An Amazing Christian School!…read more Our kids have been attending The Rock Academy for the past three years, and we couldn't be more grateful for the experience. It truly is an amazing Christian school where students are not only receiving an excellent education, but are also encouraged to grow in their faith, character, and relationship with God. The teachers and staff genuinely care about their students and go above and beyond to create a loving, supportive, and Christ-centered environment. We have seen our children grow academically, personally, and spiritually during their time at The Rock Academy. What we love most is that the school feels like a community--a place where faith, education, and strong values come together. We are so thankful for all the teachers, staff, and families who have made these past three years so special for our children. We feel truly blessed to be part of The Rock Academy family and highly recommend this school to any family looking for a Christ-centered education.

I cannot recommend the Rock Academy enough. I have three children here. in the early education…read morecenter one in kindergarten and one second grade. My oldest has been here for three years. We joined kindergarten late and teachers, staff, and other parents were so welcoming. It was a particularly hard time in our life and the friends that I made in the there, and the immediate my son had was something like I have never experienced. Academically the teachers pay attention to so many things, there is such a variety of learning, and I love that they teach the whole . It's a , so values like peace, patience, gentleness, kindness, and self-control are demonstrated and tight. I love that they are learning to move through life looking for ways that they can help others as well as excel in their God-given abilities. 10 out of 10 recommend

I love this school my daughter went here for kinder and first and she loved it. She misses this…read moreschool so much and still till this day says she wants to go back. If we didn't have to move she would still be going here. The only thing that I didn't like was how small the school is and the parking but besides that it's wonderful elementary school. The teachers are really involved in the care of each and all their students. I also love that they had an afterschool program and a huge fair every year. We are planning on moving back closer just for this school and fair. My daughter loved her teacher "Mrs. Repaire" in the year of 2024 kindergarten English class. Thank God we never met the former teacher which we heard in 2023 was a nightmare, "Mr. Kruel" his name says it all and we heard he got fired also for being mean to the the kindergartners.

Our family had a deeply troubling experience at John Adams Elementary School during the 2023-2024…read moreschool year, specifically with my son's kindergarten teacher, Mr. Kuehl. From the very first weeks of school in August and September 2023, my son began expressing distress about his classroom environment. He often told me that his teacher yelled at him and his classmates. I tried speaking with Mr. Kuehl on many occasions, but he was often irritable and dismissive. I once arranged to quietly observe my son's class; the teacher appeared visibly upset that I was present, stating that my presence "messes up the classroom dynamic." The principal, Ms. Decy Piña, later insisted that I volunteer at lunchtime instead, rather than in the classroom. My son also reported telling Mr. Kuehl about another student hitting him, only to be told, "I don't care." The most upsetting incident occurred when my son came home crying, saying that Mr. Kuehl grabbed his lunch pail from his desk, threw it on the floor, and then yelled at him to pick it up. He described feeling both sad and scared. I contacted the principal immediately after this incident, and my son was excused from multiple days of school until a meeting could be arranged with both the teacher and the principal. At that meeting, Mr. Kuehl denied all the allegations. The environment was tense, and I found his demeanor to be defensive and hostile, further reinforcing my concerns about his ability to regulate his emotions around young children. Principal Piña sat through the meeting emotionless. This was my son's first year of kindergarten -- it should have been a positive learning experience, but instead, it was a nightmare. Not only were we navigating our first year of school, but I was also seven months pregnant, dealing with the stress the school brought on. We ultimately decided to transfer my son to another school because Mr. Kuehl was the only English teacher. If we stayed, he would have been placed back in his classroom or moved into a dual-language class, which was not the right fit for him. A few parents privately expressed concerns about this teacher to me, sharing that they knew of students who had been moved out of his class. After we left, another parent reached out to tell me that her son, still in that classroom, was experiencing the same, if not worse, treatment. I never received an apology. I contacted the district, but they simply forwarded my complaint back to Ms. Piña, who never followed up with me. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this school without significant changes to staff training, communication, and accountability. Young children deserve a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment, unfortunately, that was not what we experienced here.

I attended for four years and thought it was a fine experience. It prepares one for college, which…read moreI did not attend, but I was ready to go to work having my basic in. I started my own business and have done well for 40+ years. As to the fact that it is an "all boys school" that simply meant, less distractions. Sports are huge at Saints and a big part of most students life, from watching to participating. Worth the money? I would say definitely YES! Discipline, morals, ethics and fantastic Three R's. very worth a look. Take a tour and you will be pleasantly satisfied.

I wish i could rate this 0 stars!…read more I had the WORST time here! I joined in 9th grade a couple of years ago and the bullying started only 3 minutes in. I got called slurs on a daily bases multiple times a day by many different kids. I was bullied so relentlessly that i couldn't even make it past November Break my 10th grade year and that was after wanting to leave the school 2 weeks into my 9th grade year. I had one friend who watched someone come up to me and say that i should go to bible study group so that they can "fix my problem" referring to the fact that I'm gay and then that friend brought me to that bible study group where they tried and failed to convert me. After this I only had two or three friends out of the whole school who didn't betray me the rest of my time there There were many other worse things that happened at this school that I will get into during therapy but not a yelp review I HIGHLY suggest that if your child is not a football playing asshole then DO NOT send them here ESPECIALLY if they are queer or different in anyway cause they will picked on until they can't take it anymore! Leaving this school was the best decision I've ever made for myself, my mental health, and all over well being as a person. The teachers I had were the only good part of this school and I will stand by that till I die. I highly suggest rethinking this school if its on your list to check out!

I've had 3 boys at Field, all with very different needs and interests. I couldn't be happier or…read moremore appreciative of the support and partnership we've found at Field. Not only do they have a fantastic academic curriculum, but caring teachers and staff, great communication, a phenomenal Principal (Principal York) to lead the way, and a very active parent PTA and family involvement. The school has great extra curriculars (both in school and after), like art, dance, chess club, science club, reading club, leadership, girls/boys circles, cooking club, Jr. health ambassadors, crossing guards and more. What drew me to the school was initially the amazing dual-immersion program, but what's kept us there is the enrichment and the community. All of this AND my kids are becoming fluent Spanish Speakers! Highly recommend.

My daughter just started Kindergarten there, she went to another elementary school for TK and the…read moredifference is like night and Day. We love that this school has a full time nurse, full time counselors, SAY San Diego is onsite, all kids are guaranteed PrimeTime after school program free of cost, the principal is exceptional. It's a small school where a child isn't treated like a number. There is an active PTA, parent corner Monday's and Family Friday's. 5 stars! 5 stars! 5 stars!

I cannot thank all teachers, PTA and staff members enough for their enthusiasm for supporting the…read morekids here! They are warm and treat us like a family literally. Love their VAPA program and tons of activities and performance opportunities. Recommended.

My daughter's education here was fine. My daughter dealt with bullies since arrived in 2nd grade…read more She used to be the smiling kid all the time but this school changed her. She was always blamed by all for it. Like when kids found out she was gay. She was told to keep to herself. She never felt like she could be herself here. Even last school therapist thought she had too much computer time. I am a good parent and know I have a highly intelligent kid.

My son doesn't go to this school...but he does play for their ice hockey team...so dryland practice…read moreis here. they use the gym and the weight room... coach is LJCD coach and he is a pretty amazing coach. Stern but caring. My son loves the facilities here (and his school isn't shabby either). with all the UTC construction it is a bit of a pain getting in and out during rush hour but that won't be forever. wish i could send my kids here...i hear the academics are pretty fabulous

We came to LJCDS to experience the annual "Taiko Beats" concert that is held in the school's Four…read moreFlower auditorium every year. The campus theater is very nice and it holds at least 300 people. The concert was so well-attended this year that many folks were sitting on the stairs and standing in the aisle. Apparently, there were two events on campus today, so parking was also quite scarce. The main lot on Genesee was packed, so we drove around and parked on the side street next to the lower campus. I noticed that there was a whole parking lot that was not being utilized & I thought that it would have been really great if they'd opened up that lot to us as well because today was an unseasonably rainy & blustery day in SD. The campus is quite modern & it is reminiscent of a college campus. LJCDS serves grades 3-12. The theater is next to LJCDS's gym which is also spacious & updated. It even has a built-in climbing wall! Peace.

This school has proven itself to be an inclusive community of educators, focused on equity. My son…read morehas progressed academically well beyond his previous schools and the staff is exceptional. :) A++++

Definitely a cool school with an exceptional staff. The faculty consists of highly trained…read moreeducational professionals. All the teachers that I have had the pleasure of being acquainted with are highly motivated individuals who care deeply about their students. The Principal is honest, a man with integrity. He is also a military veteran who is strict yet friendly which is a good balance in an environment such as this. The school grounds are well maintained and always appear to be clean of litter or safety hazards. The main auditorium has a nostalgic old school 80's ambiance and also serves as a lunch hall. The only issue that one may encounter is a minor parking lot traffic jam while dropping off and/or picking up their children from school. I would attribute this parking lot issue to the poor planning of inpatient parents who at times seem to be more childish than the students. This school offers a wide verity of after school programs, holiday gatherings and traditional seasonal festivals! I would definitely recommend this fine educational establishment to those in search of an nourishing environment for their children to thrive.

Oh how I miss the school and all the people that worked there. This place will always have a…read morespecial place in our heart and it's a great church. I definitely recommend for anyone local to Pacific Beach! It's a shame they had to close the school because they just didn't have enough attendees. We will miss it forever!

My husband and I are in the military and enrolled our three daughters in Saint Paul's Lutheran…read moreschool after attending the local public school. We desired a small focused experience with dedicated teachers and faith base curriculum. What we got far exceeded our expectations, the teachers are so caring, creative, and focused on our child's individual needs. Each of my daughters is thriving in her class and is known by all teachers and staff. The academics are rigorous, but the teachers presented them in a way that keeps the kids engaged. They come home knowing far more than I would have ever hoped for, both in traditional academics and in faith curriculum. The school is not afraid of new technology and leverages AI and group learning approaches that would not be possible in a larger school. My children have been benefited greatly from this approach. One of the most important aspects for me is that the school does not tolerate isolating or bullying behavior. My fourth grader was distracted in her public school experience by 'mean girls' but at St Paul's, she is friends with each girl in her class and has often commented on how grateful she is to have no cliques or strife. This is so rare and is a testament to the hard work of the teachers and staff. Being members of the St. Paul's school community has increased my husband's and my faith as well. On a hard days, the staff has taken time to walk with us or pray. On great days they celebrate with us. We feel like we belong here as well, not just our children. Highly recommended on every front.