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    Escalona Elementary School

    3.4 (18 reviews)

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    Very disappointed with this school! My daughter with autism,6, was attending this school for special classes. One day she came home very sad and with bruises in both of her arm all the way down her hands. Due to her autism her teacher should have call me when they couldn't calm her down. One of the aids grabbed her with all her strength and hurt my defenseless lil girl. There was no reason for her to grab a 6yr old girl like that!! PERIOD!!! I immediately filed a police report I went to the school the next day. The only thing they did was say sorry. That aid still works there, I wasn't able to get justice for my autistic daughter. She was out of school for a year until I was able to trust another school. im still hurting even if it's been two years. I constantly have to go visit my daughter to keep an eye on her due to trust. And that's not fair!!

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    My son has been going here for a few years and they have good teachers. I really like their before and after school daycare (SACC).

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    “Okpara (the new principal) is always out at drop off and pick up, greeting the students and parents.”

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    Heights Christian Junior High School

    Heights Christian Junior High School

    3.2(22 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    UPDATE (April 2026): It is worth noting the suspicious…read moretiming of the most recent activity on this page. My initial review was posted three months ago. Prior to that, the most recent rating was a 2-star review from a year ago. Now, suddenly, within the last two weeks, there has been a wave of four 5-star reviews--some even mentioning the Principal by name. For parents doing their research: please take note of this pattern. It is quite a coincidence that after a year of silence, the school suddenly receives a surge of perfect ratings just as enrollment season peaks and my initial detailed review remains unaddressed. It appears the school is focused on "padding" their online image to drown out a parent's honest experience. Interestingly, looking back at the school's history, there are older reviews (if you filter 1 star reviews) from 9 years ago documenting that previous administrations also solicited 'glowing reviews' from parents. It seems that instead of evolving, the school has maintained a long-standing pattern of prioritizing image management over addressing the root causes of parent concerns. A sudden spike in positive comments doesn't erase the documented favoritism and safety concerns I've detailed in my original review below. [Original Review Below January 2026] I truly wanted to support this school, but after a year, I had to withdraw my daughter for her own well-being. The environment is deeply toxic, specifically regarding a practice known as 'rage baiting.' This is a form of targeted harassment where students intentionally provoke or mock a specific peer until that student has an emotional outburst. Despite this being brought to the attention of leadership, the administration does little to intervene. There is a disturbing pattern of chronic absenteeism among students who were simply avoiding school as a survival mechanism because the environment had become emotionally unsafe. Leadership needs to conduct a serious internal audit to understand why students are choosing to stay home rather than face the daily provocation allowed within these walls. Furthermore, my daughter witnessed a disturbing lack of empathy and discipline in the classroom. While there are no special-needs students attending the school, students frequently use 'disabled' as an insult. If a student asks a question that others perceive as 'dumb,' they are mocked with offensive hand gestures simulating a disability. Teachers observe this and say nothing, allowing this culture of mockery to go unchecked. This behavior is compounded by clear favoritism. The principal's child is part of a dominant social group that appears 'untouchable' due to their father's position. While my daughter was labeled a 'bully' by the principal for a single reactive incident in an unmanaged classroom (kicking the chair of a disruptive "star athlete" student), star athletes and well-connected students receive preferential treatment regardless of their conduct. Despite the school's branding, we found no evidence of Christian values here. Their final interaction with us was a petty dispute over a book that was sitting right in front of them--a fitting end to a year focused more on tuition than student character.

    My wife and I homeschooled our children for two years, and when we started looking for a Christian…read moreschool, we wanted one with strong values, high standards, and a genuine care for its students. This school has exceeded our expectations in every way. What really stands out is the personal connection they build not only with the students, but with the parents as well. The principal and teachers have been incredible, showing consistent dedication, support, and care. We have nothing but great things to say about this school. All of our children are now enrolled, and we're excited to see their continued growth and the relationships they'll build here. We highly recommend this school to any family looking for a strong, Christ-centered education.

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