This is an excellent school. I know this because my children go there now. The administration,…read moreteachers, and child care experts are all outstanding.

My kids have been here for years. Took them out this year (mid-year) because couldn't deal with the…read moreadministration anymore. 1) Their teaching methods were terrible. Of course common core isn't their fault, because it's this dumb state. But they REALLY dove into it and chose the worst principals to teach. 2) The majority of teachers were extremely fake and only responded to bribes, otherwise your kids never made it to their "favorites." The only 2 teachers who really ever cared were Mrs. Guevara and Mrs. Hise (who I might note were a part of the old administration). 3) The administration went out of their way to sweep any bullying by kids under the rug and had a policy that the kids should walk away from bullies instead of reporting. In most cases the administration basically protected the bullies and facilitated their continued terrible behavior. When the bullies kids attempted to report any bullies to the teachers, the teachers would get defensive and cause problems for parents out of spite. 4) Beware if you are divorced parents. Over the years, I've come across enough divorced parents to know that they picked a parent to side with and went out of their way to make the other parent's life miserable. The parent who brought bribes, and who volunteered, gave and received gifts from the staff continuously. Butt licking like that only exists among dogs. Just warning ya, stay away. Not worth the stress. (And sure enough, their 10 star score on greatschools.org is now a 9. Wonder how long it takes before they keep dropping further. Probably won't take too long under this idiotic fake administration. Now Yelp thinks that my review shouldn't count. And why? I was a parent of kids (not 1, but 2) who went to that horrible excuse for a school.

We have been a Walnut family for almost 5 years. Our kids have had excellent experiences! All of…read moreour kids have had excellent teachers who work very hard to engage their students through creative teaching practices. Over the years we have been impressed with the schools reading instruction from their teachers and Target Time enrichment and intervention program. These practices have really helped my kids grow as readers from doing having a strong foundation of reading to Readers Theaters. Each grade level performs a school musical, participates in dance and art classes regularly, and has multiple field trips funded by their excellent PTA. All in all we have been very happy with the educational environment our children have been in and are proud to Walnut Wildcats!

What an amazing school. I spent 10 years here with my children & all I can tell you is that I…read morecouldn't have picked a better school for them. Both my children are very different yet each had their specific needs addressed and met. For some reason Walnut gets a bad rap. Maybe because it is a title 1 school. This is not a bad thing. Because of the title 1 status, my son got the extra help he needed. I would have had to pay for tutoring otherwise. My daughter was considered gifted & she got to work on more challenging assignments to keep her engaged. During the 10 years we were there, I got to volunteer in the classrooms and see firsthand how amazing the teachers are. Many have gone on to get advanced degrees. These teachers are dedicated and they care. The office staff is even amazing! What can I say, I just love Walnut. Guess who else loved Walnut?? My kids, now if that doesn't speak volumes than what else does?

We have had such a great experience at MATES! The teachers work with the students both individually…read moreand as a group incredibly well. The faculty and staff are fantastic and the parents are very involved and excited about their children's education. The music program is extraordinary! If you are looking for a high quality, unique school for your kids, check it out!

From the owner: MATES is a FREE public charter school that welcomes innovation, honors the past, transforms the…read morefuture, commands achievement, and empowers all children through the Arts and Technology. Because a charter is independent of a larger district, it is able to make more targeted decisions about teaching strategies and curriculum in a swift and efficient manner. A committee comprised of staff, parents, and working professionals wrote the curriculum framework. Teachers rely heavily on resource-based materials (core literature selections, periodicals, electronic research, library selections/primary resources, teacher-created lessons, field trips/field study, resident artists/professionals, community resources, and electronic field trips) to deliver a high quality program to MATES students. The focus is on academic rigor in an arts and technology-infused environment.

What an amazing experience!! I had the opportunity to visit this school and have to say this school…read moreis doing all that it can to treat each student with care and attention. The Principal Mr. Carter, doesn't just sit behind a desk. He visits the classrooms and makes his presence known by walking the grounds picking up what little trash there is. All the students have a deep despiece for him and vice versa. He greets the students in the morning and welcomes them with a morning announcement that ends with a daily joke. Thank you for letting me see how wonderful your school is and thank you for putting the students first and making their learning a fun and respectful environment.

The teachers are fantastic! The younger grade teachers are extremely patient. The techniques are…read morehands-on and have the best practices in mind. For example, for a unit on insects the teachers brought in real insects! The students learn so much about science through experiments. The PTA is very supportive and have the best interest of the children in mind. Each grade level does a play and the teachers work tiredlessly to bring out the best of each child's performance. If you are looking for a positive school experience and memories to make, then you will probably feel at home.

The school excels in everything they do. Revo delivers excellence across the board. The leadership…read moreteam and staff are dedicated, skilled, and deeply committed to supporting students' success. Highly recommended

This school cares about their students and strives to keep parents informed and involved. I…read morehighly recommend Revo to any parent looking for a nurturing educational environment for their child.

With two kids who have gone to this school, we have been blessed with getting the best of the best…read moreteachers. Although bound by CVUSD 'standardized' teachers, all of the lessons go WAY beyond what is mandatory. The teachers take personal pride in what they do and because if it, they have been named a california distinguished school (http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/sd/details.asp?cds=56737596055867&Public=Y) From my experience, the two standout teachers, are Hutchison and Ajzmundt who really push 'learning and master' rather than 'what you need to pass a test' and have a keen focus on a childs emotional development as well as intellectual. Great job Banyan! Keep it up!

Great if youre an upper middle class normal kid. Terrible if you're anyone else. If youre hf…read morespecial needs its horrible. They just teach them first grade math forever. Very pretty campus.

We have had a great experience at this school! My kids are in 3rd and 5th grade and they are…read morethriving! The teachers are the best!! It is a steam based school so there are a lot of hands on science activities. There is flexible seating and many extra curricular activities that are included. The school Is a hidden gem in my opinion. Ms Wall really changed the school over the past years to make it what it is today.

Oh wow! I remember this place. There was one teacher, who had a problem with me. Her name was Mrs…read more Long, not sure if she still works there. I was apparently a troublemaker for her and even when another kid , Randy, did something; I would always get blamed. I guess I could write good times. Oh yeah and then our class was split and I ended up with a nicer teacher, Ms. Galenus (not sure how it was spelled).

Excellent teachers and a caring principal makes this one of the premier elementary schools in…read moreMoorpark. The campus is clean and the students are well behaved.

The teachers are amazing, patient, and care about their students. There is a substitute teacher…read morethey call on frequently, Mrs Lagerquist, that you will want to avoid. She is mean, intolerant and lacks a gentle hand. My children cried when they knew she was going to sub their classes. But other than that I highly recommend this school.

Shocked at the bad reviews. My son is going on his third year at Maple and we are so happy with it…read more We moved to Simi and asked for a district transfer so we could stay there. Teachers are wonderful and the principal is very dedicated and involved with the school.

Our family has been at Carden Conejo for the last 5 years with our two kids having attended grades…read morepreschool through 4th grade so far. It is academically rigorous in all subjects, being one of the best in our area. Our specialists are also excellent: our kids have been able to do PE almost daily, the specialist classes (art, science, music, French, computers) all at least once or twice a week. Starting in kindergarten, the kids move with their classmates from their homeroom to the different dedicated specialist classes multiple times a day, which I think is a very mature thing to be able to do in kindergarten. They do public speaking at their weekly school assemblies multiple times a month, which I think is very special about this school. Best of all, they emphasize manners and morals which encourage human virtues, but also things like looking an adult in the eyes when saying good morning or when being spoken to, and holding the door open for an adult so that he/she can pass through first. Things that I feel our kids in the recent digital world do not really learn anymore, but will help them be successful in their workplaces (and families) in the future. Compared to other private schools in the area, tuition is more affordable, and yet the teachers offer academic support after school for kids to need it for free (although I think they should be paid extra for it). Although academically rigorous, our kids also have so much fun at school. Holidays are so fun. They have a huge fall festival at Halloween with carnival games, food trucks, trunk or treat. They also have a big festive winter holiday show, egg hunts for Easter, class parties, and a big family picnic on campus at the end of the year. They have tons of after school enrichment classes and Funtastic Friday nights where the kids can come and play in the evenings while parents get a night out. Summer camps are also very thoughtful and engaging. A favorite week is themed after the book Roxaboxen where they create their own shops and barter goods with "gems" as currency. We have loved every teacher we have had through the years. Everyone knows your child's name and each teacher invests in their students. One of my children had a little embarrassing accident at school and her 1st grade teacher handled it with such respect and tact - she treated her like she would want her own daughter treated. I think it would be hard to find a school with teachers and staff who are this invested in their students.

I attended Carden Conejo about 30 years ago and always assumed it would one day be the right place…read morefor my daughters. We recently moved back to the area after losing our home in the Palisades fire, and as we begin rebuilding our lives, finding the right schools for our children has been a top priority. Unfortunately, our recent visit to Carden was deeply disappointing -- and, frankly, a bit heartbreaking. We toured the TK classroom and were shocked to see 4- and 5-year-olds sitting in individual desks, facing forward like high schoolers. We were told they sit through 45-minute to one-hour lectures before getting a short play break, and then return for more lecture. The head of school cheerfully described the philosophy as "work hard, play hard" -- but to us, it felt like a fundamental misunderstanding of early childhood development. These are babies. They should be learning through play, exploration, movement, and connection -- not being treated like mini-adults. Even more unsettling was the demeanor of the TK teacher we observed. We walked in during a lesson and were struck by how cold and disengaged she seemed. There was no warmth, no joy -- just a rigid, joyless atmosphere that felt completely out of sync with what 4- and 5-year-olds need. The first-grade classroom didn't offer much reassurance. It felt similarly cold and overly academic, with little room for the individual child behind the academic expectations. We believe deeply in strong academics -- but not at the expense of age-appropriate, heart-centered, joyful learning. Our children deserve both. We've toured some of the best schools in LA, and we know what exceptional education looks and feels like. Ascension Lutheran, where our younger children now attend, and Oaks Christian, where our older daughter is enrolled, are both phenomenal. They blend academic excellence with warmth, empathy, and a deep understanding of child development. I know some families love Carden Conejo, and perhaps their experience has been different. But ours was disturbing enough that we couldn't get out of there fast enough. I share this not out of bitterness, but out of deep concern and care for other families searching for the right fit. If you're looking for a nurturing, academically strong environment that respects the emotional and developmental needs of your child, I'd encourage you to visit Ascension or Oaks -- they've been a true blessing in our journey.