Love it!!! Great school ! My sons 1st year and the staff have been so welcoming to this new…read moreexperience.

Very professional teachers and staff! Very knowledgeable and authentic. My step daughter loves this…read moreschool!

hello I am a 5th grader named Milan weathers here we have a lot of programs like student council…read moreactivities after school this is a vapa school teachers teaches a lot for our kids to learn and also have fun school is 7:45-2:23 but tuesdays is 7:45-1:23 it's a fun elementary school we have attendance awards graduation ceremony graduation party's spirt week school wear Disney dya trunk or treat bathroom is alwyas clean as perfect

This is the best school I've ever been too the principal is so cool and always respectful and…read moreMrs.Ross best is such a good teacher and Mrs Nford is also a wonderful teacher for special education I wouldn't change his journey for nothing in the world

This school is THE WORST!! First, my son and my daughter is always getting targeted. Second,…read morechildren tell on them for no reason!!! Third, the office staff and after school program is bossy. Once, the office staff only believes favorites because once my child accidentally bit someone and the teacher only belied her favorite so she gave my son a lecture for no reason. Another time my daughter was just chilling when someone told on her for ignoring her and she actually got a talk with parents for no reason. I wish this school had 000000000 stars!

I sent my kid to this school after he finished pre-k. at a different school. He was new and…read moreafter a couple of weeks he said that he was being picked on by the " big kids" and teachers did nothing to stop it

Nice, clean, friendly, & organized school that supports students, parents, staff, & community with…read morevarious activities & programs for students & also promotes school spirit.

1. I called the school to see if they were my home school took her 10 mins to get the address right…read moreti say yes she's my home school to come down and sign my kids up . 2. I go down right away and she said if I knew you were coming right away I would of told you to bring documents . Okay no problem I live around the corner. I go get documents come back 3. She tells me my kid that already in kindergarten is instantly going to have to repeat kindergarten again next year because of her age (she's currently in private school) and is going to 1st grade next year so why would I hold her back 4.I give her my document tell her again I'm really just enrolling them into my home school to request a transfer to another school. Then then tells me after I already used gas to get there go home and come back . Print papers that's my ink and wasting trees ! 5. Tell me I need to just use the website . Mind you my first trip she said she couldn't give me a application without my documents so my second trip you tell me to use a website after I get my documents lmao she must public school education too because this whole situation is ridiculous! I just politely let her know I don't think this school is for me grabbed my papers a left . This isn't the type of school I'd take my kids out of private school for

Excellent school the teachers go above & beyond to help students needs & always have performances &…read morenice decorations for all special events & graduations

My son is on the spectrum, unfortunately he has the worse teacher ever. I've been trying to move…read morehim to a class that has structure for months. All I get from the principal is empty promises. Now what's the point of having RSP AND OT if the main teacher doesn't teach my son, he's constantly in a corner with a laptop while she teaches the other students. So who's really teaching him, she can complain about his behavior but can't see what she's doing. During parent teacher conference I asked her a simple question What are we gonna do, so he can understand what's going on, instead him being on a laptop!? She asked me to leave, she didn't want to deal with me, had no time and didn't want to argue with me!?! And Walked our Ramona milanez is a horrible teacher

We are not year-round family at Westerly, but we consistently return for their summer camp…read more Our eleven-year-old son had attended all the local summer camps in Long Beach--JCC, 49'er camp, the city's parks and recs--over the past few years, and he ranks Westerly the highest among all camp experiences. The staff is accommodating, the hours are flexible (7:30 am to 5:30 pm), and he has a great time.

What can I say. Our family loves Westerly! Our eldest started at one of Long Beach's blue ribbon…read moreschools, but with the huge classes we decided to take a look at Westerly and we couldn't go back. Since then all our kids have thrived in their Westerly experience. It starts with a sizable campus with a beautiful grass field for sports and activities, newly constructed learning studios and the amazing arts village. What a great place to learn. Then the passionate teachers and staff deliver a whole child program, with a better than 10:1 student/teacher ratio. The Westerly program includes: Curriculum and instruction - Enthusiastic teachers with a well thought out curriculum and small class sizes enabling teachers to adapt the curriculum to the needs of your child. Technology/STEM - Westerly recently hired a full-time Director of Instructional Technology to enhance an already strong technology/STEM program throughout the curriculum. Think coding in class, 3D printing, science and engineering fairs, etc. Visual and performing arts - Incorporated in the curriculum is an annual school-wide play lead by the folks at TKTC. The visual arts program is second to none with the kids being exposed to public arts projects, ceramics in the new ceramics studio, mixed media, painting, photography, etc. I wish I could take the classes myself. Wildcat, the after school program is a blessing. Our kids beg to go to Wildcat to play with their friends, work on yearbook, take film, dance, music, robotics and other after school enrichment activities. Athletics - A legitimate, well-run PE program with enthusiastic instruction and basketball, volleyball, football teams throughout elementary and middle school. Music - Every child takes both general and instrumental music as part of their Westerly experience. Spanish - Kindergarten through 8th grade all the kids get introduced to the Spanish language through a dedicated Spanish instructor. Leadership - This is quite possibly one of the most amazing parts of the curriculum. Continuing on the theme of whole child education the Director of Student Affairs leads an amazing program that goes so beyond student council, creating leadership opportunities for so many children. Programs like student council, district representatives, green team, etc., start in Kindergarten and the kids grow in responsibility as the children grow themselves. Each child also gains leadership responsibilities as a student mentor, where each older student is paired with a younger student as a mentor. Service learning and field studies - As the kids grow in maturity so do the service learning and field studies. Our children have enjoyed trips to Catalina and other local camps, but the highlight of the program is a one week trip in 8th grade where the whole class travels to Nicaragua to conduct a service learning project, practice their spanish, and are exposed to a different culture and way of life that they are used to. Community - Westerly is a place where without question every family places a priority on securing a great, well-rounded education for their children. Being in an environment like this is so fantastic. Independent school is not cheap, but in our minds it's the best gift we can give to our children. Westerly also offers significant financial aid support, so if that is an issue be sure to discuss your situation with the school to see if they can make something work for your family. P.S. This may sound like a paid ad, but it's our true feelings about this place. It's really special.

We love Oakwood Academy (preschool). Our son joined in October of 2025 as a 2.5 year old. The…read moreschool is very clean and organized with processes that support safety, stability and care for the kids. My son has already learned so much in less than 6 months. I love that they post the lesson plan so you can reinforce the learning at home. There is a lot of communication through the Class Dojo app and postings at school. He also was potty trained fully in 2 months which I was more than happy to pay the extra $25-30 a week for that guidance. They have fun activities like field trips, Christmas recitals, special guests like firemen, dentists, etc. He LOVES his teachers, Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Khalifa and we do too! They really understand each child and their personality nuances. I can share what is happening at home and they help guide and reinforce behavior changes at school. It takes a village to raise a child and I'm so thankful to have Oakwood Academy as part of mine!

We love Oakwood Academy and their staff. Our daughter has blossomed since she started attending…read moreOakwood. She is excited to go to school in the morning. The staff is so warm, loving and inviting. Academically they challenge my daughter and has her excelling in her schooling. Our daughter has meet a lot of new friends and love her OA family. There are so many great things about this school not enough space to type on this review. We also love the diversity of staff and students as well. So glad we found Oakwood

My children have attended 156th St. School over the last 7 years. The school is very diverse and…read moresafe. Two of my children have went onto the next level of education ready for the challenges they were going to face, because of the family of staff at 156th St. School. The teachers are friendly and patient. They have a great principal Ms. Dudley to lead them. She is approachable and friendly. 156th St. School is also academically the best you are going to get in a public school in the surrounding areas. We have been blessed to have had our children at a place that builds a good foundation for the students. Great School!!!!!

Sending your kids here is the best decision you could ever make. I am 24 now and still think about…read morethis school and all the amazing teachers I had. From pre k to 5th grade, I was taught by the most amazing and passionate people I've ever encountered. This school is also very diverse and safe. Do yourself a favor and sign your kiddos up at 156 if you haven't already. A very special shoutout to Mr. Hayashida, Mrs. Skrumbus, Mrs. Nearing, and Mrs. Verner.