My grandsons first year attending Beechwood Elementary. We are pleased w/ the school as well as the…read morestaff not to mention the overall organization of the school programs and teaching methods. The teachers are themselves are Great!!

We are so fortunate to have found Arborland Montessori. We love all the school programs, especially…read morethe dual language program. And the staffs are even more outstanding! My oldest is now in the Primary class with Maestra Michelle and Maestra Aurora, and my second is finishing the toddler class with Ms Karla and her assistants, Ms Melissa, Ms Ally, and Ms Marissa. The most comforting part for me is to know that my kids are in great care with their teachers. I randomly received personal messages from Ms Karla and Maestra Michelle about my kids' day, their accomplishments, or just something silly they did, with a picture! I cannot express how lucky we are to have teachers that genuinely love the kids so much. It has been such joy to see our kids thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and in every way! I remember when they first started school, they were little people that barely knew how to talk. Day after day, month after month, they started to put words together, making sentences, then started to tell stories about their day at school. One day they surprised me with putting away their own toy! Then another surprise, putting on their own shoes! They learned independence, and courtesy, and so much more! We are so happy that our kids are at Arborland, thriving under lots of love and care. Thank you Arborland! Especially to the teachers and staffs!!

Arborland Montessori School has been an amazing foundation for my child's success. The school…read moreoffers so many enriching experiences--from cultural events to academic competitions--that truly build confidence and character. Because of Arborland, my child is now a strong public speaker, excels academically, and has formed lasting friendships. She's currently in Junior Honor Society, taking dual-enrollment classes, and still receives guidance from her former Montessori teachers. Choosing Arborland was one of the best decisions our family has ever made.

My family recently completed our first year at St. Juliana, and we couldn't be happier with our…read moreexperience and the faith-centered community we've found. Our children are still young, and this year marked a big transition for our family as we returned to Southern California after several years on the East Coast due to work. With so much change, it was incredibly important to us to find a school that truly felt like home. We toured four schools and attended events at each before ultimately deciding to enroll at St. Juliana. From the very beginning, it stood out as the right place for our family, and that feeling has only been confirmed throughout the year. In our first year, our children had the opportunity to participate in two performances and enjoy so many enriching activities, including weekly themed Fish Frys, book club, choir, visits from the Environmental Nature Center with live animals, and creative programs like Origami and 3D Printing Club. These experiences have made their transition even more meaningful and memorable!

Strong academics. Well-resourced. Dedicated and qualified staff. Supportive community. Faith-based…read morecurriculum. St. Juliana school is wonderful! We transferred in 2025 following an unexpected move to the OC at the end of the school year and felt immediately welcome. Both our boys transitioned positively and seamlessly as a result. New leadership is thoughtful and focused on worthwhile goals. Our son attended two other Catholic elementary schools beforehand, and St. Juliana school stands out as top-notch among the rest. The parish is lovely as well. Highly recommend!

Orangethorpe Elementary is a fantastic school with caring staff and teachers, wonderful facilities…read moresuch as a "Sherwood Forest" dedicated to outdoor learning and a robotics lab, and great socio-emotional support for my kids. We are part of the unique Orangethorpe Multiage Program on campus, and my kids have thrived! When I found the Orangethorpe Multiage Program I was overwhelmed with relief and gratitude. The Multiage's individualized curriculum has let my kids work grade levels ahead even since Kindergarten. They come to me after school so excited about a "hard" math problem they solved or that they used a new "juicy" word in their writing. Their learning has never had to slow down. Their curious minds are always fed with hands-on learning and monthly field trips. One of my kids has always wanted to be an engineer and he got to develop all those skills with an amazing roller coaster project. He learned to cooperate with his team, trouble shoot and struggle through failures, and help other kids with their projects too. At the end, we had a field trip to Knott's Berry Farm and we stayed from opening to close because we have so much fun with the other Multiage families. Another kid is a talented artist and loves that art is always in the classroom, but most especially when they get to draw nature from the class garden and on field trips to the Arboretum. The classroom itself is beautiful and inspiring. It is covered with artwork, writing, and giant math problems that kids work on over days. The primary class is huge and filled with a library of books, all of which any child of any grade can read. It is always warm and friendly with smiling kids and parents. The teachers know exactly what my kids need academically and support them emotionally with understanding, patience, and kind words. So grateful to have found the Orangethorpe Multiage Program!

Worst school ever. This school prioritizes the multi age program kids a crazy amount. My kid was…read morepunched by one of the kids in the program and my kid scratched his arm, my kid got a pink slip and the kid from multi age program got nothing because since hes "in the program they need different accommodations" ?? Which i find mind blowing. This school as well lets the teachers wrongfully yell at students which is backed up by the principals. The vice principal yells at staff and humiliates them. The 6th grade teacher Cardenas yells at her students then demands a apology. She as well never lets parents know of any incidents because she knows she is in the wrong. This is a horrible school mainly because of the staff but also because of the cleanliness the bathrooms are in horrible condition as well as denying feminine trash bins which leaves female students in a awkward position having to throw away pads/tampons in the main trash bins. Office ladies as well talk bad about students in Spanish in the office because the principals aren't bilingual which is extremely unprofessional. This school favoritism is out of hand which is unfair to students. Staff and principals never get in touch with parents when a student incident happens then they blame everything on the student with no explanation when confronted. Please do not send your kids here.

This was our family's first year at this school, and it ended up meaning so much to us…read more My son who just turned 3, had Ms. Orozco, and at the beginning of the year he was very shy and had a hard time adjusting. Ms. Orozco was so patient, warm, and encouraging that she made him feel comfortable right away. Over time, we watched him slowly open up, and before long he was actually excited to go to school. He would come home talking about her and everything he was learning, and it was such a joy to see how much confidence she helped him build. She truly helped him break out of his shell, and we are amazed by how much he learned this year. Ms. Orozco is truly an exceptional teacher. My daughter had Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Tan as she entered 2nd grade, and she was also a little shy because she didn't know anyone. They were so kind and supportive and really encouraged her to make new friends and feel like she belonged. We saw such wonderful growth in her throughout the year, both emotionally and academically, and that means so much to us as parents. It was clear that they truly care about their students and want to see them succeed. We also want to thank the front office staff, who were always great and made communication easy throughout the year. They were helpful, welcoming, and always pleasant to work with. The principal is also very attentive and approachable, which made us feel even more confident in the school. Overall, we are so grateful for the love, support, and dedication shown to our children this year. It was a wonderful first year, and we truly appreciate everyone who played a part in helping our kids grow and feel happy at school. We can't wait to see the kids continue to grow in this school system over the years to come

They say it takes a village...what better village than Arborland Montesorri!…read more Dr Chen and Ms Chen have created a wonderful place where kids can thrive and really come into their own. It's been a pleasure watching our kids grow under the tutelage of Ms Cole (and Ms Rokosz) and Ms Villaruel and her aides. Admin staff Ms Bree and Ms Kristine are great as well. One thing that stands out is the emphasis on public speaking and developing self-confidence through a variety of performances, events and daily tasks. Academically, expect your kids to reach higher (national) grade equivalency due to their strong course curriculum. Some things that we've grown to appreciate: - Variety of after school activities - Amazing teachers and staff - Convenient location for pickup/dropoff - Involved community via engaged students and parents - Lunch menu that kids actually look forward to eating - Annual events and performances It's unfortunate reading some of the negative reviews. What I've encountered has been nothing but positive feedback and a tribe of dedicated individuals who truly want to see your child succeed.

My son in 5th grade and first trimester he didn't do well but this trimester he did very good…read morebecause the teacher and I believed in my son.

My daughter attends Pac Drive. She had the best 4th grade teacher this past year and learned a lot,…read moreeven though it was Covid time. The principal and vice principal are nice and you can tell they care about the students. Office staff is helpful.

Mrs. Drew is the reason why I had to pull my kids out of school. She is extremely condescending in…read morethe way she talks to parents. She has her favorites and it's definitely not the Asian kids. The ones she doesn't like, she will target and belittle. She is the biggest bully. She sends home massive amounts of schoolwork because the kids are not being taught in class. Also, Fern Drive does nothing about bullying.

Fern has changed my children's lives. We switched from Richman to Fern in 2017 and my kids have…read morebeen so happy here. They've made a lot of new friends and have been doing well academically. The teachers and staff are amazing. Dr Brandon is a wonderful principal who cares very deeply for her students, parents, and staff. I love the diversity and all the events and classes for the kids. I highly recommend this amazing school!

Talk about high test scores, this school has approx. 508 students and is ranks high above the state…read moreaverage. My little one attended here---when he was little. All (100%) of the teachers are certified and the math scores alone are enough of an advertisement for this school in addition to the affluent area and parental involvement. Wonderful neighborhood location in a safe area and a very active PTA and long term teachers inspiring young minds.

I'm sad to say, we only have a few months until our next journey, going into Junior High. I could…read morenot ask for a better school to create great memories and learning experience for my son! The teachers, staff and Principal are nothing but loving and caring and strive to be the best for our children. The parent involvement is huge. PTA is great and involved. The assembly programs are truly amazing. I will greatly miss our little community.