Third Street is an incredible school. There are negative reviews on here from people with a sense…read moreof entitlement that they try to project on the school. It's one of the highest academically achieving public elementary schools in the city and those lucky enough to have it as their home school are truly fortunate. Getting in via a waiver is understandably difficult as a result, but possible as I can personally attest to. Fundraising is absolutely part of the culture at the school, but no specific amount is ever required. That's illegal at a public school. The school does ask for a donation of any amount that is "meaningful to your family," but that could be $5 if that's your situation. The school is in an affluent neighborhood so the largest share of donations are coming from people who can well afford it. All the cuts to public schools; art teachers, science teachers, physical education - that doesn't exist here because third street parents pay for them via donations. Teacher quality is high. There is a great sense of community and it's a diverse one at that. Every family has a different experience and I'm certain some didn't like their time at Third Street. As a whole however, it's unfortunate that there aren't more schools like Third Street, because a lot more kids should be able to benefit similarly to what the majority experience here. Ignore the reviews from the non-attending families. It comes across as nothing more than sour grapes.

My kids attended 3rd Street Elementary, and I agree with many of the reviews here…read more One thing I noticed was that the principal and assistant principal seemed much friendlier and more welcoming to families who donated a lot of money to the school. My kids attended through the PALS program, and afterward they were supposed to return to their home school. I noticed that some students were allowed to stay, and from what I saw, many of those families were active donors. One of my children really wanted to stay. She was well-behaved, did well in school, and had no behavioral issues, but she wasn't given the opportunity. I never really understood why. I also felt that if you appeared wealthy, the staff--including the administration--treated you differently. They were never outright rude, but they often came across as dismissive if you didn't look like you had money. Many of the staff also seemed conceited and superficial, and it often felt like appearances and financial contributions mattered more than anything else. That was my personal experience. That said, there were definitely positives. The teachers were kind to my kids, and the campus is very clean and well maintained. The school offers more enrichment programs than many other public schools, has an active PTA, and provides a lot of opportunities for students. There are also many open enrollment spots, likely because many families in the neighborhood choose private schools instead. Since it's a Korean Dual Language school, I did notice that many of the open enrollment spots seemed to go to Korean families, which makes sense given the program. If your child has an IEP, I had a positive experience with the special education program through second grade. The support my children received was good. My only complaint was that the IEP administration changed every year, so we often had to start over with new administrators who weren't familiar with my child's needs. Overall, I think it's a good school with a lot to offer. My biggest criticism is that it often felt like families who donated, volunteered heavily, or appeared more affluent received more attention and opportunities than others. While my children had kind teachers and a positive experience in many ways, I didn't always feel that all families were treated equally.

Such an amazing school. All staff here is super friendly and willing to help. Great learning…read moreenvironment. Teachers are very committed to their student. School is smaller in size , so it makes it feel very intimate. After school programs are great as well. Can't give this place enough stars.

We moved into this neighborhood 8 years ago, and heard only good things about this school. It had a…read moregreat reputation for being an outstanding school in the city. It had a 8/9 GreatSchools rating at the time. Pros: The families are diverse, welcoming and open-minded. As a person of color and an immigrant, I appreciate that the families at this school represent the diversity of Los Angeles. There is also a lot of socio-economic diversity. 2) Another great aspect is the community events that the kids love, like Halloween Carnival, Glow Dance, MonsterWalk, etc. The kids look forward to these school events every year and creates fun opportunities for families to get together outside of school. 3) The Friends of Gardner parent organization is a small but mighty group that does all of the fundraising for the arts/music/gardening program and runs a lot of the school events. They truly "fill in the gaps" when it comes to the quality of educational experience our kids get at Gardner. Here are some NEUTRALS: Gardner is a No Homework policy which means that all the way up until 5th grade, your kid will get no homework. If they do, it's completely optional. Some families appreciate the freedom and philosophy. Other families have noted a very hard transition when their child goes into middle school and they now have 1-2 hours of homework every night. Cons: Every year, we have a handful of students in the class who need more support, whether that is just behavioral issues or a learning disability that requires IEP, and the teachers, school, administration, has little to no resources to adequately meet these needs. This means major disruptions during classroom learning time and students falling behind grade level. (This is not particular to Gardner, but likely district-wide for LAUSD schools). 2) Most of our classes were 30+ kids in each grade, which is also not specific to Gardner. Final thoughts: We've been at Gardner for 4 years, and every year, many families leave for neighboring schools. I think Gardner, 10 years ago, was an amazing school, but now I would say it is average/above average. And if you're curious, their GreatSchools rating is now a 4/5.

Any Private School can attract great teachers with the salaries they pay, but Yavneh's strength is…read morein their experienced and long-term Teacher's Assistants. They are the backbone of the school and their importance is too often dismissed by lesser educational institutions. Yavneh has a few Assistants that have been there more than 10 years! and they are instrumental in helping to maintain structure and consistency in the classroom year after year as teachers come and go and take leave. Without the Teacher's Assistants, new teachers, substitute teachers, and students would require a much longer adjustment period and diminished material absorption.

Great Private School. My son is going to this school for past three years and me and my wife are…read morevery happy with their system. Teachers are so nice and educated. It is too soon for me to say about the academic and Hebrew studies level because my son just finished Early Childhood. Tuition, It is kind of expensive but as we all know every private school is expensive. You get for what you pay. So far we are so happy. If I find any weakness in the future, I may change my stars and do some updates. Good Luck to all parents.

Our family is in our ninth year at St. Brendan School and it's been wonderful. From the time they…read morewere little through having an 8th grader, our kids have thrived, gaining solid academic preparation, well-rounded interests, and a sense of belonging to a warm, welcoming, and active community.   The teachers at St. Brendan are terrific at all levels, starting with the expert Kinder teacher who helped set up one wiggly five-year-old for success and taught another to love reading over Zoom in COVID, all the way through Middle School teachers leading sophisticated discussions of novels and social issues and shepherding kids though high school applications.  When our kids have needed support, the teachers and the Principal, Mrs. Young, have been there and all along, our kids have been seen for who they are, cared for, and championed.  I also love that as a Catholic school, discussions around service and social justice are integrated into daily learning; our family is Catholic but many St. Brendan families aren't and the focus is largely on common values. St. Brendan also offers a wide range of opportunities for kids to learn teamwork and leadership and to expand their horizons, from successful but inclusive sports teams, to a spring musical that levels up every year, to a popular scouts program, and lots more.  The art program at St. Brendan is a standout; all grades have class weekly and the students make some truly remarkable pieces. That said, what really makes St. Brendan unique is the emphasis on togetherness and community.  The older kids look out for the little ones, with each upper grade student assigned a little buddy they spend time with throughout the year, helping our middle schoolers stay playful while learning responsibility.  Every family contributes service hours to the school, meaning parents are highly invested and present every day.  Our collective efforts add to the offerings for the kids and in the process, we've gained wonderful friendships and a sense of belonging.  I can honestly say there is always something fun happening at St. Brendan! As we start to look to the next chapter, we couldn't be happier to have found this amazing school.

Our Experience at This School - A Deep Disappointment…read more We enrolled our son at this private Catholic school with high hopes, trusting in its mission to protect and nurture the children of God. Unfortunately, our experience was deeply disappointing and concerning. This situation happened approximately one year ago, and as parents, we were devastated. It took us a long time to fully process everything that happened--not because we didn't care, but because our top priority was always to protect our son and make sure he was emotionally safe. The pain caused by what happened didn't affect only him--it hurt us deeply as his parents and family. We had to rely on loved ones for emotional support to cope. Now, after time and reflection, we feel able to speak about it because this should never happen again. When our son faced conflict with other students, the school's response was troubling. Instead of fairness and compassion, his teacher reacted with harshness. Her behavior was relentless and cruel toward a 12-year-old child. That conduct was inappropriate and did not reflect Catholic values of safety and respect. As a teacher, her role should have been to guide and support students--not judge or take sides. She clearly took sides, damaging the trust our son had placed in her. He initially felt safe and confident but felt betrayed. She never tried to talk with him about what happened or gave him a chance to explain himself. We were also disturbed when the teacher held a private conversation with our son without informing us. That happened during questionable disciplinary action, which we found unacceptable. We are concerned she held a personal grudge against him--something no school should allow. No child should feel singled out or intimidated by a teacher. It became clear she did not want our son in her class or at the school. She bullied him and damaged his self-worth so deeply we worried for his mental health. He no longer felt safe; he felt scared, anxious, and uncomfortable. He feared constant judgment, which made learning impossible. We also saw a divide between students who started young and those who joined later. New students were not treated equally or supported fully. This extended to extracurriculars--our son was excluded from sports for lacking experience, which left him isolated and discouraged. Eventually, we had to enroll our son in a new school. Transitioning to middle school was hard enough; being pushed out of a school he loved made it even harder. The school should be ashamed of how this was handled. No one stood up for him, and a teacher abused his trust and undermined his success. The school claims to follow Christ's example and hold high moral standards. That should include compassion, protection, and forgiveness. But these values were only words, not reflected in actions. The school failed to protect our son and allowed personal biases to guide decisions. Because of all this, we made the difficult decision to withdraw our son immediately. It was heartbreaking, but we no longer believed he was safe in that environment. We hope the school reflects and makes changes to prevent other children from suffering similarly. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this school--especially for students entering in later grades.

My two boys goes St.James now. My kids going St.James since pre school…read more This is great little private community school. I love the location near by my house and work. One of kind in this Windsor Squar and Mid Wilshire Area. Great diversity, Great Teacher & School programs(Day & Aftercare) You need to check our the schools and all parents

We have been at St. James' for two years and love that it is an organically diverse school that…read moremirrors the best of Los Angeles. The administration, staff, teachers, parents, and the students have a sense of humility that permeates school life and is a core value for the community. The entire community is focused on supporting a school that prioritizes academic excellence in an environment that is mindful of social and behavioral development and celebrates authentic diversity. We love the school's staff who work tirelessly to make this school a safe and joyful place and the skilled teachers who challenge and inspire. We have formed bonds with wonderful parents and have found them to be similarly dedicated to ensuring that their children are academically challenged, valued, and develop with a core sense of humility. St. James' is uniquely representative of this critically important balance that is talked about and yet so elusive but core to everything that is St. James'.

hey there, this school has been one of most unsuccessful…read moreschools my child has ever attended in my life! first of all they're really biased on kids, based on their popularity and how they are treated, my child told me that she was asking staff for help over a situation and they only said "oh just drop it or ur getting expelled okay i don't care " second of all the school lunch is such pure BS! i don't care what other parent or student says about it but i know damn well it's so disappointing, lastly whenever kids ask the counselor for help they would immediately call their parents just over that there facing some issues with teachers and they don't care at all so what ! they don't care about ur kid getting bullied! sincerely, toys the jaquayvius quandale dingle jackson lingleberry thee third

Terrible school went this school in 2018 to 2019 2019 to 2020 my first 2 years of 2018 and 2019…read morewas one of the worst years I've ever Ben in this school I've Ben in in special ed classes and have also Ben bullied by two kids in this school and several others the two kids that bullied me I've told on them I've reported them one of them stoled my water bottle and grabbed me and pushed me the other would push me and slammed doors on me and have gotten into a fight with him I've reported those two the school failed to do anything about it but kicking them out one of the worse schools to be in don't enroll your child here fights happen the kids are disrespectful and are bullies and instigate or provoke fights with your child please do not enroll them here terrible school lies about not tolerating bullying yet they leave them in there to start more bullshit

We joined Tree Academy this year and we don't have enough space here to rave about the staff, head…read moreof school and the loving community of students and parents. The classes and electives are top tier and your child will love learning. As a parent or guardian you owe it to your child to visit and get to know Tree Academy!

My daughter went to REALM academy for elementary and middle school and I didn't know how we could…read morefind a high school that was as creative and loving, accepting and still academically challenging, as REALM. The administrator there recommended Tree Academy and she was spot on! Tree has such a caring, nurturing and joyful environment! My child is finding friends and new interests; she is flourishing and enjoying learning! I can't say how happy I am to have found this amazing school!

Great school! Amazing community feel. The graduation is the most beautiful I've ever seen. Love…read morebeing a part of this legacy of incredible women.

Terrible school. DO NOT GO HERE. The middle and high school…read moreis cruel, they mostly focus on the dress code and hire a lot of male teachers causing an environment to be extremely uncomfortable and unfair. Along with that, they overwork the students with hours of homework. I would also like to mention that I was sent death threats, homophobic comments, and bullied for years and the school did not care one bit at all. They knew, they just didn't care enough. Even caught a teacher bad mouthing and talking bad about me to my parents. This school is terrible. DO NOT ENROLL YOUR KIDS.