As a parent, I am very happy that we chose Pilgrim School for our child. The teachers and staff…read moretruly care about the students and take the time to understand each child's individual needs. The smaller class sizes allow students to receive personal attention, and the school provides a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. I also appreciate that Pilgrim School offers education from kindergarten through 12th grade, allowing students to grow academically and personally within the same close-knit community. My child has become more confident and enjoys going to school each day. In my opinion, Pilgrim School is one of the best private K-12 schools in Koreatown. I highly recommend it to parents looking for a caring school with strong academics and a wonderful sense of community.

My son has attended Pilgrim since kindergarten (rising 9th grader), and I could not have imagined…read moremy son at another school. Pilgrim has become our family and our community. The individualized attention afforded due to the small class sizes is invaluable - Comforting in the elementary years and crucial in the middle school years. And by high school, the kids are so at ease approaching and talking to adults, I have no doubt that they are well equipped to advocate for themselves in college. I recommend Pilgrim without reservation!

My kids absolutely loved this school! We only spent a year here but, it was fantastic. If you enjoy…read morebeing really involved in your children's education, this is the place for you! If you don't this is definitely not the place for you. All the parents are so fun and interesting! The fundraisers are great fun! It's such a hidden gem. Want in? Better email for a tour at least 6 months in advance.

When we first moved to Los Angeles with our 8 month old baby, I was so clueless as to how to make…read more"Parent Friends" I would go to parks and awkwardly make conversation. I even joined a Mom playdate app but everyone else I connected with was anxious about actually meeting up. It can be daunting. Fast forward to our touring this Cooperative Preschool. My daughter was welcomed in immediately, playing with other kids, riding tricycles and sitting through circle time. On top of that, every staff member and every parent we met was cool. I didn't get any weird energy at all. We were so ready to join in and figured out a way to make these, very reasonable, tuition payments monthly. We took an afternoon spot at first as that was all that was open and the moment full time opened up, we were all in. There are parent lead projects in theme every week. Many opportunities for your little one to figure out social behavior through play. Incredible field trips like Strawberry Picking, The Aquarium and the Fire Department (to name a few) They celebrate everything. Every holiday and every birthday. It feels like straight up Steel Magnolias. The tuition is reasonable because we all pitch in. We work at the school organizing, playing, cleaning and caring which provides a beautiful opportunity to get to know all of the kids, their parents and the staff. If you are looking for a sense of community with your kiddo, this is the way to go. We only had 1.5 years here but I can wholeheartedly say this school changed our lives for the better. Our daughter is graduating this year and so beyond ready and set up for success for Kindergarten. I have built lifelong friendships and finally feel that sense of Community that I longed for.

The google pictures don't exactly reflect the condition nor environment of the school. I noticed…read moreoutdated/run down tables and chairs. Old toys and some cracks near the playground. The staff, at least the front desk can be a bit stand offish at times and judgmental. They appear to go based off how much money you seem to make. I definitely think there's better schools in the area and that look more educational.

I was perusing Yelp and shocked this school didn't have more reviews so I'm adding one. Our 4 1/2…read moreyear old daughter hasn't been at Wagon Wheel very long but she LOOOOOOOOVEESS it. And so do we. Ruth, Mike, Blanca, all of our daughter's teachers (she is in the "Crickets" junior kindergarten class) are AMAZING and you can tell they love children and are experts in early childhood development. The campus is absolutely adorable. A bunch of happy kids and happy staff and we feel very lucky that our daughter gets to go here :) They also send out a weekly newsletter that I personally appreciate bc I'm recovering from a major surgery so largely housebound and I love that they fill the parents in so thoroughly. Anyway. Highly recommend Wagon Wheel.

Our family is in our ninth year at St. Brendan School and it's been wonderful. From the time they…read morewere little through having an 8th grader, our kids have thrived, gaining solid academic preparation, well-rounded interests, and a sense of belonging to a warm, welcoming, and active community.   The teachers at St. Brendan are terrific at all levels, starting with the expert Kinder teacher who helped set up one wiggly five-year-old for success and taught another to love reading over Zoom in COVID, all the way through Middle School teachers leading sophisticated discussions of novels and social issues and shepherding kids though high school applications.  When our kids have needed support, the teachers and the Principal, Mrs. Young, have been there and all along, our kids have been seen for who they are, cared for, and championed.  I also love that as a Catholic school, discussions around service and social justice are integrated into daily learning; our family is Catholic but many St. Brendan families aren't and the focus is largely on common values. St. Brendan also offers a wide range of opportunities for kids to learn teamwork and leadership and to expand their horizons, from successful but inclusive sports teams, to a spring musical that levels up every year, to a popular scouts program, and lots more.  The art program at St. Brendan is a standout; all grades have class weekly and the students make some truly remarkable pieces. That said, what really makes St. Brendan unique is the emphasis on togetherness and community.  The older kids look out for the little ones, with each upper grade student assigned a little buddy they spend time with throughout the year, helping our middle schoolers stay playful while learning responsibility.  Every family contributes service hours to the school, meaning parents are highly invested and present every day.  Our collective efforts add to the offerings for the kids and in the process, we've gained wonderful friendships and a sense of belonging.  I can honestly say there is always something fun happening at St. Brendan! As we start to look to the next chapter, we couldn't be happier to have found this amazing school.

Our Experience at This School - A Deep Disappointment…read more We enrolled our son at this private Catholic school with high hopes, trusting in its mission to protect and nurture the children of God. Unfortunately, our experience was deeply disappointing and concerning. This situation happened approximately one year ago, and as parents, we were devastated. It took us a long time to fully process everything that happened--not because we didn't care, but because our top priority was always to protect our son and make sure he was emotionally safe. The pain caused by what happened didn't affect only him--it hurt us deeply as his parents and family. We had to rely on loved ones for emotional support to cope. Now, after time and reflection, we feel able to speak about it because this should never happen again. When our son faced conflict with other students, the school's response was troubling. Instead of fairness and compassion, his teacher reacted with harshness. Her behavior was relentless and cruel toward a 12-year-old child. That conduct was inappropriate and did not reflect Catholic values of safety and respect. As a teacher, her role should have been to guide and support students--not judge or take sides. She clearly took sides, damaging the trust our son had placed in her. He initially felt safe and confident but felt betrayed. She never tried to talk with him about what happened or gave him a chance to explain himself. We were also disturbed when the teacher held a private conversation with our son without informing us. That happened during questionable disciplinary action, which we found unacceptable. We are concerned she held a personal grudge against him--something no school should allow. No child should feel singled out or intimidated by a teacher. It became clear she did not want our son in her class or at the school. She bullied him and damaged his self-worth so deeply we worried for his mental health. He no longer felt safe; he felt scared, anxious, and uncomfortable. He feared constant judgment, which made learning impossible. We also saw a divide between students who started young and those who joined later. New students were not treated equally or supported fully. This extended to extracurriculars--our son was excluded from sports for lacking experience, which left him isolated and discouraged. Eventually, we had to enroll our son in a new school. Transitioning to middle school was hard enough; being pushed out of a school he loved made it even harder. The school should be ashamed of how this was handled. No one stood up for him, and a teacher abused his trust and undermined his success. The school claims to follow Christ's example and hold high moral standards. That should include compassion, protection, and forgiveness. But these values were only words, not reflected in actions. The school failed to protect our son and allowed personal biases to guide decisions. Because of all this, we made the difficult decision to withdraw our son immediately. It was heartbreaking, but we no longer believed he was safe in that environment. We hope the school reflects and makes changes to prevent other children from suffering similarly. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this school--especially for students entering in later grades.

This school is simply the best ! warm, welcoming, and…read morefilled with truly excellent teachers and staff. We love every single person there. they treat us like family and genuinely care about each child. Theyre so helpful, so kind ,I'm so incredibly thankful for everything they've done. They've done an amazing job helping my son grow socially, emotionally, and in his learning - he's thriving because of them. He loves this school and so am I. If you're looking for a nurturing, top-quality place for your toddler, this is it. you cant find better place for your child. Highly recommend!

My daughter went here for a year (until we moved to the east coast.) She absolutely loved it. The…read moreteachers and all staff were always very welcoming and helpful, with smiles on their faces. The play areas were great - well equipped, the classroom was always clean and well stocked with more toys and educational items than imaginable, and their communication with parents was on point. After seeing (and hearing) what else is out there for children in terms of schools, we consider ourselves lucky that our daughter got to spend a year here as a 3-4yo. She learned so much and had a great experience. We were sad to leave.

I have two children at the Fairfax campus. We've been very happy with this progressive,…read moreconstructivist, diverse, excellent public school. The Fairfax is a lovely, cozy space that offers all of the goodies our local school is missing such as library, gardening, art, PE, and music. a school counselor speaks to the children about their feeling in a really positive way. The school is part of the Edible Schoolyard program and also offers an excellent hot lunch program cooked on site. The school provides excellent support for struggling learners. The school engages with parents with education nights, art shows, musical performances, as well as a sweet Harvest Festival. My daughter is currently finishing a poem for the literary magazine. The teachers are a seasoned group and the administrator is strong. Complaints? We do a lot of fundraising, in part, because we rent our school and have all the aforementioned goodies. But I don't see any waste and I can see the money in the classroom. Also, I'd like more differentiated support for children who need more challenge, especially as the kids get older.

LCS just got kicked out of the Selma campus by LAUSD, and is moving into another concrete box in…read moreHollywood without any amenities. Just look at the sad excuse for a school at the LFP campus. It's literally a repurposed office building with nothing that a real school needs: no gym, theater/stage, or even green space. All the good teachers are long gone. All that's remaining is a skeleton of it's former self. So many bad decisions. So much bad leadership. So much failing up.

I went to school here for 8 years and graduated in 1985. I recently called and asked if I could…read morespeak to a priest as my father is homebound and 88 yo. He has always participated in the Catholic Church and wanted to be baptized finally! He is not dying - so that's not the reason. However, I am shocked that whoever is in charge at the church blew me off so badly and told me that in order to get my father baptized, he would have to go in person to all the classes. Wow. Cathedral Chapel, you are an embarrassment. Not following the church teachings if you want an 88 yo to come to class. No wonder this school is not even an option to send our kids to after growing up there. It sucks! By the way, we got my dad baptized, holy communion as well as confirmed. Too bad CC, you missed out on some very generous and faithful parishioners- I'm embarrassed I say I attended now.

My two boys go here for several years now. It's been in our neighborhood and although I'm not…read moreCatholic, I found the structure and discipline of the school to be very well suited for our boys and family. The teachers are lovely and really care. The drop off and pick up is safe and excellent. The school is clean and organized. Most of all it's safe and a strong focus on kids safety. My children are thriving educationally and overall I'm very happy.

My kids attended 3rd Street Elementary, and I agree with many of the reviews here…read more One thing I noticed was that the principal and assistant principal seemed much friendlier and more welcoming to families who donated a lot of money to the school. My kids attended through the PALS program, and afterward they were supposed to return to their home school. I noticed that some students were allowed to stay, and from what I saw, many of those families were active donors. One of my children really wanted to stay. She was well-behaved, did well in school, and had no behavioral issues, but she wasn't given the opportunity. I never really understood why. I also felt that if you appeared wealthy, the staff--including the administration--treated you differently. They were never outright rude, but they often came across as dismissive if you didn't look like you had money. Many of the staff also seemed conceited and superficial, and it often felt like appearances and financial contributions mattered more than anything else. That was my personal experience. That said, there were definitely positives. The teachers were kind to my kids, and the campus is very clean and well maintained. The school offers more enrichment programs than many other public schools, has an active PTA, and provides a lot of opportunities for students. There are also many open enrollment spots, likely because many families in the neighborhood choose private schools instead. Since it's a Korean Dual Language school, I did notice that many of the open enrollment spots seemed to go to Korean families, which makes sense given the program. If your child has an IEP, I had a positive experience with the special education program through second grade. The support my children received was good. My only complaint was that the IEP administration changed every year, so we often had to start over with new administrators who weren't familiar with my child's needs. Overall, I think it's a good school with a lot to offer. My biggest criticism is that it often felt like families who donated, volunteered heavily, or appeared more affluent received more attention and opportunities than others. While my children had kind teachers and a positive experience in many ways, I didn't always feel that all families were treated equally.

Third Street is an incredible school. There are negative reviews on here from people with a sense…read moreof entitlement that they try to project on the school. It's one of the highest academically achieving public elementary schools in the city and those lucky enough to have it as their home school are truly fortunate. Getting in via a waiver is understandably difficult as a result, but possible as I can personally attest to. Fundraising is absolutely part of the culture at the school, but no specific amount is ever required. That's illegal at a public school. The school does ask for a donation of any amount that is "meaningful to your family," but that could be $5 if that's your situation. The school is in an affluent neighborhood so the largest share of donations are coming from people who can well afford it. All the cuts to public schools; art teachers, science teachers, physical education - that doesn't exist here because third street parents pay for them via donations. Teacher quality is high. There is a great sense of community and it's a diverse one at that. Every family has a different experience and I'm certain some didn't like their time at Third Street. As a whole however, it's unfortunate that there aren't more schools like Third Street, because a lot more kids should be able to benefit similarly to what the majority experience here. Ignore the reviews from the non-attending families. It comes across as nothing more than sour grapes.