Wonderful teachers. Wonderful staff. Wonderful location and faith-based. Lots of checks in boxes.read more

Great school - small class sizes make for an excellent teacher to student ratio. A real community…read morefeel to it.

What a nice church and school. The grounds and facilities are nicely maintained. The church is…read moreright in the heart of Westlake Village surrounded by beautiful mountains and landscape. Peaceful surroundings and a beautiful house of worship. Recommended

First time visit here today at the 10 am and what an awe inspiring spiritual celebration of Holy…read moreMass . Both Lectors of The Word were top class , thank you both so much for proclaiming the Word Of God with passion . To Fr Jim , thank you for inspiring me with your engaging presence , your words of wisdom , your profound spirituality . Please visit this beautiful church of hospitality and thanks to all the parishioners and volunteers that make it such a precious place of prayer .

Our family lost our home in the Palisades fire earlier this year. It was devastating in every…read moreway--our daughter lost not just her home, but her beloved school and community, the only life she had ever known. Starting over mid-year was something we dreaded, especially with our fourth grader, who was heartbroken and understandably a tough sell on any new school. But just a few days ago, as we drove to Oaks Christian, she turned to me and said, "Nothing has gone right this year... except for Oaks. I'm so excited to wake up and go to school every day." This wasn't because it was just "fun" or "new." She didn't want to like Oaks. She wanted to go home. And yet, nearly three months later, she is still just as excited every day to be there. I remember calling Oaks Christian, fully expecting them to say there was no space. I knew how in-demand the school is, and I thought we'd be gently turned away. But instead, they treated our situation with incredible grace and compassion. They didn't just squeeze us in--they took the time to really get to know us, even in the middle of their busiest admissions season. They created space for our daughter in every sense of the word. They managed to condense an in-depth admissions process--testing, touring, interviewing both her and us--into a single day. I know that was no small ask, and I'll never forget how lovingly and efficiently they made it happen. Katina, our admissions officer, is everything you could want in a human being--warm, grounded, centered in faith, and truly kind. Since enrolling, the school has only continued to exceed every expectation. The systems in place are exceptional, the administration is thoughtful and organized, and the teachers? Just unreal. We often find ourselves asking, "Is this school even real life?" I recently joined our daughter and her classmates on a two-day trip to Sacramento. It rained, hailed, and was absolutely freezing--everything that could go wrong, did. And yet, it was the perfect snapshot of Oaks. Brant Childers, head of the Lower School, along with the teachers and assistants, were right there with us, every step of the way. They are real humans--transparent, kind, joyful, and deeply devoted to their students. They are the kind of people you dream of raising your children alongside. The other parents blew me away too--funny, smart, down-to-earth. I immediately understood why our daughter loves her classmates so much. The warmth and kindness that radiate from this community is something special. Academically, the school is rigorous and moves quickly, but because the teaching is so strong, the students are thriving. You can feel the love in the classroom. You can feel the joy. We had considered moving to Orange County after the fire, but once our daughter got into Oaks, we knew: Westlake Village would be our new home. It was that simple. The school was enough to make that decision. We're so grateful for the years ahead here--for all three of our daughters. Oaks has been a very bright spot in an otherwise incredibly difficult year. We are endlessly thankful.

The cafeteria staff steals from the kitchen. Taking home gallons of milk, drinks, food and snacks…read more Even household cleaning supplies. Lysol, bleach wipes etc. the school does nothing about it. Kitchen staff just sits there as well on their phones stealing company time. Would not recommend this school. The manager on site flirts with his own employees and giving extra unnecessary hours to his favorite employees. Too much favortism going on.

My daughter graduated in 1998. I think Louisville is why she is still a good Catholic. She is…read moremarried to a Crespi graduate. They have been married almost 20 years. They have 3 kids who they are raising Catholic. She is a school teacher. He is an attorney. I think they gave both turned very well.

The school does not take bullying serious and it almost cost my daughter her life…read more My daughter attended this school from freshman year to half of her senior year. We knew girls that left because of bullying but my daughter did not experience it until her senior year. My daughter lost her father to cancer when she was 10. On her senior year, her best friend's dad was hospitalized due to diabetes and passed away. My daughter was close to them so she went to see him at the hospital but it brought back memories of seeing her own dad at the hospital and losing her own dad. She grieved his loss deep because she was also grieving for her own dad all over again. Her best friend told all the girls that my daughter was faking her grief and just wanted the attention on her so the whole 12th grade completely stonewalled my daughter not knowing what my daughter was going through. Teachers noticed she was crying in school because she lost her friends and was being ignored by none stepped in. One offered for her to spend lunch in the classroom but didn't try to stop the bullying. I spoke to the counselor many times and the principal and asked them to stop the bullying, but they said ignoring is not bullying (which it is when it's a whole group against one person). I tried to educate them on it and the anxiety her classmates were causing my daughter at school. I took her out of the school thinking it would help but she attempted to take her life when she felt her world (school and friends) ending. The entire staff needs training on bullying so they can recognize it at first sight and stop it. Lives are at risk until they take this serious. My daughter didn't get to graduate with the senior class as she envisioned and didn't get to go straight into the college she selected because Louisville did not provide the support we needed. Louisville allowed the bullying at the time when my daughter needed love and support from her classmates and teachers. Before the bullying, she did not have anxiety or suicidal thoughts, she was happy, outgoing, active in sports, academics, church, and thriving. By reading some of the similar comments here and staff responses, it looks like the school still doesn't take responsibility for the bullying at this school and tries to make it seem like an isolated incident and not what they stand for, etc... but actions speak louder than words and they don't act on bullying even while it's happening in front of them.

St. Mel Catholic School has been such an incredible blessing for our family. As a parent, there is…read morenothing more important than knowing your children are not only receiving a strong education, but are also surrounded by people who truly care about them--and St. Mel exceeds that in every way. The staff is absolutely exceptional. Every teacher we've encountered is dedicated, nurturing, and genuinely invested in each child's success. They go above and beyond to create a supportive and engaging learning environment, while also instilling strong values that will stay with our kids for life. The principal is outstanding--an inspiring leader who is present, approachable, and deeply committed to both the students and the families. You can feel the positive energy and direction from the top down, and it makes a huge difference in the overall experience. What truly sets St. Mel apart, though, is the sense of community. It's more than just a school--it's a family. The relationships built here among students, parents, and faculty are so special. There is a shared commitment to faith, kindness, and support that creates an environment where children thrive not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. We feel so grateful every day to be part of the St. Mel community. If you are looking for a school that combines academic excellence, strong values, and an incredible community, St. Mel is truly something special.

What a beautiful school community!…read more We have a 2nd and 5th grader and love everything about this school. The teachers, administration, other families. It's been so comforting and beautiful to know that this is our community inside of LA. Best decision we ever made!

School is excellent! Great teachers! Great Principal! High expectations! My son absolutely loves…read moreschool. He looks forward to going to TK and seeing his teacher and classmates. Everyone is so kind and supportive. I highly recommend this school.

This is the greatest school we've attended, and it continues to get better and better. Education is…read morenever "one size fits all," and OLPH school knows that. The people, both parents, and faculty, who are drawn here are exceptional. They not only want the very best for their students, but they also want it for society. They want them to thrive together and contribute to this world. From TK through grade eight, this school has it all. If you attended the tour at the open house, you saw the students were out on campus, and the principal, at random, called a few students over. They gave us a tour of the school and talked about all the great activities that happen there. I thought, if my kid could have a fraction of that presence, then he would be well served. The results of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School were on display with radiance. The teachers here care about the students. They are experts who love their craft and endeavor to continuously improve upon it. They are passionate and compassionate mentors. Their philosophy, treatment of kids, and approach to education is exceptional. I encourage anyone curious about it to visit the school. Finially, the students that graduate eighth grade from Our Lady of Perpetual Help are accepted into multiple honor classes at nearby high schools both public and private. Not only does that speak to the education at OLPH school, but it is a testament to these kids' character. --"Be the best version of yourself."

It is a wonderful school. The kids are amazing and the leadership is supportive. If I had kids, I…read morewould enroll them at this school.

Very nice clean good school. Kind employees. Kids look very happy. Love this school for my grand…read moreboys

Top notch educators and staff. A family-friendly environment with teachers and leaders who truly…read morecare about your child.