This is my son's first year at South Ranchito. He started 1st grade here after coming from the…read moreIrvine School District, where he previously had a positive academic experience. I chose this school in part because I attended South Ranchito myself as a child and had a good experience, so I never imagined we would be dealing with this now. That said, it is important to note that the school was very different back then and structured differently than it is today. Before enrolling my son, I was repeatedly reassured that he would receive support learning Spanish and that the language barrier would not be an issue. We are now six months into the school year, and that reassurance has proven to be inaccurate. My son is struggling significantly due to the language barrier, and it has affected his confidence, attitude, and academic performance both in Spanish and English. Homework has become a daily struggle because he dislikes the school and feels overwhelmed. These issues never existed before. He is now falling behind academically, and I am genuinely concerned that he may not pass the year. I recently received notice that he must stay after school for additional ELA testing, which unfortunately confirmed that he is being pushed back academically rather than supported. Communication has been another major concern. I am contacted when my son is involved in an incident, yet there is little to no communication when something happens to him. Minor issues are treated as major problems, and I receive repeated calls stating that he "doesn't listen" or "has difficulty following directions," despite my explaining multiple times that the language barrier plays a significant role. Instead of offering understanding or solutions, responses have felt dismissive and authoritative rather than supportive. I also attempted to contact the principal regarding my son's academic struggles and transition. I left a message and never received a call back. For a parent raising serious concerns about their child falling behind academically, this lack of response is unacceptable. As a single working mother, I am unfortunately forced to keep my son enrolled until the end of the school year due to after-school care availability. However, he will not be returning next year. I strongly discourage enrolling your child here if Spanish is not their first language unless you thoroughly research the specific classroom and support system they will be assigned. While this may be a classroom-specific issue, based on our experience, this school has failed to support my child academically and emotionally. Avoid if possible.

south ranchito is a good school but one time when I was playing I fell on my left arm In at the…read moretrees I shouldn't have been playing there since we couldn't play there but I was saying I fell on my left arm I went to the office the nurse was trying to understand how I fell on my arm she was asking and all that stuff that they ask you but she didn't call my mom instead she gave me a ice pack and sent my back to class then later at hospital they said I had a sprained wrist and my mom was talking to a nurse or someone who worked there and she told them that the school didn't call her and they were shocked I think I don't remember but I know that they were agreeing with my mom that they had to call her

I love St.hilary family environment, my son loves his friends and staff. He can't wait to return…read moreback to school. Small classrooms with the best teachers, exceptional curriculum. Plus plus he gets to learn about Jesus

My son has been attending Saint Hilary for 3 years now. We love the school and love the close knit…read morecommunity we all created. All the staff and parents are great and ready to give a helping hand. The teachers are amazing and I love all the updates they give us throughout the day via dojo. My son loves his Saint Hilary family!

My Son Sonny was transferred to Ms.Gonzales class room 20 since kindergarten now he's in 1st grade…read more I can't believe the progress I've seen. He had a speech delayed and difficult time to process certain tasks. Now he's definitely thriving and just mind blowing how he's able to grasp tasks and just learns something new everyday! God blessed us with Ms. Gonzales and her whole team

Estamos muy contentos de tener a nuestra hija en esta escuela. Desde el primer día, nos hemos…read moresentido acogidos y apoyados por todo el personal. Nos encanta cómo integran el ARTE en el aprendizaje diario, estimulando la creatividad y el amor por el conocimiento. Hemos notado un gran crecimiento académico y personal en nuestra hija, y eso nos llena de alegría y tranquilidad. Sin duda, recomiendo esta escuela a cualquier familia que busque una educación con propósito, dedicación y corazón.

I really can't say enough good things about this Armenian schoo! I can only comment as a…read moreprospective parent wanting to enroll my twin boys in their preschool and my experience was going to the Open House today. The thoughtfulness and organization in the event was excellent. My sons and myself all enjoyed the events and activities. There was a wonderful and inviting atmosphere - there was a petting zoo, arts and crafts, a sandbox, an aparatus playground and snacks and beverages. I spoke to a couple nice ladies who answered any questions I had. My kids were happy being there and sad to leave. We even did some Mommy and Me time as we sat in a circle with a teacher led fun pretend-play activity with sticks. Another staff there even helped bring my other son to the circle with me. I definitely want to recommend you check this place out!

Growing up in Hollywood my whole life and going to ALL American School, I would have never thought…read morein a million years, to put my own son in one!!! I am very excited to have enrolled my 6 year old son now, last year in Kindergarten, with Miss. Noushig, He is a 1st grader with Mrs. K. And Mrs. Siranoush now and My son LOVES his school, LOVES his Teachers and most importantly is learning what he needs to be at his level. He never wants to go home! This is his second year at Mesrobian and we will do our BEST to have him stay till the very end until he graduates here from 12th grade. The School is run by an Incredible and Amazing person whom makes everyone feel so comfortable, Mr. David Ghoogasian, our school Principal along with his group of top rated teachers doing there Best at Teaching the kids at this school. Along with the entire staff the school wouldn't be the same without them all!!!! I would recommend this school to anyone that wants a, good education and a school that thinks of their child as PRIORITY!!!! Contact the school and get your child enrolled today!!! Parent Ayda Kachichian

This is my school I've been here since kindergarten and I love it I can't believe it is my last…read moreyear here my whole family went here and I know everybody and everyone knows me but staff can have an attitude and give dirty looks but it is a place to memories and my kids are going here

This was my elementary school 40 years ago...from here went to North Park Middle School and then El…read moreRancho High School....memories ! School still looking good after all these years.

I attended this school from head start to 5th grade I am currently in middle school now and in…read moreadvanced education classes the teachers are very passionate patient and helpful the staff are great and sweet office staff is nice and work well if anything the only thing I didn't find great is the recent news report of sexual assault and them not having "witnesses" so they couldn't do anything? But other then that this school is great and can be a safe place for students

Good public school located in Montebello near the police station. The parking here sucks and they…read moredon't have a loading and unloading area for the kids but what else is new when it comes to schools. The faculty is very nice and the security at school is very good since they lock down the facilities between school hours. My son has been going here for a few years and has had no complaints. The school grounds are pretty well kept so I really don't have anything bad to say. The education provided in this city isn't the best in LA but they are doing a decent job.

We've only been at the school for a little while but we are extremely impressed…read more We are specifically impressed with Dr. Frank Montejano and the warm community he is fostering. Our little one started a few weeks after the beginning of school so had adjustment issues the first couple days but since then has been thriving and is excited about going to school every single morning which is an absolute joy.

I had so much hopes for this school since it was recommended by a close friend…read more My son started in the JK class during the middle of the school year, within three days he was enrolled in the school the teacher set up a meeting to let us know about our sons delays. Everything was advised before enrolling him into the school. So that there wouldn't be any surprises. When we showed up she literally told us to go to our school district and seek help there and didn't give us any alternatives or any plans from her part to help him. We felt neglected from her part, she signed up to be a school educator and didn't go along with that purpose to TEACH. After having a second meeting we ended up giving it another try, things just weren't going good at all. I will message her to let her know when we were running late we decided to make the commitment even though we didn't live 5/10 minutes away we lived almost 30 minutes away and due to traffic we will ge there late and we take full responsibility for it. I will do my part and message the teacher to advise we were arriving late, always ignore them. I will message her when my son will miss school always ignore them. Everything from her part was ignored I am very upset because everybody else was great with us and made us feel welcomed since we were the new family. I will say this if teachers want to pick and choose who they want in their class they should do some type of assessments to see if they are up to level. Since it looks like she wanted them all to be in the same level/ structure even though he started in the middle of the year. Some kids just need a little more time and she didn't give my son that opportunity. Kudos to principal Dr.Frank and after school teacher Mrs. Garcia they were great.

Best school with awesome teachers and staff! School is small…read morebut has all children need. It's been a friendly place for my children and nephews. This school deserves 5 star reviews.

I went here and the staff are amazing and the after school program is super fun and and at the end…read moreof the year or mid year you go on field trip