One of the best schools in the South Bay. Great teachers, administrators and students. The campus…read moreis clean and newly renovated. Parent involvement is huge, which makes the school so good.

Fantastic school!!! Just the best experience here! Great teacher, and wonderful environment.read more

GREAT SCHOOL. My daughter is on the autism spectrum and…read moreADHD, she is always treated with love, respect, and compassion. The school is extremely inclusive and seems transparent about their methods and the campus. Parents are always encouraged to participate in volunteer opportunities, school projects such as their carnival, PTA works very hard to give the children at this school a great experience. Office staff is loving and caring, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Caroline, and Nurse Gina are all a great representation of Lincoln. Mr. Brown is a fantastic principal. Always professional, down to earth and very involved in the children's education and safety on campus. He seems very hands on deck. My daughter was fortunate to have an amazing SDC teacher, Ms. Mi. I am forever grateful for her big heart and dedication to her students, including my daughter. Overall, our experience at Lincoln has been great so far.

Lincoln Elementary is a fantastic school! Both of my daughters are/have been Lincoln Lions and we…read morehave had a wonderful experience. Not only are the teachers and principal top notch, the community of parents is supportive, caring and eager to create a fun learning environment for all of the students. Parents volunteer in a variety of ways: as Hands on Art Docents, Garden and Nutrition Docents, Room Parents and for various PTA supported events. And speaking of the PTA, Lincoln has the best! The PTA pays for additional classroom materials, educational programs and events as well as fun community events throughout the year. Lincoln is a welcoming school environment that truly supports the whole child. We are proud to be Lincoln Lions! Rooooaaarrr!!!

I would give this school infinite stars if I could . I went to this school last year honestly it's…read morebeen my second home . The teachers and staff there are amazing they teach you things you can't find at other schools , lessons that are not only academic but also lessons that you will use later in life . This school has lots of adventures your child is waiting to unlock. So if you want to enroll your child somewhere Tulita is the best option. Sincerely , An Anonymous Title wave

Overall, a very good school. However, know it's a hen fest. It's an all female staff, which at…read moretimes shows its wear on the children. They use to have a wonderful male teacher who the kids loved, but thanks to tenure, he was let go. It would be nice to have male role models and also to bring balance to the school. As far as a public school, Tulita is pretty good. Good mix of kids.

My son finished Kindergarten last year and just started first grade. I can't speak for first grade…read moreyet, but his Kindergarten teacher, "Mrs Strange" was AWESOME! She really cares about her kids and as far I can tell, all her kids are reading! There seems to be a strong parent community and lots of parent volunteering going on in the classrooms, which is a HUGE help in these times of budget cuts. The principle, starts his sophomore year and at this point it's too hard to evaluate him. As far as I can tell, his efforts have been sincere in trying to keep the Madison standard high! So with that I say GO COMETS and Madison Elementary in Redondo Beach, "You Are A Big Deal!"

My son has been going to school at the Academy of the Arts for about a year now and he loves it…read more Previously, my son attended the Growing Gardens which is the daycare at the same location. The teachers and the administration make learning fun for our kids. I know this because my son comes home everyday and can't wait to tell me what he learned that day. COVID Specific: The administration and the teachers at the Academy of the Arts took COVID safety protocols very seriously from day 1 and they continue to stick strictly to the protocols today. I feel safe sending my son to the Academy of the Arts on school days (I'd even send him on the weekends if they were open). Thank you Dr. Bogle and team!

This school is exceptional in every way, shape and form. If you're looking for an academically…read morerigorous school that's completely student-centered with LOW class sizes and some Judaism sprinkled in, this is the school for your child! Your child will THRIVE here, period. The administration and teachers are masters at "Fitting 10 pounds of stuff in a 5 pound bag" .... Let me explain. This school year, in addition to a phenomenal academic course load, our daughter has consistently been engaged in Gymnastics every week with Coach Paige, Rolling Robotics STEM, Musical Theatre, weekly cooking classes that are so impressive my husband wants to sign me up, targeted writing instruction from a USC Writing Professor, Chess class on Mondays, Legos on Fridays, Sports with the coach on Tuesdays, Hebrew everyday (GREAT for the developing brain!), Art class with a talented artist, Science Fair, Beach Clean-Up, weekend camping trip in the San Bernardino Mountains, and a bunch of field trips throughout the school year. No wonder the students LOVE coming to school everyday! Come see for yourself - take a tour and see what a school that's rooted in BEST PRACTICES truly looks like. Your child will thank you! It's truly a GIFT for your child to NOT share the instruction with 25-30+ other students. If you have any specific questions, feel free to message me here on Yelp. In addition to being an Academy parent, I'm also an educator with nearly 20 years experience. Happy to answer questions and/or help unpack different educational situations.

If you are considering the Spanish Dual Immersion program at Washington Elementary, I encourage you…read moreto carefully research the program and speak with current and former families before making a decision. My children entered the program as native Spanish speakers, and we speak Spanish at home. We considered them fluent when they enrolled and hoped the program would provide a rich bilingual environment where both native speakers and English learners could benefit from one another. Unfortunately, our experience has been disappointing. Over the years, we have observed a decline in the number of native Spanish-speaking students participating in the program, which has made it feel less balanced and less mutually beneficial than we originally expected. As native speakers, my children were often expected to support classmates who were learning Spanish, which sometimes created additional pressure rather than allowing them to focus on their own growth and learning. We also felt that classroom placements were not always equitable and that our children did not have the same opportunities to learn from some of the more experienced teachers in the program. The biggest concern for our family has been the social and emotional experience. While every family's experience will be different, our children faced significant challenges that at times made us question whether the program was the right fit for them. We believe all students, especially native speakers who are essential to the success of a dual immersion program, deserve a supportive environment where they feel safe, valued, and able to thrive. After exploring other Dual Immersion programs in neighboring districts, I believe there are stronger options available that provide a more supportive environment for native Spanish-speaking students and their families. I would encourage parents to research multiple programs, visit campuses, and ask detailed questions before making a decision. I share this review not because I oppose bilingual education, in fact, I strongly support it. because I believe families deserve a complete picture of the program. Ask questions about native-speaker representation, classroom placement practices, teacher experience, student retention, and social-emotional support before enrolling.

I like Washington Elementary and love the staff / faculty and educational programs that includes…read morewhat I'd maybe call extracurricular activities beyond the classroom. The culture teaches the students the importance of proactive respect and passion for education. I read some of the not-so-kind Yelp reviews and also compared Washington to other RBUSD elementary schools (discussing with my peers), so wanted to write up a debatable rebuttal. Where Washington falls short is, what truly makes a school extraordinary is not only just the staff/faculty but that sense of community and parent participation as well as support by/from local businesses. I feel the parents of Washington students are for the most part, non-contributing as volunteers nor supporters beyond dropping their kids off and picking them up. It feels like the PTA has a half dozen or so very passionate members. The school supposed to have enrollment of 800-850 students annually for grades K-5 and let's say there's a blend of traditional 2 parent families as well as single parents or parents of multiple siblings who attend the school That might come out to a potential of 1,200-1,500+ parents/adults (also factoring in possibly grandparents/relatives who take an active interest in their family students at the school). It feels like there's maybe about a 5-10% active engagement/involvement by any parents (60-150) with the potential to contribute time (or even donated money) to the school. That leaves over 90% seemingly doing absolutely nothing. I could be wrong, but probably am not that far off from the reality of the statistics. Sure, they'll show up for free events, but how many every volunteer? It seems like the same generous volunteers are spread thin repeatedly helping out. So, in one breath it's easy for a parent to be critical of a school of falling short of their expectations, but if you look at putting the UNITY in CommUNITY and notion of "It takes a village..." to make Washington the best school it can be for their students, then reflectively, those who whine and complain might need a mirror to see who's to share in any blame of non-support to make it the best school it can be. I've had awesome experiences with the front office, teachers and all faculty members. I feel the PTA does the best they can do with the limited resources they have in those willing to pitch in. I know it's hard for working parents to carve out time or with a tight economy in a public school to find extra money to donate, so there's not easy solutions... but if you're being critical and complaining without doing anything, you become more part of the problem than a constructive component of the solution. The Washington Explorers are great and that's why I have a * * * * * Five Star review with the context of the issues that are outside of the school's control that could be improved to make the school level-up to it's most awesome potential.

We have 2 kids who have been at the elementary school for a year and I have been so impressed by…read morethe school. They have an incedible staff of skilled and loving teachers, administrators, and support staff and they have solid processes in place to keep parents engaged and informed. No school is perfect and Valor is no exception, but they get the right things right. We are so happy to have found this gem of a school!

I loved VCA!!! My daughter started Valor in 6th grade and she just graduated this month. She had a…read moregreat middle school experience! Their middle school program offers small class sizes, field trips, sports, electives, and much more. My daughter made lots of friends and loved most of the teachers. She got good grades all throughout her middle school years and earned academic honor roll and other achievements both academically and for sports. During her 8th grade year, her class did a very memorable missions trip and went to DC. She told me that it will be a year she will never forget. The staff was great and very supportive. Mrs. E did a wonderful job in her new role as the principal. Coach Phil is a special person who was always available to the students when they need someone to talk to. He was a great coach, pe teacher, and yearbook teacher. My daughter loved coach Phil and I am so grateful for him. Mr. Shook was another favorite. He taught science and history. My daughter enjoyed him because he would always crack jokes and make everyone laugh. Mr.Shook was a great teacher, however, sometimes, I think he should keep his political opinions to himself. That was the only thing that kind of made me uncomfortable. The other thing relating to staff was the staff turnover. My daughter had a different English and math teacher every year. Which was annoying because she would build a strong relationship with them, then they left and she would have to rebuild. I understand that isn't the schools fault. But it did interfere with math and her math grade. Overall, my daughter and our family loved Valor! We highly recommend this school if you are looking for a small close-knit Christian school community. We felt safe sending her which was a big deal considering the unfortunate times that we live in. Thank you Valor for all the wonderful memories and for providing my daughter with a great Christian middle school experience. Please let me know asap when there is a Valor High! :)

I've struggled to share this but I hope this helps someone out there who may have gone through…read moresimilar.. I came to this school from another country, not knowing I had poor vision. One day, as I was struggling to copy notes from the projector, a teacher named Mrs. Holly took my notebook, held it up, and announced to the class that I was "illiterate." In reality, I needed glasses--something I didn't know at the time--and I had already stopped asking for help after repeated ridicule from some educators. Not all staff were like this, but too many were indifferent or dismissive. The atmosphere often made me feel like children were expected to be "seen and not heard," as my stepfather used to say. Incidents like being pantsed by other kids and then getting in trouble for "exposing myself" left me confused and humiliated. Years later, at 23, I was finally diagnosed with focus-related issues and put on medication, which changed my life for the better--no more energy drinks or alcohol just to function around the lifelong fog, and no more feeling like the "lazy kid" teachers rolled their eyes at because they thought I just wasn't "trying hard enough." I'm 41 now and still processing how those experiences shaped me. I'm sharing this not out of bitterness, but as a reminder for parents, educators, and the public: children's struggles aren't always behavioral or a lack of effort. Sometimes they simply need someone to notice, listen, and care. One very undeserved star since it is required to post.

Seeing some of these reviews from older times I want to say times have changed and schools have…read morechanged. Thankfully my kids with significant needs have been met with love and compassion even when that was hard for anyone to provide. I am well aware they staff likely had complaints from other parents but T the end of the day they were always professional and never made me feel my kids were any less deserving of being there. I have 2 kids there still in 2nd and 3rd grade and I am grateful they have the Beryl family on their side.

Birney Elementary School is part of the RBUSD Redondo Beach Unified School District and although I…read morehave zero affiliation with the school in terms of any connection at all of a student past or present attending, I have friend who have children who have attended. It gets rave reviews by the parents for being a boutique campus that's smaller but really focused and pleasant. By good reputation, their PTA and active parent participation in volunteerism is supposedly top notch, a true community based united school. So, I've always heard great things about this school. So, they had a School Carnival in March 2026 open to the general public, I believe as a school fundraiser with games and merriment suitable for elementary school level children. It was a well produced effort. This review five star rating is based on that weekend daytime Carnival event.

Horrific experience at this school under the new 2026 principal Caitlin Christensen. She is…read moreutterly unprepared, capricious, and arbitrary. She refused to move even a single child from the 4/5th grade combination class to the straight 5th grade classes which are BELOW average RBUSD capacity. Suddenly no classroom space? How? They had 35 kids per classroom last year. I was utterly stunned that I had to escalate to the school board because actual placement records conflicted with combo class placement requirements...and child behavior was showing it. Elyse Hertz is the 4/5 combo teacher and she's in over her head. She's never taught a combo class before and has no onsite support with that expertise. This is how you take a great school and turn it into a nightmare.

This school has its good sides and bad sides. On one hand, the teachers are super experienced and…read moreall are super smart. Many of them try their best to help each and every student. The administration is where I think many people dislike. The TOSA loves to accuse people and approaches people in a very disturbing manner. She assumes that the students have done something wrong. When she is dealing with an incident, she changes the story and manipulates students minds to get the to "fake confess". She pits students against each other with fake accounts and stories.

Not the best staff and one staff member is very aggressive and not just me who thinks that other…read morestudents did too. I was once grabbed and pulled by him for helping my friend. A lot of improvement could be done. Great teaches i have had on the other hand