I may be slightly biased but as an alumni of this school and now a parent I must say we are very…read morehappy at ABVM. When I attended the open house a year ago I was very impressed by what I saw happening in the classrooms. While it wasn't the only school we looked into for our children it was the right fit for our family. It's a small but mighty school that offers all the subjects a parent could ask for including Spanish, Art, Music, and STEM. It has a diverse and kind faculty and student body, and honestly just a great vibe on campus and among the families we have come to know. Come see for yourself!

ABVM catholic school has many professional teachers. Thank you for all the hard work. The children…read moreare blessed to have such a wonderful staff.

Not only is TDCA an amazing school for the kiddos, but it's also a great community for family. As…read moremuch as my daughter learned and grew in her first year of preschool, I, as a mom and person, and our family have grown and have been blessed so much spiritually, emotionally, and in relationship, not to mention academically as well! Spirit-led teachers and the community encourage, bring forth, and lay a foundation for the good, the sweet, the joyful in us, and what makes us shine the most in our own unique ways. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom! It was the best decision we've ever made. Highly highly recommended!

TDCA is the best thing that has happened to my family. I am a parent that was so anxious and…read moreworried about schools in the Pasadena area. "What type of education will my child get?" was a type of question I asked. Not only are their teaching standards top notch, but they also teach the students about God in a way I've never seen before. This is a real, legit, Christian school. They teach the kids not only standard education but they also teach children how to hear from God. They raise these children to be truly great selfless leaders that leave an impact in this world. This humble school is truly unique. I've never seen a school marry these principles of hearing from God and having standards of excellence in education. I love also that the parents are also like minded and such a great community that feels like family. One thing I was amazed about was how well the older students took care of the younger kids. They would invite them to play with them and were just so kind to my girls. The staff is so caring and they are always praying for our little ones.

This school is a blessing for the community…read more Galatians 5:22-23, Fruits of spirit are made up of the following nine qualities or gifts: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I see them all in the teachers and staffs here.

Lake Avenue Church School was nothing short of a godsend for our family. We started my son here…read moreafter moving down to Pasadena area after a 7 year stint in the Bay Area. In a really hard and isolating transitional time of life, LACS felt like the only place where we felt secure and at home. I was so thankful to know that everyday I dropped off my son, he would have fun (their playground facilities are amazing), he would be nurtured (the teachers we had were very attentive to my sons feelings), he would learn something (he knows his abcs, can count to 500 or more and can read short words, he is 4.5), he had a diverse set of friends (people of all races and socioeconomic groups send their kids here, we really value this!) and he would be safe. If you look at the profiles of the one star reviews they are questionable. One is just plain racist and the other one has reviewed 3 preschools all with 1-2 stars (something else going on there). Yes they plan adorable recitals, Mother's Day teas, etc. And I love them! And the kids feel like they are apart of something special. They also bring in mobile tide pools, snow into the playground once a year, the reptile guy, etc. If you are not a follower of Christ and you worry about the spiritual aspect. The extent of it is learning bible verses, praying before snack and meals and possibly a faith based recital song. My experiencing is they are not forceful with this at all but leave room for kids to explore and partake as they wish. If you are a follower of Christ, it's pretty cool to know your child is being prayed for daily and being taught to love others as Jesus loves them. Clearly, I can't say enough. I'd like to add nothing is perfect, and I'm not saying LACS is perfect. But it is great and they will care for and love your child. My youngest 18 months will be starting in the fall.

This school has been an absolute blessing. It offers an amazing sense of community, endless…read moreopportunity for parent participation through volunteering, kind teachers that go above and beyond and most importantly, the kids here are happy! I would highly recommend this school. I can't think of a better place for my kids to learn, grow and succeed K-8th grade!

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What an AMAZING school!…read more I recently had the opportunity to visit Saint Andrew Catholic School and I was TRULY impressed. This 100+ year old school was very well-maintained, well-organized, secure, and though this is an older school, everything appeared to be in perfect working order. The staff is absolutely AMAZING. Starting with Principal Gonzalez. She was very friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and professional. She answered each of my many questions and concerns and is definitely the right person to lead this school. I met other staff members as well and each one was very friendly, helpful and made my visit a pleasant experience. Much respect to everyone employed by this school for a GREAT job of leading and teaching the young children well and for maintaining a clean and secure environment for everyone involved with this school.

My daughter went here 2 years ago and she was treated had friends she made, but they were fake…read morefriends. She told me that they always used to bully her and then she tell the teacher and the teacher wanted to do nothing.

An Unmatched, Well-Balanced Education…read more Both of my daughters started at New Horizon School in preschool and absolutely love it. One of them is now about to graduate with exceptional STEM skills, including winning an award at the LA County STEM Fair. Thanks to the many opportunities the school provides for students to grow in what they love. New Horizon offers an impressive dual curriculum that balances strong academics with faith and character. Students receive Chromebooks, learn tech skills like Microsoft Office and presentations, and participate in STEM, debate tournaments, and even khateeb training starting in 7th grade. The school also shines beyond the classroom with a robust after-school sports program for girls and boys (with league wins!), as well as arts, music, garden, and kitchen lab programs. On top of that, their Islamic Studies, Quran, and Arabic programs are truly outstanding. It's an unbelievable, well-rounded experience, and we are so grateful to be part of this community. Highly recommend!

Wonderful school with great academics, staff, environment and extracricuulars ! My children went…read morehere for mommy and me classes the lower school and middle school. We all loved it so much.

I graduated from FSHA in 2007, and would wholeheartedly recommend the school…read more The academics are top-notch all around with a wide variety of AP classes, small class sizes, and excellent teachers. I went on to study engineering and was fully prepared for both the rigorous science and math, as well as my humanities general education. The small size and school events such as retreats and assemblies forge strong bonds between the students. This sense of community and belonging particularly sets apart the student experience at FSHA.

Don't trust everything you read on Yelp. It makes sense that a student could only handle FSHA for a…read moreyear might have some lukewarm things to say about being a TOLOG. I went there for four years, after attending an overpriced non-religious private K-12 institution for 8 years. Let me just say that FSHA is full of extremely caring administrators, staff, faculty, and students. Yeah, I had a handful of teachers that I don't think were all that great. But those are made up and more by other, stand-out educators. (Mrs. Reed and Mr. Bernstein, just to pick one department [English] are game-changers the quality of whom you will not find elsewhere). You'd expect a cloistered, all-girls community to be catty, prissy, even unpleasant. But it was a lot of fun, and I made friends with most of the people in my class. I'm happy that I know 98% of the girls I met there. Maybe other schools have major drama, and maybe on average single-sex schools have more drama than coed schools, but FSHA is different. I had four great years there, on basis of great company alone. So, yes, I have mentioned (1) high teaching quality, (2) the nice people that go there, but what of the opportunities it presents? Well, how about its excellent, well-funded, successful sports teams, led by fun, challenging coaches? How about its beloved performing and visual arts programs (which do need more funding) that inspire and support young artists who go on to pursue their crafts in college? What about the literary opportunities, the science and math clubs, the service groups? That's 3. Lastly, beyond FSHA: You will learn to love the red dress uniform. You will meet great guys who go to the local boys' schools (Damien, Loyola, St. Francis, just to name a few). You will keep your friends after graduation. You will go to college. What kind of college? Well, FSHA isn't full of freak geniuses, true. But that doesn't stop TOLOGS from going to Ivies every year. Girls who want to go to MIT can go there. Girls get excellent scholarships, if they take full advantage of the opportunities available on the Hill. And if they don't, or if they're not that academic, they still go to some pretty good schools. Check the website. I wouldn't judge the school by its demographics. Most of the students can afford to go there full-price, yes, but a lot of them are on scholarship, so there is a good amount of diversity with regard to income. One thing is indeed homogeneous: TOLOGS are nice, and don't be so skeptical. Ask anyone who actually gave it a shot.

Katherena Higashi, the school founder and principal is the best school leader and teacher I have…read moreever experienced. As a parent of a student that goes to Christian School Yattiyr Pasadena my kid is highly involve and excited to go to school. At Yattiyr the teachers are outstanding and they boost the knowledge and education of my kid beyond our imaginations. The school is also very central located, right in the heart of old town pasadena, inside the historic First Baptist Church. FBC Pasadena is a church that is faithful to the Word of God, to share Jesus Christ with people. The parental community of Christian School Yattiyr is great, but Katherena brings it all together. Christian School Yattiyr Pasadena will not turn your child into an Einstein, but it is a positive and healthy environment where kids can grow up and learn and truly succeed in life!

I never write reviews but I wanted to include my experience. The principal is a loving individual…read morewhose personality positively impacts the school environment but she needs to be more organized and skilled as an administrative educator. She lacks the knowledge and skills to manage the learning environment including teachers, student issues, and special student needs. The small class size seems appealing but quickly you realize that many of the teachers are still overwhelmed and unable to meet the educational needs of the students. My opinion was validated by several other parents. I would investigate the school and your needs very, very carefully before sending your child there. Our educational experience was substandard.

This school is terrible. If your child is disabled don't send them here. I was told my son isn't a…read moregood fit and needs to go somewhere else. No inclusion terrible

If you want your daughter in an all catholic high school stay away from this school not just…read morebecause the principal says that there tuition fees are more reasonable than other high school and that they help you with the tuition because your daughter could qualify for the scholarship the school offers its a lie they tell you that she qualifies for a certain amount but at the end they switch so based on my experience I would just recommend to research other catholic high schools and do the sacrifice to pay a higher tuition because at this school after my daughter attend her she got discriminated

An excellent preparatory high school for your daughter! All three of my girls (class of 2016, 2019,…read moreand 2023) received a great education and were all accepted to top universities. Also, it is more affordable than you may think.