Anza Elementary School is one of two local elementary schools whose students graduate to Jefferson…read moreMiddle School and eventually West High School. The school is California Distinguished School and also a recipient of National Exemplary School title. The school teaches grades from pre-kindergarden to fifth grade. I attended this school growing up and had many memorable experiences. From the teachers to the events, all have been widely positive. The school actively tries to get its students involved in the community. As part of the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD), the school works under a board of trusted advisors and directors. The parents find themselves actively involved with the board and administration of the district and school.

This Elementary School is too cool, hahaha. The school is a little over crowded and we can all see…read morewhy, the teachers and staff are pretty awesome! Nestled in the quiet residential neighborhood of Marble Estates, the staff is caring, professional, and the kids who go here are awesome too!

I was here from 2nd-5th grade and most of the staff are great, but the lunch ladies are my worst…read morenightmare. I totally recommend every parent out there to enroll their child to this school. It has a very nice campus, is from grades to Kindergarten to 5th Grade, and has terrific teachers, there is also a park right next to the school.

School Year 2010-2011…read more We moved in April and I have been trying to take care of this with your office since May. Your office was very harsh with me telling me my proof of residency I was able to print out online was not good enough- not letting me finish my sentences and discuss it and try to understand- but just saying "no" over and over again. I left that office crying. That is not a feeling I expect when dealing with a school office. Over the summer, I checked your website daily hoping for some information about when you would open and what I needed to do. To this day the website still says "Interdistrict Permit for Torrance residents- Information sheet- Coming soon!". I emailed you on Friday, August 13th to find out what date your office opened and you responded on Tuesday, August 17th and told me that you were open from M-F from 8:30-4:30 being closed for lunch from 2-3. I waited for my last piece of appropriate proof to come in the mail, and I showed up with my children on the morning of Friday, August 20th. There was a note on the door saying you were closed. On Monday August 23rd I brought all of my paperwork to you, which you still tried to tell me was not acceptable even though your office told me exactly what to bring, and you told me you needed to process my application and I could not leave with my release letter. I tried to discuss with you what my options were and you finally looked at me and offered to pull mine out and get it done ASAP. You told me I could pick up a copy so I could hand it over to RBUSD. I followed up with you the next day and you responded as if you did not know me with a blanket answer that the permits would be mailed out and I could not pick them up and you could not fax them. I have not received anything in the mail as of yet and I have missed registration for both kids on Wednesday August 25th. Today is Monday August 30th, and the kids start school tomorrow. They will be late to class because we missed registration and have to register at 9AM tomorrow. I cannot register them without the permits in my hand, and the problem is I only received a permit for ONE child from you in the mail on Friday and the RB school office received NOTHING. Later on August 30th: I showed up today to pick up a permit for my other son and you were so rude and didn't smile and didn't apologize for me not receiving it. You snapped your gum and mumbled something to your co-worker about the apartment number missing. You handed me the copy and I said Thank You and you said "uh huh". I have sent another email since asking- just so I could be properly prepared- the procedure for renewals. I got NO RESPONSE. I do not appreciate being treated like this and I personally think you should be doing a much better job. I do not agree with you working for the benefit of my children and think you should think about the way you treat people as well as represent the Torrance Unified School District.

I enrolled my kid and I in a parenting class, at the Levy center, the class is so overcrowded…read moretheres never room on tables for artwork or lunch time, we gotta do artwork standing up, ridiculous i dont know why they dont set a limit. Cant wait for it to be over since i cant get a refund

Rewriting my review, I don't like the vulgar teacher in the C area…read more The vulgar and loud language used by staff at elementary pick-up. A staff member gripped my child's arm and refused to let go. I'll do my best to rewrite the text more clearly: The behavior I witnessed was utterly unacceptable. I strongly suggest that you go to another place to have your children. The staff at this location was unprofessional rude, and seemed to be taking out their bad days on everyone. Staff retraining is needed. Additionally, it's concerning to see that there are individuals on staff who display racist behavior. Everyone must be treated with the same level of respect, regardless of their skin color or ethnicity.

Great School, it's been quite a few years since i went and i still have fond memories of my time…read morehere. My only complaint is that some teachers are much worse than others.

Good school for summer glasses for my 3d grader. She likes the teachers and activities they have…read moreher doing. They provide food and snacks.

Our experience at Torrance Elementary School was extremely disappointing…read more My child experienced bullying, and despite repeatedly reporting my concerns, I felt the school's response was inadequate. I have emails documenting my communications with the school and believe they contradict statements that were later made by teacher Beatriz Aguilar de Jesus and Principal Dr. Nicole Jacobson regarding the bullying incidents. Because of these inconsistencies, I lost trust in the school's handling of my child's safety and in the accuracy of the information that was communicated to me. As a parent, it was heartbreaking to feel that my concerns were not addressed with the seriousness they deserved. Every child deserves a safe learning environment, and every parent deserves honest, transparent communication when reporting bullying or safety concerns. Unfortunately, that was not our experience.

The institution refused to enroll my son citing his placement within the autism spectrum as the…read morereason, despite their attempt to justify the decision with additional explanations that ultimately proved insufficient.

This school is a gem. Several of the faculty have been teaching here for twenty-five years. They're…read moreunquestionably qualified and experienced. Academically, parents don't have a worry. However, where SBCS leaves other schools in the dust is what they manage to achieve OUTSIDE the classroom. Class size allows the faculty to focus on EVERY student and their needs. No one gets lost in the crowd. That means if your child is dealing with any issues, they'll be noticed and get the attention they should get. This school is all about teaching to the whole individual. Learning to handle responsibilities, conflict, impulse control--the faculty have it under control. If you don't just want your child to grow up a competent math student, then this is where they should go to school. They'll learn how to be moral, caring, thoughtful, and self-aware people (who are also good at math or English or ...!). They've also had a new principal for two years now, Kirstin Born, who taught for twenty-five years before assuming the top position. You couldn't ask for a more savvy, sensitive, experienced person to guide the school. She bends over backwards to meet the needs and requests of her students' families. You won't complain about crickets if you approach Mrs. Born with any concerns. SBCS is great for any student, but it is a gift to students who need extra attention and personalized care in the hands of loving, experienced teachers and administrators.

Horrible school. Point blank period. Teachers are ok but the principal.... Unprofessional rude…read moreincompetent. Same goes for the entire district. They will let mold fungus grow out of the sand on the play ground along with cat pooo! They do nothing for the kids except collect their money on them attending school even if they are sick or have lice!!! Dirty school. TUSD should be ASHAMED. Glad we outta there. Nightmare

I have a kindergarten and a TK students. Absolutely love how their teacher are very communicative…read moreand very involved with the students.

If I could give this school zero stars, I would. This school used to be amazing when Mrs. Kaiser…read morewas the principal. Unfortunately, the new principal, Mrs. Peairs, has been a terrible experience. She made my child feel terrible, and I am extremely disappointed. I strongly recommend considering another school for your child.

My daughter attended this school since she was in TK and is now in 7th grade. I have never had…read morecomplaints about this school until this past year with the new principal. My daughter was dealing with her own mental health and learning disability and instead of working with her and supporting her they made her feel worse and not heard. I've had a couple meetings with the principal and her assistant and they both made my daughter feel like she was the problem and although they said they were there to support her they really weren't. Although my daughter only has 2 years left in Jr high, I had to make the decision to get her out of there for both of our sanity. It has been the best decision I've ever made.

Ive had three children attend FLS. My first two were fine. But they fired the professional…read moreseasoned principal. They appointed the inexperienced first grade teacher as the principal. She lacks the leadership experience and education to lead the school to its next chapter. This school also lacks instructor diversity. The school is led by all women that previously attended the school and now work there in order to get a discounted tuition and preferential treatment. Currently there are two male teachers. There is only one PE teacher and she a friend of the leadership team. Consequently they all live in a bubble. The academic curriculum has declined and is outdated. The principal refuses to implement curriculum to improve the technology and AI curriculum. There is only one computer teacher and the students meet once a week. They lack excellent foreign language, music and arts instructors. I would not recommend this school if you are looking for a quality Christian private school. Please do your research your child(s) education depends on it.

-Small Class Sizes-Not Very Diverse -Admin does not answer…read moreemails -Issues are called rumors and are not addressed -Admin does not follow-up with concerned parents -Bullying is not addressed -Handbook Rules do not align to actual implementation of rules -Reviews come mostly from parents that are also school employees -Conflict of interest between board members and parents -Handful of parents are the only ones allowed on fieldtrips -School has changed after the admin left mid school year -Turn-over is high-7 new teachers this year

this school is very good has many activities for your kids to do…read more it can be a little better but I love how nice the teachers and staff are kind. It has bad aid and it doesn't help our kids get smarter

Great school please bring your children here! This is a great place to be! Study is also show that…read morestudents have a higher rate of achievement in later life if they go to Catholic schools!