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    3.3 (3 reviews)

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    Fairmont Schools - Anaheim Hills Campus - Still Looking? We have a place for you!

    Fairmont Schools - Anaheim Hills Campus

    4.0(29 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    Established in 1953
    Certified professionals

    Our family spent about four wonderful years at Fairmont Anaheim Hills, and even after moving on to…read moreanother school, we've stayed in touch with Tobin Bechtel, the Head of School. Tobin is a genuinely kind and thoughtful leader who runs the school with heart, a strong sense of community, and a continuous drive to improve wherever he can. We look back on our time there with great memories. If you're in the area and considering schools for your child, we highly recommend Fairmont Anaheim Hills. Your kids will learn, grow, and most importantly, be surrounded by a truly supportive environment and some amazing people.

    Fairmont Private Schools Anaheim Hills has been an exceptional experience for our entire family…read more It's truly laid a strong foundation--both academically and socially--for all three of our children. From our very first campus tour, we were struck by the warm and welcoming environment. Jennie, the admissions director, was incredibly professional and thorough. She took the time to walk us through the campus, explain the school's philosophy, conduct a thoughtful assessment of our child, and patiently answer all of our questions. Compared to other schools we toured, Fairmont stood out as organized and personal. We left feeling confident that this would be the right fit for our son. Our oldest child enrolled in the summer program at 3.5 years old. The transition from daycare couldn't have gone more smoothly. While he initially missed his old friends, he was enthusiastic about the wide variety of engaging activities Fairmont offered. By the end of the summer, he was already familiar with the staff, teachers, and layout of the campus, which made starting the school year a breeze. His teacher that fall was kind, nurturing , and invested in his development--academically, emotionally, and socially. As parents, we had complete peace of mind leaving him in her care. Our oldest thrived at Fairmont, which is why enrolling our other two children felt like a natural choice. This past year, they completed 3rd grade, 1st grade, and Pre-K, and each of them has had a fantastic experience. Our children are not only excelling academically but have also built meaningful friendships and grown as individuals. There are so many aspects of the school that we truly value. The smaller class sizes ensure that each child receives the attention and support they need. The curriculum is rigorous yet engaging, and students are well-prepared for the next academic year--often working a full year ahead of public school standards. For those who need a little extra help, resources and support are readily available. Most importantly, we're so grateful for the incredible teachers--each one has shown genuine care for our children and a true dedication to their growth and well-being. We wholeheartedly recommend Fairmont to any family considering a private school experience.

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    Stoddard Alexander J Elementary School

    3.4(10 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I am writing this review to share a very serious safety incident that occurred involving my four…read moreyear old son, who has autism and was enrolled in the special education program at Stoddard Elementary. My son started school on Monday, January 12, 2026. His first week seemed to be going well until Friday, January 16, 2026. During pickup, parents are required to go directly to the classroom due to the students special needs. When I arrived to pick up my son, he was not in the classroom and was unaccounted for. His teacher did not know where he was, and at that point we realized he was missing. Multiple adults were present in the classroom at the time, yet no one had noticed that my son had left. We searched and eventually found him alone and unsupervised on the playground, wandering by himself. Thankfully, he was found safely, but this was extremely alarming given his age, diagnosis, and the fact that he requires close supervision. This situation could have ended very differently. Due to this incident, we made the decision to immediately remove our son from this school. While staff were notified, the lapse in supervision was significant and unacceptable for a special education setting where safety should be a top priority. I am sharing this to inform other parents, especially those with children who have special needs, so they can make fully informed decisions.

    It was so great teachers kind nice kids are really generous and kind teachers are one of them and…read moremore safer for time to go home

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    Price Adelaide Elementary School

    Price Adelaide Elementary School

    2.3(4 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Terrible school. The teachers always blame everything on the victim. Instead of actually helping.read more

    This is based on my experience of the school as a nearby resident. My review is mostly neutral…read moreleaning towards negative, hence 2 stars. CHILDREN: First of all, when school gets out it's very clear that this is a Hispanic only elementary school. I've lived here for 4 years and I've never seen a non-Hispanic student in the crosswalk or around the neighborhood after school. This could be good or bad, depending. I assume it's bad. If you have a child of any other ethnicity living in this area you'll have to find a different, likely farther, school to send them to. It goes without saying this is a massive hassle for working parents. OTHER DRIVERS: It's a small street and there are always cars parked on both curbs. Add that on to the fact that parents are dropping off and picking up kids at the same times when teachers are coming to or leaving from work. The traffic is absolutely insane. After 7am I've had to wait at the light on North for 3 cycles. Either leave early or plan to be insanely late. When the teachers are leaving they force their way out even when they don't have the right of way, so really watch for them. They're trying to cause a lawsuit. CROSSING GUARDS: These guys are assholes. Seriously. They hold traffic until everyone is completely across *then* exit the crosswalk. First of all it doesn't matter if they're past the halfway point because they're out of range of the turning lane. Secondly, I swear these guys have serious control issues. There's one old guy who intentionally walks back as slowly as possible. Once a few years ago I turned when the kids were going the opposite direction and literally a few feet from the curb. This guy runs up to me shouting that I stop waving his sign at me (kids finished crossing in the time it took for him to run up). I revved my engine so he'd back off and took off when he was clear. It was so unnecessary and pointlessly wasted energy. But yeah, the crossing guards here are dicks. POLICE: More like the lack thereof. Public schools are supposed to have police patrolling the area once in a while, but I almost never see them. I leave right around or just before the kids start arriving and I've honestly only seen them 2 or 3 times since I've lived here. It's more than a little depressing. Of course the result is that people speed through the traffic fairly often. GROUNDS: From the street the school grounds look decent enough. A bit dated. Playsets may not be up to code. But that's every elementary school ever. I live close enough I can hear the various drills they do throughout the year. For some reason they don't use different alarms for fire drills vs. earthquake drills. Maybe not my business; just something I noticed. That's my 2 cents. Best advice: don't drive near here. Take La Palma and go the scenic route. You won't regret the 3 1/2 minutes it adds to the trip.

    Guinn James M Elementary School - she got hit by the door lock..she was bleeding and got swollen lip..vice president said it was an accident..unsafe place..

    Guinn James M Elementary School

    2.0(4 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Wanted to get on here and give an update on the experience my child and I had at this school,…read moreoffice staff does not know how to properly communicate or handle their job. The principal at the school does not seem to care that her office staff is not properly trained for their job. My daughter was getting bullied at this school when I went to the principal for help the best option she gave me was to move my child to a different school as the district has 23 other schools. Office staff gives a hard time when trying to get information about anything. Instead what office staff has to say in regards to my child's transfer, is my child must leave their school asap and go to transferring school. when I asked for the transfer to happen on a certain day staff continued to deny my request and state that she must transfer by the next day, staff there acts childish for their age.I hope the school staff get the proper training they need to run a school as they seem to just go in for their check. The whole school in general needs to be better trained on what to teach their children as I can see there is a lot of topics that they bring up to the kids at that school that have nothing to do with education learning.

    its very bad idea i took my daughter here. not friendly . no staff since care and the funny thing…read moreis all my daughter learn is adds for almost 1 year now she is 3 grade.?

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    Preschool assistant did not see her and unlock the lock..she got hit by the door lock..she was bleeding and got swollen lip..

    Guinn James M Elementary School - My daughter is in kindergarten special education..preschool assistant did not see her and unlock the lock..

    My daughter is in kindergarten special education..preschool assistant did not see her and unlock the lock..

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    Twila Reid Elementary School

    Twila Reid Elementary School

    4.0(4 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    the teachers always accuse my child of saying bad words while the duty teacher that goes bye…read more"Mrs.T" accused my son of hittng another child while playing basketball while simply just blocking and stealing the ball i dont approve of this behavior and lastly groups of kids accuse my son of saying racist stuff i cant repeat because I will go to hell for it and tell the teacher and he would get in trouble and have to DO THE TEACHERS JOB for them i don't like this and im considering transferring my son to a different school

    Before the remodel and the old principal Dr Pipes it seemed like the school was in a bad state but…read morea state bond measure and a new principal have changed the school status dramatically. The new principal is very hands on he cares foe the kids I've even seen him console crying kids on the first day of school just how kids get when they're off to school for the very first time and cry. He believes in awarding the kids who excel my children have encountered great teachers with the exception of one but that was many years ago. My children love the school and the teachers and have made many friends within the very few years they've been here. The school has been newly remodeled a year or so ago but it still has an above average rating in the school rankings so not sure what to think of it. At least the school and community are moving in the right direction.

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    Award for Reading and Comprehension 2nd grade Mrs Knowles

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