We have been pleased with this elementary school. The teachers and staff are excellent. I am…read morethankful we came here years ago. My only recommendation is that parents be allowed and encouraged to be on campus again for picking up their students. The current policy- which changed with Covid- and they appear to not want to reverse- keeps parents waiting outside like a prison- therefore parents don't get to know each other or have much interaction with the teachers.

Transitioned to this school from private kinder and so the Bar was high, but for a 9 rated school…read morethat shouldn't have been a problem. My 7 year old was left unattended outside of school after dismissal for 30 min until a teacher found her under a tree and realized they didn't transition her to the after school program. Negative experiences continued after that - to sum it up we are considering pulling child out only 2 months in. The principle and Front office staff is horrible - and unfortunately deal breakers. Even for a high rated school with good teachers - it isn't worth it to deal with the office and Principle for the next 6 years.

Our family owes so much to Serra Preschool - we've sent all 4 of our children here & absolutely…read morelove the community & bond it builds to be an active member of a cooperative. Highly recommend to any family I meet searching for the right preschool!

Serra preschool is a co-op preschool. This is not the sort of place where you drop off your child…read moreand pick them up and that's it. This is the sort of preschool for you if you are looking to become involved in your child's early childhood education. The parents staff and run the school with the addition of two teachers. This wonderful non-profit play based curriculum school has been teaching the children of San Clemente since 1965.

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.

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.

I guess if all you care about is gardens and grades, this school is for you!…read more However, they took out the fun of school. They are so PC, they don't even do Valentine's Day hahaha They don't really care about bullying, and they don't tend to work with the 'problem kids'. Kids need fun! I'd rather my kid go to a school with culture.

Del Cerro is the best school. The teachers and staff are great and the principal is very involved…read moreand caring. Mrs. Debbie Brown is wonderful! We have had Mrs. Wright for two years and we are so grateful for her. She is the best. Del Cerro has a GATE program. The library was recently remodeled and the librarian is loved by all. The first expression I had of Del Cerro is that it reminds me of my childhood. It is in a safe cul-de-sac street, cute gardens everywhere, green team, huge grass field, positive reinforcement, school spirit, kindness and the park next to the school for class parties or after school play. The parents are very kind as well. We are always welcomed and our daughter is so happy there and advanced in her grade level. We love Del Cerro! We highly recommend this 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.

This review is just for the playground outside the school. It's a good sized playground! Lots of…read moresafe-ish options for playing.

Linda Vista is an amazing elementary school! Mrs. Gonzalez is the kind of teacher your kids will…read morealways remember fondly. Mrs. Zaccaro worked tirelessly with my daughter and helped her overcome her dyslexia and Mrs McMasters (the principal) is really a ring-leader of heroes and heroines. Talk about over-the-top care for students, McMasters hosted a night for the 6th grade girls to talk about the changes & challenges of the coming junior high years. She discussed what it means to have integrity and be a true friend to one another and how not to turn into 'frenemies'- what in the world?! Amazing. My only regret is this amazing team will stay behind at Linda Vista and not follow my daughter into Junior high!

I wanted to reach out and share how much we love the mission. We have been part of the program for…read morea year now, and it has been an incredible experience from start to finish. The staff and teachers truly care, and they have everything so well-organized. Even with such a smooth operation, they still take the time to offer personal check-ins and guidance, making sure we are always fully informed and involved. Their loving, gentle approach, paired with their commitment to keeping God at the center, is wonderful.

Such an amazing school, teachers, and faculty. We enrolled our child here for the first year and…read moreabsolutely love it. Every person that works there is so helpful, patient and accommodating. They care for their students dearly and you see it in every student's eyes. The curriculum is amazing and the director and principal really care for the success of the students. Big shoutout for Mrs Hamren, Mrs Muro, Mrs. Bullock, and all the teachers aids. They're all phenomenal.