Page Academy provides a solid academic program in a nurturing educational environment. I especially love how dedicated the teachers are to the kids. My kids love going to school here, and as a parent, there's nothing more reassuring than seeing your kids being excited to go to school every morning. read more

If you're a parent wondering whether your child will benefit in unique ways by attending private school in lieu of the public school system, the simple answer is no. I attended this school for six years and if I had the opportunity to travel back in time, I'd ask my parents, "What the hell were you thinking?" 1. The "teachers" are unqualified. Teaching at a private school does not require any valid academic degree. I've lost count of how many instructors I had who were friends of the staff that just needed a job at that moment in time. Some tried and succeeded, while others couldn't walk in a straight line and chew gum at the same time let alone cultivate a room full of young minds. Most rarely lasted a calendar year and were routinely replaced by another incompetent individual in quick succession. 2. The curriculum is not unique. Take your child to a public school. The only thing your child will learn from private school, and Page in particular, is how to wear the same thing every day. Enroll your child at Page if stunting their fashion sensibility is a top priority of yours. 3. The Winter and Spring recital programs consume up to four months of each academic year. Apparently, selling tickets and programs to your family and friends is more important to Page administration. Who needs to teach students and help them grow intellectually when you can just milk their gullible parents for every last dollar? 4. Page is notorious for verbal (and in my case, physical) abuse. When I attended Page, it was just a given that some teachers were "mean" or "scary." Having grown up, I realized any adult man or woman who spouts profanity at children on a daily basis has a couple screws loose and is in need of therapy. Regarding the physical altercation, I was knocked off the stage by a teacher who was unhappy with my performance. Not my academic performance but rather my recital performance. We were rehearsing a routine where the choreography required me to kneel and snap my fingers. I performed the task accordingly but I guess it wasn't good enough for that teacher who put his hands on me and knocked me down. Page is less of an academic institution and more of a TLC pageant show. 5. The food is great! By "great," I mean "powdered fruit prunch, old fries, something they call chicken, salad which might be paper colored with a green marker from the art room, etc." The lunch lady was pretty chill about students helping her out. Yours truly even had a hand in making the food with no supervision, and I can assure you I had no idea what I was doing... which is something I had in common with the drifters employed here as "teachers." 6. My friends and I were in the swimming pool. In one instance, black tar dripped from the rafters above and made contact with our skin. The P.E. "teacher," who was racist and creepily flirted with underage female students, instructed the janitor to rub gasoline on our bodies until it was removed. Allow me to reiterate. Some schlubby janitor rubbed flammable liquid on children due to dripping tar. yet, this school is somehow still operating. tl;dr Page is bad academically, morally, and likely legally. EDIT (March 2018): There were only a few reviews about Page's Handcock Park branch prior to my review. However, since then, there has been an increased presence of defensive, "positive" reviews touting the virtues of this "school." What a coincidence. For the record, I'm not an aggrieved dropout fuming at the world via Yelp reviews; I was an annoying straight-A student throughout Page and elsewhere, and am currently in law school. read more

Our 3 year old has attended Page Academy for 6 months and we have been very impressed with his development during his time at Page, both socially and "academically." The teachers are loving and nurturing, and the staff are all very professional. There are so many extra curricular opportunities too, along with regular field trips to all sorts of awesome places around town. We feel very lucky to have found Page. read more

My daughter has been at Page Academy Hancock Park since she started pre-school 4 years ago in 2013. She is currently in 1st grade and will return next year for 2nd grade. My family's experience at Page has been very positive. After reading some reviews here, I would like to highlight that while some parents have stylistic differences, or rather different expectations for their children in elementary school, a review written by a disgruntled parent after two months should hold less weight than does a review posted by a parent who has chosen to stay at the same school for five years. For this reason, I am writing this review of Page Academy. I understand that everyone has different expectations for their child's education, and if what you want is a school that emphasizes play and dance with very little academic work appropriate for each grade level, Page Academy is not the school for you. And that is ok. Not every school suits every child. The "homework" the kids completed in pre-school and JrK was appropriate for their age level as it was just an introduction to shapes, letters and numbers in pre-school, and a reinforcement of those skills in JrK. For elementary school, the homework and home projects change and evolve as they should. Homework, and the testing of sight words is merely a way to introduce a routine to children, and is also a barometer for parents to see what and how your child is learning in school. If you have an academic standard to which you desire your child to live up, and if you are looking for a school that will help foster and develop skills like reading, writing, mathematics and critical thinking appropriate for their grade level, then Page Academy is pretty terrific. My daughter, and her cohort of Mrs. Tamte's 1st grade class is reading and writing above a first grade level, and has been most of the year (they were also together for kindergarten). For our family, this is exactly what we would expect by enrolling our daughter in private school. For children who have fallen behind, the school and its teachers have suggested and even offered private tutoring or alternative methods for the kids to catch up, before or after school. In the event that we were to move, my daughter could easily adapt to any program and in fact is probably performing at above the average grade level were she to go to a public school. Many in her cohort have been together since pre-school and kindergarten, and will move up to 2nd grade together as well. Page Academy is a terrific school if what you want are small classes (I believe the max is 15 per class), an attentive staff (teachers, coaches, and administration) where everyone knows your name. These details are important to our family. The school is safe and clean, and has undergone recent renovations at the 3 different playgrounds on campus. Page Academy has a physical education program run by a terrific coach who also (based on his many talents) teaches the students Performing Arts and also an after-school dance program. The after-school dance program prepares unique numbers for the Winter and Spring shows (which are free to attend for all guests; no tickets are sold as was mentioned by a reviewer on this page). The school also has an on campus pool where swimming is part of the PE program during the fall/spring/summer months based on the weather. Page also offers a rotating schedule of Spanish, Art and Computer classes (with Apple computers) for the kids as well. I am frequently amazed how my daughter can show me things on the computer that i never knew existed, but then I never had a computer class at school! There are many after school programs offered for the students at extra cost that range from Science classes with Egghead Academy to tennis classes, soccer with Super Soccer Stars and music classes with the Loft Method (in addition to the music classes offered to all grade levels as part of the regular curriculum). This is a bonus, especially for a working parent, so you don't have to shuttle your child all around the city for after school activities. At Page Academy, the students are required to wear a uniform. Each parent is required to read and sign the handbook at the beginning of each academic year, confirming that we will abide by the guidelines. Yes, there are guidelines, but it is pretty easy to follow, as the school asks for students to wear particular colors of undershirts, leggings and socks. We truly feel like our child has benefited both academically and socially in her personal development at Page Academy. She has a love and respect of school, of her friends, and of herself. It is very reassuring to know that every teacher and staff member knows her name, and as cliche as it may sound, we really do feel like Page is a part of our family. Our years at Page Academy have been very positive, and we hope to keep our child enrolled until she ages out of the school. read more

I subbed at Page Academy and had a wonderful experience the students were awesome very kind and respectful. I can see that the students are really happy at this school and it made my day. The teachers were nice and friendly and the staff in general were very helpful. I highly recommend Page Academy to every parent looking for a great school for their children. I would be happy to accept any offers to come back and sub again. read more

I entered my daughter at Page only because she did not get into the school of my choice. BIG MISTAKE. I removed my daughter after two months after she was routinely verbally abused by Mrs. Gilda Tamte. The school seems like a decent school except for this teacher, though I could not recommend it compared to other private schools in the area. My daughter was told by Mrs Tamte that she was behind in reading and math and "does not belong in first grade." And she told me that my daughter only plays by herself. She even suggest that she be held back to kindergarten and maybe an IEP evaluation be considered (the kind given to assess developmentally delayed children). These are serious issues that I began investigating immediately. It was quite stressful. One day Mrs. Tamte expressed the same communication - that my daughter was behind in math, behind in reading, behind in writing, etc, etc - to me with my daughter sitting right next to me! I had to stop her. Low and behold, the 3 tutors i had evaluate and work with my daughter since the time I was told she was behind, and 3 teachers at her new school who have observed her over the last month all say she is reading at grade level. They see no signs of her being behind whatsoever and are surprised that anyone would consider her behind, much less suggest IEP or be held back a grade. I find it completely inappropriate and appalling that a teacher would EVER tell a child that they are behind or don't belong in first grade, even if it were true. This is shocking. My daughter informed me of incident after incident of this manner and was very upset, even becoming scared of the teacher. She has told me on numerous occasions since starting page that she thinks she is "stupid. she began having behavioral problems evidenced by hitting me. She was very frustrated and felt bad about herself. I only hope that she does not experience issues going forward with self esteem due to the things that were said to her by Mrs. Tamte. The teacher was very critical about every tiny little thing. There were numerous comments said to my daughter that her hair was messy, her uniform was not right, her socks were not the right color, that Mrs, Tamte did not believe her when she told her a story about the flying green beetles in our backyard (that was true btw). There were other things said to her as well. I could not bear the thought of my daughter being in the presence of this person that does not value her, seems to delight in accentuating her weaknesses, and there does not seem to be a regard for her emotional health. I finally found alternate placement and moved my daughter to another school. Most interactions I have had myself with Mrs. Tamte have been unpleasant. I typically get a laundry list of all the things I am not doing or doing wrong in a stern tone. With each talk I had with the principal expressing the problems I"ve had with Mrs .Tamte, she became more and more hostile towards me. Mrs. Tamte actually raised her voice to me when I came into her classroom to get a pencil in front of another parent. I find that this teacher is too perfectionist to be teaching children. I will be taking this matter to the higher management at Page Academy. Any teacher who talks to children in such a critical way clearly does not like children and should not be working with children. In all, I would NEVER recommend this school to anyone when there are so many other unbelievable private schools - for the same cost. Check out Pilgrim School. The staff and technology at this school Blew me away. They are far more technologically advanced, in the same area and cost the same. read more

I subbed at Page Academy and had such a blast with the students. It's clear that the teachers here do an excellent job in keeping them engaged and interested in learning. The students are respectful and are great at following directions and staying in task. I'm happy to come back anytime. read more

I attended Page back in the day. It was one of my favorite school experiences aside from college. The teachers and facility cared a lot about the students. It shows since many years later I still remember some of them as my favorite teachers. Surpassing High school teachers and College professors. I loved participating in the spring and winter recitals. It gave me the confidence to speak in front of a crowd and taught me how to open up. In a time where art and performance classes are being cut. It was nice to have that nurtured too. You want a balance when it comes to education. Page was a wonderful school environment. Where everyone was friends and the teachers cared. When the day comes where I have children I will not hesitate to consider this school for their education. I went on to attend Marymount Highschool and Loyola Marymount University. If you're wondering where life after Page took me. read more

This school is small, and has been another home for my children for the past three years. The staff, students and their parents are like family to us. The campus is big and has four separate playgrounds dedicated to different grades, for safe play. They even have an outdoor swimming pool that is used in the summer. This is definitely a high achieving school and the students are challenged to push themselves. The reward is that most are testing a grade higher in reading and math. My own children felt pressured at first, but now they are motivated and eager to do well. If you're two working parents, like my husband and I, they offer care before and after school hours, which has been a tremendous help. Arts are lacking (hence the four stars not five), but they do have a computer lab and after school options for arts and crafts and cooking. Spanish is introduced as early as Pre-K, and basketball, volleyball and soccer are played, as well as P.E. classes with the coach (everyone loves Coach Shepherd!). Lots of educational and fun field trips too. We love this school and feel that it will only get better. read more

I used to go to this school as a kid in the mid 80s. I received the best education that targeted each subject such as math, english, drama, music, spanish, etc. The staff were wonderful at the time, and I had so many memories here. The educational structure prepared me to do well as I transitioned into public schooling, and in college. I went on to have a Bachelors, a Masters and a Credential. Thanks Page School! read more

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Page Academy. We have been a part of the page family for 5 years and highly recommend this location to anyone considering private education. From Ms. Hana, Ms. Grace and Ms. Pat at the admin office to all the amazing teachers.... Ms. Jackson, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Romero, Ms. Lorraine, Ms. Mary and Mr. Rodriguez. The support and encouragement the Page family provides to our children is second to none, and it's been an absolutely privilege having an opportunity to partake in the Page experience all these years. read more

This is our second year at Page Academy at the Hancock Park location and we could not be happier.....our experiences have been phenomenal. The teachers are very supportive and obviously care about helping students reach their full potential. The school has a strong core curriculum and offers a wide variety of enriching extra-curricular activities in science, music, art, dance and sports. Students also have the opportunity to go on monthly field trips to museums, the zoo, etc. Very active parent involvement at the school, and the kids get an opportunity to partake in so many different experiences throughout the school year. We could not say better things about Page Academy - Hancock Park location and the staff. read more

Page Academy is a positive place for children to learn, because the teachers and the support staff give the children their very best.

My child has attended Page Academy, Hancock Park for two years and we are very pleased with our experience. Page has a strong academic program, small class sizes, and very attentive teachers and staff. The school's core curriculum provides a strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics and science. In addition, students participate in regular physical education, music ,art, and Spanish lessons. Page also has an updated computer lab with Apple desktop computers and iPads to enrich student learning. The campus is safe, secure, clean, and the playgrounds and many classrooms have been recently renovated. Page's outdoor campus pool is a special favorite of the students in the warm months. The school has it's own fruit and vegetable garden which allows students to learn valuable lessons in agriculture and encourages healthy eating as the foods grown in the garden are used in the school's lunch program. As a working parent, Page's hours of operation (6:30 am to 6:30 pm) are very convenient. Page staff, in combination with outside organizations, provide a wide variety of extra-curricular activities (tennis, soccer, art, dance, music, science workshops, etc.) to choose from for an additional cost. It is especially helpful that these activities are offered right at the school eliminating the need to drive your child all over town for after-school activities. The students are also able to go on monthly educational and enriching field trips. Our child has benefited tremendously both academically and personally from his years at Page Academy. The teachers and staff truly care about student learning and the supportive and nurturing environment is invaluable. read more

First off I cant believe people really yelp schools, god, i hate yelp. So much easier to complain and whine than it is to praise and appreciate. I can say in all my life the best year in school for me was 8th grade year and trust me I've had quite the exciting blessed life. Some of my best school memories were middle school at Page. Some of the most influential people in my life who helped mold who I am today I can thank because of my Page teachers. Ms. Janet, Mr. Guevara, Mr. Butler and good ol' Sheppy (Mr. Sheppard, our PE coach), just to name a few. They truly care about the students and I felt lucky to be apart of such an intimate caring fun community. I dont know of any other school with such a family environment. I continued to visit my teachers well after I graduated high school because of the impact they had on my life. After Page, I continued to an all girls private catholic high school, culinary arts college and then opened and ran 2 restaurants. Having a strong foundation and being surrounded by people who care for you and help your character grow, that's Page and am forever thankful for them. I am 28 years old now and I still look back with nostalgia and smile at all the memories. Goodtimes. read more

I have never written a review for any school because I feel like everyones experience is always different based on the needs of the child. This school, however, is by far the worst school I could have discovered in Los Angeles. On MULTIPLE occasions the teachers were negligent, the office staff defensive and rude when called out on their shortcomings. I mean I can go on and on. It even went as far as my child having a head injury and then the teach putting her sleep shortly after. I was NEVER informed of the incident until we picked her up from school. As a parent I want to know immediately when my child suffers any injury that breaks the skin. However, due to them being understaffed that day the teachers did not have time to call me. Furthermore, my daughter developed diaper rash multiple times while there. KEEEP YOUR KIDS AWAY FROM THIS SCHOOL!!!!!!! read more

My son started Page Private School in preschool and now is in the second grade. Watching him become confident and thoughtful in his life has been a joy. A huge part of that journey has come from the community of Page Private School. The faculty and families at Page are very special they all want the best for each child, I assure you that your child will be challenged in a productive way. We have made some great friends who have become an extended family. As my son goes through his secondary education I am excited for him knowing he is arm with great tools as he continues to shape his personality. read more

By far, I would have to say this was one of my favorite schools. The staff here is wonderful and very helpful. Even though I might be a substitute I still fit right in with everyone else. I was very impressed with the way how the students behaved in the classroom. I enjoyed the class size of students which allowed me to work with students individually. I'm looking forward to coming back whenever they need another substitute. read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Page. We have two children in the school and have referred another one. The teacher's are kind, considerate and caring. They truly care about the educational and psychological well-being of their students. Our kids look forward to going to school in the morning and always ask for some more time to play and interact with their friends when we come to pick them up. The student body is diverse and the parents are unpretentious and amiable (if you have kids in school you know how important this is). In regard to the negative comments about Mrs. Tamte; I just find this to be astonishing and can only assume this parent has deeper issues to resolve. We have known her for two years (with our same child in her class both years), and she has been absolutely incredible. She sincerely wishes each and every student not only to succeed but to succeed with a feeling of empowerment, pride and passion. She takes time with those students who may need a little more help and will acknowledge their achievements once they succeed. Take a poll of the current parents and you will see the consensus greatly wins out in her favor. She is amazing and I can only hope she steps up to teach the next grade so our child can continue to be educated by her. And...looking forward when our other kid can experience her class as well. Page is amazing and so is Mrs. T. read more

We LOVE this school. Our son learns so much so fast. It's worth every penny (a whole lot of pennies). Just a perfect environment for our kid to grow and feel loved all day. The teachers are amazing, the admin staff is easy to deal with, the grounds are well kept, they even have swimming as part of their class curriculum (pool on site). They have so many electives including spanish class computer class, music class and more all since he was 2 years old in pre-school here. This school is truly like his 3rd parent. read more

This place is not really what they make it out to be. The teaching staff is scared at the chance they may lose their job around every winter and summer break. Attendance is dwindling, and this place is on hard times! Outside of the occasional Asbestos removal sign and junk food lunch program, it's still not a positive environment for learning, especially when the teachers are more focused on keeping the admin happy and stress free so not to run the risk of losing their job rather than focusing on the children's needs. God forbid your child falls behind in one single area of development or learning, they admin staff will be quick to blame the parents without really realizing your child was with them for 6-7hr 5 days a week for the past 1-2yrs. I doubt anyone here actually has any teaching degrees and once your child is above preschool the teachers only favor children who are introvert, unexpressive and follow orders to a T. If you want to pay $1275/month for your 2-3 yr old sit at a desk and do worksheets and play outside for hours on end with lesson plans that are a joke, then this is your school. If your child acts different in any way outside of the norm compared to their peers the staff confronts you as if it is something you have done wrong, yet the problem really isn't a problem or anything other than a normal toddler being a toddler... This is not a preschool, it is a school trying to teach young minds as if they were adolescent. Above that they fee you to death with silly programs and text books, text books for 3yr olds, laughable, it's a binder with construction and computer paper. This is a for profit school seeking only profits... One hick up in your child's behavior or development and the staff goes hands off and does whatever they can to not be bothered or burdened by the issue. Don't bother looking into this school for your child if you value expression, positive growth or the beautiful reality that a toddler is only a toddler once and sitting at a desk doing ditto sheets and playing on the playground for hours and hours until pick up time does not achieve successful future growth. All in all the preschool teachers are amazing, the staff is horrendous and the pre- k teachers have no business teaching. Awful place, really is! read more

After going to the Beverly Hills Campus I was about to cancel my appointment at the Hancock Park Facility, but glad I didn't. There was a big difference between the Bev Hills campus and Hancock Park location. I was greeted by Hannah who also attended Page as a child and is now their Admissions Coordinator. She gave me tour of the school and took her time to show me every classroom and introduce me to each and every teacher. I have to say I was very impressed by their campus. They had 3 separate playgrounds. 1 for the preschool kids, 1 for pre-k and kindergarden (which was my favorite) and last the one for the older kids. Their tuition is reasonable for a private school and offer a hot lunch program for only $90 a month which I think is a great deal. They also go to field trips once a month.. There aren't enough teachers in the preschool classes...1 per class which is not what I'm used to. Normally at this age there are at least 2 teachers. Call me spoiled, I guess I am just used to the sweet nurturing teachers at Chalk with all their huggs. My daughter is not a "napper" and she wouldn't be allowed to bring her Ipod to school for resting time which she is allowed to do at her school now. Overall the school is definitely worth checking out. I didn't rate it higher because this is based on a tour, I have no clue how and what they teach or how they would handle separation anxiety. The kids look happy. Very nice campus and small classroom size for the older kids (3-6 grade) which is really nice. read more

My daughter has been attending Page Hancock Park since she turned 2. I have nothing to say but wondering things. The teachers are kind, loving, and respectful of the children, and the kids are just so happy there! The hours are magical for working parents, the cost reasonable, and knowing that both my girls can go here from age 2 through 5th grade with a great education and experience provides comfort in the face of LA public school concerns. In addition to all the standard school programs beyond the classroom such as gardening, field trips, music, computers, languages, swimming, etc, they also offer on-campus optional after school programs so you don't have to drag your children around town for those experiences. Those include dance, art, piano, cooking, and more. I would also note the feeling of difference in quality between the Hancock Park and Beverly Hills schools. While they have similarities, they have uniqueness in their administration, teachers, families, and programs. You have to trust your gut feeling as you find the right place for your children, and I have had peace since the start with Page School. read more

teachers very helpful and considerate. they even change my two year old diapers. it's kind of expensive but in LA, private school are expensive. about $1,000 a month with the tuition, uniforms and field trips for pre school. none-the less, my 2 1/2 year old daughter kailee loves the place, which is why i do:) read more

My son Wesley loves this school. Since Page has 2 campuses and I have worked in both Burbank and West LA, I am actually taking advantage of that fact. But more importantly, it is a really nice, well-run, diverse school with a lot of activities and a pretty building and campus. I am tired of paying huge fees for a "developmental" curriculum -- Page teaches preschoolers and pre-K kids their alphabet, numbers, to read, write and do simple math, Spanish, computer, art and much more. However, kids work at their pace and seem really happy. Wes has made great friends there. He loves it so I do too! read more

My son is a 1st grader at Page and has been there since he was 2. The school is wonderful. They have great teachers who have prepared him academically at the highest level in both reading and math. The school atmosphere is like a family, warm and engaging. Along with the field trips and great location this school is perfect for any family looking to start there child off in a nurturing place that will hel ensure their success in school. I highly recommend it. read more