and respected every single day. There is a warmth and authenticity here that is rare, especially compared to the elitist entitlement that can be so prevalent in many independent schools in the area. My only regret? Not sending them to High Point sooner. Then again, if I hadn't experienced the alternatives, I wouldn't fully appreciate just how special this school truly is.

This is currently our first year at HPA, and we have been loving it!…read more We've been especially impressed by our kinder teacher- she is super nice, very approachable, answers emails almost immediately, and puts out weekly updates via email. We expected all that, but we were really impressed by how well and how quickly she recognized our son's strengths and weaknesses, and how she's been able to tailor the curriculum to fit him. Even though he's quite advanced, she adjusts his assignments so that he doesn't get bored with class. After he finished the advanced reading/writing workbooks, she encouraged him to really use those skills by reading a nonfiction book, writing down notes, and then putting it together for a presentation. He's super proud of being able to do this, and was recently even more excited to be able to mentor a friend in class who's about to start a similar project. She has done a great job of keeping my gifted child engaged and enjoying class, but also keeping him socially instep with his classmates. When my son had some self-control problems in class, she told us immediately, and continued to work with us by providing reminders, helping him set up boundaries so he wouldn't be tempted to misbehave, and continued to give us feedback as his behavior improved. We really appreciated her patience in working together with us on helping our son mature. My son has said that he likes all his ancillary teachers as well- art, music, spanish, library, and of course, everyone's favorite- PE. After school classes have all been fun and enjoyed by many kids- chess, science, dance... It has been a very friendly school- the Head of School Mr. Stern, and Mrs. Haines are both at the front of the school every day greeting the kids by name :) Our crossing guard, and even our temp crossing guard are super nice too! The older kids at carline dropoff are always so nice and polite! We see the other kinder parents on a regular basis, whether it's for class volunteering or class parties, and we've really enjoyed their company. We have liked getting to know all of our son's friends' parents. The parents in our class have all been very generous with their time and efforts for the kids (wow, they kids made out like bandits at the class Christmas party)! They have some really fun kinder traditions- teddy bear picnic where all the families come too, special tshirts, author visit, petting zoo at school... I wish they had all that when I was in school! The tuition is very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the education, and the breadth of offerings. Our school has regular fundraisers, but we've never felt pressured to give more to get more, and we are not constantly solicited for additional fees, which I've heard parents from other school's complain about. The school is also very helpful w/ their days off/staff development days. They often have them the friday before a vacation week- which means headstart on vacationing! Great education, thoughtful teaching, and nice people!

I am the parent of two Sequoyah students and am deeply grateful to be part of this learning…read morecommunity. Sequoyah's Habits of Mind align closely with our family's core values and reinforce our approach to parenting. Teachers balance high academic standards with thoughtful, individualized learning paths that ensure every student meets or exceeds grade-level competencies. The outdoor education program is among the strongest in the nation, weaving together environmental stewardship, team dynamics, and critical thinking through experiential learning in nature. Clubs and extracurricular opportunities have allowed both of my children to discover new interests and develop new skills. As an academic physician, I care deeply about lifelong learning, student accountability, autonomy, and creative problem-solving; values Sequoyah actively cultivates. I am confident the school is preparing my children to pursue STEM careers with curiosity, resilience, and a strong foundation. I have full confidence in the administrators and their ability to integrate feedback from students, parents, faculty, and staff to continuously strengthen the community.

I have three kids at Sequoyah, and they have all been at the school since kindergarten (this is our…read moresixth year at the school). I cannot speak highly enough about this school. It's a place where teachers and administrators fiercely guard the experience of childhood and being a kid, while also challenging kids academically. Our kids deeply love school (they're disappointed when there's a three-day weekend!) - they are engaged in and excited about what they're learning. I've been so impressed with the level of the academics for all the kids - the teachers at Sequoyah expect a high level of achievement from the kids, proportionate to what they know each kid is capable of. Even more importantly, every teacher we've had has truly *seen* each of our kids for who they are - they see what motivates each kid, what their social experience is, and how much they should push versus encourage. The school community is, quite simply, what keeps our family in LA. The families at Sequoyah are diverse, kind, warm, and interesting - exactly the sorts of people I'm thrilled my kids get to grow up around, and I get to have as my friends. Sequoyah is the sort of special place that I truly think is making our corner of the world a better place.