As a parent of three beautiful girls, I am very selective and intentional about where I leave my…read morechildren. Ideally, I want my kids to always be with me, so finding a school that aligned with my values, one that would support my children, nurture their spirits, see them as individuals, and meet them where they are was AND is essential to me. Westside Waldorf is able to deliver exactly that, for me and for my children. It is an education rooted in nurturing the whole child and their inner spirit, helping that spirit be seen, be held, and be nurtured all while teaching them how to navigate the world through their senses and age-appropriate development. This approach truly makes me feel like I am collaborating with the school in raising my children. In my opinion, this is some of the best education available in Los Angeles, and I would not dream of taking my children anywhere else. My sweet babies thrive in this environment of nature, grounding, and child-centered learning. I am so proud to be a part of this school community, and I highly recommend it.

Our daughter is thriving at Westside Waldorf! She is confident, happy, and free to be herself. The…read moreteachers, the philosophy, and the environment all support the children in a very intimate and loving way. Each child's individual spirit is celebrated and nurtured. The curriculum reflects the natural rhythms of life. We are very grateful to have found this school after a long search.

Realm is a place like no other -- if you can't imagine middle-schoolers being caring with each…read moreother or can't imagine a community (including students) that doesn't tolerate bullying, then you might want to take a look at Realm. Realm asks: what if students could love learning, embrace challenges, and be active in creating a strong community because they want, not because the teachers tell them to?! As a former tenured professor, I can safely say that I have no worries about how well my kids will be prepared for college and beyond. I love Realm -- the only danger is that once kids come to Realm, it's hard to get them to leave.

The Realm has been an amazing place for my son to grow, learn, and thrive! The teachers are caring…read moreand so dedicated to making every student feel valued. They all love what they teach and it shows. There are so many fun and unique classes such as philosophy, film making, and improv comedy. There are also traditional classes such as math and science but they are made to be fun and engaging. You can choose what works best for your child. The Realm is truly a magical place and I feel so lucky that we found this school!

My last review was December of 2024 and I am happily writing another one as we now have had our…read morethird successful experience with Academic Achievers. Our son started working with Jeffrey the August before his Junior year to prep for the SATs. He had tested well on his practice test and had very high goals for himself - wanting to achieve over a 1500 and we all knew he had the ability to get there. Jeffrey worked weekly with our son from August to March, as he was taking the official SAT Nov and March test dates. Jeffrey was super thorough, flexible if we needed to change times or dates, and an extremely outstanding teacher and fantastic person. Our son enjoyed the weekly lessons, tips and tricks from Jeffrey's vast experience and our son kept improving with every practice test and real test ultimately achieving his goal with the March SAT test. We were all thrilled. It was a pleasure having Jeffrey in our home every Sunday and we are so thankful and grateful for his mentorship. We told him if he was still at it in 4 years when our daughter was ready to prep for the SATs, we'd be calling upon his services again! Academic Achievers was also super helpful, checking up on us during the experience and making sure we knew they were there for us as well. We have recommended them to all who've asked about our experience!

We used Academic Achievers for ISEE torturing and test prep. Our daughter went from 2,2,3,3 on the…read morefirst practice test to 8,8,9,9 on her final ISEE Test. She was accepted to all 3 schools she applied; Windward, Harvard-Westlake & Brentwood School. She's currently attending Windward School and absolutely loves it! Several schools made the ISEE elective but many of our daughters friends who didn't take the exam didn't get the acceptance offers they wanted. Thank you Janis!

My son just completed kindergarten at Le Lycee Francais Century City campus and there are not…read moreenough words to describe how happy we are that we chose Le Lycee for his education. Beginning with Madame Haustete, the head of the school, all of the teachers, supervisors, and staff are just the best of the best. It is a nurturing, loving environment paired with a structured yet fun approach to learning. Half of the children's day is taught in French and the other half is in English. We are not French and my son spoke no French when he started and he is now well on his way to being fluent in just one school year. The supervisors and security greet you and your child by name every morning and it is a safe, happy place that my son looked forward to going to every single day. He cannot wait to start first grade in the fall and he says almost on a weekly basis that his school is the best. The lunch provided is prepared by chefs daily and is healthy and balanced - the menu is gourmet! The events throughout the year are so special and the school is very independent meaning parents have the opportunity to volunteer but they are not asking for donations and an excessive amount of your time (like many other private schools that directly ask/demand for donations during the interview process - yuck!) Le Lycee is focused on the well being and education of the children and it shows. It is a diverse group of families that are grounded and it's not about who has what. Everyone is there for the same reason which is to enrich their child with a balanced approach to learning. I am the biggest champion of Madame Haustete and the entire staff at Le Lycee and I'm so grateful my son will be continuing his education at such a wonderful school. Thank you to everyone who made his first year of school truly magical!

The Century City campus provided the perfect Kindergarten/First Grade experience for my daughter…read more From the the headmistress, Mme. Haustete, to the incredible teachers and supervisors, and the maintenance staff, everyone of them knew my daughter and all the children not just by name, but through interaction. I could not have hoped for a warmer environment the nurture my daughter's education. I can't wait for my son to start his journey there soon!

Saint Martin of Tours has been the best decision we have made for our kids. One of our kids has…read moreseveral learning challenges and SMT has handled it very well and been very supportive. The community is beyond amazing and we love all of the teachers and staff at SMT. It feels like home to us there!

We have loved our experience at St. Martin thus far for our child. Small and welcoming community…read more Small class sizes afford lots of individual attention to the students. Great academics and exceptional teachers and administration

New Horizons Westside has been such a breath of fresh air for our family. It is truly a wonderful…read moreprogram filled with loving educators and a dedicated administrative team who clearly care about every child on campus. The teachers are patient, thoughtful, and professional. They actually know the students, meet them where they are, and help them grow. The materials, classroom resources, and curriculum feel purposeful and high-quality, not outdated or thrown together. Communication here is excellent. There is a real system in place that keeps parents and teachers connected, informed, and working as a team. Questions get answered. Concerns are heard. You never feel like you are "bothering" anyone. I also appreciate the code of conduct and structure. There is kindness, respect, and accountability built into the culture. While there are families with more traditional or old-school viewpoints, the school itself creates an environment that focuses on compassion, dignity, and what is best for the children. We are genuinely grateful to be part of this community for the following school year. New Horizons Westside is exactly what a school should feel like: safe, welcoming, organized, and centered on the well-being of the students. This is the embodiment of Islamic education. Highly recommend.

Our older one started KG this year and she is delighted by the school. My younger one already wants…read moreto go there and is very sad when we tell her to wait another year until she's ready. We love the school very much and would advise anyone interested in high-quality education!

I'm so thankful I found this school. It's really a gem on the west side. I sent my older daughter…read morehere from age 2 until graduation. And now my younger son attends here as he's age 2. The teachers are loving and kind. And they prepared my daughter very well for TK. I feel very assured with my kids under their care. They are like family to me. Highly recommended.

Absolutely love this preschool, my little guy is having an amazing time, love all the teachers…read moreespec Miss Wendy. Endless fun activities and I like that they post pix on classDojo app

I would never recommend this ace, first of all a man named Walter interviewed me and he was so…read morerude, then on top of that said he will be in touch to know the status of my application. I called and called and even emailed and still nothing. If you aren't actually hiring people that's fine but don't waste my time then and say you will get to em and then don't

I love this school. My son transferred to this school in the middle of 7th grade and immediately…read moreconnected with his peers and teachers. For the first time ever I hear him saying that he likes going to school and enjoys the classes he's taking - Lessons are more interesting and engaging and I love hearing my child talk about school related subjects with enthusiasm. The teachers are so caring and always go above and beyond to ensure the students' success.

Our first year at St Timothy's has been a wonderful experience, all thanks to the teaching staff…read moreand everyone that helps the school go round. One of the most important aspects to us is seeing how much our children love their teachers! Every aspect of how a child develops is incredibly considered, thought-out, and seamlessly integrated into their daily learning. We are so proud to be a part of this one-of-a-kind, supportive community.

St. Tim's has a serious lack of funding, and it shows. This burden is transferred to parents: we're…read moreasked and expected to provide classroom essentials -- pencils, paper, markers, cleaning supplies, etc. -- through teachers' Amazon wishlists. Each week, our daughter was asked to come with money to pay for school-wide events, usually to buy Dollar Tree junk food -- a transparent effort of the school to raise much needed money. Volleyballs (the only feature of the "athletics department") are misshapen, lopsided and ripping at the seams. What's more, every water fountain is broken and students are discouraged from using the restroom In groups as a way to avoid high water and power bills. Aside from the more obvious signs, the lack of funding is even clearer behind the scenes: the school holds a "Teachers Matter" fundraiser because the school can't afford to pay its teachers what they deserve, and we parents are asked to contribute even more to teachers' paychecks. In fact, almost everything about the school is a fundraiser: Parents Night Out, pep rallies, school plays and the Cultural Heritage Festival. The only thing more lacking than funds at St. Tim's is the school's leadership. We're so happy we finally left.

We've been at Village for seven years and truly couldn't be happier with our experience. Village…read morestrikes a wonderful balance between strong academics and meaningful social-emotional growth. It's a school that not only educates children, but genuinely nurtures them -- and we feel incredibly grateful to be part of this community. We see this play out in our family with excellent standardized test scores and excellent emotional intelligence. Village's placement into top middle schools speaks for itself. Through both COVID and the fires, the school demonstrated remarkable resilience, leadership, and care. The way they supported students and families during those unprecedented challenges was thoughtful, steady, and above and beyond.

A few years ago, I attended a Village School Zoom meeting that addressed critical race topics…read more Concerned, I later wrote to the school board to question their dedication to equity. They responded, saying that equity has been a core classroom value of theirs for almost ten years. Historically, the purpose of education was to help students excel. Recognizing that people have different interests, talents, and motivations, different levels of classes--such as GATE, honors, and AP classes--were created to ensure everyone could excel at their own rate. This merit-based system rewarded excellence with the opportunity to take more challenging classes and achieve even greater success. However, equity, as used by critical race theorists and DEI promoters, means equal outcomes. Equity is antagonistic to excellence because excellence naturally leads to inequities due to differences between individuals. Since educators can only do so much to help students achieve excellence, those who have integrity to values have chosen to handicap those with greater interests, talents, or motivations as a way to achieve equity. For example, San Francisco removed algebra from the 8th-grade curriculum in the name of equity. Typically, students could progress from Algebra in 8th grade to Calculus by 12th grade. Proponents of equity realized that not everyone could reach Calculus by 12th grade, so they handicapped excellent students by not teaching Algebra in 8th grade, ensuring the highest math level attainable by the end of high school was Pre-Calculus unless students doubled up on math courses in 9th grade. Similarly, Seattle shut down its honors program to achieve equal outcomes. Given Village's response and my purpose for sending my son there, I told my ex that I wanted him removed from that school. She countered by arguing that the teachers aren't actually practicing equity; it's more of an interest for the administrators, and Village admins give teachers a lot of leeway. As an example, she mentioned that our son is currently learning algebra in 6th grade. If an Asian boy is being taught more advanced math than his peers, it suggests that his teachers are not practicing equity. This indicates that Village is only virtue signaling equity without actually implementing it--or so I hoped. However, I am not blind to the effects of ideas. Even if Village's admins give teachers leeway, they are still responsible for setting the organization's culture, hiring, promotion, and firing decisions, and extracurricular activities. When I see DEI book clubs or events for non-whites, I see the writing on the wall. Organizational change may take time, but it happens. If I were a teacher focused on educational excellence, I would find these activities either a distraction or antagonistic to my values and would seek employment elsewhere. So, while my ex may have found examples indicating that Village currently lacks the integrity to fully implement equity principles, I have two remaining questions: 1. How much better would my son's education have been if they had rejected equity outright and fully embraced the merit system? 2. Given how much I pay each year, should I be satisfied with an organization that lacks integrity? Fortunately, my son has graduated from this school, so I don't have to deal with these questions anymore. Here are my reasons for the score. I give them 3 stars for the quality of education he received. The school recently raised tuition, but I don't see these funds being used to help teachers and students focus on educational excellence. Instead, I see them being used for DEI activities, such as dinners for families where one or more members "identify as a person of color." I give them 0 star for their lack of integrity. I completely reject equity as a value, but I have more respect for educators in San Francisco for taking their ideas seriously and trying to implement them, even to the detriment of their students, than I do for virtue signalers. Virtue signalers don't take ideas seriously. For an organization whose purpose is to convey ideas to their customers, the refusal to take ideas seriously is a betrayal of that mission. These scores average out to 1.5 stars. In conclusion, because I disagree with equity, I would not send my child to Village School again as they proclaim it to be a core value. However, even if I supported equity, I would still not send my child to Village School due to their lack of integrity. A business without integrity does not deserve my money or, more importantly, the right to guide my child.