the teachers are so nice to everyone And I'm a student…read morethere and I just got an award from read it maid my day

Inefficient and rude staff. The teachers treat the subs very poorly.read more

Small private school that focuses on real education. Students are given the attention necessary…read moreto excel in mathematics, science, philosophy, history, music, theology and language in an atmosphere conducive to learning these subjects. Teachers are gifted and the environment is one that teaches young people to be diligent, responsible and generous. My wife and I are extremely grateful that St. Augustine Academy is available to our family.

This is a great small school. The kids get more attention and better education from the teachers…read morethan they would at a larger school. Great ethics and awesome staff make this a must attend place.

This school is great it got the job done and my kids came home happy. They loved the activity and…read moretheir leadership teacher. The campus is nice and clean with lots of school spirit. The Woodshop program is amazing and the teacher is so fun and funny. This school is amazing but the lunch food kinda sucks.

Like all schools, teachers were a hit or miss. Kids were difficult to control (a fault of the…read moreparents). The school dances and other activities were ok. I probably enjoyed middle school cause of this school far more than during elementary. My favorite people in the early 2000s though was the librarian and an English teacher, Mrs. Ludes. The library was one of my favorite places to hang out. The teacher got hell from her students when she was the sweetest and smartest teacher I had met up to that point. She nurtured my love of literature. I wish other students had appreciated her.

mi nieta va a esta escuela y desde que la llevo hay nunca habido ningún problema siempre son muy…read morelindo el personal hay también fue su papá desde que era un niño a ella le encanta su escuela

So far our experience has been great. Our daughter started in kindergarten with Mrs Walthall. She…read morereally is an amazing teacher and knows how to teach and engage the little ones. My daughter loves her and her school. The school staff has all been very helpful and friendly (especially during this COVID season). They show that they care about their students and even did 2 very sweet parades for their school neighborhood. Bringing smiles to our kids. Thank you Bard leaders!

I wanted to share with you an experience that my kiddo and I had with the school's librarian Ms…read more Hamilton Redding. We dropped off two books and picked up one, but the librarian included a second mystery book, with my permission, because she wanted to give my kiddo the opportunity to read another mystery from another author. She didn't have to do this but went above and beyond to research something that she would be interested in and that was near her reading level. Every experience we have had with Ms. Hamilton Redding is meeting a woman with wonderful attitude and joy oozing from her. She does more than just her job, but she encourages my kiddo and takes the extra moment each time we see her. She is a real treasure and is a stellar example for the school!

The "principle",what a joke, of this school shouldn't have such a job. She is rude, mean, and…read moreabuses her power as principle of the school. She personally insulted me when my young child that she KNEW had special needs and was in one of the special education classes there. Well my child had a behavior and she basically made my child and I feel like we were the worst people she had ever dealt with in her career in the school system, that's what she basically told me and I will never ever forget that. Thank goodness I pulled my child out of there when I did.

I have been at the school for the last four years and have volunteered here a lot. I've been able…read moreto see the inner workings of the school inside the classroom and seeing the teachers in their element. The school was just accredited, meaning now 90% of their teachers have degrees , and if they don't, they are working on them. I have a child in middle school and I extremely shocked by the previous review. all the years I've been here I have never seen this school not handle serious situations appropriately. The school is a very good mixture of I believe, democrat and Republican families. Being a democratic family ourselves I have never received any mistreatment or harassment. I think it's important to hear that that from another perspective. I really love the school and would hate for it to get a bad rap because of somebody's bad experience or maybe just being a disgruntled parent. I have experienced this with my own business, when people are upset they say things that are not true out of anger. So I thought it would be good to come here and at least give my perspective.

Here is why I would not enroll my children here: 1) the…read moreschool subscribes to Christian Nationalism, DT, & CK teachings despite having students and teachers of varying racial backgrounds. Students who are not loud DT supporters are automatically labeled as democrats and told that they are "not Christian" and bullied. Bullies (& their families)who commit actual ASSAULT are protected by the leaders- even with police involvement. Maga-ville, USA. 2) Unqualified teaching staff. Many teachers are not credentialed nor have they even graduated from college. They are trained at the affiliated church's "bible college" and allowed to then teach your children! New unqualified teachers (one male specifically) is being harbored at this school despite complaints from parents that he is emotionally abusive to several male students and he also allows the female students to cheat on tests. Big red flag as a mother with a daughter. Ok? This teacher has CK quotes & pictures on his walls. Bible college students live right across the street in the green apartments-right next door to the school. That made me feel Uncomfortable. The church+the bible college+apartments+school= concerning levels of cult-like vibes. 3) Campus- no library, no gym, no green spaces, no cafeteria, no locker rooms. Sketchy stairway. Across from County Jail. Large electrical wires nearby. Underwhelming. 4)Money- be prepared to pay a LOT of $$ constantly. We put down very large non-refundable deposits and then the school Changed their requirements for parent volunteering- with threats of fines for non-compliance. Lunches- we were promised handmade/homemade meals from a school parent but received expensive, mediocre, unhealthy cafeteria food. "Retreat"- you will be charged for a retreat and we were told it would be camping at Forest Home but it was sleeping on the floor in the classroom. Weird & gross. If your kid forgets their P.E. Uniform- you will Be charged $$. Lots of extra charges! Sports, teacher wishlist, fundraisers, etc etc etc. They will nickel & dime you at every juncture. Bottom line- you are better off in public school. You get a better education from credentialed teachers, better campuses/opportunities, there is better accountability for teachers & staff and it's "free". This school is mentally, emotionally, socially and physically unhealthy for kids. This is OUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. I would not recommend attending here- absolutely no.

Excellent education & atmosphere for children to thrive. Staff and principal are very involved.read more

My daughter was a transfer from a public school in 6th grade. Although my husband and I hesitated…read moreon switching schools, our daughter adjusted very well and very quickly. Staff was very welcoming as well as the students which is one of the reasons to why she was able to thrive. She is graduating this year and always tells me how she wishes she could stay another year. Her teachers and principal have been mentors and have helped her grow personally and professionally. OLG makes you feel like you're with family!!!

We are thrilled to have our Granddaughter attend Holy Cross…read more She feels loved and supported. She has a joy of learning that I know has been instilled in her by the school. The children are allowed to be who they are and that is seen all the way through the eighth grade, and that is rare! Their goal is education and nurturing wonderful human beings.

The best school in Ventura county for kids preK- 8th grade. My kids have been attending since they…read morestarted school and they are definitely impressing me . Yiu should definitely call the school and make an appointment so you can see for yourself