We have been part of Wns since our youngest was at the early childhood center, the very first year…read moreit opened ( 2017). We transferred our older child in third grade. The experience that both of my children have had at the school has been life-changing for them and for us. My 3rd grader, who was struggling in K-2, felt so welcomed. The teachers and the administration care so much about these kids. And the way that they teach, makes the kids absolutely love going to school. There are a lot of projects that allow the kids to apply their learning in real life situations. My then 3rd grader graduated last year and was extremely prepared for high school and is getting all As at a prestigious private scho Another thing that stands out for me about WNS is that the kids learn how to work things out with each other, how to communicate with each other and to teachers; the kids are able to have mature conversations with each other when things don't go as expected. I just love the school so much...

I came here for a volleyball game with my daughter, and I was impressed. The school has very nice…read morefacilities and a welcoming atmosphere. Everyone we met staff, parents, and students was friendly and respectful. The gym was clean, bright, and well maintained, which made for a good experience all around. It's always nice when schools take pride in their space. Great environment and a positive visit.

Beyond grateful for this incredible school. My son attended TK -8th. The staff and faculty were…read moredevoted, kind and steadfast in their commitment to not just teach academics but character, and beyond that, how to be good stewards of their community and the planet. And it was fascinating to watch the transition from Kinder, through the grades and into the rigorous middle grade years. Each building block preparing them for the next milestone. He was well-prepared for high school!

We signed up for a prospective family tour and came with our son, excited to show him a potential…read morenew school. Unfortunately, the front desk staff were rude and inflexible from the moment we walked in. Rather than welcoming a prospective student, they spent the entire interaction explaining all the reasons he couldn't see the campus that day. A simple gesture -- "since you're here, let us take five minutes to show him around" -- would have meant the world to a child. Instead, we got rigid rules and zero warmth. If this is how a school treats prospective families during what should be their best foot forward, I can only imagine the day-to-day environment for kids. We made the decision on the spot not to enroll. I'd recommend other families look elsewhere.

The school has been wonderful from beginning to end. My oldest is in his 6th and last year at…read moreWalgrove this year, and I have nothing but great things to say about our experience. He has been academically challenged in every subject, and has learned incredible things. From performing in the Shakespeare club to taking a class field trip to our state capital in Sacramento, from learning how to compost to studying the Chumash Indians--he has been engaged and interested in every grade level. Not only that, but socially and emotionally he has had a wonderful experience, making so many great friends while feeling success and building confidence at the same time. He actually enjoys going to school every day. No school can be the perfect fit for every child, which may explain some other reviewers' experiences, but for my pretty typical son, it has been perfect. To top it off, on a personal level, the community of other parents and educators I have become part of enriches my life in so many ways. There are easily 15 people I can call on, all who live right in the neighborhood, who would drop anything to help me if I was in a bind. Or who would meet me out for a glass of wine if I need to blow off some steam. You just don't find that everywhere. I encourage you to give Walgrove a try. You won't be disappointed!

"Our experience at Walgrove elementary school has been absolutely wonderful! The large campus -…read morebeautiful wild-lands and Garden - theater, tap, steam studio, chess, etc. and the teachers are truly loving and dedicated. Parent involvement is strong, which creates a real sense of community. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a supportive and enriching environment. Couldn't be happier!"

It seems odd to be writing a yelp review for an elementary school, but the reviews here helped us…read moremake our decision when we were trying to navigate the tangle of LAUSD and CCUSD and SMUSD and magnets and charters and ugh for our now-kinder kid, so I thought I'd pay it forward. GV is our neighborhood school and we hadn't even seriously considered it, until a wise educator friend of mine encouraged me to check out their dual language (Spanish/English, on a 90/10 model that I think is ingenious) immersion program. What we found was a thriving, involved school with a dedicated principal, staff, and parent community that integrates kids and families from all walks of life. In addition to the DL program and learning academy, GV has a special needs program that is fully integrated with the rest of the broader school. We have a library, new computer room (thanks to a generous donor who happens to be a successful former GV student), arts and garden program, and a Dia de Los Muertos program annually that amazes. Not only is my daughter learning Spanish, she's learning what it means to be part of her full community. Also, she's picked up some pre-algebra along the way. Not bad for a humble public neighborhood school, huh? I'm so glad we didn't overlook it, and neither should you, if you're researching school options for your family. Check out grandviewelementary.org for a schedule of parent tours. Go Dragons!

We love Grandview! Our oldest just graduated with a biliteracy award in Spanish. Our youngest will…read morebe in third grade and is just about caught up from falling behind during COVID. Their dual immersion program is the best. We don't speak Spanish at home but our kids are pretty fluent. Great teachers, admin and staff.

I came back here after all these years and I have to say I am impressed how this school has…read moreremained so robust. The classroom technology has stayed current and the administration is very great at handling this gem of a school. Yes, Things have changed over the years and things are different, but it was definitely for the better. The minor complaint I had before is far gone now and this school continues to be a beacon for all young learners in the area where students are supported and parents are involved.

His teacher was NOT kind. She physically assaulted my son - Took his hands pressed them together…read morethen slammed them down on his desk. He was "fidgeting too much" she said... A 1st grade boy. Principal seemed to think this behavior was acceptable and nothing was ever done. We stayed at this school for the 1 year and immediately withdrew our son at the end of the school year. This place sweeps things under the rug and doesn't care for their students. Avoid at all costs!

I recently enrolled my child in the Mandarin Immersion program at Braddock. Since I did my…read moreresearch, I had high expectations of the program, but surprisingly, Braddock has actually surpassed them. Not only do I feel Braddock MI is taking the best approach to individualized student learning (CGI math, writers workshop, etc), I also *very much* appreciate the progressive, light and flexible approach to homework. They get it. Moreover, the MI program is now also an integrated STEM program. Bonus! Putting the educational quality aside though, the absolute best recommendation I can give is this: we've been to three schools before Braddock (two "well-picked" preschools and one other STEAM elementary). My LO hated going to them all. Hated school. Cried when mommy had to leave. You get the picture. Braddock is legit the very first school that my child actually likes going to. The teachers are GREAT with the kids and actually make them excited to learn and be there (between you and me, I've checked in on the classrooms... shhhhh). LO actually walks into school while waving and smiling at me. You can't ask for more than that... bilingual, STEM, progressive, individualized high-quality learning, and a happy kid who's actually excited to go to school.

Reviewing the Mandarin dual language immersion program: the school and strong parent community have…read morebeen amazing. The program is organized so that kids learn half the time in English, and half the time in Chinese. This is "double-learning" -- they go through a full elementary school program in both languages. The school also responded amazingly well to the pandemic, with teachers taking the initiative to send daily recorded lessons without skipping a bit before LAUSD even figured out what to do, then nearly a full year of Zoom, and now in-person learning with weekly testing. Kids are happy and learn lots. Can't recommend enough!

this school is amazing! I have 2 kids here and this is their 2nd year here they love the staff and…read moreteachers

This school is terrible. It is disgusting, the student to teacher ratio is horrific, and the kids…read moreare foul. At this school, children are using profanity and derogatory language everywhere, including but not limited to slurs. This school also inforces labor on older people. The custodians, both for the elementary and middle schools, are older women. Some of the teachers themselves also use such profanity! Do not send your children here, it will take a turn for the worst.

What a joke this place is. We had to spend hundreds of dollars, go through interviews of us as…read moreparents, interviews of my kid, plus send him to be tested, all so they could tell us we are not going to be accepted. Throughout the process, they acted like they were doing us a favor to even talk to us. Meanwhile, the admissions department at Wildwood was falling all over themselves kissing up to a friend of mine, who happens to be very wealthy and has a well-known last name. Needless to say, her kid was accepted. All this school cares about is admitting rich kids from rich families who will make big donations I viewed some of the classes and was not impressed at all. English consists of a bunch of touchy feely questions, science involves learning how to hug trees, and math was the same exact thing the public schools offer. Waste of time and money, if you ask me.

My children, both currently in high school, have attended Wildwood since kindergarten. This school…read moreis the greatest--from forward thinking leadership, engaging teachers, and stellar programs, to out of box projects, confident students, and much more -- Wildwood is an amazing school where kids receive a brilliant education.

A very special neighborhood school…read more Our son started at Richland last year in the very first French Kinder class. We weren't sure how he would do in an immersion program especially as we don't speak French, and he flourished! We immediately felt so welcome at the school and a part of the wonderful community of Richland Avenue Elementary. It feels very special to find such a fantastic neighborhood school that is providing the incredible experience of language immersion. His little brain is getting such a workout! There is so much about the school that we love... We love the small size, the principal- Mr. G knows all the kids and parents and is so open to participation and ideas - the staff, weekly yoga in French, the beautiful garden that is cared for so lovingly and open to the community, the extracurricular programs and the focus on the kids. Our son is loving first grade so far and the teachers are doing a wonderful job inspiring a love for learning. Richland feels like a school in a small town and I love that. We love it so much and feel very lucky to be there.

I'm still here with my younger children and honestly the school has lost its magic. It was a domino…read moreeffect starting with the influx of more private school families moving over to Richland with their entitled behavior, then Covid, then a few families with insanely litigious approach to dealing with the staff not meeting their demands. The principal and coordinator both quit because the families became just too much to deal with. We lost a lot of truly wonderful teachers. Now we have a principal who is rude and oblivious and always defensive. She's all talk and no action and has no energy whatsoever. Our former principal, who granted had some shortcomings as well, was such a positive presence on campus. He engaged with families and students in an upbeat and excited manner every day. I wasn't his biggest fan, but the environment that he fostered was really special. We felt like we had a voice. Like he cared what the parents thought. This new principal acts like we as parents are always in the way or annoying her or doing something wrong. She doesn't remember anyone who isn't constantly kissing her behind. I've had many face to face conversations with her and she still never knows who I am or who my children are. We used to be welcome on campus, it was such a warm and loving environment. Now you have to jump through a thousand hoops to get approved to volunteer and for some reason only the select few parents get approved.

I'm shocked by the poor reviews Clover has received!…read more The staff at the office was more than welcoming and accommodating when we came for enrollment. They were all extremely helpful and the principal was beyond wonderful! Once we met her Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Price I was thrilled! She has over 30yrs in education experience and we could tell right off the bat how dedicated she is to being a teacher and assuring each child grows and develops. Im grateful to have Clover as our daughters school! And look forward to an amazing year ahead!

Wow, I cannot believe the elementary school I attended over 40 years ago has gotten so many bad…read morereviews. Did the school really go downhill? I do not know, because I have no children yet to attend to these Los Angeles School Districts to see. When I was a kid going here, I found it to be one of the best Elementary schools in the City of Los Angeles. More of in the West L.A area. The school is in a wonderful upper class neighborhood. Lots of private schools nearby, so Clover might be the best choice to send your children here. I had the best teachers and counselors here. Staff were very welcoming and professional here over 40 years ago. I think they may have had a magnet program. Maybe not today. Mr. Shore was the best school principal here. God bless him lol, I wonder if he is even still alive. I miss my teachers and school principals here. Things change I guess.