The AP physics quiz was tragic. All of my hopes and dreams were crushed after losing a single point…read moreto a roller coaster problem. At long last, after 1 1/2 hours, I finally could eat some food. I arrived to the lunch line which resembled a sardine can, packed full with students pushing and shoving to get their hands on some scraps. On my way to the front of the lunch line, three students were pushed aside, and I watched as students climbed atop of the heads of other students, reaching for the number pad to enter their school ID for the day. At long last, after pushing and shoving, it was finally my turn to get food. All the good food was gone - if there was any to begin with. Then, I saw it. A cheese pizza! I thought, how could you possibly mess up a cheese pizza...? After grabbing my pizza, I pushed my way out of the circus fest that was the lunch line students still fighting for their lunch. The seating was limited, so I had to scavenge far and wide for a place to sit and enjoy my meager meal. I sat down outside, then took a bite. While I was chewing, I begin to think - was what I bit into even a pizza? Or did I miss and accidentally take a bite out of the carboard tray? I looked down and saw that I had indeed bitten into the dry, tragic, sauceless, atrocity of a pizza. The overcooked crust and the plastic cheese combined to make a taste resembling the Mattel packaging box for a Barbie doll, rather than a pizza. Devastated, I let tears fall from my eyes. How could a pizza be so impossibly horrid? How was it possible? Perhaps it just wasn't meant to be. 1 additional star for the pizza sticks tho... mmmmmmmm.

Les Miserables by SOCSA performed at Dana Hills High School is professional grade. The actors,…read moremusic, location, sound, stage and program were outstanding. A great deal of credit is due this wonderfully entertaining local event, and it certainly is a memorable learning experience for the actors, support and administrators. We are lucky to have such a program.

Yeah. I don't really care for the new vice principal. The school has changed administration has…read morechanged. It's so crazy these people who come into our city and they treat us like we don't know each other and that we don't talk to each other. These people don't even live here. They never grew up here. Not happy. We pulled our son at the end of his fifth grade year we put him in Oceanside. Much happier now. A lot of people ask me what I think about Lobo, so here you are. I don't like Lobo. Put your kid in somewhere else. I have so much tea to spill. So much. Hit me up if you want the Deets

I absolutely love this school for my child. They have great teachers and a great education program…read more This school is very involved and strongly encourages parents to be involved in their child's education. Lots of fun activities throughout the year and after school programs. The YMCA is located right on the school property for after school care as well. They also have a great program for kids that need help with their speech like my child. This is overall a great school.

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools is a Christ Center School that does an excellent job at…read moreTeaching the students and empowering each student to be all that Christ has called them to be.

CVCS is awesome! Christ-centered education, caring teachers, and strong community. Our family has…read morebeen blessed by many wonderful teachers at CVCS who have poured into our children academically, spiritually, and personally.

Like many parents, I read the reviews before enrolling my son at St. Anne's, and I'll admit, I was…read morehesitant. Some of the concerns raised gave me pause. But as we near the end of our third year (currently finishing 4th grade), I feel compelled to share our experience because I'm genuinely glad we chose this school. No school is perfect, and yes, we've had our challenges here and there. But overall, St. Anne's does an outstanding job across many levels. My son is not only thriving academically, he's also genuinely happy. The school strikes a wonderful balance between being firm and structured, while maintaining a warm, positive environment where kids are encouraged and challenged to grow. One of the highlights for us has been the next-level extracurricular offerings and the way St. Anne's integrates experiential learning in every grade level. These hands-on experiences really resonate with the kids and make learning more fun and meaningful. Our first year was a bit rocky, while St. Anne's is a private school and doesn't follow public school IEP protocols, the principal at the time (Mrs. Bournazian) went above and beyond to work with his teacher and me to put support systems in place to help him suceed. When she became Head of School, I was a little nervous that our dynamic might shift, but the transition has been seamless and honestly, the school has continued to flourish under her leadership. We still feel incredibly supported by both the administration and teachers. Speaking of teachers, we've been very fortunate. Each year, my son has had passionate, caring educators who are truly invested in their students' growth. I've heard some concerns among parents about staff turnover, but having experienced two other schools (one public and another well-known private school in OC), I can say this is fairly typical. Teachers move on for all kinds of reasons, what matters more is the consistency of care, and we've always felt that here. With the exception of one long term sub that was not ideal, we've had outstanding teachers from 2nd to 4th grade. The music program is beyond impressive, Mr. Yaple works wonderfully with kids of all ages. Same for the arts program, the school puts on a more professional production than some theater houses in LA. This is a school that provides the opportunity for all kinds of kids to thrive. Socially, like many schools, St. Anne's can feel a bit cliquey at times, but we've also met some truly amazing families, and my son has built wonderful friendships. All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend St. Anne's. I'm grateful we ignored the negative reviews and gave it a chance.

This school is good in many ways. I like some of the middle school teachers. I think it's good…read morequality overall. The reason it only ranks 3 stars with me is due to the inefficiency of the drop off/pickup line compared to other schools. It's really a grind if you have to drop off/pick up a kid at another school. The staff there is also rude.

I guess if all you care about is gardens and grades, this school is for you!…read more However, they took out the fun of school. They are so PC, they don't even do Valentine's Day hahaha They don't really care about bullying, and they don't tend to work with the 'problem kids'. Kids need fun! I'd rather my kid go to a school with culture.

Del Cerro is the best school. The teachers and staff are great and the principal is very involved…read moreand caring. Mrs. Debbie Brown is wonderful! We have had Mrs. Wright for two years and we are so grateful for her. She is the best. Del Cerro has a GATE program. The library was recently remodeled and the librarian is loved by all. The first expression I had of Del Cerro is that it reminds me of my childhood. It is in a safe cul-de-sac street, cute gardens everywhere, green team, huge grass field, positive reinforcement, school spirit, kindness and the park next to the school for class parties or after school play. The parents are very kind as well. We are always welcomed and our daughter is so happy there and advanced in her grade level. We love Del Cerro! We highly recommend this school!

The culture at this school is fantastic. Kids are friendly and support each other, and the teachers…read moreare dedicated and kind. This was not always the case at Marco, but if you've heard negative stories from past years -- believe me, it's changed! Make an appointment to visit the school and see for yourself that Marco today is not the Marco of a few years back. Best middle school in CUSD.

Marco Forster has a great school for me so far and even though bad things happen to me, not because…read moreof Marco but because Marco good things happen. I have a handful of new friends and it's all because of Marco being the most respected school because they respect me and other students, teachers, and staff.

My son attended Oso Grande Elementary and unfortunately had a very negative experience. He was…read morerepeatedly bullied by other students, including comments mocking his Asian background and racial slurs. We reported these incidents to school staff and supervisors multiple times. While some staff members were kind, we felt our concerns were not taken seriously and the response was inadequate. The bullying continued, and we never felt our child was properly protected or supported. As parents, it was heartbreaking to watch our child struggle while feeling that the adults responsible for student safety were not doing enough. Ultimately, we decided to move him to another school. I hope the school improves its response to bullying and discrimination so that other families do not have the same experience.

Great school. Teachers are awesome. Principal is extremely attentive to the individual needs of…read morethe kids. Have sent 2 kids to this school and would do it again in second. Not sure what the prior review from ANABELLA is about...but this was not our experience at all. Ladera Ranch is a great place to raise kids and the school district is amazing. If there is any complaint, it would be that the kid drop off and pick up can be a bit of a process but that should have no impact on the great education that the kids receive while attending here.

My daughter has been going to this school for six years now and we love it! Wonderful teachers…read more(especially her group of sixth-grade middle school teachers this year!) and the project-based learning model is perfect for her. Highly recommend.

Community Roots Academy has a been an amazing experience for my children. From the magical…read morekindergarten classes to the middle school community, every year has been great! The admin is really involved and you see them around campus with the students daily! Middle school offers sports and orchestra which both my kids have thoroughly enjoyed!