The teachers are really great here. They be teaching the kids cool shit. Lunch ladies be killin' it…read moretoo. They give the kids good food.

My experience as an african american woman when i attended was i was bullied for being black. I…read moreattended when i 1st moved to cali for my 5th grade. I was jumped in the bathroom by 2 asian students and 1 white student. I saw the post about Jake in 2022 and was triggered. I was just sharing my experience here and how the school did nothing to the 3 students other than detention for 3 days. When I came back ready to defend myself, i was threatened with suspension. Shame that I attened here in 1979 and in 2025 stuff hasnt changed one bit. shame on you

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If I could give this school a NEGATIVE FIVE STARTS --- I WOULD!…read more I'm just now taking the time to write a review on this school. My son (then in kindergarrten) had to go to this school cause I worked in DTLA and he got an exception to attend a school that was in the zip code of my job. YIKES. At the beginning he was OK, then by the time kindergarden ended, he kept delaying getting out of the car to go to school. Then we noticed kids crying at the start of every schools day. From the kicking and bruising the student did to him below the dining table, to the older students holding him down and telling the other kinder - 2nd grades to hit him...they tortured him. Finally, we noticed and offered him a chance to try another school at the start of first grade. He wanted to stay, but by the end of 2nd grade he asked to go to another school. The person who reviewed this school in 2009 is absolutely right. This school is in the middle of a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. If you are not from their HOOD, you will be tortured. The principal didn't seem to think there was a problem. She kept insisting that she couldn't make kids play together if they int' care when I tried to tell her something was wrong. My son is now a 9th grader and still tells of being hit, kicked, pushed and terrorized daily. PARENTS, IT YOU HAVE A CHOICE ---- PICK ANOTHER SCHOOL! THIS ONE ISN'T IT!

I and my kids love this school! Teachers are great! The principal Mr.Parra is amazing! My kids are…read moreattending this school from kindergarten!

I attended this school from 3rd grade to graduation. Miss Peggy Hohenstein was the teacher ever!…read more She was very loving and patient. I was there when the Dodgers adopted the school. We had field trips there and also had our graduation ceremony on the field.

We feel like we struck GOLD finding El Rio. My son had attended Pacific Oaks in Pasadena, until the…read morepandemic shut everything down. We were looking to continue the progressive, emergent curriculum he had thrived in there. Then we found this new charter- A Waldorf inspired curriculum for a public school. AKA Free Waldorf but without all the weird Eurocentric culty stuff. That summer we attended a few zoom introduction and craft days and liked the vibe so we decided to try it out. He started TK in 2020 which was the school's first year of operation. I have to say after talking to many parent friends with kids in other schools, El Rio navigated that first challenging year so smoothly, it was a relief to be at there! I could write a book on the virtues of our kindergarten teacher, Ms. Alya. I won't go too long here, but what I will say succinctly is that she revealed to me what a teacher who truly cares, who truly connects, and teaches with love, is. My son is a BIG personality, and he tends to fill a room with it. At 5yrs old, after a year of quarantine, he had BIG emotions, everything a 0 or 10. In prior schools (we had moved across country when he was 4) I'd seen teachers work with him, who were very good, but always there was an underlying feeling that they were stretching their patience, refraining from rolling their eyes at him. Ms. Alya is on another level, like another VIBRATIONAL level. She exudes love and acceptance and genuine connection, appreciation for her students individual personalities. I wish she could be his teacher forever. The culture of the school is another major draw. It's unpretentious, economically and racially diverse, and harmonious. I know personally many parents who've left schools or districts that seem very desirable on the outside to come to our school. As well, we've met a lot of awesome parents with really hilarious weirdo and wonderful kids just like ours. It feels like a chosen family. The school administration has been a pleasure also. They work really hard, and really smart. There's actual common sense happening here. I'm so looking forward to next year, when my little one starts TK and both of my kids are at El Rio. P.S. my older child loves drawing in black and brown, and he gets to do it freely and with encouragement.

A truly special school that we feel so fortunate to have found. There are many reasons we…read moreappreciate El Rio, but one that grows daily is our appreciation for a no-tech/low-tech learning environment. As data mounts about the harms of pervasive tech in schools, it is simply not something we have to worry about.

Living in Los Angeles is usually a dream lifestyle most people can't afford and I've been blessed…read moreenough to have a smooth transition from the calm of hacienda heights to the hustle and bustle of L.a. That is of course, until it was time to enroll my child in school. Growing up in a beautiful area and attending great schools meant that I wanted nothing less for my child. As I searched for private and charter schools I was very unenthused about the service and curriculum they offered. A part of me wondered if I had made the proper choice by moving to the Los Angeles area. Finally, I looked into public schools but was skeptical. With all the negative publicity, safety concerns, and lack of funding for the public school system I was mortified but attended a small orientation anyway. Upon entering the campus I was guided by smiling staff to a library for the children and then seated. Waiting for the orientation to start I couldn't help but notice how organized and thoughtful the staff was. They offered headsets to Spanish speakers and a translator to answer their questions along with those of the parents of English speaking children. Once started the principle wasted no time in outlining goals, expectations, and benchmarks the school had for children and their parents. I was impressed by the PowerPoint and overall direction the school administrators were trying to take. As I continually drilled the principal with questions and concerns he did not budge. His enthusiasm and commitment assured me I was at the right place and that my princess would be obtaining the education she deserved and I expected. Overall, I'm so blessed to have stumbled on to such a rare gem. The campus and staff easily make this the right choice for parents in the Los Angeles area.

The school is clean, great outdoor area with a track. The Principal is wonderful and helpful onsite…read moreand virtually. I can confirm the past 2 school years went well and so far again this year. The teachers we experienced were amazing! I recommend this school if you're in DTLA.

Principal Blanca Cruz promotes leadership and community, yet she refuses to take accountability for…read moreher and her staff's discriminatory conduct. When questioned about it and told she would be recorded, she retaliated against the student. She uses tactics such as retaliation and frames her actions as compliance with school policy. For example: "The student will have to continue his work in the office for one week, not in class, for 'his safety.' If the student refuses and stays home, the absence will not be excused." Safety does not appear to be the genuine concern here; it is being used as a pretext to punish the student for the parent and student raising the issue. Other students involved were not subjected to the same measures and instead continued attending class as usual. Roybal High School has an incredible view of downtown Los Angeles and a lot of potential, but if the community continues to tolerate this kind of oppression and abuse of authority--especially when it is disguised as "school policy"--our children will continue to be harmed.

Have more security and more safety because my son got a gun pointed to him and we had to switch his…read moreschools.

My kid complained about the teachers They also complained…read morehow they were being bullied and the teachers didn't do anything but chat with the bully

I have two of my littles ones here and I cannot get over how happy they are with their experience…read moreat Logan! The teacher to student ratio can be a little better (when can it not), but I can definitely tell that the teachers really care about their students and go above and beyond for them - my little ones can vouch! It's not often you find such motivated teachers that go the extra mile. Not only are the teachers awesome, but also the various clubs (specifically the robotics club)! It gives my babies something to look forward to outside of the classroom. The administration is also very accommodating to all the needs that our family has. Enrolling my little ones here was a great decision and I can tell they're on the right path for their future when they graduate. Private message me for more details! Would love to share :)

Amazing school. My childhood school. Now, my child is attending this school. Learn so much and much…read moreappreciation. Everyone is very nice and welcoming. School staffs and teachers are very supportive, helpful, and friendly.

love this school all my fav teachers left but I made great memories there that I'll never forget…read more10/10 school and I learned a lot to especially from mr knox

I am grateful for the care and support my children have received here. From the moment you walk…read moreonto campus you can feel and hear the Milagro spirit. Teachers, staff, aides, and administrators are genuinely invested in the personal and academic growth of each child. They take the time to uncover and develop their interests and strengths. Thank you Milagro for fostering empathy, confidence, and a supportive community.

We have 3 children enrolled at Milagro and the school has been a Godsend for our family. Every…read moreteacher and staff member truly cares and looks out for each other. I feel completely safe and comfortable having my children there every day. I especially appreciate how they handle challenges -- they solve problems with kindness and follow through with natural consequences. We are so grateful to be part of the Milagro community.