Saint Junipero Serra Catholic School has exceeded all our expectations in the seven years our…read moredaughter has attended. Particularly this year, amidst the unprecedented disruption of COVID-19 and the impact on all schools. The transition to virtual learning was seamless and the curriculum proceeded with very few hiccups. The administration and teachers remained engaged and available for all questions or concerns. This is consistent with our experience through our time at the school. This institution truly cares about each student and prepares them for high school and life in general with solid values and educational rigor, all with the underpinnings of the Catholic faith.

We gave St. Serra a try, but it wasn't a positive experience for our family. My child struggled to…read moremake friends. Her teacher seemed kind and tried to help, which I appreciated, but we didn't feel welcomed by the broader school community. I noticed a lack of diversity and spoke with other new families of color who shared similar experiences. Drop-off and pick-up sometimes took close to an hour each, which was difficult to manage as a working parent. When we told the school we were leaving, no one reached out to understand what had gone wrong or how they might improve the experience for future families. The academics did not seem strong enough to justify roughly $16,000 a year, especially with good public schools nearby. Ultimately, I didn't see a reason for us to stay.

We have had the most wonderful experience at JSerra. We are so fortunate to have so many excellent…read morepublic and private schools to choose from in Orange County. JSerra has been an outstanding match for our son who is thriving and enjoying his high school experience. He came from public school where he was a "B" student. He wanted to try JSerra because he had heard so many wonderful things about the school from other students and families. We also knew it would be a little bit smaller environment so perhaps he could get more attention from his teachers. We are so glad he wanted to try JSerra! He has had such excellent teachers that encourage learning, make themselves available and genuinely care and understand my son. He now is an "A" student and works very hard in all of his classes. He is apart of the Business Magnet program and is learning so much about business, investments, marketing, sales, the stock market and so much more. It is a college based curriculum so all the business classes he will receive full college credit. He will likely have completed his first semester of college by the time he graduates High School. Sports is also an important part of the school environment. Over 85% of the students participate in a sport. It is a campus of impressive students who play competitively and work hard academically. And, like most private and now even public schools, there are fees to participate in sports. The fees pay for the coaching staff and the amazing state-of-the-art facilities. Their coaching staff is wonderful. We couldn't be more pleased. Finally, I have been most impressed with how thoughtful, polite and mature the students have been. We have met so many wonderful families who are kind, interesting, humble and involved in their students lives. My son made friends very easily in summer school in the "freshman success" class and continued to make friends over the past 2 years. Summer school a great way to begin to make friends if you are new to the school as well as attending the overnight retreats. Choosing a high school is such a personal choice. But for us, JSerra was the best decision that our family made for our son! Go Lions!

Buyer beware! Not a true Catholic school, as it is run by the parents who donate the most money. It…read moreis the most entitled in OC that attend and if your kid earned a lower grade, parents will threaten the school and the head master will go into the grade book and change the grade. Good teachers come and go quickly if they stand on principles they will be let go if the parents complain about them. Do your child a favor and put them at any other school.

This school is an excellent choice for your children if you want them to be in a Christian…read moreenvironment and receiving a well-rounded academic education. The teachers and administrators are dedicated to providing a positive learning environment. The class sizes are small, typically about 20 per class. My children started in kindergarten and are now in middle school at AVCS. They have advanced academically and socially, and they are well-prepared for high school honors classes. My children have also gotten to participate in band, orchestra, drama, art, choir, track, cheer-leading, and volleyball. AVCS offers many other sports and extracurricular activities as well. I am thankful for the Biblical teaching and the commitment to helping my children grow in the knowledge of God and in their personal faith. I also feel good about the Christian morals, values, and positive behaviors that are modeled at this school. You don't get that at the public schools. I highly recommend making the commitment to put your children here. The investment is one of the best you can make for your children's foundation in life.

Our two children attended Aliso Viejo Christian School for a combined total of 13 years. It was a…read morewonderful experience for them and our family The teachers were very hands on and worked closely with the parents to ensure success for the children. Our family made relationships that will certainly last a lifetime.

We love MVCS. We started at the preschool campus and loved it so much that I was nervous about…read moremoving to the main campus this year. I felt like we made so many connections and I didn't want things to change! But we were welcomed in sooooo fast and now I can't imagine sending my kids anywhere else. It's like a second home, I'm even doing. The women's bible study there now. There are lots of ways to get connected if you want to. The teachers are so kind, so patient, and loving. My son told me after the first day of first grade that his teacher is the sweetest and he loved his new class,. The principle is such a Godly man. When he spoke about the schools mission to teach these children to know and love the Lord, I could see his genuine love for what he does. You can tell every teacher loves their job and there's a really welcoming, small town feel to this school. Ok Iv raved enough. Here are the cons: parking is semi limited (which really is only a problem on event nights-I think every school has that issue to some degree), umm I think that's it actually. Yep, that's my only con. ‍

Such a wonderful first impression. There were genuinely kind and friendly people greeting you at…read moreseveral locations. The sermon was outstanding each and every time we visit. A very active church with something for everyone. I would highly recommend this church.

Choosing San Clemente Christian School has been one of the best decisions we've made for our…read morefamily. Our daughter has been a student here for three years now, and the transformation we have witnessed is nothing short of amazing. We've seen her confidence soar and her academic skills sharpen, but the most rewarding part has been watching her faith and understanding of the Bible deepen. It is clear that the passionate teachers and staff are not just educators; they are mentors who lead with their hearts and a shared faith foundation. A few things that really set SCCS apart for us: * Small Class Sizes: The individualized attention our daughter receives has been so good for her growth. * Safety & Security: We have peace of mind every single day knowing the SCCS team fosters such a safe and secure environment. * The Community: The social opportunities for both students and parents are incredible. It's a place where family values are celebrated, and we've built lasting friendships with other families who share our values. If you are looking for a Christian school in San Clemente that feels like an extension of your home and community, we cannot recommend SCCS enough. It provides the perfect balance of a curriculum and a supportive, faith-filled community that truly prepares our kiddos for the future.

Feeling safe to come for kids, especially being there for my family's visit. Wish they are better…read morewith parking & spacing. Friendly staff at least.

I love this masjid! This gave me a very awesome first impression towards me and my sister. I…read morerecomend this place a lot! The walls were carved with wood and it looks beautiful the roof had colored glass paned with calligraphy on it that reflects light to the ground! Super soft carpet (finally i found a masjid without blue or red carpet yay!)! The quran recitation was not too slow but not tooooo fast either! I recommend this place a lot! Yusuf Umar (age 11)

I love this Masjid. So warm and welcoming. We've been coming here for 15 years. Thank you OCIF for…read moreeverything you do for the community

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools is a Christ Center School that does an excellent job at…read moreTeaching the students and empowering each student to be all that Christ has called them to be.

CVCS is awesome! Christ-centered education, caring teachers, and strong community. Our family has…read morebeen blessed by many wonderful teachers at CVCS who have poured into our children academically, spiritually, and personally.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the preschool. What a gem. The staff and adminstration…read moreprovide the most loving environment for the children. I have had two kids attend, and will definitely send my third little one here. They follow more of a developmental curriculum here. A lot of creative play, but also a focus on developing motor skills and social skills. They divide up the kids by age group, which to us is very important at this young age. I was surprised that all the staff, not just my daughter's teacher, knew her name. It made me feel like everyone cared about her. The school has provided such a nurturing, safe, clean, and fun environment for my little ones. The teachers send out weekly newsletters, daily communications as needed, and the school does a monthly newsletter, so lots of helpful communication. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a preschool. They do a couple sessions of summer camp as well. You are allowed to sign up for these even before your child enrolls in the regular pre-school year. For my son, this was a really helpful way to acclimate him to preschool before the start of the year.

Beautiful campus. Breathtaking chapel. Ocean view. Warm community of parents. Happy kids…read more Administration and faculty that are very qualified for their positions. You'll be feeling welcome here and your children will become the best versions of themselves here. The one and only best catholic private school in all the area. Look no further!

I have been looking for a Catholic Church in this area for a while now. I saw St.Timothy's passing…read moreby and thought I should give it a try. I am so very glad I did! The church is so alive with the Holy Spirit. I went to the 5pm Saturday Mass. It truly was the best Saturday Mass I had ever been to. From the choir to the sermon and the music we sang it was so alive and fed my soul so much. I will continue to go back and look forward to being a part of this wonderful congregation! Thank you for all you do for so many!! Praise God from whom all blessings flow. If you are searching for a good church this it it!!! Please come to the Table of the Lord and be fed! Amen

We had my daughter's Liturgy of the Word today. The service was perfect. Father Patrick was…read moreeloquent, the vocalist was superb and Edith, who coordinated was gracious and guided us through the process seamlessly. Thank you to everyone who assisted us on this momentous day.

My daughter started OCASA kindergarten at the beginning of this year. She went to a small pre…read moreschool for 2.5 years and we really struggled with the decision to send her to a public school. We wanted to send her to a small private school as she is very shy and sensitive and we feared her getting lost or bullied in a larger school environment. My daughter LOVES this school. She looks forward to going everyday, loves wearing her uniform and clearly feels like she's part of a school family. She is thriving and learning so much. She has an AMAZING teacher and aide that clearly love her and all the kids in her class. She's been on at least 5 field trips and she comes home spouting interesting facts about so many things. She can count to 15 in Spanish and knows all her letters, numbers, and is starting to read. She's doing addition, subtraction and knows amazing facts about our past Presidents, History and the Solar System. She walks around singing "The Grand Old Flag" and knows the entire songs lyrics by heart along with many others. Not all schools are for everyone, and we definitely had our concerns about OCASA after seeing some negative reviews on line. After almost a year we now feel like we hit the jackpot and got into something great on the ground floor. All school have growing pains especially a school that's brand new, but we believe that for our child its been the right choice. If you want a perfect, predictable, typical school environment OCASA might not be for you. But if you want a growing and thriving environment for your child to learn, explore and thrive in new and different ways....I would suggest you check this school out and give it a chance.

After writing a 2 star review on this school based on my true and honest experience, I get a very…read moredisturbing phone call from their director Kapil M. He wanted me take down my review. He accused me of bullying his school with my Yelp Review. I am just telling the truth. Please look at my previous reviews where I gave them 4 star. I had all the excitement and hopes at this school and was shattered after realizing the lies that were fed to us. Right now I am enrolled at our school district. My intention for coming her and our attraction for attending this school is because my son loves science!!! After seeing how he replied on my review, it is a lie that they hired staff. They state that they hired staff...Nope staff was not hired and that's the reason why they couldn't give me an exact start date. When they sent their psychologist to my transitional IEP meeting, their representative flatly told my IEP team at my district that they will not be able to provide services at the level they are providing. My IEP is also recorded and was disclosed before the meeting started. All members in that meeting is 100% aware that they are being recorded. When a public charter school makes promises that they will fulfill services like a public school district, and at a recorded IEP meeting they say they will not??? It really questions the accountability and the process for kids with IEP. Sounds like they cherry pick, which special kids they will have enrolled. Or maybe we are sounding like a business.... Because Mr.Kapil told me take my review down because it is ruining his school reputation. Sir, it's a public school and this is my experience with the admission process... Yes, they have all the field trips to make their school look great and all the extra activities. How about accountability? Teacher experience? Ask the how they deal or prevent with bullying? You will notice they tend to dodge the question. When I asked about the teachers, I am told that they had alot of applicants that applied so therefore they have teachers that want to teach and they highlight that they get county retirement and benefits. But they don't tell you the experiences of their teachers. They look really young, which is fun and great but I think having experienced teachers at a school is also very important. Bullying question... They answer by telling us they hired private investigators and no bullying was done. So how about the prevention? If you go to other review sites, you will see accusations of bullying in this school. Overall the idea presented at this school is amazing! STEM based. Lots of activities. Large member of the PTA, which alot of them are their own employees. ;) Alot of attraction to come to this school and that is why we applied. Go to your local school district. Ask the question of STEM and activities before jumping to come here. There are many charter schools to choose from here in South OC such as Journey, Community Roots, Oxford. How are they run? How are they accounted for financially? Money laundering is very common for people who run charter schools. Do your homework? See what best fits your family. Unfortunately this school wasn't a good fit. And sadly we had promises that were made but on the record during the transitional IEP meeting with the school district, it was very clear, they will not provide the services....