I went to school here, and at first, it was good. When I was in 3rd grade, I didn't speak up about…read moreanything that happened. As soon as I got to the next grade, everything went wrong. The teacher was fine but There were multiple kids who would do stuff to me, and the teacher/principle would say it was my fault. Like when I was writing out stuff, one kid would sit there and pinch me, as well as scratch me. They had this dumb thing, where if you went there for a while, they were good. But since I only went 1.5yrs they were terrible.... They kicked me out, because I broke my wrist. Thank God though... I now do online, and it is so much better. Just please don't send your kid here!

I have been at valley view for 6 years.Those 6 years have been amazing.The teachers are…read moreamazing,some of the nicest people I've ever met.I 100% recommend this school,it's one of the best you could ever send your kid too.

This is my family's 5th year here, and we currently have kids in K and 4th. It's no doubt the best…read morecommunity in the city. My closest friends are parents here, and not just those in my kids' grades, but across the school. There are endless opportunities to connect, show up for one another, and keep learning as adults too. And now, the real reason we're all here: the kids. My husband and I wanted a school where our children would genuinely love learning, and that's 100% what we've found. The child-centered, inquiry-based approach means kids are curious, engaged, and invested. They have a voice in what they're learning and how they learn it, which makes it stick. We also deeply value the anti-bias curriculum. From the get-go, children learn about differences, talk about them openly, and celebrate them. By the time students leave in 6th grade, they're not only confident, joyful learners, they're thoughtful advocates for themselves and others. Honestly, what more could you ask for? But there is more! An all-school Circus with unicycling, tightrope walking, etc. In-house support for kids with learning differences. Opportunities for the kids to safely gain confidence speaking and presenting their work to the entire community. An all-school Campout. The coolest, most inspiring artwork you've ever seen kids produce. A super cool Hogwarts style, historic campus. A parking lot! A buddy system where the older kids look out for the younger ones. The coziest library. An inspiring music room with instruments galore. The cutest little kinder cottage you ever did see. A beautiful award winning (seriously) outdoor area. Daily P.E. I could go on, but it's starting to get braggy (and that, we're not). If you want a special, low-key amazing boutique school and community experience, come to The Oaks!

The Oaks School has been an incredible environment for our family. With my son in fifth grade and…read moremy daughter in TK, we've seen firsthand how the school fosters a genuine sense of community that extends beyond the classroom. The focus on social and emotional development has helped both of our children grow with confidence and empathy. We deeply appreciate the school's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a space where every child feels valued and celebrated. The Oaks truly feels like a second home for our kids and our family

Teachers actually care about kids in that school . I am so happy that my kid has the opportunity to…read morebe part of the school and my kid is happy there.

We love this school from an education standpoint, which is most important. However, there is a…read morenotable con that prevents me from giving 5-stars--beginning with the odd release hours. They release early quite often. Every Tuesday is 1pm release, and during conference weeks or teacher planning weeks, every single day is 12pm (half day) release. That being said, as a working parent, it's been tough (sometimes near-impossible) at times to bend my schedule to accommodate. Why don't I just do after school care, you wonder? There was a waitlist and it filled immediately. We moved from out of state, and didn't have a chance to apply to the waitlist. There is currently nothing to do but put your child on the waitlist and hope you can get in. There are also no buses at this school, so there is no option to have your child bussed to childcare facilities. If you work a 9-5, just be prepared for this. No one warned us of these somewhat difficult workarounds, so I wanted to make other working parents aware. Education-wise, like I said, the school is excellent. Our child is thriving and the teacher is great, our child loves her.

We moved into this neighborhood 8 years ago, and heard only good things about this school. It had a…read moregreat reputation for being an outstanding school in the city. It had a 8/9 GreatSchools rating at the time. Pros: The families are diverse, welcoming and open-minded. As a person of color and an immigrant, I appreciate that the families at this school represent the diversity of Los Angeles. There is also a lot of socio-economic diversity. 2) Another great aspect is the community events that the kids love, like Halloween Carnival, Glow Dance, MonsterWalk, etc. The kids look forward to these school events every year and creates fun opportunities for families to get together outside of school. 3) The Friends of Gardner parent organization is a small but mighty group that does all of the fundraising for the arts/music/gardening program and runs a lot of the school events. They truly "fill in the gaps" when it comes to the quality of educational experience our kids get at Gardner. Here are some NEUTRALS: Gardner is a No Homework policy which means that all the way up until 5th grade, your kid will get no homework. If they do, it's completely optional. Some families appreciate the freedom and philosophy. Other families have noted a very hard transition when their child goes into middle school and they now have 1-2 hours of homework every night. Cons: Every year, we have a handful of students in the class who need more support, whether that is just behavioral issues or a learning disability that requires IEP, and the teachers, school, administration, has little to no resources to adequately meet these needs. This means major disruptions during classroom learning time and students falling behind grade level. (This is not particular to Gardner, but likely district-wide for LAUSD schools). 2) Most of our classes were 30+ kids in each grade, which is also not specific to Gardner. Final thoughts: We've been at Gardner for 4 years, and every year, many families leave for neighboring schools. I think Gardner, 10 years ago, was an amazing school, but now I would say it is average/above average. And if you're curious, their GreatSchools rating is now a 4/5.

Such an amazing school. All staff here is super friendly and willing to help. Great learning…read moreenvironment. Teachers are very committed to their student. School is smaller in size , so it makes it feel very intimate. After school programs are great as well. Can't give this place enough stars.

The school is waste of time. My child did not improve while attending this school. I was also…read moresurprised how dirty my child comes back from school everyday. They care about mask but I picked her up from the hand of her teacher few times and my child hands were so dirty her clothes and face full if black spots like they never teach them to wash hands. Very low quality school..every time you talk to principal she ignore complaints..I understand they force the child to wear mask but isnt the dirt in their school will bring her more dangerous germs..shame on u LAUSD with all the taxes you charge and you provide us such quality school

There is a very serious update of this review. I will post on June 6th at 8pm. There are very…read moreserious issues that I will review but can not review until June 6th. Please do not enroll your child until after you have fully read and understood the nature of the review. Please be cognizant that you may certainly have issues with LAUSD when dealing with issues of safety of your child. I have very legitimate concerns and will illuminate these in detail. Google bullying at West Hollywood Elementary and this will be a good first step.

Great community. Love the church. School os very clean and well kept. This is our 6th year at the…read moreschool and my kids love it!

As we get ready to wrap up another school year, I wanted to take a moment to boast about this…read morewonderful school. Our 3 kids attended a different Catholic school, and in 2008, we decided they weren't receiving the education they and we, as parents, felt they deserved. Well, they are getting it now! My eldest graduated St. Charles and entered high school with honors. Our two other kids are thriving as well, and when they slip a bit, the teachers are always willing to work with them to get them back on track! And its nice to know that the morals and values taught at home are extended in the teaching at St. Charles. But perhaps the best part of switching to St. Charles is when our kids actually THANKED us for sending them here! LOL..yep, that's the truth! Thank you to the faculty and staff for making our kid's time at St. Charles such a fulfilling experience! Jen S.

My first elementary school in the united states, this was a while ago but i remember how fun it was…read moreand how the atmosphere was fun and friendly. a lot of old funny clips also come from outside of this school. i hold alot of memories here and i met my best friend here.

I am so proud to be able to be a coach at this wonderful elementary school. The principal and the…read morestaff are caring, qualified, sharp people who run a wonderful elementary for these elementary children Eli's best program and support from youth services is today's spectacular community support for parents to leave their kids and say caring hands until they can be picked up after school.

Larchmont Charter is a wonderful, supportive school and provides the kids with lots of freedom to…read morelearn in positive, progressive ways.

Five stars for Fairfax TK-4 which is creative, thoughtful education. It doesn't offer as much…read moredifferentiation as it used to or promises but a lovely community nonetheless. Great lunch and garden program (ESY), fabulous art teacher (Jamie), and many strong teachers. Families from Hollygrove speak highly of their school as well. Volunteers are appreciated. However, Selma is not recommended and LFP merely a pointless drain on the budget as another review mentioned. Fully 1/2 of students don't make if from elementary to 7-12 class and the school still isn't addressing the primary reasons (poor academics). Selma is literally a revolving door. Many, many administrators and the academics are less challenging than the elementary schools. However if you want edutainment, needs tons of support, etc. it will probably work. Tons of teachers shifted from position to position, very poor reviews, and yet they never leave. Poor treatment and value of volunteers. Zero stars.

Such a great school…read more My brother went here, I went here, and now my little sister goes here. I didn't realize until I got older, what a great education I got here. The staff is amazing, and the curriculum is great. They have a amazing magnet program, and an extensive special needs program. I had amazing time at this school, and got a great education. If I had kids, I would defently send them here.

This school has many shortcomings. Do your research before moving to California if you have small…read morechildren and will rely on the public ed system out here. Short of a "nice teacher" here and there, there are really no good things to say. They force the kids off to middle school in sixth grade and they choose to waste valuable class time by practicing a presentation on Hawaii that they then perform 3 times. (Mind you I was told last year that the hula dance is only for k-3.)One of these performances is during school hours. This is such a gross misuse of time and school resources. How about teaching our kids valuable knowledge, not some cockamamey hula.

My children both went to melrose, it was an amazing school! With first class teaching the teachers…read moreare really sweet to their students. I would highly recommend this school.

My son goes to Melrose Ave Magnet and the principal, teachers and staff are stellar. It's such a…read moresmart, considerate and loving community. So diverse and inclusive and they have an active anti-racist curriculum. We're so happy and lucky to be part of Melrose. Our son is getting a fantastic education.