For all the parents who have had emotional kitchen table conversations about what the next steps…read moreare for their child who isn't fitting into the structure and learning environment of a more traditional school, whether public or private, Bridges really might be the answer for you. Book a tour, send a message, check it out and see how this leader in 2E education can help your family.

Our son attended Bridges from 6th Grade through 12th and went on to graduate from a prestigious…read morecollege. His time at Bridges gave him the room to know himself and to appreciate the great strengths that come with being neurodiverse, along with the challenges. He also found his tribe, a group of kind, brilliant and creative young adults who he is good friends with to this day.

We are extremely pleased with Campbell Hall. Our child is being both supported and challenged in…read moremeaningful ways, and we feel confident they will be well-prepared for college on every level, mental, emotional, and physical. The school's commitment to student well-being is evident, and our child truly loves being part of the CH community.

Campbell Hall is an INCREDIBLE school. I am so grateful my daughter got in (for Kindergarten, now…read moreshe's in 2nd grade). Yes it is expensive, but 1 out of 4 kids is on partial or full financial aid and that was very important to us, because we can afford it, but we did not want our daughter going to a "rich kid" school. And this school really values diveristy, including socioeconomic diversity. It is technically Episcopal but 22% of the student population is Jewish and the kids learn about and celebrate all kinds of different holidays including Diwali. We of course worry about gun violence and the campus is a COMPOUND. You cannot get onto campus without being checked out by security, and there is a former Marine on campus at all times with his adorable German Shepard, Otto - who is GREAT with the kids but I imagine also trained to attack and take down anyone threatening. One of the things I like the best is there are so many after school activities on campus I don't have to drive my daughter anywhere else, I just pick her up a bit later on days she has activities like Toy Design, Junior Shark Tank, Tennis, Mindfulness, and Improv. And while we do not use the bus system yet, my understanding is that Campbell Hall has the widest and most extensive bus system of any of the private schools in LA. Lastly, the parents CARE and are really involved and the school really welcomes their involvement. And the kids are taught values and kindness is a major priority along with education. Again, I recognize the expense is daunting and it's very hard to get into, but we applied and got into Laurence, Oakwood, Hollywood Schoolhouse etc, and are extremely happy (and so is our daughter) that she got into CH. She is absolutely thriving.

Best School Best principal…read moreBest teachers Best academics We loved it class of 2023 100 years of excellent quality education

Searching for a good school is difficult and time consuming, not to mention nerve wracking. Lucky…read morefor us, and our kids, we found Carpenter Elementary. Simply amazing staff, incredibly dedicated principal Joe Martinez, art classes, music classes and after school programs! All around great environment for a growing and inquiring mind.

My first elementary school in the united states, this was a while ago but i remember how fun it was…read moreand how the atmosphere was fun and friendly. a lot of old funny clips also come from outside of this school. i hold alot of memories here and i met my best friend here.

I am so proud to be able to be a coach at this wonderful elementary school. The principal and the…read morestaff are caring, qualified, sharp people who run a wonderful elementary for these elementary children Eli's best program and support from youth services is today's spectacular community support for parents to leave their kids and say caring hands until they can be picked up after school.

Best private school in the valley. Teacher are on hand and parents are encouraged to be involved…read more Amazing experience

I'm glad our child has graduated this year. Change in some teachers and principal Matt coming on…read moreboard in 2025, and implementing changes that parents and kids are not comfortable with...I felt like we started at one school and finished at completely different one, and the sad part was that many students were not looking forward to go to school... And a spike at tuition, without any heads up to the parents felt wrong. In a good sense I would NOT recommend TCS , even if the school would lower the cost of tuition... very sad

Top 3 things I love about Oakdale:…read more 1. Play based school with focus on emotional intelligence development. For instance, they work on developing kid's emotional vocabulary (ie. "considerate vs inconsiderate", "team work", "friendship", etc), conflict resolution skills ("I don't like this" instead of just crying), etc. In my opinion this is the most important foundation skill set in getting kids ready for elementary school. 2. Teachers are spectacular and they have also helped me be a better mom. They know my son as well as I know him and care for his growth and development like a family member would. The force is definitely with them. 3. I feel like tuition is reasonably priced. Oakdale's student-teacher ratio is probably about 5 or 6:1 - superb! Frankly, what we get at Oakdale is priceless. Please schedule a tour and meet Jeanine, the school's academic director. Can't recommend it enough.

So happy we found Oakdale! I love how skilled the teachers are in nurturing self-confidence and…read moresocial skills. I love the focus learning through play, and learning to play! The director of the school is a resource like no other. Forever grateful!

Nobody answers the phone. Not sure if they're out of business, or just have complete disregard for…read moreparents / students. They should really have someone available to answer the phone during working hours.

I do not even know where to begin....Every parent's dream is to know that their children are safe,…read morehappy, protected, advocated for, and loved! But as a Black family, our list was more layered with the awakening that the world witnessed. The pandemic added additional complexity to our anxiety, but Oakwood has been a dream come true for our family in alleviating all worries we had. The community of families is kind and down-to-earth. The teachers are responsive and committed. This school is well-run and culturally in tune, and everyone goes above and beyond. My son needed to be picked up one day early from school and was unhappy about leaving friends mid-morning. That evening, I got a call from his teacher offering to come to our house (pretty far away) to bring him his items to ensure he was okay (Completely Unnecessary, but the offer meant the world and demonstrated how much she cared.) Honestly, the only complaint is that our son wants to stay at school way too long and has asked us to "fall back." This week, the only tears were when we picked him up ON TIME instead of allowing him to go to after-care! His maturity and growth spurt are selfishly bittersweet, but I am proud to have a front-row seat in watching his love of learning cemented on these grounds. It is a magical, empowering place that has already been the fabric of countless unforgettable memories.

Terrible school. Stay away. My child was MISERABLE here. Social emotional aspect is really lacking…read morehere. Main emphasis here is test scores. Left school after 6 months I wish I didn't wait that long. We went to small private school and are very happy there.

Being bused in, I usually brown bagged it here. With some exceptions:…read more There was this little meatball and spaghetti dish they had in the cafeteria, it came in an aluminum tin with little compartments, one for the bread, one for the pasta, one for the meatballs and sauce, and one for the peas, I think, it was really good but the best part was at the end you could crumple everything together and then open up your milk box and stuff the entire thing into it, so by the end you have this super dense projectile which you can throw at the girls. One october, I went into a dark mysterious booth and ate someone's fingers off. It tasted like sausages and catsup. Another time it was potluck day and I enjoyed baklavas and gnochis and double fudge for the first time. When luncheables hit the scene, all the rich fat kids suddenly became cool and had new friends. I was friends with one of them, and every once in a while I'd get tossed a cracker and cheese (no ham/turkey), which I'd gobble up with gratitude. Some time later, my mom bought me ritz crackers, some cheese whip, and sliced ham sliced some more into little squares. They were okay. After a hot recess of four squares and tetherball, I'd take a drink from the fountain by the stairs. The water was cold, even on the warmest days, and tasted always a little like a bloody nose. I met the only girl I ever loved for the first time here. But that's another story for another yelp.

Great community. Love the church. School os very clean and well kept. This is our 6th year at the…read moreschool and my kids love it!

As we get ready to wrap up another school year, I wanted to take a moment to boast about this…read morewonderful school. Our 3 kids attended a different Catholic school, and in 2008, we decided they weren't receiving the education they and we, as parents, felt they deserved. Well, they are getting it now! My eldest graduated St. Charles and entered high school with honors. Our two other kids are thriving as well, and when they slip a bit, the teachers are always willing to work with them to get them back on track! And its nice to know that the morals and values taught at home are extended in the teaching at St. Charles. But perhaps the best part of switching to St. Charles is when our kids actually THANKED us for sending them here! LOL..yep, that's the truth! Thank you to the faculty and staff for making our kid's time at St. Charles such a fulfilling experience! Jen S.

I do not even know where to begin....Every parent's dream is to know that their children are safe,…read morehappy, protected, advocated for, and loved! But as a Black family, our list was more layered with the awakening that the world witnessed. The pandemic added additional complexity to our anxiety, but Oakwood has been a dream come true for our family in alleviating all worries we had. The community of families is kind and down-to-earth. The teachers are responsive and committed. This school is well-run and culturally in tune, and everyone goes above and beyond. My son needed to be picked up one day early from school and was unhappy about leaving friends mid-morning. That evening, I got a call from his teacher offering to come to our house (pretty far away) to bring him his items to ensure he was okay (Completely Unnecessary, but the offer meant the world and demonstrated how much she cared.) Honestly, the only complaint is that our son wants to stay at school way too long and has asked us to "fall back." This week, the only tears were when we picked him up ON TIME instead of allowing him to go to after-care! His maturity and growth spurt are selfishly bittersweet, but I am proud to have a front-row seat in watching his love of learning cemented on these grounds. It is a magical, empowering place that has already been the fabric of countless unforgettable memories.